July 9th 1914
George V and Queen Mary are in Scotland; from Austria, indications are that a 'diplomatic step' will be taken in relations with Belgrade – nothing aggressive, nothing that could constitute a humiliation for the Serbs, but there is a firmer tone apparent, at least in the Telegraph correspondent's reading of events
Austria-Hungary: Emperor receives report of Austro-Hungarian investigation into the Sarajevo crime. The Times publishes account of Austro-Hungarian press campaign against the Serbians (who are described as "pestilent rats"). As can been seen in this Telegraphic communication
From: M. N. Pashitch, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs.
To: All the Serbian Legations abroad.
Belgrade, June 26/July 9, 1914.
(Telegraphic.)
The Crown Prince Alexander is receiving threatening letters from Austria-Hungary nearly every day. Make use of this in course of conversation with your colleagues and journalists.
To: All the Serbian Legations abroad.
Belgrade, June 26/July 9, 1914.
(Telegraphic.)
The Crown Prince Alexander is receiving threatening letters from Austria-Hungary nearly every day. Make use of this in course of conversation with your colleagues and journalists.
The Austrians meet to formalise their strategy. A non-ultimatum super-ultimatum will be used. A non-ultimatum in that it will be in the form of a simple timed note; a super-ultimatum in that it will be formulated to generate a refusal. The fate of Serbia has been sealed
Information resourced from the following sites:
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/richardpreston/100279335/ww1-26-days-to-go-austria-takes-a-diplomatic-step-in-relations-with-serbia-ulster-unionists-reassert-their-allegiances/
http://wwi.lib.byu.edu/index.php/The_Serbian_Blue_Book
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