Austria-Hungary

In accordance with Russia's call for an international force to combat the Boxers, and in the interest of upholding peace, the Austria-Hungarian Empire hereby pledges to commit a force of 300 Marines and three cruisers to join all those who would see justice carried out against the barbarous Boxers. Our own problems at home forbid us from committing a larger force, but we hope our forces prove useful in this most righteous endeavor for peace and justice for all. Our forces are to join up with the international force and assist in any way they can, though our focus will be largely defensive, with the protection and evacuation of those persecuted by the Boxers as our primary objective.

-- Hermann Freiherr von Spaun, Chef der Marinesektion

Since the very first days of the Ottoman State, the world has known that we were a nation guided forward by the the lofty principles of the Quran and the rules of the Sheriat. By following these perfectly, our mighty Sultanate reached the highest degree of strength and power, and all its subjects enjoyed in life the highest degree of ease and prosperity. This, however, is no longer the case; because of a succession of difficulties and diverse causes, the sacred Sheriat has not been obeyed nor has the beneficent regulations been followed, and thus our former strength and prosperity have changed into weakness and poverty.

It cannot be underestimated that the task that lies before us is vast and difficult. Long has the empire fell behind the rest of the world, but it is my greatest belief that by once again fully embracing once again the illustrious principles of the Quran and by closely following the rules of the Sheriat as they were meant to be followed, we can once more stand proud amongst all the other nations. It is by fully re-embracing the true Islamic principles that once so closely guided the empire that we may fix this mistakes made by our forefathers.

It has long since been apparent that the key to strength in this modern world is industrialisation, and as we now have entered a new century it is imperative that we look not only to today, but to tomorrow as well, and as such we must set out on the long road of putting the modernisation of the Ottoman State as a priority, so that we may bring about a new era of prosperity.

In the matter of the issues brought up by the Principality of Bulgaria, while it is not possible to make any promises regarding the issue of land transfer, we would be willing to discuss any problems further. Constantinople shall be open to receive an emissary for formal discussions from the loyal Principality.

-His Imperial Majesty, The Sultan Abdülhamid II, Emperor of the Ottomans, Caliph of the Faithful.

DEUTSCHES KAISERREICH

Citizens of Germany! A new century unfolds before our eyes, a century that will see the German Empire as a mature nation respected across the globe. I recently had the honor of being named Reichskanzler by our dear Kaiser, and I will not forget the needs of the German people. The Government will not cease to work in the essential and indispensable task of improving the living conditions in the country, which will be achieved both through the improvement and expansion of our economy and by the maintenance of the necessary peace and stability in the colonies to ensure opportunities aimed at this noble enterprise. As our honorable predecessor said, “We wish to throw no one into the shade, but we demand our own place in the sun”.

In the international arena, Germany would like at first to express the indignation provoked by the statements made by the French Republic, a country that apparently has abandoned the usual diplomatic channels in favor of direct and blatant insult. We do not deny that there are tensions between France and Germany, but we strongly recommend their leaders to think before speaking and to use the diplomatic channels if any disagreements rise between us.

The clear will of Germany referred earlier to establish fruitful relations with all major powers is reflected by the signing of The Japanese-German Pact, which will ease peaceful discussions between both countries and will greatly help protecting German and Japanese interests in the area. The German Empire wishes to express its intention to sign similar treaties with other nations, and we welcome any diplomatic contacts aimed at this mission.

Regarding the rebellion in China, the German government finds it absolutely outrageous, and the German Government announces that German interests in the region will be protected. The Russian offer of an international army (and the support shown by the USA for this proposal) seems a very interesting idea, and we propose the city of Königsberg as venue for an emergency meeting to discuss it. Similarly, the German Empire offers itself as a mediator between the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria on the issue of territorial claims.

Finally, we do not want to forget our allies in Austria and Italy, who are considered not only as comrades in arms, but as friends united by the common destiny of glory and progress led by Wilhelm II. Both countries can always count on the close and disinterested German collaboration when needed, and we reaffirm our ties with both countries.

Bernhard Heinrich Karl Martin von Bülow, Reichskanzler of the German Empire

The Kingdom of Romania looks forwards to the new century with hope. Under Our reign, Romania has grown from a mere vassal at the whim of a dying Empire to the thriving vibrant nation which she is today. Together, united, we may continue to step forwards into a confident and golden future. Although disquiet and turmoil may reign across the globe it is the desire of the Romanian people to see peace propagated across both the Kingdom and the entirety of the Balkans, and it is for this reason that We request that His Sublime and Imperial Majesty consider the words of the Bulgarians. It is in the best interests of us all that stable and sensible arrangements be concluded regarding the fractious ethnic groups of the region and it is Our fervent hope that both sides consider the other with reason and charity.

Nihil sine Deo,

EDIT: Wrong thread T__T