No. 942.
Mr. Fearn
to Mr. Bayard.
Bucharest, October 4, 1888. (Received November 5.)
Sir: The military maneuvers of the Roumanian army which have been going on for several days ended yesterday at Ploesti. By special invitation of King Charles, who like most of the Hohenzollerns is a thorough soldier, I accompanied him on horseback and witnessed the very creditable evolutions of some 15,000 troops of all arms. Some of the veterans of Plevna, the anniversary of which battle was celebrated last month with much solemnity, were present, but most of the men were young peasants, who may return to their more peaceful avocations at no distant day, it is to be hoped, with improved habits of order and self-command.
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