Of course we may be quite wrong in holding that
Russia is the most likely place for the German attack to fall, and we admit that the mind of the German is inscrutable. He seems often to do things contrary to expectation out of a kind of moral and intel- lectual perversity. In any case, however, we shall be ready for him. Though we admit it is disappointing to think that distance will prevent us from giving direct aid to Russia, we believe that the Russians are by themselves fully competent to deal with the situa- tion, and will deal with it quits adequately. General Alexeieff is one of the ablest of living soldiers, and has the situation well in hand. He has the trust of his troops, and there is not the slightest possibility, as far as we can see, of the reactionary forces even attempting to hinder him in his work.
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