The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-14
CHAPTER XXX.
What eefeIi the Emperor.

stOpu Tue Jury VI otoin anu tue unt-
tering of the seas to emerge again
into sunlight, the president felt his
time OF justification approaching. His
hour 81 triumph was at hand. and his
prayers we're being answered; but the
task was not yet done.
The unqualified victory over the
Japanese feet made the outcome OF
the war a certainty: hence 1t was with
patience that the administration
waited for the next move In the far
east, which must OF necessity come
China There was no doubt that she
would assist her ally. At first this
seemed an imminent action: but sew
eral days passed bringing through the
secret service no news save that her
feet. huge and well manned. was
making preparations to sail The
president, knowing that for the accom-
plishment OF his purpose oriental
power must be broken. INDUCED in the
fervent hope that the attack might
come soon.
There was less trouble Internally.
as the people were beginning to have
faith in the administration, though
they were specializing as TO what
course OF procedure was being fol
lowed. II was while affairs were In
this condition that the sailing OF the
British feet was duly announced
through secret channels OF inforns-
ton. The coterie saw before II the
necessity OF either abandoning the
hope Of teaching China a drastic lesson
and announcing its secret 10 the world
or meeting the British squadrons and
holding them hostage in the interest
OF peace. They chose the latter alter
native, and thereby was caused the
strsngest chapter in the history OF war.
Like that other sally outward TO the
western seas. this one was timely. II
was made when the British feet might
be met beyond the reach OF wireless
telegraph commune Jon. and the pc
par,ure from the keN was also under
cover OF darkness Again there was a
resemblance 20 the Japanese affair.
In that the appearance OF the radio
planes created surprise aud consterns-
ton on the warships Here. however.
the similarity ended. The Anglo
Saxon mind knows no such thing "a
surrender when once II is stirred to
The depths OF its stubboFnness. II can
read only two answers TO the riddle
OF confict-victory or death--as has
been attested BY many hard-fought
battle on land and sea.
The armada Of Great Britain had
sailed with sprrchensions. being fully
cognizant hat II was invading a terri.
tory OF mystery and danger. and the
vigilance Of Its watch. therefore, was
never relaxed. The CONSERVATION
caused by the first sight OF the aerial
feet was Immediately followed by a
hurried clearing OF the decks for ac-
tion. although defeat in a battle
against such oyerpowering odds was .
foregone conclusion. No gun was
fred. however. and all stood expec-
tantly awaiting a declaration Of Intent
from the monsters ct the air which
had come upon them in the fun glare
OF the afternoon sun.
With slow and stately majesty the
radioplanes approached each flying
the Gag OF the United States and be-
1eath II the emblem OF truce. The
Dreadnought. answering sluggishly
to the swell and hurting great cascades
OF water from rs. bQE...was In the.
heart Of the formation. and in its pom
deroas might seemed fearless OF any
thing afoat Toward II the foremost
radioplane directed its course, drop
ping steadily down until full abreast
and on level with the great fighting
tops. while the officers OF the battle
ship watched with amazement its
splendid control. Not till then was
there visible display Of life aboard
II. A port opened and into the black
ness OF its frame Beyins emerged.
while directly behind him stood the
scientist, who had recovered. and was
to witness the first full demonstration
OF the power he had evolved. On the
bridge OF the battle ship the British
admiral stood, surrounded by stan Of.
| fcers. ttx
Good afternoon. admiral" the
American hailed. Glad 20 see you.
How do you like the looks OF u.s."
Across Fields face fitted half
smile. I'VE are very well indeed, Ad-
miral Beyins; but can't say we are
particularly glad to see you. or sure
that we like you until we know more.
Clever invention that. Must have
been conceived by an Englishman."
Behind the United States officer a
withered little figure became i'm
bued with sudden frenzy OF passion
that threatened to interject an I'M
pleasant remark: but Bevins checked
him with laugh and grew serious
again.
Admiral" he said. my country
isn't at war with yours. You under
stand that"
Fields looked relieved. and lost
somewhat Of his air Of set defiance,
Al the head OF his mea he crossed TO
the end OF the bridge where he might
be nearer the one addressing him. The
nervous strain OF the situation was be.
Ing rapidly diminished. Frankly Tn
glad to be reassured." he replied.