New-York tribune., 1907-09-22

SalmOnd, an elderly man rose from tHe DOul OF --e
with the chairman permission he said. Il
should like to ask him a question
Lord Wendover bent forward IN a listening .----
tude
The question, sir. IS simply this, the man De
tinued You have contented yourself with merely
placing before a proposition which on the face
of it seems to be a most favorable one Anotle-
our directors from the platform has warmly urged
its acceptance. You, sir, have apparently adopted
a neutral attitude Now, L wish TO ask You, SIT. 2
YOU are IN possession OF any facts connected .--1
the mine unknown 10 us, and If not why You Oh. e.
advocate the acceptance OF this offer as warmly
Mr.. SalmOnd has done:
The man sat down. Lord Wendover rose slow.
Il must admit" he said, that the que-t
seems a reasonable one / have absolutely
formation connected with the mine which YOU 10
not also possess The sole reason for my hesitation
that | do not understand this offer. coming as u
does from body of shrewd men If the mlne IS
worth fifteen shilngs to them, why not to US
The man again promptly Il MAINTAIN
he said that we must deal with this matter
the proved facts The syndicate that made the
offer owns the adjoining mine. and 1t may be that
its principals have some scheme IN their minds con-
nected with the analgamatlOn which they believe
will prove remuneratlve- L only nope tor t1elr
sakes that 1t may prove so L move tnat TINS meet
ing accept the offer IN question, and that our dlrec-
tors be at once empowered TO take the legal steps
necessary to dispose OF our property
The speaker had scarcely resumed his seat when
from a remote corner of the room young man,
with his left arm IN a sling. and lnpIng along with
the aid Of a stick made his way deliberately toward
the platform. All ewes turned toward E-Tl-
Salmond half in his seat. and an astonishing
change took place in his expression. He waved
his hand toward the back OF the hall An uproar It
once arose
Turn him outl'.
Order. Orderi,
Sit down."
Half a dozen men, who looked more Ike prize
fighters than anything else came rapidly across the
room. But the young had already engaged
Lord WendOVerS attention. and was whispering
earnestly to him. SanOnd sprang his feet and
waved on the advancing men The room reSounded
with whistles and CatCallS. No one seemed to know
exactly what was happening. but a subtle arr #
excitement was thrObbng the little space directly
round the platform. and Salnond himself was the
center of a little group OF whispering. pale faced
men. who had sprung up from their chairs. One II
them had reached to the 1nteTTUpteT. when
Lord Wendover suddenly realized what hap
pening He held out both hands and dragged the
young upon the platform Then covering HIM
with his own body he to his feet and faced the
meeting.
Roars Of applause were mingled with all kind, Of
disturbing noises. The men who had made for the
nterrupter safely upon the platform, halted
and looked InquI-Ingly At Salnond- He seemed D
be consulting in agItated whispers with one or two
of the other directors Facing the meeting was Lord
Nendover, with a slight flush ON his checks and a
curious geatm IN his ewes. lie was evidently moved
by some strong excitement
" | must have order, he shouted. and his voice
rose above the din I have an important COM
munication make. | ask those of YOU who a-e
genuine shareholders IN this company to that
order : restored
After that the interrupters were surrounded tF
an angry mob and hustled back 10 their places
Very soon a breathless silence relgned- The Young
man turned 10 face them, leaning his stick lie
had healthy. sunburnt face excellent features. md
a pleasant smile But his cheek was q recent
scar. and the IN the sling seemed L. be giving
him pain.
Il Ladies and gentlemen" he said. Lord Wen
dover has asked me To- say a few words To- YOU. and
| m going to say them quickly. because So many
people have tried prevent ever rr.CrrUy here