Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-27
RULERS ATTEMPTS TO AVER CONFLICT Letters and Messages Ex- changed by Czar and
 Kaiser Recently. CHAR BLOCKED PEACE Referring to Austria -Hungary's Dec laratiOn of War Gn Seryia as "MGan"
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CHAR BLOCKED PEACE

London, Aug. 26.-In the stressful days immediately before this war broke out, Kaiser WWilhelm of Ger many and Czar Nicholas of Russia, cousins, exchanged several telegrams. in apparent effort to avert a general war. The czar, it seems, hindered the cause of peace by referring to Austri- Hungary's declaration of hostilities against Servia as a mean" war. The kaiser replied hotly it was not mean" xk:8@3
 Kaiser to the Car.
 Here is the text of the kaiser-czar correspondence:
 The kaiser to the czar July 2S:
 q have learned with the greatest concern of the impression which Aus tri-Hungary's action against Servia has made in your empire. The un- scrupulous agitation which had been fostered in Servia for years has led to the detestable crime of which the Archduke Ferdinand was the victim. 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, too, you and l, as well as all SoVereigns, have common interest in insisting that all those who are morally respon- sible for the horrible crime should receive the punishment they deserve.
 "On 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 friendship which have for so long united us, am using all my influence to induce AustriaHungary to seek frank and satisfactory understanding with Russia. l confidently hope that you will support my efforts to remove all the difficulties that may yet arise.
 "Your very sincere and devoted friend and cousin, William
 Cars Reply.
 To this the czar replied on July 29:
 'I am glad that you are back ill Germany at this grave moment. l urgently ask you to assist me. A mean war has been declared upon a weak country. The indignation, which I share to the full, is in Russia enor- nous.
 q am glad that you are back in Germany.
 q can fol.see that I shall soon be unable to resist the pressure Whlch is being brought upon me, and shall be compelled to take measures which will lead to war. In order to avert a salamity such as European war would be, ask you in the name of our old friendship to do everything possible to prevent your ally rom proceeding too far.-(Signed) Nlcho- las."
 Kaiser's Next Telegram.
 On July 20 the kaiser again teie- graphed:
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 "I have received your telegram. ano share your desire for the maintenance of neace. At the same time, as l told vou in my first telegram, l cannon regard Austria Hungary's acton as J "mean" war. Austria Hungary knows from experience that Servia's prom ises. so long as they remain only on naper. cannot altogether be relied upon. In my view, Austria Hungary action ought to be considered as an attempt 70 obtain a full guarantee that Servia's, promises would also De translated into action. In this view T am confirmed by the declaration ol fine Austrian Cabinet that Aus'ria- | hungary is seeking no territorial con oEest at the expense of Servla. therefore think that it is perfectly no ssible for Russia to maintain the attitude of a spectator in face Of the ustro-Servian war without dragSlhs Europe into the most terrlpie wal she has ever experienced.
 "I t,elieve that a direct understand ing between your government anf vienna \is possible and desirable-a1 which, as nave al ready teIegraphed you, my govern ment is trying to encourage With al the means at its disposal.
 Naturally, military measures or the part of Russia which Austria Hungary could regard as menac. would precipitate the disaster whici we had the wish to avoid, and wouli also undermine my position asi. a' intermediary, which I. in reply t' your appeal to my friendship and as sistance. have readily assumed.
 0Sigr,ad Wllliam)"
 Final Letters.
 The ,..st two letters were as fol lows:
 From czar to kaisol,:
 q thank thee from nly heart TO thy mediation. which leaves a gieal of hope. It is tecffillcaiiy m possible to discontinue our mllltar operations. So long as' the n' gotiations with Austria regarali ,servia continue my troops VIII III undertake any provocative action. give thee my word upon it. ] tru with all my strength in Gods grae and hope for the cuuccess of NL mediation-Thy most devoted NC olas."