The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-02

less her government knew before the speech
was made that 1t was coming. So the police
appear to think that the whole resources
of the British government were set at the
task of Gripping Austria at a critical
moment"
Surely you don't mean. madame. that
the government of England would descend
to burglary, robbery-yes, and murder, even,
for the poor soldiers who guarded the treas
ure were as effectually murdered as If they
had been assassinated in the street? You
don't imagine that the British government
would stoop to such deeds as those?"
The old lady shook her head wisely.
by the time you are my age. my dear,
and have seen as much of politics have
you will know that governments stop at
nothing to accomplish their ends. No pri-
vate association of thieves could have laid
such plans as would have done away with
2O0,0O0,00O of forms in gold, unless they had
brain TO direct them. Nations hesitate. at
nothing where their interests are concerned.
1t was to the interest of no other empire
but England to deplete Austria at this mo-
ment and see how complete her Vaccinations
are. No nation trusts another and II Aus
tria had proof that England is at the bot
tom of this robbery she dare not say any
thing because her war chest is empty. Then,
again, she dare not allow either Germany or
Russia to know how effectually she has been
robbed, for no one can tell what either or
these nations would do under the clrcum-
stances. The government dare not let even
its own people know what has happened.
its finality. Austria Is crippled for years to
come. unless she can find the stolen gold on
her own territory"
The old lady had worked herself up into
such a state Of excitement during her recital
that she did not notice that most of her COM
psnion visitors had taken their th Leave we, ana ana
arose with some trepidation.
My dear princess" she said, your tea
has been SO good ar and the company Oh your your
/ have done nothing but chatter, chatter;
chatter away about things which should
only be spoken of under ones breath, and
now l must hurry away. May 1 venture
to hope that you will honor me with your
presence at one ne Of Of my receptions when
'I shall be delighted to do So" replied
the princess, with that gracious condescen-
sion which became her so well.
The garrulOus old lady was the last TO
take her leave, and when the princess was
left alone with her guest she cried:
Jennie. have found out absolutely moth
ing! What have you discovered!
"Everything." replied the girl. walking
up and down the floor in excitement over
the finding of such a bonanza of news.
You don't tell me so! Now, do sit down
and let me know the full particulars at
When Jennie's exciting story was finished
You see, this robbery explains why the
premier did not follow up his warlike
speech. The police seem to think that Eng
land has had hand in this robbery; but,
of course, that is absurd"
II am not so sure of that" replied the
princess, taking, as she spoke, the Chicago
point Of view and forgetting for the mo-
ment her position among the aristocracy OF
Europe. England takes most things 1t
can get its hands on and she she is d not thd too
So why should she hesitate when the gold
is already minted for herr"
'It is too absurd for argument" con.
tinued Jennie calmly, 80 won't talk of
that phase Of the subject. L must get away
to England instantly. Let US find out when
..Nonsense!' protested the princess;
What do you need to go to England for?
You have seen nothing of Vienna" 49,.
must get to England with this account Of
the robbery"
Wont your paper sEs pay y for Orw ts!ssgraphing
'Oh, yes. There would be no difficulty
about that. but dare not trust either the
not the TELEGRAPH aPs IN case like this
But couldn't you send it through by a
code? My father used always to do his
and also kept other people from knowing
what his business was.
Il have a code. but hesitate about trust
ing even to that.
Fiji tell you what We'll do" said the
princess. II want you to stay in Vienna"
"Oh, 1 will return" said Jennie. I've only
just had taste OF this delightful city. I'll
Il can't trust you to do anything of the
kind. When you get to London you VIII
and it will have the additional advantage
Of saving your paper day. We will run
down together into Italy-to Venice; then
from there in perfect safety. When that is
done you will return here to Vienna with
me. And another thing, you may be sure
here on the spot, to let him know of any
outcome Of this sensational denouement."
THAT isn't bad idea murmured Jennie.
How long Will 1t take us to get to Venice?"
Il don't know, but / am sure 1t will save
you hours compared with going to London.
l shall get the exact time for you in
Jennie followed the suggestion of the
princess, and together the two went to the
ever-entrancing city of Venice. BY the time
they reached there Jennie had her account
written and coded. The long message was
handed in at the telegraph office as soon as
the two arrived in Venice. Jennie also sent
the editor a private dispatch giving her
address in Venice, and also telling him the
reason for sending the telegram from Italy
rather than from Austria or Germany. In
the evening she received a reply from Mr.
Hardwick. This is magnificent" the tele-
gram said II doubt If anything like ii has
ever been done before, We will startle the
Vienna, for, as you have discovered this
much. / am perfectly certain that you will
ali ali the police and ali the papers OF Europe
will be on the same scent, but am sure that
you win prove match for the whole combi-
"Oh. DEAR" cried Jennie, as she handed
the message to her friend. What a bother
some world this is. There is finaiity
about anything. One piece Of work simply
leads to another. Here / thought 1 had
earned at least a good months rest; but.
instead Of that, further demand is made
upon me. am like the genii in fairy tales;
no sooner is one apparently impossible task
accomplished than another is set"
But what a magnificent thing 1t would
be IL you could discover the robber
robbers!''
MAGNIFICENT snbugh, yes: but that int