: Ambassador to Russia.

Czernin, Count Jaromir: Charge d'Affaires, Russia.

Szogyeny, Count Ladislaus: Ambassador to Germany.

Zehlitschka: Consul General in Turkey.

Clary, S., Count: Minister to Belgium.

Giesl von Gieslingen, Baron: Minister to Serbia.

Hoflehner: Consular Agent at Nish, Serbia.

TURKEY

Mohammed V: Sultan.

Said Halim Pasha, Prince: Grand Vizier.

Tewfik Pasha: Ambassador to Great Britain.

NEUTRAL NATIONS

Loudon: Dutch Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Eyschen, Dr.: Minister of State and President of the Government of
Luxemburg.

Gerard, James Watson: American Ambassador to Germany.

Penfield, Frederic Courtland: American Ambassador to
Austria-Hungary.

Whitlock, Brand: American Minister to Belgium.

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It will be convenient for the reader, before entering into the
diplomatic history of the war, to have before him the dates of the
war marking diplomatic crises.

IMPORTANT DATES PRECEDING THE WAR

June 28, 1914. Assassination of Austrian hereditary Archduke Franz
Ferdinand at Sarajevo, Bosnia.

July 23, 1914. Austria-Hungary hands note to Serbia.

July 24, 1914. Russia proposes extension of time limit in note;
decides on mobilization in South Bosnia; and seeks unconditional
support of Great Britain in conflict with Austria-Hungary. Great
Britain proposes four-power intervention.

July 25, 1914. Austria-Hungary sends memorandum to powers containing
_dossier_ of evidence discovered at Sarajevo trial, and declares
dispute lies wholly between her and Serbia. Serbia replies to note,
having previously ordered mobilization. Austro-Hungarian Legation
leaves Belgrade. Germany refuses to enter mediation between
Austria-Hungary and Serbia, wishing to "localize" the conflict, and
proposes mediation of powers between Russia and Austria-Hungary.
Russia mobilizes fourteen army corps on Austro-Hungarian frontier.
Great Britain asks Austria-Hungary to extend time limit and suspend
hostilities pending four-power conference.

July 26, 1914. Russia proposes direct conversations to
Austria-Hungary. France and Italy accept four-power conference in
London.

July 27, 1914. William II returns from Norway cruise to Potsdam.
Austria-Hungary informs Russia she will respect Serbian integrity
and independence. Russia agrees to four-power conference if direct
negotiations with Austria-Hungary fail.

July 28, 1914. Austria-Hungary breaks off dir