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Serbian soldiers are known, admired and respected for their bravery, even if it be accompanied with savage brutality. They are good fighters--and that is more than can be said for other Balkan soldiers.

Stefan Radich, leader of Yugoslavia's Croatian autonomists*, probably thinks the Serbian soldiers are "too good." Last week, he demanded as the price of supporting the Government that the Yugoslavian Army be reduced by one-half.

Premier Liouba Davidovitch, Chief of a shaky coalition Cabinet, felt himself unable to accede to Radich's demands, mainly because of the disaffection of General Hadjitch, Minister of War, who was reputed to represent King Alexander in the Ministry. The Premier, therefore, resigned.

It was not known whom the King would request to form a new Cabinet.

*Croatia, formerly under Austria-Hungary, formed part of the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (Yugo-SIavia or country of the South Slavs). Under the leadership of Stefan Radich, the Croatians have steadfastly demanded self-rule.