Since the war broke out German officers, in large numbers, have invaded Constantinople, have us-urged the authority of the Government and have been able to coerce the Sultan's Ministers into taking up a policy of aggression.
Great Britain, as well as France and Russia, has watched these proceedings, patiently protesting against many acts which have been constantly committed contrary to neutrality, and warning the Government of the Sultan agau the danger in which it was placing the future of the Ottoman Empire.
Vigorously assisted by the Ambassadors of Germany and Austria, the German military elements Constantinople have been persistently doing their utmost to force Turkey into war both by their activities in the service of the Turks and by bribes, of which they have been so lavish.
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