HIST 226 Chapter Notes - Chapter 09/13: Narodna Odbrana, Pass Laws
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09/13 the serbian response to the austro-hungarian ultimatum, july 25, 1914. Serbs tried to be conciliatory in their response, but ultimately couldn"t accept austrian officials in their police force. Serbia acknowledges that there has been increased separatism and that its government has let it slide. However, government can"t be responsible for opinions expressed in press or peaceful orgs. Government was taken by surprise by assassination and was ready to assist in investigation. Ready and willing to surrender all serbian citizens involved. Also condemns any and all anti-imperial sentiment. Will pass law against incitement of anti-austro-hungarian empire hatred in the press. Will dissolve narodna odbrana and similar orgs. Will eliminate any anti-austro-hungarian empire propaganda in public instruction. Will dismiss guilty government officials and provide names to austro-hungarian empire. Serbian government unclear as to scope of cooperation between austro-hungarian empire and serbian forces, will accept cooperation as is reasonable.
