July 29: The British Ambassador in Berlin, Sir Edward Goschen, is informed by the German Chancellor that Germany is contemplating war with France, and furthermore, wishes to send its army through Belgium. He tries to secure Britain's neutrality in such an action. July 29: In the morning Russian general mobilisation against Austria and Germany is ordered; in the evening[24] the Tsar chooses for partial mobilization after a flurry of telegrams with Kaiser Wilhelm.[25] July 30: Russian general mobilization is reordered by the Tsar on instigation by Sergei Sazonov.