[1] At that date the designation Austria was comprehensive of what we now call Austria-Hungary.

[2] This passage was written before Yuan-Shi-Kai’s death. Translator’s Note.

[3] A French translation of this work, by M. Maurice Millioud, of Lausanne, has been published by the firm of Payot.

[4] He has published an excellent pamphlet with the significant title, The Liquidation of Austria-Hungary. Felix Alcan, Paris.

[5] Since this was said, Roumania has joined the Entente Powers in the war. Translator’s Note.

[6] This passage was written before Roumania joined the Allies in the war. Translator’s Note.