German ambassador calls on French Minister of Justice (who is acting for Foreign Minister while on state visit) to tell him Germany believes the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia must be kept local. In view of the alliances any intervention would have “incalculable consequences”.

French Minister of Justice tells the ambassador he thinks Austria can make legitimate demands on Serbia and he also wishes the conflict to remain localised. A senior French official warns the ambassador that Russia may not be able to resist the pressure to defend Serbia.