While the majority of the German leaders were still celebrating that Germany had arisen like a phoenix from the ashes after its recent change of leadership, the German people were more and more overcome with concerns that the French ally would turn against them. Sooner rather than later; as the general belief was that Germany had served its purpose against the English and the Russians. More so since the French diplomats continued to insist on an imminent attack on Italy while there had been no intel from the south to confirm even the slightest movement of French troops in that direction. 
A last minute attempt to join forces against the French by English diplomats had failed; they had been received with all regards by the German leaders but hadn't been able to convince.
And now, there is no longer any doubt that the German Eagle has caught fire and is going down. 
A once so proud nation that had been looking towards a prosperous future alongside the French is now on the brink of civil disorder.Fall 1904 will be remembered in history as The French Betrayal.