The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-06-02


expected In case Of war. In the nature
of things 1t could afford no solace; but
It might assist in obviating danger.
He listened to the discussion, and
felt that he should be given leave to
go. now that he had told all he knew
but he was again brought to the fore
by question.
I'VE understand you are personally
on very pleasant and friendly terms
with the president OF the United
States?"
Yes, think So"
"Do you believe that II you were
In Washington you could gain an
audience with him through his friend
ship and deliver into his own hands =
message from our government"
Yes. II was In Washington; but
II now seems inaccessible"
The prime minister. to whom the
others looked, reached over and picked
up paper knife with which he idly
tapped on the table where lay a map.
MIR. Hitler" he said, I'VE are about
TO send you on a very important jour
ney. We have selected you because
of your thorough familiarity with the
United States. your perfect knowl-
edge Of the Canadian border line. and
your ability to talk personally to the
president II he can be reached. We
are not at war with the United States,
and do not believe that vessels sent
by US would be attacked unless war
was declared In the interests Of the
national dignity, however. We are COM
PEELED TO make some kind of demon
stration Of strength of the American
coast-this for the reinsurance of our
own people In Canada. IL for no other
purpose. We are going to send our
most powerful fleet into Canadian
waters. where It will be stationed until
this war is at an end. You recognize
the danger?"
Hitler sat thoughtfuly for mo-
ment and then said: Yes, | think |
do. You are afraid that II a great
fleet was sent toward Canada 1t might
be misinterpreted by the United States
as a warlike move against her; there
might be accidents: and then our YES
sells would disappear as completely
as did those of Japan"
you are right" the minister as.
sented. aud his companions nodded in
approval. Now. under those circum-
stances II is necessary for us to get
word through. without any chance Of
miscarriage whatever. fully and clear
ly explaining to the United States
that this demonstration is for the re-
assurance Of Canada; that 1t has no
intention OF interfering with American
affairs, and requesting that measures
be taken TO prevent its being attacked
under Misrepresentation. II that mes
sage did miscarry or was delayed In its
, delivery to one sufficiently high In au-
thority. the results might be fatal
And you wish me TO make an at
tempt. 10 deliver these adyices?"
Yes, because We have tried through
other agencies and failed. This time
there must be no failure, because the
North Sea fleet Is now being mobil-
lied to Its full strength, including the
Dreadnought and her two sister ships.
and VIII sail within a week after your
departure. Do you think you can pass
the lines?"
Guys heart gave great bound OF
satisfaction. Now he would have all
the ard his government could give to
penetrate the Gordon and reach a
place where he stood the best chance
Of finding Norma. or Of learning where
she was and what had happened to
her and her father.
mo one can try harder. sir" he
FASTENED to assert. and believe that
II anyone can enter | can"
when can you go?"
"As soon as you are ready"
Then let it be tonight. One of our
fastest dispatch boats. probably the
Norfolk. will take you. and will land
you wherever you deem 1t best TO
make the attempt. suppose. how.
ever. you will endeavor to go through
by way OF CANADA"
He answered that such would be his
intention. shook hands with them all.
received his messages and left the
chambers, his blood tingling with the
excitement OF action and elated be-
cause the call of duty was leading
him back into the land where Norma
lived and might be found.
In the chamber he left behind a
group of men. who looked at each
other and said: HE is the fourth
man to try it; and is not only the
haot hut our 10 bnnap