Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1907-06-29

special edition, in which it hailed the
advent of freedom, and, while lauding Nc
Gregor to the skies, bestowed a warm
commendation on the noble Englishman
who, with a native love of liberty, had
taken on himself the burden of Aureata-
land in her hour of travail" The meta
phor struck me as inappropriate, but the
sentiment was most healthy; and when
finally beheld two officers of police sitting
| on the head of a drunken man for toast
ing the falling regime, l could say to my
self, as l turned into the bank, "Order
reigns in Warsaw"
| General assent had proclaimed ,sus-
pension Of commerce on this auspicious
day, and found Jones sitting idle and
Ill at ease. explained to him the state
of affairs, showing how the Presidents
dishonorable scheme had compelled me, in
the interests OF the bank, to take moro
or less active part in the revolution. 1t
was pathetic to hear him bewail the vii
lainy of the man he had trusted, and
when produced the money, he blessed
me fervently, and at once proposed writ
ing to the directors full account Of the
matter.
They are bound to vote you an honora-
rum, SIT, he said.
Il don't know, Jones,".I replied. "I
am afraid there Is certain prejudice
against me at headquarters. But In any
case have resolved to forego the per-
sonal advantage that might accrue to me
from my conduct. President McGregor
has made a strong representation to me
that the schemes of General Whittingham,
II publicly known, would, however I'M
justly, prejudice the credit of Aureata-
land, and he appealed to me not to give
particulars to the world In matters such
as these, Jones, we cannot be guided solely
by selfish considerations"
Heaven forbid, sir |" said Jones, much
moved
II have, therefore, consented to restrict
myself to a confidential communication
to the directors; they must Judge how far
they will pass 1t on to the shareholders.
To the world at large l shall say nothing
OF the second loan; and know you will
oblige me by treating this money as the
product Of realizations In the ordinary
course Of business. The recent disturb
ances will quite account for 30 large a
sum being called in"
II don't quite see how 1 can arrange
that"
"Ah, you are overdone," said I. leave
1t all to me, Jones'"
And this I persuaded him to do. In
fact, he was 80 relieved at seeing the
money back that he was easy to deal
with; and If he suspected anything, he
was overawed by my present exalted po-
sition- He appeared to forget what 1
could not, that the President, no doubt,
still possessed that fatal cable
After lunch I remembered my engage
ment with the Signorina, and putting on
my hat, was bidding farewell to bust
ness, when Jones said
There's a note just come for you sir
little boy brought it while you were out
at lunch"
He gave 1t to me-a little dirty envel-
ope, with an illiterate scrawl. opened
1t carelessly, but as my eye fell on the
Presidents hand, l started In amazement
The note was dated Saturday From
on board The Songstress, and ran as fol-
lows:
Dear Mr.. Martini must confess to
having moderated your courage and abili-
ties. IT you care to put them at my dis
posal now, will accept them. In the
other event, l must refer you to my pub
lie announcement. In any case 1t may
DO useful to you to know that McGregor
designs to marry Signorina Nugent. I
fear that on my return it will be hardly
consistent with my public duties to spare
your life (unless you accept my present
offer), but I shall always look back to
your Acquaintance with pleasure l have,
If you will allow me to say so, seldom
met young man with such natural gifts
for finance and politics. shall anchor
five miles out from Nottingham tonight
(for know you have no ships), and If
you join me, well and good. II not,
shall consider your decision irrevocable
Believe me, dear Mr.. Martin, faithfully
yours,
MARCUS W. WHITTINGHAM,
President of the Republic of Aureata-
land"
The Presidents praise was grateful to
me. But did not see my way to fall In
with his views He said nothing about
the money, but l knew we'll that its re-
turn would be a condition Of any alliance
between us. Again, was sure that he
also designed to marry the Signorinay'
and If 1 must have rival on the spot 1
preferred McGregor in that capacity.
Lastly, thought that after all thers il a
decency in things, and l had better stick
to my party. 1 did not, however, tell
McGregor about the letter, merely send
ing him line to say had heard that he
had better look out.
This done, I resumed my interrupted
progress to the Signorina's. When was
shown In, she greeted me kindly.
Il have had lsttsr from the Presi-
dent" said
Yes" said she, he told me b had
written to you"
why, have you heard from himr