I hereby declare that, as the British, the Belgians, the Swiss, and the Dutch, although claiming neutrality, are all of the same root as the Austrian people, that root being Germanic, they will always be seen through respectful eyes in Austria-Hungary, even if relations will sour between us. No aggression will ever be declared by The Austro-Hungarian Empire upon any of the aforementioned peoples. But if aggression is made upon us, a reaction can not be avoided.
And to the Leader of Italy:
You are a traitor and a coward. You are motivated by ambition to turn against us. You had no place in this conflict to begin with, and now you seek to take our land. Your regime's demise will be swift and amusing.
-Franz Joseph, Emperor of Austria, Apostolic King of Hungary.
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