We presume that the Turks are counting upon their ability
to improve their position day by day, partly through strengthening the Tchatalja lines and partly by the arrival of fresh reinforcements. Against this, however, must be placed the fact that the outbreak of cholera, of which such terrible details have been received during the week, is greatly weakening the Turkish force, and further that the Allies, owing to their victories in other parts of the theatre of war, will be able to draw upon large numbers of fresh and victorious troops for the purpose of attack. Finally winter is coming on. No doubt bad weather will greatly embarrass both sides, but its effect will undoubtedly be more disastrous on the Turkish army, which is far worse found in all such matters as food, clothing, and shelter, than on that of the Bulgarians. In addition we may note that if the Allies can manage to get the command of the sea on the Egean side of the Thracian Penin- sula it might be possible for them to turn the Turkish left. No doubt the Greeks are already considering such possibilities.
