Diplomatic relations between Austria-Hungary and Serbia broken off Responsibility for Austro-Serbian war CHAPTER VI. EFFORTS TO PREVENT WAR. The problem confronting European diplomacy A general war not desired by the powers Russia's determination to protect Serbia Russia's dissatisfaction with Austrian assurances as to the integrity and independence of Serbia . 106 Germany's and Austria-Hungary's declarations of war on Russia France's obligations to Russia French and German mobilization . Inquiry as to the attitude of France toward a possi- ble conflict between Germany and Russia Germany's declaration of war on France. Great Britain interested in Austro-Serbian dispute only insofar as it affects the peace of Europe. 121 Her refusal to join Russia and France in a threat Germany's first bid for British neutrality Britain's refusal to pledge support to France Germany's effort to secure neutrality of France . Germany's second bid for British neutrality Sir Edward Grey's offer to France of the aid of the Great Britain's offer to aid Belgium in upholding Entrance of Japan into the war Mobilization by Turkey-her announcement of a Two German warships sheltered in the Dardanelles 167 Turkish military preparations against Egypt. Sinking of Entente vessels in Odessa harbor by Terms of Italy's proposal Austria-Hungary's answer Italy's withdrawal from the Triple Alliance CHAPTER XIV. THE FIRST SUBMARINE CONTROVERSY 213 Germany's war zone proclamation, February, 1915. 213 |