Morning, Potsdam: The Kaiser has Prince Henry wire King George saying Wilhelm is “trying his utmost to fulfil Nicky’s appeal to him to work for peace,” but Nicky “today confirms news that military measures have been ordered by him”.
France is taking military measures as well. Germany had taken none, “but may be forced to do so at any moment”. Germany and England should work together “to prevent a terrible catastrophe”. Henry begs the King to use his influence “on France and also Russia to keep neutral”.