The reconstruction of South-Eastern Europe

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SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE

before in these papers, Belgrade can be reached from London within thirty-nine hours. Land in Serbia during the next few years is bound to be very cheap (a hectar £20-£40 and an acre £€s—£20). Why should not British families, as most welcome guests, buy little farms with vineyards and orchards in Serbia which they could run during their holidays? British poultry farms, dairies and orchards could be founded in every corner of Serbia without their owners being obliged to emigrate from the British Isles. The modest capital invested in them would yield very good interest, increasing the income of many middle-class families, whilst the time spent in Serbia, in a healthy climate amidst beautiful scenery, would be to them a source of health and pleasure. Reliable evidence of the good character of the Serbian peasants and agricultural workmen with whom those families might come into contact can be given by any member of the British Medical Missions which visited Serbia.

In connection with their mineral wealth, Serbia and Bosnia are equally rich in mineral waters of every kind and description. The healing properties of the Serbian watering-places have been greatly appreciated by every British visitor. Of course, they are lacking very much in meeting the requirements of British guests as regards comfort and enjoyment. But the Serbian Government will be glad to grant valuable concessions to any

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