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CHAPTER V
serbo-bulgarian relations
In my conversations with the principal members of the
Cabinet, I repeatedly had opportunities of touching on
the question of Serbo-Bulgarian relations; each time I
noticed the desire to improve these relations, but I
always found myself up against a feeling of distrust of
the Serbians, so I refrained from insisting too much.
However, towards the end of September, 1911, when
paying a call on M. Todorov, who was taking the
place of M. Gueshov then on leave, I was very much
surprised to hear him broach the whole question.
" We have come to the conclusion," said M. Todorov,
"that if we wish to guard our complete political and
economic independence from the encroachments of
Central Europe, and if we truly desire to improve the
lot of our kin in Turkey, we must as far as possible
make our national and economic policy one with that of
Serbia. We represent two nationalities very closely
related by blood, language, and even by our former
historic destinies. What prevents us from living in
perfect harmony together? Simply and solely, at this
moment, disagreement on the subject of our sphere of
action in Macedonia. We would therefore suggest to
the Serbians to go thoroughly into this question with
us, in order to arrive at a good and solid understanding.
I will not conceal from you that we wish to draw up a
settled agreement with Serbia. What do you think of
the idea, Monsieur?"
I replied, of course, that speaking generally I could
not but approve of the reasons and feelings which
appeared to sway the Bulgarian Government. But that
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