Major DAVIESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether Austria and Germany have concluded a military alliance for twenty-five years, constituting a joint army under one unified control for purposes of offence and defence; whether he has any information regarding the attitude of Turkey and Bulgaria to the alliance; and what steps the Allied Governments propose to take to organise free democracies against this alliance of emperors?
Mr. BALFOURThere seems little doubt that a military arrangement has been, or will shortly be, concluded between Austria-Hungary and Germany. It is also said that Turkey and Bulgaria arc prepared to adhere to its general principles. Negotiations are believed still to be proceeding. As regards the last part of the question, I think that the hon. and gallant Member will agree that this is hardly a point which can usefully be discussed by the method of question and answer in this House.