Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-08-15


 O Berlin and St. Petersburg for
 t sum varying from a half penny to a penny were treated to sen sationalism as thrilling as any six shil- ling shocker hot from the press and assured of its half million circulation. One English newspaper and one French outdid their competitors by publishing side by side with their ac- count of the exploits of the Russian fleet a marvellous but circumstantial story of meeting and alliance be- tween the rulers of Germany and Rus sia. The eyes of the whole world were turned toward Kiel, and more wonder ful rumors still flashed backward and forward along the wires throughout Europe. A great mobilization can be kept secret up to certain point, but when men and ships are collected and ready the truth must out.
 At an unusually early hour M. Grls- son, supported now by two members of his ministry, received, a.;vlsit from the Russian and German ambassadors. Prince Korndoff and Count von Mun- chen. The usual compliments were quickly exchanged.
 q have asked my friend, Count von Munchen, to accompany me-" Prince Korndoff explained, because we are here to speak with you on a matter concerning which our interests are identical You have read the demands which England has dared to lay before my master with reference to the en- counter in the North sea-"
 NJ. Grisson bowed
 q have studied them with great in- terest." he admitted.
 T do not need to tell you, then, that they are secuted with indignation by my master and his advisers" the prince answered. Neither shall we permit for a single moment the deten- tion of our fleet upon its mission"
 That means, then, war with Eng land" NJ. Grisson remarked quietly.
 Unless they instantly withdraw their insolent demands-undoubted the prince answered.
 NJ. Grisson turned to the German.
 And you, count" he asked, ''how does this concern youi"
 'we also" the count answered, "con- slider the demands of England unwar- rantable We believe that there were undoubtedly Japanese torpedo boats concealed among the English fishing fleet. and we consider that the action of the admiral in command of the Russian fleet was fully justified"
 You are prepared, then, to g~e Rus sia your moral supporty" the president asked
 We are prepared to do more," the count answered boldly. If England persists in her demands we are pre- pared to demonstrate against her."
 M Grisson assumed a very grave expression.
 T. too" be said. have lost no time In endeayoring to solve the mystery of this North sea incident. have been In communication with the English l and I have collected all | the evidence possible. There is abso- lutely no proof obtalnable of the pres pnce of any Japanese craft among the English fishing fleet. I submit there | fore that this is a case for arbitration. 4 consider that up to the present our friends on the other side of the channel 1 have displayed commendable modera- tion in a time of great excitement. and | am happy to say that have the au- thority of Lord Fothergill himself for saying that they will consent to sub hitting the affair to a commission of arbitration"
 The presidents words were received with chilling silence It was the prince. who. after a short time, re llied:
 Arbitration" be said coldly. does lot commend itself to us. We have 1eea insulfed Our country and our .allant feet have been held up to ridi- .uBe throughout the whole English ress. We are tired of being. dIctateSi Q and buIlIed by a weaker p5wer-the 'penly declared ally of our enemy. England has long been seeking for a casus bellf with us. At last she has ound it
 M Grisson whispered for a moment q ope of bis eoIleaxuez =he1 he turn