The Calumet news., 1914-08-28

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The spirit in which the Servians mur-
dered their own king and queen is
still alive in that country. You will
no doubt agree with me that we two,
YOU and /, as well as all sovereigns,
have common interest i'm insisting
| that all those who are morally respon-
| sible for the horrible crime should re-
ceive the punishment they deserve.
Appeals to Personal Friendship.
ION the other hand, | by no means
| ignore the difficulty which you and
your government meet in resisting the
pressure OF public opinion. Remem
| bering the strong ties of cordial friend
ship which have for so long united us,
am using all my influence to induce
Austria Hungary to seek a frank and
satisfactory understanding with Rus
sia. | confidently hope that you will
support my efforts to remove all the
difficulties that may yet arise.
Your very sincere and devoted
friends and cousin. Wilhelm"
Russia Indignant Replies Czsr.
TO this the ear replied on July 29
II am glad that YOU are back in
Germany at this grave moment ur-
gently ask you to assist me. A means
war has been declared upon a weak
country. The Indignation, which |
share to the full, is in Russia enor-
nous.
II can foresee that | shall soon he
unable to resist the pressure which
is being brought upon me, and shall
be compelled to take measures which
will lead to war. In order to avert a
calamity such as a European war
would be, l ask you in the name of our
old friendship, to do everything possi-
BILE to prevent your ally from proceed
ing too far. Nicholas"
Kaiser Supports Austria.
on July 30 the kaiser again tele-
graphed:
Il have received your telegram and
share your desire for the maintenance
OF peace. At the same time, as | told
you in my first telegram, | cannot re-
gard Austria Hungary's actions as a
means war Austria Hungary knows
from experience that Servia's proms-
es, so long as they remain only on
paper, cannot altogether be relied
upon. In my view Austria -Hungary's
action ought To be considered as an
attempt to obtain a full guarantee that
Servia's promises would also be trans
lated into action. In this view ! am
confirmed by the declaration of the
A cabinet An t,ia
gary is seeking no territorial conquest
at the expense Of Servia.
Deprecates General War.
Il therefore think that it is perfect
ly possible for Russia to maintain the
attitude Of a spectator in face of the
Austro- Servian war; without dragging
Europe into the most terrible war she
has ever experienced.
Il believe that direct understand
ing between your government and vi
emma is possible and desirable-an un-
derstanding which, az | have already
telegraphed you, my government is
trying to encourage with all the means
at it's disposal.
Naturally, military measures on the
part OF Russia, which Austria Hun
gary could regard as a menace would
precipitate the disaster which we had
the wish to avoid, and would also un-
dermine my position as an intermedi-
airy, which, !, in reply to your appeal
to my friendship and assistance, have
readily assumed. Wilhelm
Cannot Stop Mobilization.
The last two letters are thus given:
From czar to kaiser:
Il thank thee from my heart for thy
mediation, which leaves CLEAN OF
hope. II Is technically i'm
possible to discontinue our military
operations. So long as the
negotiations with Austria regarding
Servia continue my troops will not
undertake any provocative action.
give thee my word upon IL. l trust
with all my strength in Gods grace
and | hope for the success of thy medi-
alton. Thy most devoted
b -"Nicholas."
Peace Efforts at an End.
From kaiser to cZar:
"My efforts to maintain the peace
Of the world have reached their limit.
II will not be / who am responsible for
the calamity Which threatens the
whole civilized world. Even at this
moment il lies i'm thy power to avert
il. Nobody threatens the honor ana
power Of Russia, which could wen
have waited for the result Of my medi-
alton. The friendship which | inherit
ed from my grandfather on his death
bed for thee and thy kingdom has al
ways been holy to me. l have remain
ed true to Russia. The peace OF Eur
ope can still be maintained by thee II
Russia decides to cease her military
measures, which threaten Germany
and Austria Hungary.
wilhelm"