INDEX

Albert, King of the Belgians, conversation of, with Kaiser, [107;]
appeal of, to England, [218]
Attila, Kaiser’s reference to, quoted, [14]
Austria, given carte blanche, [x;]
refuses peace proposals, [xi;],
underlying causes of her ultimatum to Servia, [19ff.;]
annexes Bosnia and Herzegovina, [20;]
keeps secret diplomatic correspondence, [23;]
Crown Prince of, assassinated, [20,] [31;]
silence of, proves guilt, [25,] [26;]
refuses England’s propositions, [28;]
Germany’s communications to, withheld from public, [28,] [29;]
Red Book of, analyzed, [30;]
attitude of, false, [34;]
ignorance of ultimatum of, among diplomatic corps, [33;]
insists situation will “be cleared up,” [35;]
of necessity supported by Germany before ultimatum, [36,] [37;]
would not have sent ultimatum without Germany’s backing, [36 ff.;]
ultimatum of, examined and characterized, [40,] [41;]
ultimatum of, to Servia quoted in full, [47;] et seq.;
population of, [55;]
Austria-Servian relations, [56;]
promises to respect Servian territory, [59,] [60;]
effect of ultimatum of, [61;]
attitude of, towards Servia’s reply, [83,] [84;]
most discreditable action of, [86;]
mobilizes, [86;]
not urged by Germany to consider peace proposals, [88;]
does not reply to Russian proposal, [91;]
claims Servia to be aggressor in first skirmish, [96;]
refuses discussion of Servian note, [98;]
again refuses Russia’s pleas for peace, [99,] [100;]
suppression of news in, [113;]
offered reparation by Servia, [114;]
knew that Servia would refuse demand of “judiciary coöperation,” [115;]
sounds Italy regarding war on Servia, [119;]
ultimatum designedly withheld from powers, [121;]
petty finesse of, [123;]
ultimatum issued when foreign diplomats were out of the way, [123,] [124;]
avoids foreign diplomats, [125;]
believes its interests require punishment of Servia, [136;]
national selfishness, [136;]
bombards Belgrade, [149;]
insists upon pursuing action against Servia, [170;]
at last agrees to discuss Servian note with Russia, [173;]
causes of partial reversal of policy, [175 ff.;]
offer of July 31, 1914, [190] et seq.;
offer to discuss ultimatum merely nominal, [190;]
refuses Russia’s stipulation concerning mediation, [191;]
counter suggestions of, to British Government, [191;]
proposal of, absurd, [192;]
signs “neutrality of Belgium” treaty, [198;]
suppression of evidence by, useless, [246;]
conclusions concerning actions of, [249,] et seq.;
see [Berchtold], [Szápáry], [Triple Alliance]

