EXHIBIT 10b.

Telegram of the Chancellor to the Imperial Ambassador at St. Petersburg on July 26th, 1914.

After Austria’s solemn declaration of its territorial dis-interestedness, the responsibility for a possible disturbance of the peace of Europe through a Russian intervention rests solely upon Russia.  We trust still that Russia will undertake no steps which will threaten seriously the peace of Europe.

EXHIBIT 11.

Telegram of the Imperial Ambassador at St. Petersburg to the Chancellor on July 27th, 1914.

Military Attache reports a conversation with the Secretary of War: 

Sasonow has requested the latter to enlighten me on the situation.  The Secretary of War has given me his word of honor that no order to mobilize has as yet been issued.  Though general preparations are being made, no reserves were called and no horses mustered.  If Austria crossed the Servian frontier, such military districts as are directed toward Austria, viz., Kiev, Odessa, Moscow, Kazan, are to be mobilized.  Under no circumstances those on the German frontier, Warsaw, Vilna, St. Petersburg.  Peace with Germany was desired very much.  Upon my inquiry into the object of mobilization against Austria he shrugged his shoulders and referred to the diplomats.  I told the Secretary that we appreciated the friendly intentions, but considered mobilization even against Austria as very menacing.

EXHIBIT 12.

Telegram of the Chancellor to the Imperial Ambassador at London on July 27th, 1914.

We know as yet nothing of a suggestion of Sir Edward Grey’s to hold a quadruple conference in London.  It is impossible for us to place our ally in his dispute with Servia before a European tribunal.  Our mediation must be limited to the danger of an Austro-Russian conflict.

EXHIBIT 13.

Telegram of the Chancellor to the Imperial Ambassador at London on July 25th, 1914.

The distinction made by Sir Edward Grey between an Austro-Servian and an Austro-Russian conflict is perfectly correct.  We do not wish to interpose in the former any more than England, and as heretofore we take the position that this question must be localized by virtue of all powers refraining from intervention.  It is therefore our hope that Russia will refrain from any action in view of her responsibility and the seriousness of the situation.  We are prepared, in the event of an Austro-Russian controversy, quite apart from our known duties as allies, to intercede between Russia and Austria jointly with the other powers.

EXHIBIT 14.

Telegram of the Chancellor to the Imperial Ambassador at St. Petersburg on July 28th, 1914.

We continue in our endeavor to induce Vienna to elucidate in St. Petersburg the object and scope of the Austrian action in Servia in a manner both convincing and satisfactory to Russia.  The declaration of war which has meanwhile ensued alters nothing in this matter.