The Willy-Nicky Telegrams

[The Kaiser and the Tsar are writing telegrams which are overlapping each other] [1 Voice Tsar] & [Second Voice Kaiser] [ticking sound like from a second hand of a watch] [Telegram 1] [Tsar to Kaiser]------------------------[Kaiser to Tsar] I appeal to you to help me An ignoble war has been declared Very soon I shall be overwhelmed Forced to take extreme measures ----------------------------------------The spirit still dominates ----------------------------------------the country Such a calamity----------------------That led them to murder ----------------------------------------their own king European war ------------------------Dastardly murder I beg you to do what you can-------Deserved punishment Stop your allies-----------------------In this case - politics From going too far------------------- plays no part at all Nicky----------------------------------Your very sincere and ----------------------------------------devoted friend and cousin ----------------------------------------Willy [Telegram 2] [Kaiser to Tsar]------------------------[Tsar to Kaiser] I cannot consider Austria’s action An »ignoble« war It would be quite possible-----------Thanks for your telegram For Russia to remain------------------ conciliatory and friendly A spectator of the conflict-----------The official message by Without involving Europe-----------your ambassador In the most horrible war--------------Is in a very different tone Military measures would Jeopardize my position as ------------Beg you to explain this mediator-------------------------------divergency! Which I readily accepted--------------It would be right to give ------------------------------------------the problem On your appeal To my friendship and my help---------to the Hague-conference ` Willy-------------------------------------Trust in your wisdom -------------------------------------------and friendship -------------------------------------------Your loving Nicky [Sound like shots] [Telegram 3] [Tsar to Kaiser]--------------------------[Kaiser to Tsar] Military measures For reasons of defense I hope that they won’t interfere-------If Russia mobilises With your part as mediator------------my role as mediator Is ruined -----------------------------------------The weight of the decision ------------------------------------------lies ------------------------------------------on your Shoulders now We need your pressure on Austria----Who have to bear the responsibility To come to an understanding---------for Peace or War Nicky-----------------------------------Willy [Sound like the sending of a playful morse code] [Telegram 4] [Kaiser to Tsar]-------------------------[Tsar to Kaiser] In my endeavors to maintain The peace I have gone to the utmost limit Responsibility for the disaster Will not be Laid at my door -----------------------------------------To stop our military -----------------------------------------preparations -----------------------------------------is technically impossible The peace of Europe May be maintained -----------------------------------------No provocative actions If Russia stops the military------------Negotiations take place Measures ----------------------------------------I give you my solemn My friendship for you and your-----word for this. We are Empire has always been-------------Far from wishing war Sacred to me-------------------------Your affectionate Willy----------------------------------Nicky [Sound like bombs detonating] [Telegram 5] [Tsar to Kaiser]------------------------[Kaiser to Tsar] I wish to have the guarantee From you that these measures Do not mean war ----------------------------------------I pointed out to you ----------------------------------------the way by which ----------------------------------------War may be avoided We shall continue negotiating For the benefit of our countries ---------------------------------------I requested an answer for noon ---------------------------------------today ---------------------------------------No telegram has reached me ---------------------------------------yet Universal peace Dear to our hearts Our long proved friendship-------I therefore have to mobilize Must succeed----------------------my army In avoiding bloodshed -------------------------------------Willy Nicky -------------------------------------Willy Nicky -------------------------------------Willy Nicky -------------------------------------Willy Nicky -------------------------------------Willy Nicky-------------------------------Willy Nicky-------------------------------Willy Nicky-------------------------------Willy Nicky-------------------------------Willy Nicky-------------------------------Willy Willy [the signatures keep coming faster till a sound like] [from electrical wire in the open]