Evening star., 1914-07-29
Austrian Ruler Hoped
Always to Preserve
Peace, He Declares

VIENNA. July ga manifesto issued
by the emperor, after stating that 1t
had been his fervent wish to dedicate
his declining years to preserving the
empire from the burdens and sacrifices
of war, says:
Providence has decreed otherwise.
The intrigues of malevolent oppo-
nent compel me in defense of the honor
of my monarchy and for the protection
of it's dignity and the security of Its
possessions to grasp the sword after
long years of peace"
The manifesto refers to the ingratitude
of Servia for the support the emperor's s
ancestors afforded to Servian independ-
ence; how Servia for years has pursued
q path of open hostility to Austria-H Hun
gary: how Austrian annexation of Bosnia
and Herzegovina. which injured no
Servian rights. called forth in Servia out
breaks of the bitterest hatred.
My government" continues the enl-
peror. then employed the handsome
privileges of the stronger. and with ex-
quested Servia to reduce her army to a
peace footing and promise to tread the
paths of peace and friendship
Cites Former Forbearance.
Then recalling that it was Austrian for
bearance two years ago that enabled
servia TO reap the fruits of the struggle
against Turkey, the emperor says:
THE hope that Servia would keep its
word has not been fulfilled: the flame
of its hatred for myself and my house
has blazed always higher. The design
portions of stria-Hungary has been
manifested with ever-lessening dis
guise"
The manifesto then dwells on the
criminal propaganda which has extend
ed over the frontier, aiming at the de-
struction of the foundations of order
and loyalty in the southeastern part
of the monarchy and the leading astray
Of growing youth and melting It to
deeds Of madness and high treason"
Refers to Conspiracy.
1t continues: "A series Of murderous
attacks in an organized and we'll carried
out conspiracy. whose fruitful success
wounded me and my loyal people to
the heart. forms the visible and bloody
track Of those secret maehinations
which were operated direct in servia."
Declaring that q stop must be put
b,dn to these sna the
tected and its political military and
economic developments guarded from
continuous shocks. he says:
III WIFI ulu my government make q
last attempt to induce Servia to desist.
Servia resisted the Just and moderate
demands Of my government. and refused
To conform to the obligations forming
the natural foundations Of peace in the
life of peoples and states. q must
therefore. proceed by force Of arms to
secure those indispensable pledges which
alone can insure tranquility to new
states within and lasting peace without.
Appeals to His People.
In this solemn hour am fully con-
scious of the whole significance Of my
resolve and my responsibility before the
Almighty. ! have examined and weighed
everything. and with serene conscience
set out on the path that duty points.
trust In my peoples. who throughout
every storm have always rallied in united
loyalty around my throne, and have al
ways been prepared for the severest sac
rtfices for the honor. greatness and might
of the fatherland
Il trust in Austria-Hungary's brave
and devoted forces and in the Almighty
10 give victory to my arms
The emperor's manifesto Is addressed
to all his people.