British Foreign Secretary says the ultimatum is “the most formidable document that was ever addressed from one state to another” but he says some of the demands in the ultimatum are fully justified.

He sees the German ambassador and proposes if there is trouble between Austria and Russia over Serbia, the four powers not directly involved – Germany, Italy, Britain and France – mediate between them.

He again comments on the dangers of war between four great powers and doesn’t mention Britain.