Balkans, existing status of, upset, [20]
Balko-Turkish War, [34]
Ballin, [223]
Beck, James M., ancestry of, [vii]
Belgium, invasion of, a crime, [vii;]
German demand on, [xi;]
the proof of Germany’s belief in von Bernhardi, [11;]
publishes Gray Paper, [23;]
Germany’s disregard of rights of, [196 ff.;]
took no part in preliminary war controversy, [197;]
held no interest in Servian question, [197;]
treaty of neutrality signed, [198;]
restricts sale of munitions of war in 1870, [200;]
Bismarck’s letter to, [200;]
feared invasion by Germany, [201;]
Germany professes intention of respecting neutrality of, [201 ff.;]
government fears German invasion, [205,] [206;]
requests further assurance of Germany’s intentions to respect neutrality, [206;]
reassured by France, [208;]
advised by Germany of intended invasion, [210;]
reply of, to German ultimatum, [212;]
hopes that Germany would respect neutrality, [213,] [214;]
offered military support by France, [214;]
refuses French aid, [214;]
fined by Germany, [217,] [218;]
compared to Poland, [218;]
appeal of, to England, [218;]
effect of German invasion, [229,] [230;]
French officers in, [230;]
German officers and spies in, [230;]
Germany claims neutrality of, a sham, [235;]
anticipating German invasion, [236 ff.;]
German railroads on frontier of, [237;]
“guilt of,” [238;]
conclusions concerning actions of, [249] et seq.;
see [Albert], [Davignon], [Von der Elst]
Berchtold, Count, removes himself beyond reach of personal parleys, [70,] [71;]
conversation of, with Russian Ambassador, [99,] [100;]
assures Russia that “claim against Servia would be acceptable,” [123;]
contends that British suggestions for peace came too late, [190;]
offer of, concerning mediation, [191;]
see [Austria]
Bernhardi, doctrines of, [xvii,] [71;]
opinions of, on war quoted, [7 ff.;]
influence of, [10,] [11;]
indictment of, [15,] [16;]
failure of, [17;]
opinion of, concerning England’s attitude to America during Civil War, [17,] [205]
Berthelot, M., prepares Yellow Book, [102]
Bertie, Sir F., [207]
Bethmann-Hollweg, Dr. von, quoted, [viii;]
message of, to Federated Governments of Germany quoted, [44,] [45;]
blunders of, [194;]
declares Germany will respect Belgian neutrality, [202;]
attempts to justify Germany’s actions toward Belgium, [215,] [216;]
“scrap of paper” speech quoted, [220,] [221;]
speech of, concerning invasion of Belgium, [238;]
discusses “scrap of paper” remark, [239 ff.;]
see [Germany]
Bismarck, and militarism, [xix ff.;]
attitude of, during peace negotiations, [xix;]
and “spread eagleism,” [xix,] [xx;]
respects neutrality of Belgium, [200,] [103]
Bosnia annexed by Austria, [20]
Brussels, secret documents in, [235]
Bunsen, Sir M. de, report of, to Sir Edward Grey regarding ignorance of Diplomatic Corps concerning Austria’s ultimatum, [32,] [33;]
quoted regarding Germany’s knowledge of Austrian ultimatum, [37]
Burgess, Prof. John W., supports Germany, [222]

Cambon, Jules, prepares Yellow Book, [102;]
an estimate of his abilities, [104,] [105;]
advises France of Germany’s early mobilization, [120;]
interviews von Jagow on Austrian ultimatum, [121 ff.;]
urges peace conference, [133;]
see [France]
Cook, Dr., Germany compared to, [232]
Crackenthorpe, Mr., British Ambassador at Belgrade, instructions to, [82 ff.]
Crown Prince of Germany, the, an adherent of brute force, [13]
Czar, “the champion of Christianity,” [xxii;]
despatch to, from Kaiser regarding murder of Archduke, [147;]
reply of, to Kaiser, [148;]
reply to third message of Kaiser, [151;]
last message of, to Kaiser, [184,] [185;]
telegram of, to King George, [189;]
telegram of, to Kaiser, suppressed by German Foreign Office, [189;]
“not guilty,” [189]

Davignon, M., conversation of, with von Below quoted, [206]
“Decent respect to the opinions of mankind,” [vi]
Declaration of Independence cited, [3]
Dernberg, Dr., [224;]
claims France violated Belgian neutrality, [228]
Disfurth, Major-General von, on Germany’s war policy, quoted, [12,] [13]
Dryander, Dr., [197,] [223]

England, anticipation of war in, [xii;]
fear of, for Germany, [xxi;]
has also had its “Bernhardis,” [15;]
Bernhardi’s opinion of attitude during Civil War, [17;]
publishes White Paper, [22;]
testimony of British Ambassador at Vienna cited, [32,] [33;]
probability of intervention of, [66;]
requests time, [70,] [71;]
assured of French and Russian alliance, [77;]
refuses to align definitely with Russia and France, [79;]
suggests peace conference in London, [93;]
assures Germany of her desire for peace, [153;]
requested to act as mediator, [191;]
reason for use of word instead of “Great Britain,” [195;]
signs “neutrality of Belgium” treaty, [198;]
inquires as to German and French intentions toward Belgium, [207;]
requests Belgium to maintain her neutrality, [207;]
questions Germany as to intentions concerning Belgium, [208;]
ultimatum of, to Germany, [218;]
reply of, to Belgian appeal, [219;]
anticipating German invasion of Belgium, [236 ff.;]
entered war because of invasion of Belgium, [245;]
conclusions concerning actions of, [245] et seq.;
see [Bertie], [Bunsen], [George, King], [Goschen], [Grey], [Triple Entente]

