The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-09-17

texl OF the pamphlet How the Fran
co-German Conflict Could Have Been
Avoided which the German govern
ment recently issued, setting forth
the correspondence between Prince
aenTy OF Prussia, King George v OF
En1@nd and the German emperor
oeE0fe the outbreak of the great war,
ankEfhe telegraf9s between the Ger
Holfses15 and Pfincs, Liehnowsky, the
German ambassador in London,
which have. been the subject of a
stdtetnent by Sir Edward Grey in the
British House, Of Commons. 0Qsl
The pamphlet lis issued from the
German government printing office
in Berlin in English, not in German.
80 sathat the translation, like the SUBJ
jeetSmatter, is official:
Note Preceding the Correspondence.
h following documents refer to
the exchange of views between Ger
many and England Immediately be-
fore the war broke out. 1t will be
perceived from these documents that
Germany was prepared to spare
France in case England should re-
main neutral and would guarantee
the neutrality of France.
Prince Henry Of Prussia to King
George, July 30. 1914.
Am here since yesterday; have in
formed William of what you kindly
told me at Buckingham Palace last
Sunday, who gratefully received your
message. t-l
William, much preoccupied, is
trying his utmost to fulfill Nicky's
appeal to him to work for mainten-
ance of peace and is in constant tele-
grahpic communication with Nicky,
who today confirms news that mill
tary measures have been ordered by
him equal to mobilization, measures
which have been taken already FIVE
days ago.
1--WE are Furthermore informed
that France is making military prep
arations, whereas we have taken no
measures, but may be forced to do
SO any moment, should our neigh
bors continue, which would then
mean a European war.
eff you really and earnestly wish
to prevent this terrible disaster, may
l suggest you using your influence on
France and also Russia to keep lei
trail, which seems to me would be
most useful.
This l consider a very good. per-
haps the only chance, to maintain
the peace of Europe.
~ may add that now more than
ever Germany and England should
lend each other mutual help to pre-
yent a terrible catastrophe, which
otherwise seems unavoidable.
"Believe me that William is most
sincere in his endeavors to maintain
peace, but that the military prepara-
tions of his two neighbors may at last
force him to follow their example for
the safety of his own country, which
otherwise would remain defenseless.
4 have informed William OF my
telegram to you, and hope you will
receive my information in the same
spirit OF friendship which suggested
them.
(signed) Henry"
King George to Prince Henry, July
80, 1914.
Thanks for your telegram. So
pleased to hear of Williams efforts
to concert with Nicky to maintain
peace. Indeed l am earnestly desir-
Gus that such an irreparable disaster
as a European var should be averted.
My government is doing its utmost
suggesting to Russia and France to
suspend further military prepare
tions If Austria will consent to be
satisfied with occupation Of Belgrade
and neighboring Servian territory as
a hostage for satisfactory settlement
of her demands, other countries
meanwhile su%spending their war
preparations. Trust William will use
his great influence to induce Austria
to accept this proposal, thus proving
that Germany and England are work
ing together to prevent what would
be an international catastrophe. Pray
assure William I am doing and shall
continue to do all that lies in my
power to preserve peace of Europe.
.(Signed) George"
The Kaiser to King George. July 81,
1914.
Many thanks for your kind tele-
gram. Your proposals coincide with
my ideas and with the statements
I got this night from Vienna which
have had forwarded to London. l
lust received news from chancellor
that official notification has just
reached him that this night Nlcky
has ordered the mobilization OF his
whole army and fleet. He has not
even awaited the results of the med
iation I am working at and left Me
without any news. l am off for Ber'
lin to take measures for insuring
safety Of My eastern frontiers where
strong Russian troops are already
posted,
Isigned, Willy"
King George to the Kaiser, August
.aN. 81, 1914. y
Many thanks for Your telegram
lastsnight. I sent an urgent telegram
toeMicky Expressing My readiness
to do everything in My power to as
sisS in reopening conversations be-
tween powers concerned.
,I9igned) George.
The German Ambassador in London
toahe Chancellor, August I. 1914.
MSir e. Grey just asked me by
tela1hone whether I believed to be
in position tos declare that We
won1d not attack France in a wal
he4i1een Germany and Russia In case