The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-05-23
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the Liverpool docks, found himself the
center Of all interest. A swarm OF
newspaper correspondents. more or
less distinguished In their profession.
sought interviews; but, warned in ad
vance by wireless telegraph, he de
clined all conversation. The wharf
was black with people, who anxiously
craned their necks to catch sight Of
tho man who was expected to eluci-
date the greatest mystery OF the age.
A guard OF constables formed hollow
square round him and forced their
way up the long. tunnel-like shed lead.
ing to the train which was to convey
him TO London.
When he had gained his seat in
compartment reserved for his use. and
the train whirled away past neatly
walled farms, prosperous villages and
great cities, he wondered at the
strange trend OF events which had
thrown him so prominently into the
foreground. He smiled in irony as he
reviewed his own actual knowledge OF
the situation, and realized how little
he had in the way OF information in
comparison with what he was ex.
pected to divulge.
At Euston station he was escorted
to a carriage, and whistled a soft note
of surprise as he recognized on the
panels the prime minister's coat OF
arms. Plainly he was to be subjected
to what in America he had beard
called the Third Degree" Surrepti-
tious mods were interchanged by
crowd OF loungers. and such comments
as That's hint" and "'E's the bloke
watts goin' TO tell us abaout it,"
fioated to him as the footman slammed
the door behind. mounted the box
and whipped the team into a gallop.
He was ushered into the sacred pre-
cincts of the prime minister's private
chamber. and found awaiting not only
that important person but the foreign
secretary, and lord OF the admiralty
as we'll The ponderously sealed
packet from his ambassador WAS torn
open and read aloud. IL contained the
following startling statement from his
perturbed and irate superior:
Il have the honor to inform your
lordship that | am In country evf-
IDENTIFY inhabited by maniacs. l have
painstakingly sought logical expla-
nation for the acts OF this government.
and frankly admit that | am unable to
understand either It's attitude toward
his maIesty's government, its proposed
plan OF campaign. or what the effect
OF this war will be upon other nations
! have been persstently refused any
intimation as 10 what has taken place
or is intended. In personal inter
view with his excollency. the presi-
dent OF the United States. | have been
positively informed that his country
will under no circumstances permit
any demonstration against Great Brit.
ain. but that II may become necessary
TO suspend intercourse for a time.
cannot tell what is meant by this. nor
would he give me further information.
The attitude OF the administration.
backed up by congress. is that of su.
preme egotism and self-sufficiency,
despite the position taken by the PEG
pie and the press, as shown In news
papers which are sent herewith. In
view OF the uncertainty OF the stiua-
ton. the enigma presented by the
United States governments attitude,
and the threat that within As hours all
exchange n communication will be
suspended, | deem 1t wise TO suggest
that his majesty hold himself In readi-
ness TO make an overpowering naval
demonstration in these or Canadian
waters, If need should arise. | am
sending this by my secretary, who can
answer any questions OF a more peril
nent nature as well az | could"
The letter. written in the grabbed
hand Of the ambassador, was slowly
read aloud those present strainine
their hearing that no word might be
lost. and at its conclusion they sat
dumbfounded
you were there, believe" said the
prime minister. slowly swinging back
and forth in his swivel chair. and ad.
dressing the secretary, when the
news OF the surrender OF the Philip
pines was received"
Yes, your lordshp."
What excuse had the government.
to make for such unwarranted &C
tom"
None whatever"
do you mean TO say that they suf
fered without protest OF defense the
surrender OF a fertilization which cost
millions OF pounds, was adequately
equipped and able to repel successfully
the attack of such feet as Japan
sent against it?"
Yes. they even accepted It com
placently."
From round the room came mur
murs OF amazenient, while the rustic
Of newspapers showed the anxiety Of
those present to CLEAN what informa
ton they could be perusal. Losing
their phlegmatic air Of self possession
and casting Official dignity to the winds
they bombarded Hitler with questions.
which In the main he was unable TO
answer The voice of the stately lord
of the admiralty rose above the others
in a sudden, insistent petulant CUES
tion.
do you know anything else worth
vhilef" he asked. ~