France, preparation in, for war, [xii;]
fear of Germany for, [xxi;]
publishes Yellow Book, [23;]
French Premier quoted on Austrian Servian troubles, [31,] [32;]
relations of, with Germany, [56;]
assures Russia and England of her support, [77;]
refuses Germany’s request to influence Russia, [92;]
urges Germany to join Powers in preventing invasion of Servia, [95;]
assured that Germany wishes peace, [131;]
suspicion of, toward Germany, [132;]
supports England’s request for conference, [133;]
declaration of war on, delayed, [192;]
ultimatum to, [192;]
invasion of, [192] et seq.;
reason of, for not assuming aggressive, [193;]
invasion of, to follow immediately or to precede severance of diplomatic relations, [194;]
signs “neutrality of Belgium” treaty, [198;]
respects Belgium neutrality, [200;]
reaffirms intention of respecting Belgian neutrality, [206;]
reply of, to England’s query regarding Belgian neutrality, [207;]
declares to Belgium intention of respecting neutrality, [208;]
cited by Germany as cause for violation of Belgian neutrality, [210,] [211;]
offers military support to Belgium, [214;]
“overt acts of,” [238,] [249;]
first death in war, [253;]
attitude of people in, [254 ff.;]
see [Berthelot], [Cambon], [Triple Entente], [Viviani]
Frederick the Great, [2;]
effect of, on Germany to-day, [10]
Fuchs, Dr., on hatred, quoted, [11;]
on preparedness for war, quoted, [11]
Furor Teutonicus directed against England, [xxii]

