Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24

friends with the nammon of tinrighteousness.
Privately, as became invalids, without the
knowledge of anyone outside their contlden-
tial encourage, the representatives of the two
great neighbors received General Stenovics.
They are believed to have convinced him that,
in the event of any further disorders in kra-
vOnia, intervention could not be avoided; ;
troops were on either frontier, ready for such
an emergency; temporary joint occupation
would be forced on the allies.
With great deal OF sorrow, no doubt, the
General felt himself driven to accept this con-
clusion. He at once requested Stafnitz to
fetch the guns to Slavna; he left the Colonel
full discretion IN the matter. His only desire
was to insure the tranquility of the capital
and to show Volseni how hope ess it was to
maintain the fanciful and absurd claims of
Baroness Dobrava.
The representatives, it must be supposed,
approved this ATTITUDE and wished the General
all success. At later date his efforts to Sc
cure order, and to avoid the inevitable but
regrettable result of any new disturbance,
were handsomely acknowledged by both pow
ers. General Stenovics had not Stafnitzs
nerve and DASH but he was man of Consd-
cradle resource.
A man of good feeling too, to judge from
another step he took-whether with the cog
nzanCe of the representatives or entirely of
his motion has never become known. He
waited till Colonel Stafnitz, who returned
civil and almost ELUSIVE reply to his Commu-
nication, had set off to bring the guns-which,
as has been seen, had been unloaded from the
railway and Law at Koskoi, three days Journey
up the Krath-then he entered into communi-
cation with Volscni. He sent Volseni private
and friendly warning. What was the of
Volseni holding out when the big guns were
coming? 1t could mean only hopeless resist
ance, more disorder. more bloodshed. Let
Volseni and the lady whose claims it sup
ported consider that, be warned in time, and
acknowledge King Alexis!
This letter he addressed to Zerkovitch.
There were insuperabe diplomatic difficulties
in the way of addressing it to SoPhy directly.
Madam | may not call you, and mistress l
am 10th to call you" said Queen Elizabeth to
the Archbishop's wife: it was Just a case of
that sort of difficulty. He could not call her
Queen of kravonia, and she would be offended
if he called her Baroness Dobrava So the
letter went to ZerkOVItCh, and 1t went by
the hand of one of ZerSovtch's friends-so
anxious was the General to be as friendly and
conciliatory as circumstances permitted.
Much to his surprise, considerably to his
alarm, Lepage was sent for to the Generals
private residence on the evening of the day
on which Colonel Stafnitz set out for Kolskoi
to bring up the guns.
Stenovics greeted him cordially, smoothed
away his apprehension acquainted him with
the nature Of his mission and with the gist of
the letter which he was to carry.
Beg NJ. Zerkovitch to give the letter to
Baroness Dobrava-" He called her that to
Lepage- " as soon as possible, and to urge
her to listen to 1t. Add that we shall be ready
to treat her with every consideration-any title
IN reason, and any provision in reason too.
It's all in my letter; but repeat it on my be-
half, Lepage"
Il shouldn't think she'd take either title or
money, General, said Lepage bluntly.
You think she's disinterested? No doubt,
no doubt She'll be the more ready to see the
uselessness of prolonging her present attitude
He grew almost vehement, as he laid his hand
on a large map which was spread out on the
table in front of him.
Look here, Lepage, This is Monday. BY
Wednesday evening Colonel Stafnitz will be
at Kolskoi-here." He put his finger by the
| spot. "On Thursday morning he'll start
| back. The barges travel slowly; but-yes, |
| think he'll have his guns here by Sunday
| less than a week from now. Yes, on Thursday
night he ought to reach Evena, on Friday
| Rapska, on Saturday the lock at Mikevni
Yes, on Saturday the lock at Miklevni. That
would bring him here on Sunday. Yes, the
| lock at Miklevni on Saturday, | think" He
looked up at Lepage almost imploringy. If
she hesitates show her that. They are bound
to be here in less than week"
Stenovics passed purse over to Lepage.
' For your necessary expenses, he SAID
Lepage took up the purse, which felt well
filled. and pocketed it.
The Baroness may not fully appreciate
what | have been saying" added Stenovics.
" But Lukovitch knows every inch of the river
he'll make it quite plain, if she asks him