Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-03


of leaf which had pulled loose.
The reason this is necessary" the officer has
tened to add, is that your people will never under
stand the power of the United States nor believe
it on less distinguished testimony than that which
you will be able render Even then it will be hard
for them to comprehend that my country is in pos
session of engine of war that could bring all
nations it's feet, annihilate them if it chose"
His hearers stiffened up for moment reading in
this placid assertion threat
No. it is not a menace to you the world, if
you will but grant my wish Gentlemen, am ask
ing you to be my guests in the name of humanity
which is above all rulers and above all Governments
His voice vibrant and almost pleading in his
anxiety to gain his point.
The King alone seemed half inclined to go. Il
have known Bevins for thirty years. he said slowly,
and we have been very good friends, indeed init
mate at times, and | would intrust my life in his
keeping; but and King two different
beings. AS a man l would go at once; but as the
representative head of nation l cannot take the
risk unless there is no other way.
The Minister and the Lord of the Admiralty spoke
superior to refuse such demand under any and all
conditions. Bevins saw that he losing his
point and stepped into the breach;
Waltz he begged, rising to his feet will
Your Majesty permit me to bring other proof that
what ask is for the best?''
The King nodded.
door which will enable me to pass without inter-
ruption and return.
There was the pressure of a button, an order to
the equerry to do the visitor wished, and the
officer bowed himself out of the room.
His Majesty's advisers began imprisoned
appeal that he should under all circumstances refuse
to leave the security of his palace. They pointed
out the dangers which might assail him in many
ways, despite the fact that his visitor his FRIEND
but to all of these advices he made reply, loung
ing in careless attitude and blowing wreaths of
smoke toward the shaded electric lights above his
head There a rap at the door, and it was
thrown open by an equerry, who stood at attention.
his face betraying no sign of anything unusual
Into the room entered another visitor, followed
by Bevins, who closed the door after him. The
naturalization of ghost could have created
greater surprise. The King dropped his cigar on
the carpet and like his companions, jumped to his
feet and stood like a statue. The Prime Minister'S
while the Lord of the Admiralty showed his head
forward in attitude of awe struck questioning
The King broke the silence. Field is that you!",
he asked in utter establishment.
Yes Your Majesty, it is l, and he advanced
to meet the King who suddenly held out his hand
The others rushed forward almost ncoherent in
greeting the Admiral who had sailed away in COM
mand of the great feet of demonstration and had
been given up as dead
Field apparently enjoying the situation, and
waited until they began to ask questions before ex-
or might say parole"
Not that, Bevins interrupted. "You are not
prisoner"
We'll, under promise then that shall say nothing
concerning the mystery which l thoroughly
understand" He made little grinace if the
feat and went on, 81 am here tonight as the guest
of friend the Admiral He has told me of his
failure to convince you that what he asks necessary
and l have come to add my arguments to his,
urging upon you to do as he says. He has told you
the truth when he says that it may mean an end to
war.
The ministers and the Lord of the Admiralty
looked shocked; but the King made decision
without hesitancy. Il will accept and believe it
best that the others should accompany me-" 1t
conclusive.