Belgium break diplomatic relations with Germany

No. 31 Monsleur Davignon, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, to Herr von Below Salenke, German Minister.

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Brussel, August 4, 1914

Sir: I have the honor to inform your Excellency that that from today the Belgian Government are unable to recognize your diplomatic status and cease to have official relations with you. Your Excellency will find inclosed the passports necessary for your departure with the staff of the legation.

(Signed) Davignon.