Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-29

Vienna, July ga manifesto is
sued by the Emperor. after stating
that ii had been his fervent wish to
dedicate his declining years to pre-
serving the empire from the burdens
and sacrifices of war, says:
Providence has decreed otherwise.
The intrigues of a malevolent oppo-
nent compel me in defence of the hon
or of my monarchy and for the pro-
tection of its dignity and the security
of its possessions to grasp the SWORD
after long years of peace.
The manifesto refers to the lngrat-
itude of Servia for the support the
Emperor's ancestors afforded to Ser
Wan independence; how Servia for
many years has pursued a path OF
open hostility to Austria Hungary;
how Austrian annexation of Bosnia
and Herzegovina which injured no
Servia. rights, called forth in Seryia
outbreaks of the bitterest hatred.
my government" continues the
Emperor, then employed the hand-
some privileges of the stronger, ana
with extreme consideration and len
ieney only requested Servia to reduce
her army to a peace footing and prom
Use to tread the paths of peace and
friendship"
Then recalling that it was Austrian
forbearance two years ago that en-
sbled Servia to reap the fruits of the
struggle against Turkey, the emperor
says:
1.-The hope that Servia would keep
its word has not been fulfilled; the
fame of its hatred for myself and my
house has blazed always higher. Inc
design to tear from us by force In
senarahle portions of Austria Hungary
has been manifested with ever-iesseh-
Ing disguise,
The manifesto then dwells on the
scriminal propaganda, which mas eh-
tended over the frontier, aiming al the
destruction of the foundations or Or
der and loyalty in the southeastern
part of the monarchy and the leaoihs
astray of growing youth and lncltihs
n to deeds of madness and hlgh urea
SON." it continues
"a series of murderous attacks IN
an organized and well carried out
conspiracy. whose fruitful success
wounded me and my loyal people to
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track of those secret Vaccinations
which were operated direct in serVia'
Declaring that a stop must be put
TO these intolerable provocatons, the
honor and dignity of the monarchy
protected and it's political, military ana
economic developments guarded from
continuous attack, he says
In vain did my government make
a last attempt TO induce Servia to de-
sist. Servia rejected the just and mod
crate demands of my government ana
refused to conform to the oblgatlon
forming the natural foundations of
peace in the life of peoples and states.
| must therefore proceed by force 10
arms to secure those indispensable
pledges which alone can insure tram
guilty to new states within and last
ing peace without.
I'm this solemn hour I am fully con-
scious of the whole significance of my
resolve and my responsibility before the
Almighty. I have examined and weighed
everything and with serene conscience l
get out on the path that duty points.
rust in my peoples, who through every
storm have always rallied in united 10y
atty around my throne and have always
been prepared for the severest sacrifices,
.or the honor, greatness and might of
The Fatheriand. l trust in Austro-H Hun
gary's brave and devoted forces and in
he Almighty TO give victory to my
.rms"
The Emperor's manifesto is addressed
20 ali his people