George, King of England, message of, to Kaiser, [153;]
telegram of, to Czar, [155;]
message to, from Kaiser regarding neutrality of France, [187]
Germany, confesses its crime, [viii;]
suppression of evidence by, [ix;]
gives Austria carte blanche, [x;]
refuses to accept peace proposals, [xi;]
invades Luxemburg, [xi;]
“fears God but nothing else,” [xix ff.;]
attitude of, toward rest of world, [xix] et seq.;
foreign policy of, [xxii;]
real attitude of people, [xxiii;]
German people misled, [xxvi;]
endeavors to gain approval of America, [4;]
espouses visions of Machiavelli, [5 ff.;]
attitude of, toward war, [6 ff.;]
avowed attitude of, towards world, [6] et seq.;
doctrine of, [11] et seq.;
war policies of, shown by quotations, [11] et seq.;
spirit of the ruling classes, [13;]
domination of Europe established, [19,] [20;]
attitude of, on the Balkans, [19] et seq.;
publishes White Paper, [22;]
suppression of facts by, [27;]
communications of, to Austria withheld from White Paper, [28,] [29;]
advance knowledge of Austria’s ultimatum, [32] et seq.;
only power to know of Austria’s ultimatum, [33;]
attitude of, false, [34;]
Ambassador to England suggests Russia as “mediator with regard to Servia, [35;]
Ambassador to England denies knowledge of Austria’s actions, [35;]
disclaims knowledge of Austria’s ultimatum, [36;]
guilty of duplicity regarding Austria’s ultimatum, [36;]
unquestionably had previous knowledge of Austria’s ultimatum, [37;]
sincerity of attitude examined, [38 ff.;]
pacific protestations of, insincere, [38;]
first statement of Germany’s position regarding Austro-Servian problem, [39 ff.;]
greatest diplomatic blunder, [39,] [40;]
further proof of her knowledge of Austrian ultimatum, [41;]
supports Austria, [41;]
anticipates Servia’s refusal, [42;]
instructions to Ambassador, [43;]
Ambassador to U. S. admits advance knowledge of Austrian ultimatum, [46;]
takes steps to allay indignation of U. S., [46;]
warnings of, to Servia, [56;]
relations of, with France, [56;]
reason for actions of, [65 ff.;]
fails to move for peace, [69,] [70;]
excuses for not granting time extension, [71 ff.;]
refuses Russia’s request for time extension, [73 ff.;]
fear of, for England’s, [79;]
principal fear of, [79;]
attitude of, toward Servia’s reply, [83,] [84;]
withholds from people adequate information on Servia’s reply, [85;]
reply to England’s further requests for time, [87;]
disclaims any responsibility for Austrian ultimatum, [89,] [90;]
willing to have England mediate between Austria and Russia, [89;]
states that Austria cannot draw back in Servian matter, [89;]
fatal policy of, [91;]
declares Russia responsible for war, [92;]
requests France to influence Russia, [92;]
refuses to attend peace conference in London, [93;]
refuses Russia’s request to urge conciliation in Austria, [95;]
refuses France’s request to prevent invasion of Servia, [96;]
insists on “exclusion of all possibility of mediation,” [97;]
claims efforts for mediation came too late, [98;]
excuse of, for not assenting to peace conference, [100,] [101;]
incapable diplomats of, [103;]
attitude of people toward Kaiser, [109 ff.;]
knew that Servia would refuse demand of “judiciary coöperation”, [115;]
further proof of Germany’s advance knowledge of Austria’s ultimatum, [116;]
petty finesse of, [123;]
excuse of, for not getting extension of time, [124;]
avoids foreign diplomats, [125;]
diplomats reluctant to leave copies of notes, [127 ff.;]
Ambassador to France denies agreement with Austria over note to Servia, [129;]
assures France that she is for peace, [130;]
refuses France’s request for peace conference, [133;]
“closest interests” of, [136;]
national selfishness, [136;]
believes Russia will keep out, [140;]
believes France “in no position for war,” [140;]
belief of, regarding war preparedness and action of other nations, [140,] [141;]
ultimatum to Russia, [141;]
preparedness for war, [142;]
assured of no provocative action on part of Russia, [152;]
offer of, to England, [159 ff.;]
advances upon France, [161;]
French report of army movements, [161,] [162;]
evades England’s request for peace suggestion, [169;]
declaration of war by, quoted, [183,] [184;]
proof of preparedness of, [188,] [189;]
declares war on Russia, [192;]
ultimatum of, to France, [192;]
delays declaration of war upon France, [192;]
awaits French act of aggression, [192;]
Ambassador leaves Paris, [192;]
ready for invasion of France, [193;]
pacific intentions of, false, [193,] [194;]
inconsistency in policies of, [194;]
diplomats and army not in harmony, [194;]
disregard of, for rights of Belgium, [196;]
respected neutrality of Belgium in 1870, [200;]
professes intention of respecting Belgian neutrality, [201 ff.;]
recognizes obligations of neutrality treaty, [202;]
Foreign Office suppresses telegram of Czar, [189;]
places responsibility for war upon Russia, [192;]
evades England’s question concerning Belgian neutrality, [208;]
insists she is forced to invade Belgium, [210;]
declares France will invade Belgium, [210;]
excuses of, for invasion of Belgium, [210 ff.;]
declares war upon Belgium, [215;]
invades Belgium, [215;]
invasion of Belgium considered and analyzed, [217 ff.;]
imposes fines upon Belgium, [217 ff.;]
reply of, to English ultimatum, [220;]
declares necessity forces invasion of Belgium, [220;]
defense of, for invasion of Belgium, [224;]
moral isolation of, [229;]
compared to Dr. Cook, [232;]
plea of guilty, [233 ff.;]
claims discovery of secret documents in Brussels, [235;]
strategic railroads of, [237;]
campaign which should have been followed, [245;]
suppression of evidence by, useless, [246;]
conclusions concerning actions of, [249] et seq.;
attitude of people in, [256;]
see [Kaiser], [Lichnowsky], [Prussia], [Triple Alliance], [von Below], [Bethmann-Hollweg], [von Heeringen], [von Jagow], [von Schoen]
Gladstone, did not rely on “neutrality of Belgium” treaty, [198;]
speech of, concerning Belgium, quoted, [199;]
speech of, cited by Shaw, [199]
Goschen, Sir E., on Germany’s position in Austro-Servian trouble, quoted, [39;]
report of, regarding England’s request for time, [72;]
conversation of, with von Jagow preceding England’s declaration of war, [220 ff.;]
instructions to, August 4th, [219]
Gray Paper (Belgium), Belgium publishes, [23;]
quoted, [202,] [208,] [210,] [211,] [218]
Great Britain, see [England]
Grey, Sir Edward, compared to Pitt, [23;]
conversation of, with German Ambassador regarding Austro-Servian trouble, [35 ff.;]
advised that Germany had knowledge of Austrian ultimatum, [37;]
report to, from British Ambassador at Berlin, July 22d, [38,] [39,] [28;]
did not anticipate Austrian ultimatum; deceived by Germany, [36;]
conversation of, with Austrian Minister, quoted, [70,] [71;]
restrictions binding actions of, [79,] [80;]
instructions of, to British Ambassador at Belgrade, [82;]
further plea for time, [86;]
further proposals of, for peace, [89;]
suggests peace conference of Powers in London, [93;]
chief merit of, [105;]
report of, by France, of German army movements, [161,] [162;]
replies to Germany on neutrality of England, [162;]
that Germany suggest means of preventing Austro-Servian war, [167;]
continues his efforts for peace, [172,] [173;]
last attempt of, to preserve peace, [180,] [181;]
conversation of, cited by Germany, [191;]
inquiry of, concerning results of England’s neutrality, [193;]
conversations of, with German Ambassador concerning Belgian neutrality, [209;]
instructions to British Ambassador at Berlin, August 4th, [219;]
refutes statement concerning secret documents, [236;]
see [Bunsen;] [England;] [George, King;] [Goschen]

