July 29—Emperor sends letter to the Czar.
July 30—Government may declare war on Russia; newspaper correspondents expelled from Semlin; Emperor cheered in Vienna; men up to 50 years of age called to service; Count Salm-Hoogstraetem says Slavs in Austrian Army will be loyal.
July 31—Government assures Italy that there is no desire for more territory.
Aug. 1—Whole nation wants war; Government was pressed by Germany to discuss matters with Russia and to localize war.
Aug. 2—Cadets in military academies made Lieutenants; Countess Széchényi places palace at disposal of army.
Aug. 5—United States represents France at Vienna and Austria at Paris; food prices fixed; Church permits marriages without publication of bans.
Aug. 6—Russian Ambassador receives passports.
Aug. 7—Pressure brought to bear on Italy to aid.
Aug. 8—Threat to declare war on Italy; full text published of ultimatum to Servia, of Servia's reply, of circular note to powers, and of notes exchanged with Germany.
Aug. 10—Government acknowledges receipt of President Wilson's offer of good offices.