File No. 763.72/486
The Minister in Roumania (Vopicka) to the Secretary of State
Bucharest, August 11, 1914, 11 a.m.
[Received August 17, 11:55 p.m.]
[Telegram]
I am informed from a reliable source that at the last conference between King and ministers with leaders of political parties the agreement of thirty-five years ago between Roumania and Austria-Hungary was brought up. This agreement is similar to that between Austria and Italy and provides that in case Austria-Hungary is provoked, Roumania must join Austria-Hungary. Because no provocation was given and no advice was asked before war was declared against Servia, Roumania considers itself free to act. Roumania’s action depends on that of Bulgaria. Bombardment of Belgrade continues and forces are advancing into Bosnia.