That this request of Grey's was complied with by Germany in so far as
it was in any way in accord with the alliance with Austria-Hungary, and
that in Vienna every effort was made to conciliate matters, is shown by
the assurance of the Chancellor; he declares:

In spite of this [the Austro-Hungarian Government having remarked
with full appreciation of our action that it had come too late] we
continued our mediatory efforts to the utmost and advised Vienna to
make any possible compromise consistent with the dignity of the
monarchy.--(German "White Paper," Page 17, of NEW YORK TIMES
reprint.)

Grey well knew that Germany was doing all it could to mediate in Vienna.
He expressed his recognition and his joy over it on July 28 ("Blue
Book," Page 67):

It is very satisfactory to hear from the German Ambassador here
that the German Government have taken action at Vienna in the sense
of the conversation recorded in my telegram of yesterday to
you.--(British "White Paper" No. 67.)[02]

Neither has Grey been left in the dark by the German side concerning the
difficulties, which by the Russian mobilization made every attempt to
mediate in Vienna abortive. Even on July 31 the British Ambassador in
Berlin telegraphed:

The Chancellor informs me that his efforts to preach peace and
moderation at Vienna have been seriously handicapped by the Russian
mobilization against Austria. He has done everything possible to