Haeckel, Ernst, [197]
Hague Tribunal, due to Czar’s initiative, [189;]
Russia desires Austro-Servian problem referred to, [189;]
actions taken by, in 1907, [204 ff.,] [226,] [251]
Hamburger Nachrichten, quoted, [12,] [13]
Hamilton, Alexander, quoted, [227]
Harden, Maximilian, on Germany’s war policies, quoted, [12,] [243]
Harnack, [222]
Herzegovina annexed by Austria, [20]

Italy, not bound by Triple Alliance, [x;]
attitude of, [23 ff.;]
as affected by Triple Alliance, [24;]
attitude of, [24,] [25;]
German messages to, suppressed, [29;]
told that situation would “be cleared up,” [35;]
coöperation of, dependent upon Russia’s actions, [65;]
not advised of intended actions of Germany and Austria, [117;]
previously sounded by Austria, [119;]
Germany schemes to acquire support of, [191,] [192;]
see [San Giuliano]

Jefferson, Thomas, quoted, [vi]
Junkerdom, see [Prussia]

Kaiser, returns to Berlin from Norway, [xi;]
extols the Czar, [xxii;]
spirit of absolutism of, [9;]
“divine right” of, [9;]
quoted, [9;]
fanatic absolutism of, [9;]
an adherent of brute force, [13;]
“China speech” of, quoted, [14;]
“Hun” speech, quoted, [14;]
Cambon 1913 report concerning, [107;]
position of, [109] et seq.;
attitude and actions of, in early part of trouble, [138;]
ultimatum of, to Russia, [141;]
responsibility of, for war, [141,] [142;]
character of, [142 ff.;]
does not act in interests of peace, [145 ff.;]
despatch of, to Czar regarding murder of Archduke, quoted, [147;]
second message to Czar, [149;]
fatal error of, [150;]
third message to Czar, [151;]
reply of, to King George, [154;]
message of, to Czar regarding Russia’s mobilization, [155;]
estimate and discussion of actions of, [157;]
preparing for war, [159;]
taking steps to alienate England from Allies, [159 ff.;]
issues ultimatum to Russia, [176;]
reply of, to last message of Czar, [185,] [186;]
message of, to England regarding neutrality of France, [187;]
“awful responsibility of,” [188;]
telegram of, to King George, quoted, [193;]
reason of, for telegram to King George, [193;]
telegram of, analyzed, [193;]
blunders of, [193;]
see [Germany]
Kudachef, Prince, action of, regarding time extension, [73]

Lamprecht, [223]
Lichnowsky, Prince, affects ignorance, [121;]
conversation with, cited, [191;]
query to, regarding results of England’s neutrality, [193;]
conversation of, with Sir Edward Grey concerning Belgian neutrality, [209;] [89,] [90;]
see [Germany]
Liége, French officers at, [230]
Luxemburg, invaded, [xi;]
wrong done to, [243]

Machiavelli, vicious principles of, [4;]
Bernhardi compared to, [16]
Mahan, Admiral, [11]
Margerie, M. de, prepares Yellow Book, [102]
Militärische Rundschau, quoted, [114]
Moltke, von, opinion of, cited, [6,] [7]
Morocco controversy, [109 ff.]

