The Austrian ultimatum to Serbia (see Appendix I.).

July 25 (Sat.)

Serbia replies, yielding on all points except two (see Appendix II.). The Austrian Minister leaves Belgrade.

July 26 (Sun.)

The Admiralty countermands orders for the dispersal of the British Fleet.

July 27 (Mon.)

France and Italy accept England's proposal for an international conference.

July 28 (Tues.)

Germany rejects England's proposal for an international conference.

Austria declares war on Serbia.