Why We Are at War (2nd Edition, revised) by Members of the Oxford Faculty of Modern History
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July 25. Saturday. Servian reply; considered unsatisfactory by Austria-Hungary, whose Minister and Legation-staff leave Belgrade. Russian Ambassador at Vienna instructed to request extension of time-limit allowed to Servia. Sir E. Grey suggests that the four other Powers should mediate at Vienna and St. Petersburg.--Serious riot in Dublin. July 26. Sunday. Sir E. Grey proposes that the French, Italian, and German Ambassadors should meet him in conference immediately for the purpose of discovering an issue which would prevent complications. Partial mobilization of Austro-Hungarian army ordered. Russian Foreign Minister warns German Ambassador that Russia cannot remain indifferent to the fate of Servia. Sir E. Goschen says the Kaiser is returning to-night. July 27. Monday. France and Italy accept proposal of a conference. German Secretary of State refuses the proposal of a 'conference.' Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs proposes direct conversation between Vienna and St. Petersburg. British Fleet kept assembled after manoeuvres. Sir E. Grey in the House of Commons makes a statement concerning the |
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