Namur, French officers at, [230]
Napoleon III., honor of, [201]
Newspapers, American, lack of Austrian dispatches to, before war, [31]
Nietzsche, [6]

Orange Paper (Russia), Russia publishes, [22;]
quoted regarding Germany’s knowledge of Austrian ultimatum, [36;]
quoted, [36,] [68,] [69,] [73,] [85,] [91,] [92,] [95,] [97]

Pachitch, Servian Premier, absent from Belgrade, [32]
Penn, William, treaty of, compared to the “scrap of paper,” [xvi]
Poland, compared to Belgium, [218]
Prussia, Prussian Junkerdom, [8 ff.;]
signs “neutrality of Belgium” treaty, [198]

Red Book, analyzed, [30;]
discloses true Austrian policy, [190;]
quoted, [190,] [191]
Reichstag, debate in, quoted, [201,] [202,] [240,] [241]
Rumbold, Sir H., letter to, quoted in White Paper, [35]
Russia, intimidated by Germany, [20;]
forced to submit in Balkans, [20;]
publishes Orange Paper, [22;]
suggested by Germany as mediator between Austria and Servia, [35;]
assured of Germany’s ignorance of Austrian ultimatum, [36;]
assured that Austria will not seize Servian territory, [39,] [60;]
possibility of intervention of, [65;]
attitude of, [67 ff.;]
message of, to Austria, quoted, [68,] [69;]
request for time refused, [71;]
assured that Austria contemplates no acquisition of Servian territory, [74,] [75;]
confers with France and England, [77;]
suggestions of, to avoid conflict, [77,] [78;]
willing to leave Austro-Servian trouble in hands of the Powers, [80,] [81;]
proposal of, to Austria, [91;]
requests Germany to urge conciliation with Austria, [95;]
proposes its services in keeping Servia quiet, [96;]
again proposes peace conference, [99;]
assured that Austria’s claims would be acceptable, [123;]
charge put off until too late, [125;]
ultimatum of Germany to, [141;]
assures Germany of no provocative action upon her part, [152;]
offers to stop all military preparations, [164 ff.;]
orders general mobilization, [171;]
refuses to reply to Germany’s ultimatum, [178;]
suggests referring Austro-Servian problem to Hague, [189;]
“not guilty,” [189;]
offer of, to suspend military preparations, [190;]
cannot treat direct with Austria, [191;]
requests England to act as mediator, [191;]
stipulates suspension of hostilities during mediation, [191;]
signs “neutrality of Belgium” treaty, [198;]
see [Czar,] [Kudachef,] [Sazonof;]
see also [Triple Entente]
Russo-Japanese war, [xxii]

San Giuliano, Marquis di, Italian Foreign Minister, quoted, [119]
Sazonof, suggestion of, to avoid conflict, [77,] [78;]
good work of, [105;]
message of, to Austria regarding ultimatum, [126,] [28]
Schmidt, [223]
“Scrap of Paper,” [vi,] [xvi;]
Bethmann-Hollweg’s remark, quoted, [220,] [221;]
discusses his remark, [239 ff.;]
defense for, use of phrase, [239 ff.;]
“Secret Documents,” contents of supposed, [239 ff.]
Sedan, battle of, result of Belgium neutrality, [201]
Serajevo, murder of Crown Prince of Austria at, [20,] [31]
Servia, ultimatum to, [19;]
advised by France, Russia, and Great Britain, [31;]
formally disclaims responsibility for murder of Archduke, [33;]
probable effect of humiliation of, [40;]
refusal of Austrian demands anticipated, [42;]
reply to Austrian ultimatum quoted in full, [47] et seq.;
population of, [55;]
warned by Germany, [56;]
Austro-Servian relations, [56;]
result of acquiescence to Austria, [60;]
requested by Triple Entente to make conciliatory reply, [80;]
reply of, in accord with requests of Triple Entente, [83;]
offers Austria ample reparation, [114;]
subjugation of, the “bone of contention,” [192]
Shaw, George Bernard, opinions of, cited, [14,] [15;]
defense of Germany, [14 ff.;]
quoted regarding “neutrality of Belgium” treaty, [198;]
quoted, [248]
Siemens, [223]
Slav, the, fear of Germany for, [xxi]
Symonds, John Addington, quoted, [4,] [5]
Szápáry, Count, [126]

