It is as we feared. Archduke Ferdinand of Austria has been assassinated by Serbian nationals. Austria has laid out demands for justice, but it seems highly unlikely that the Serbs will accept them. Some of these demands are not the least bit reasonable. As the nations of Europe begin to take sides, I am afraid this may mean war.

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