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[B]Kaiserthum Oesterreich[/B]
The Austrian Empire[/CENTER]

This Emperor is concerned with the recent war preparations made by the Great Powers of Europe and warns that the Austrian Empire will do everything in its power to ensure the territorial integrity of the German Confederation and the prosperity its inhabitants. We urge all parties to convene at Constantinople to discuss the current state of affairs and prevent another war from breaking out on the continent.

To the French Emperor and the Queen of the United Kingdom, we urge you to withdrawal your declaration and find a peaceful solution to this sorrowful state of affairs. It is the wish of this Emperor that both the American and European continents will know peace. Once more, we urge our European brothers and sisters to stand together and bring peace, not war, to the people of Europe and the Americas.

To the Kingdom of Prussia, we likewise urge restraint on behalf of your people. As President of the German Confederation and Austrian Emperor, I am deeply concerned for the safety of the German people. However, I advise against a declaration of war against the French Empire. We do not wish the Rhine red with French and German blood.

In the interests of the ensuring the integrity of our Empire and Confederation, the Austrian Empire will mobilizing and urges its allies in Germany (Bavaria, et al) to follow our example, once more, so that we can stand together and ensure the integrity of the German Confederation and the prosperity of its inhabitants.

- Franz Joseph I, Austrian Emperor