The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1892-12-06
IS THIS THE REAL AGREEMENT?

IS THIS THE REAL AGREEMENT?
A French Newspaper Gives Out the
Triple Alliance Treaty.
PARIS. Dec. What is claimed to
be the text of the main portions of
the latest triple alliance treaty is pub
lished IN the Journal to-day. 1t is not
known whether the text is authorita-
tive, but the Journal in an editorial
says: I'VE publish the most impor-
tant document of modern history. We
do not state how we procured it" The
Journal adds that the treaty was writ
ten in German, and was renewed in the
above form and signed by Germany
and Austria in May, and by Italy
June 5, 1891. The alleged text of the
treaty is as follows:
We, William H. by the grace Of God,
etc, We. Francis Joseph, etc, etc, we,
Humb,rt |. etc, etc, BY virtue OF the
rights which belong TO us in our respective
states, have, with the object Of safeguard
ing the honor, the dignity and security Of
our people entered into the following
treaty:
First-Considering the vagueness of the
present political situation regarding GER
tain European powers. which may have
great influence on the peace OF Europe we,
after having taken advice of our ministers,
promise and swear on our honor and on the
holy Testament TO renew and confirm the
promises made and conventions already
agreed upon by Us for the further period
OF SIX years.
Second-We renew the league of defense
which would become offensive in case one
Of the states should be in danger
1hlrd-Wa hat m N G
representatives in foreign governments
shall act in accord with one another in re-
gard TO external policy.
Fourth-We, William ii, and we, Fran
els Joseph, agree to lend our aid and as
sistance TO Humbert | in carrying out his
external and colonial policies. We recog-
nize his rights and that Rome IS TO be con-
sidered the capital of Italy. We, William
ii, and we, Humbert l. promise TO lend our
aid and assistance to Francis Joseph in
carrying out his foreign policy. more es-
pecially regarding the question of the
Balkans. We, Francis Joseph, and we,
Humbert !, promise our aid and assistance
TO William Ii in carrying out his foreign
policy.
Fifth-Each of these contracting parties
agrees to aid the otner two through diplo-
macy and by materially assisting on land
and water.
Sixth-We. the contracting parties,
agree TO keep our armies on a war fcoling
during this period Of cordial understand
ing
Seventh ca. In case Of conflict between
Germany, Russia and Austria, we agree to
mobilize our armies and declare war against
Russia, acting in harmony with the stan
OF the German army. Italy meanwhile
modelling her army on the French 'front.'
Ter. la case France should side with
Russia, Italy will deciare war against
her base of operations being Savoy
''(B). In Gaze of conflict between Ger
many and Fr,nce, Italy will act as above
Indicated In such event Austria would
mobilize her army on the Russ an frontier
and declare war against Russia in case the
latter should interfere in the conflict and
side with France. In such case, Austria
would act as indicated in paragraph A
&C. In case of conflict between Austria
and Russia Germany is to mobilize ner
army and declare war against Russia.
sending two army corps into Austria
Italy would mobilize her army on the
French frontier and act as indicated in
paragraph A, in case France should assist
Russia.
I'D. In case of conflict between Italy
and France in Europe or in the colonies
Germany would mobilize her army and act
oniointiy with Italy, while Austria would
mobilize her army on the Russian frontier,
ready TO assume the offensive in case Rus
STA should side with France.
Eighth-Wc promise and swear on our
honor 20 maintain the status quo an! the
peace of Europe thai mas resulted from
the strict observance of the present tre ~
by US and our ministers and to safeguard
the security and honor of our states.
Signed and sealed by each of the con-
tracing parties. FRANCIS JOSEPH,
WILLIAM III,
HUMBERr l.
The treaty, in the usual manner. shall
be kept secret and the parties thereto
conform TO the clauses therein contained.
CAPRIvI. Chancellor of the Empire.
RuDrNI President of the Council
The story is not given credence here.