Denmark proclamation of neutrality 1914

Under the serious conditions which have arisen for our country through the fateful occurrences of the last few days, we feel constrained to make the following statement to our people:

Never has the feeling of responsibility on the part of the individual or nation been more strongly around.

Our country is in friendly relations with all the nations. We feel assured that the strong and impartial neutrality which has always been cherished as our foreign policy, and which will now be followed undeviatingly, will be respected by all.

But though this be the common view of the Government and of all responsible and thoughtful men, we also trust that no one, through untimely utterance of opinion, through thoughtless demonstration, or in similar ways, may compromise the dignity and serenity which are so essential to create reliance in our country's attitudes. We feel convinced that the seriousness of the hour will impress the acts of all Danish men and women.

God protect our fatherland!

Christan R. Zahle