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As the days march forth and time progresses on the Earth, we see more conflict, violence, and chaos erupt across the globe. From the Taiping Rebellion in the East, to the American Civil War in the West, and with the a huge possibility of war in the Concert of Europe as Prussia threatens war against Denmark over Schleswig-Holstien the world is entering into some dark days. We ask to the great powers of Europe that some restraint be shown, less we erupt into a Europe-Wide conflict.

To Austria and Prussia, please show restraint over Schleswig-Holstien. Diplomacy should be the first option of any nation, before using war as method. Peace should be the lasting goal of every European Power.

-Jacob van Zuylen van Nijevelt, Minister of Foreign Affairs.