The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-06

few days have received letter from
my brother, informing me that xrestor-
alton is at last possible, and calling on
me to fulfil my pledge, and publicly alb
dictate my claims. -
[ listened to this remarkable disclo-
sure with the keenest interest. 1t
every point, tho [ was still far from
feeling that I had obtained complete
solution to the problem set me by Will
helm H.
My companion let>it be seen plainly
that he was not very well pleased with
the prospect of being supplanted by his
younger brother. I took this feeling
into account in the advice which I Of
fered.
',.The only thing you have told me
that is new to me, is the fact that
Prince Louis is the person favored by
there was some such plot on foot but,
like every one else, I took it for
granted that you were the only possible
candidate for the empire. - Ny COM
panion breathed Indignantly.
AS for the success of the nova
ment, that is highly problematical. You
cute this solemn act, only to see your
brother rise for moment on the
shoulders of the mob, and then van
ish like Boulanger, leaving your house
more feeble than at PRESENT."
"Then what do you advise me to say
to my brother?" he asked eagerly.
II think your course is perfectly
clear. You are entitled to demand the
fullest information, in the first place.
er's success is assured, that no action
on your part can retard it, then you will
act gracefully by conceding a signature
which will not deprive you Of ANYTHING.
and will give you substantial claims on.
his gratitude. But if you see that you
are being asked to efface yourself with
out sufficient grounds, you have only to
declare chat you are not convinced, and
to issue manifesto to your supporters
still the head of the house of Bona
parte. I'LL. --
My companion received this sugges-
ton. with every sign Of satisfaction.
During the remainder Of the Journey T
lost lost no. opportunity of playing on
him feel that was, as
it were, his ally, engaging in defeating
a. plot; which was much more against
him than against the republic.
When we reached the Russian from
tier, had no difficulty in inducing the
prince to pass me thru the barrier as
the secretary Of the Comte de Saint
Pol, and L thus entered Russia in per-
feet security, in a character which
would have amazed the third section
On our arrival in Petersburg
to go to his brothers address,. He an
swered proudly: ~:
81 am still the head of my house, ]
believe. 1t would be more suitable fol
me to- let my brother know of my ar
rival. in order that he may wait upo1
me.' ...,"- =
I willingly charged myself with the
delivery Of the summons. 80.
The announcement that [ came from
Brussels secured my instant admission
| to Prince Louis presence.
-! have the honor to act as secretary
| to his imperial highness, Prince Victor
Napoleon, I explained
Ali in that case you bring me {
letter from him, no doubt9' g..
IT bring your highness a message
simply. The prince desires to see YOU
surely my brother knows thatl'
"Hee knows it SO well that he is il
Petersburg III. ..~r 70.
Prince Louis sprang to his feet, thun
derstruck. H..
"Victor is herel-alreadyl-'' he ex
| claimed IN CONFUSION.
For answer, [ named the hotel a
which we had put up, explaining at tn,
same time that the. prince wished t.
preserve his incognito strictly.
Prince Louis prepared to accompan,
me to the hotel in the carriage which
had brought me to his house. A
we drove along, he inquired:
ao mAge you in my brothers conf
II believe I enjoy that honor" wa
my reply. "At least, I am acquainted
with thee business which has brough
him here. - r.,
"Perhaps you, can tell me something
of my brother s views9' he said, feel
ing his way. .-
ri think his highness expects to re
ceiye full information before 1I ne take
"Ah!' -"
"He thinks, perhaps, that you ma,
have been deceived by exaggerated
promises, and that he has the right t,
forbid any premature attempt who's
failure would damage the Bonapartis
cause.'
Prince Louis gnawed his mustach
with some impatience.
"My brother must not be unreason
able,V he murmured. some is neve
certain Of success in these attempts. -
elf you will allow me to advise you
YOU will give him the fullest opportunj
, fy Of judging Of your prospects, |
would be a serious thing for everybod
if he were provoked into any publ
demonstration against you.'
The younger prince changed color.
els it SO serious as that?' he ez
, claimed. And during the remainder Q
the drive he continued wrapped i
, thought, only the working of his broN
betraying the anxiety within.
The greeting between the brother
was cordial, if not affectionate. | too
| it for granted that I was to be part
3 to the conference, and as each brothe
/, believed that I was secretly friendl
( to him, neither suggested that I shout
/ retire.
AS soon as we were seated round tn
table, on which / had laid out som
papers, pens and ink, Prince Victor fol
mally opened the discussion.
He spoke with a good deal OF dig
nifty and some eloquence. He treate
, it as matter beyond dispute that b
was the sole depository of the author
J. ity of the great Napoleon, entitled t
the absolute obedience of every men
Der Of his House. He disclaimed an
i personal ambition, and referred to hi
/ former pledge, which he described a