In negotiations, Sonnino remained prepared to allow Bosnia to join Serbia, but refused to discuss the fate of Dalmazia, which was claimed both by Italy and by Pan-Slavists in Serbia.
Läbirääkimistel jäi Sonnino nõusse Bosnia Serbiaga ühendamisega, kuid keeldus arutamast Dalmaatsia saatust, mida nõudsid Itaalia ja panslavistid Serbias.