Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-08

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account with our principal joint stock bank for many
years past but the extent of that account
secret between the Scottish and its client We
say the withdrawn between three and four
millions sterling The notice of withdrawal caused the
bank has scarcely been treated with consideration No
doubt France has imperative reason for her action
reed not insist upon it Nor need enlarge upon the very
serious dislocation of the money market which this
immense withdrawal of gold must necessarily cause
g 1t isn't canard." the Foreign Secretary called
out from across the table; its quite true.
What does it them" the Marquis per-
sisted
Gentlemen" Domestic demanded their atten-
ton, politely but firmly. He turned to Snow Sir
Lionel. he said. what have you to report from
Sandringhams OF course. you informed His Majesty
that France making every effort to arrange
loan on her own account to the Sutan:
Il did"
is that the meaning of this withdrawal of three
rnilons?" asked the Marquis of Wynn
Luck. who. although he was in charge of the Ad-
iraty, really understood financial questions, looked
panied No" he said the three millions are are
being withdrawn precaution in case of war with
Germany-a precaution which, l imagine, will
prove unnecessary.
You think SOL" Domestic smiled
Yes" said Luck; what chance is there of
now?''
There is every chance" replied Lord Domestic
gazing round the table. L fancy l may say that
in certain circumstances, must come about
And he paused impressively, If war comes
about, shall be of majority.
At this moment Bott, Home Secretary. entered
Good morning, gentlemen, he said. II very
sorry to be late Lord Domestic he raised his voice
but l was detained at the last moment by an in
qury from Bedford to whether telegram just
received at the prison there, and purportlng to be
signed with your name, was genuine
1t was" admitted Domestic blandly.
4 regret. said Bott that at a time when Your
Lordship must be particularly busy with your own
department. you should have been troubled to take
charge of mine Bott obviously furious. He
gared defiance the congregated arstocracy of the
kingdom,
castle with exquisite calm. 1T was minor but
rather pressing point about condemned man having
access to his daughter and as there was no oppor-
tunity to consult you instantly, Mr. Bott, ven
tured-"
The thing is of no Importance" retorted Bot
Feeling that the telegram was practical joke
ones part | wired that special privileges
were on any account to be given to Crampiron.
Lord Domestic bit his lip.
But naturally Ishall telegraph freshinstructons
Bott added, afraid of his audacity.
You will be very kind Lord Domestic
INJURED.
"Crampiron!" calculated the Lord Chancellor
By the way. Mr.. Bott, compliment you upon your
originality in taking seat beside my old friend
Walworth at Champions trial; but, having regard
to the previous close relations of Crampiron with the
Government. the great and good public may judge
your action in an unfriendly spirit saw yesterday
that The Times very rudely described it as a lack
of tact
Not such lack of tact offering Crampiron
earldom after he had committed murder" Bott
flashed back aiming at Domestic and hitting him
full between the eyes
That is scarcely fair way of putting it, you
know, Somersetshire drawled,
Lord Domestic made gesture enJoinng silence
his cousin. and proceeded with his statement.
was just resum,ng the facts OF the situation Mr.
Bott" he said with fine equanmity. Il think it is
no exaggeration to say that. after had arranged
with Crampron to take Commanders place in
floating the Moroccan loan through Germany, Our
position, the position of party, was assured.
War between friend Germany and our friend
France certainty We had therefore. nothing