Tisza, Count, refuses to disclose results of judicial inquiry into murder of Archduke, [113]
Treitschke, doctrines of, [xvii;]
Politik, cited, [6;]
doctrines of, based on Machiavelli, [6;]
influence of, [10]
Treaty of 1870, [198 ff.]
Treaty of 1839, [198 ff.,] [225,] [251]
Triple Alliance, [x;]
as affecting Italy, [24;]
terms of, [24;] [192;]
see [Austria], [Germany], [Italy]
Triple Entente, proposes peace, [xi;]
lulled into false security, [32 ff.;]
movements and reports of leading statesmen of, just previous to declaration of war, [32 ff.;]
ignorant of Austria’s ultimatum, [33,] [65;]
still labors for peace, [86;]
see also [France], [Great Britain], [Russia]
Turkey, German officers in, [230]

United States, supposititious invasion of, by Germany, [225 ff.;]
position of, [248 ff.]

Viviani, Premier, quoted regarding Austro-Servian trouble, [31,] [32;]
reply of, to Germany, [192;]
reply of, to England’s query regarding Belgian neutrality [207;]
see [France]
Voltaire, quoted, [xvi]
Von Below, declares Germany will respect Belgian neutrality, [203;]
see [Germany]
Von Bülow, [223]
Von der Elst, Baron, [210,] [211;]
see [Belgium]
Von Gwinner, [223]
Von Heeringen, declares Belgian neutrality will be respected, [203;]
see [Germany]
Von Jagow, Herr, conversation of, cited, [38,] [39;]
representations of, on Germany’s position in Austro-Servian matter, [39;]
refuses to attend peace conference in London, [93;]
on Austrian ultimatum, quoted, [94;]
conversations of, with Cambon, [122 ff.;]
refuses peace conference, [133;]
blunders of, [194;]
declares Germany will respect Belgian neutrality, [202;]
conversations with Sir Edward Goschen preceding England’s declaration of war, [219 ff.;]
states real purpose of Germany’s invasion of Belgium, [222;]
see [Germany]
Von Mach, claims France violated Belgian neutrality, [228;]
on French officers in Belgium, [231,] [232;]
What Germany Wants, [233;]
arguments of, in defense of Germany, [233 ff.,] [197]
Von Moltke, General, blunders of, [194]
Von Posadowsky, [223]
Von Schmoller, [223]
Von Schoen, Baron, assures France that Germany is for peace, [130;]
makes public statement through French Foreign Office, [131 ff.]
Von Wilamowitz, [223]

What Germany Wants, cited, [233]
White Paper (English), published, [22;]
analyzed, [27 ff.;]
quoted, [34 ff.,] [36,] [37,] [38,] [39,] [41,] [56,] [76,] [82,] [86,] [93,] [94,] [97,] [99,] [159 ff.,] [167,] [168,] [169,] [207,] [208,] [209,] [219,] et seq.;
see [England]
White Paper (German), published, [22;]
suppression of facts in, [27 ff.;]
suppresses instructions to Ambassador, [191;]
quoted, [28,] [38,] [41,] [43,] [44,] [45,] [67,] [75,] [87,] [147,] [149 ff.,] [ix,][192;]
see [Germany]

Yellow Book (France), published, [23;]
additional data in, [102 ff.;]
contents of first chapter of, [106 ff.;]
throws light on petty finesse of Germany and Austria, [123;]
cited, [46;]
quoted, [107 ff.;]
second chapter of, [113 ff.;]
quoted, [113,] [114,] [115,] [116,] [117,] [122,] [123,] [125,][129,] [133 ff.;]
see [France]

Zabern incident, the, attitude of Crown Prince toward, [14]