I cannot, and dare not, look on and see hundreds of thousands starve for the sake of retaining the sympathy of the Poles, so long as there is a possibility of help.
"_January 21, 1918._--Back to Vienna.

The impression of the troubles here is even greater than I thought, and the effect disastrous.

The Ukrainians no longer treat with us: they _dictate_! "On the way, reading through old reports, I came upon the notes relating to the discussions with Michaelis on August 1.

According to these, Under-Secretary of State von Stumm said at the time: "'The Foreign Ministry was in communication with the Ukrainians, and the separatist movement in Ukrainia was very strong.

In furtherance of their movement, the Ukrainians demanded the assurance that they should be allowed to unite with the Government of Cholm, and with the areas of East Galicia occupied by Ukrainians.