"Austria-Hungary knows from experience that Ser- 

 bian promises, if only made on paper, are altogether un- 

 trustworthy. In my opinion the act of Austria-Hungary 

 is to be viewed as endeavoring to obtain full guarantee of 

 Serbia that her promises be actually fulfilled. 



"This view of mine is confirmed by the declaration of 

 the Austrian Cabinet to the effect that Austria-Hungary 

 does not intend to make any territorial conquests at the ex- 

 pense of Serbia. Hence I remain as spectator at the end of 

 Austria-Serbian war, without drawing Europe into the most 

 terrible war in history. 



"I believe a direct arrangement between thy Govern- 

 ment and Vienna to be possible and desirable, an agree- 

 ment which my government is bent to promote with all its 

 powers, as I have already wired thee. Of course, military 

 measures on the part of Russia which may be regarded by 

 Austria-Hungary as threatening would hasten a disaster 

 that we both desire to avoid. They also woud undermine 

 my position as mediator which I gladly have accepted upon 

 thy appeal for my friendship and aid. 



"WILHELM." 



"Prince Henry of Prussia, the Brother of Kaiser 

 Wilhelm to King George of England, July 30, 1914. 



'Am here since yesterday. Have communicated to 

 Wilhelm everything you told me so kindly at Buckingham 

 Palace last Sunday, and he gratefully received your mes- 

 sage. 



"WILHELM, GREATLY WORRIED, IS DOING 

 HIS UTMOST IN WORKING FOR THE MAINTEN- 

 ANCE OF PEACE, IN RESPONSE TO NICHOLAS' 

 REQUEST. 



"He is in permanent telegraphic communication with 

 Nicholas, who today confirms the report of having ordered 

 military measurer, tantamount to mobilization, which mea- 

 sures have been taken already five days ago. 



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