War diary of an American woman to the proclamation of the holy war, 1914 . ng its ut-most suggesting to Russia and France to suspendfurther military preparations if Austria will con-sent to be satisfied with occupation of Belgradeand neighboring Servian territory as a hostagefor satisfactory settlement of her demands, othercountries meanwhile suspending their war prepara-tions. Trust William will use his great influenceto induce Austria to accept this proposal, thus prov-ing that Germany and England are working to-gether to prevent what would be an internationalcatastrophe. Pray assure William
War diary of an American woman to the proclamation of the holy war, 1914 . ng its ut-most suggesting to Russia and France to suspendfurther military preparations if Austria will con-sent to be satisfied with occupation of Belgradeand neighboring Servian territory as a hostagefor satisfactory settlement of her demands, othercountries meanwhile suspending their war prepara-tions. Trust William will use his great influenceto induce Austria to accept this proposal, thus prov-ing that Germany and England are working to-gether to prevent what would be an internationalcatastrophe. Pray assure William I am doing andshall continue to do all that lies in My power topreserve peace of Europe. [signed] George. » Telegram of His Majesty the Emperor to H. King of England of July 31st, 1914. Many thanks for kind telegram. Your pro-posals coincide with My ideas and with the state-ments I got this night from Vienna which I havehad forwarded to London. I just received newsfrom chancellor that official notification has justreached him that this night Nicolaus has ordered. The Crown Prince of Germany WAR DIARY OF AN AMERICAN WOMAN 33 the mobilization of his whole army and fleet. Hehas not even awaited the results of the mediationI am working at and left Me without any am off for Berlin to take measures for ensuringsafety of My eastern frontiers where strong Rus-sian troops are already posted. [signed] William. Telegram of the King of England to His Majestythe Emperor, of August ist, 1914. Many thanks for Your telegram last night. Isent an urgent telegram to Nicolaus expressing Myreadiness to do everything in My power to assistin re-opening conversations between powers con-cerned. [signed] George. » Telegram of the German Ambassador in Londonto the Chancellor, of August ist, 1914. Sir E. Grey just asked me by telephone whetherI believed to be in a position to declare that wewould not attack France in a war between Ger-many and Russia in case France should remainneutral. I
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