Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08


Therefore, he went on If the Latin compact
is not reality paper if the United States and
England do not purchase this-this wireless per
cussion cap. right back where were be-
fore it all happened, aren't WEI Every possible
danger from that direction has passed, hasn't 1t :
The world war of which we have been talking IS
rendered impossible ism t it :!
THAT'S a question: remarked Mr.. Grimm. If
You'll pardon for suggesting it, would venture
to say that long there IS an invention OF that
importance in the hands of nations whom we now
know have been conSpirlng against us Tor nifty
years there is always danger. 1t seems to me, if
you'll pardon again. that for the sake of peace
we must either get complete control of that nven-
ton else understand it we'll that there can be
no further danger. And again, please let me call
your attention to the fact that the brain which
brought this thing into existence is still to be reck-
oned with There may, some day, come the time
when submarines be exploded at will re-
gardless of this particular percussion cap.
The Secretary of War turned fatty to Chief
Campbell. There is woman mixed up some
where in this affair, isn't there:' he demanded.
A Miss Thorne?'
Yes replied the chief
WHO is she?" repeated the chief She's
cret diplomatic agent of Italy, of the most bril-
liant perhaps that has operated in this or any
other country. She is the pivot round which the
intrigue moves We know her by a dozen names;
any one of them may be correct.
The brows of the Secretary of War were drawn
down as he turned to the President. Mr. Grimm
was speaking of the personal EQUATION he said
pointedly. Il think perhaps his meaning is clear
when we know there is woman in the case. We
know that Mr.. Grimm has done his duty to the last
inch in this matter; know that alone and I'M
aided he has done thing that no living man of his
relative position has ever done before: prevented
a world war. But there is further danger-he him
self has called attention to it,-therefore
would suggest that Mr.. Grimm be relieved of further
duty in this particular case. This IS not a moment
when the peace of the world may be imperled by
personal feelings of-of kindness for an Individual
MR. GRIMM received the blow without tremor.
1VA His hands still idly clasped behind his back;
the ewes still fastened the Presidents face,
listless; the mouth absolutely without expression.
las Mr. Grimm has pointed out the secretary
went on I'VE have been negotiating for this wire
less percussion cap | have somewhere IN my
office the name and address of the individual with
whom these negotiations have been conducted.
Through that it is possible to reach the inventor,
and then / suggest that we vote our thanks to
Mr. Grimm and relieve him of further work IN this
particular case.
The choeric eyes of the President softened
little then grew grave they studied the lmpassive
face of the young It's strange situation,
Mr. Grimm he said evenly. What do you say
to withdrawing!'
calm reply,
No one knows better what you have done than
these gentlemen this table" the President went
on slowly No questions that you have done
more than any other could have done under
the circumstances. We understand l think, that
indirectly YOU are asking immunity for indi-
vidual l don't happen to know the liability of
that individual under our laws. But we can't make
any mistake now, Mr.. Grimm, and so-and So"
He stopped and was silent.
Il had hoped, Mr. President, that what have
done SO far-and don't underestimate it-would
have at least earned for me the privilege of remain
ing in this until it's conclusion, said Mr. Grimm
steadily. I" If it is to be otherwise, of course l
at
History tells us, Mr. Grimm interrupted the
President irreevantly that the frou-frou of
woman's skirt has changed the map of the world.
Do you believe he went on suddenly, that a
mete out justice fairly, and severely If
necessary, to for whom he has personal re-
gard?"
Il do sir"