The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-07-24
Continued from last Issue.)

Of the other radioplane. Bevins and
8rockton in delight we're shaking
hands and congratulating each other.
They talked for a moment, and then
the rear admiral retired from view.
Bevins turned to the king and said:
Your majesty, the emperor Of Ger
many wishes TO come aboard"
Before the king could give his as
sent the soldierly form OF the kaiser
appeared outlined in the light OF his
own port. took a cautious step across
the threshold. and stood before the
men OF England. Whatever doubts he
may have had of his reception were
set aside by the hands outstretched
to receive him and the words of well
come which the king FASTENED to give
him. The bulky form of the chan
cellor came behind, and then, con
iucted by the king. they turned and
entered the cabin. Brockton and Bey-
ms brought up the rear. At one end
II the table stood the American secre-
AIRY OF state. and beside him were the
prime minister of England and the
lord OF the admiralty. The chancellor
ponderously edged his way forward
until he was near them. lea ling the
king and his imperial nephew on the
opposite side of the table.
The visitors greeted and we're pre-
'ented TO the others. and then, for
he fraction Of a minute. they all stood
confronting and expectant until the
king with his usual tact put an abrupt
end TO the restraint by inviting all to
be seated. and asking for an explana
ion OF the accident. The kaiser curbed
his anxiety for news Of developments.
and briefly recounted his adventure.
appealing now and then 10 Brockton
for details which he did not under
stand He concluded, and hesitated
or an instant in embarrassed silence
Before he could formulate the opening
question In a delicate subject the
king had again stepped into the
5reoch.
The world will soon be az peace"
he said meaningly, looking at his kins
man. we have come from a meet
ing in America with the man who has
so decreed II. and have had the
honor Of joining him in plans for the
future"
And Germany"
WIN be glad"
But her allotment"
THE privilege Of being one OF the
foremost in the movement"
with dignity and honor?"
yes. and with an opportunity to
play her part voluntarily"
England's king. grave and gray and
reading men from the serene heights
of long life and philosophy. had ex-
pected tempestuous outburst; but TO
his contentment none came, He
studied the face of the ruler who had
gained a worldwide reputation for
warlike ambitions and constant true
ulence, whose mailed sfst had long
been clendhed in readiness for a blow,
and was surprised. No sign OF storm
was apparent, but instead calm and
placid pair Of eyes stared back at
him.
In rapid sentences he told OF the
presidents design, which Great Britain
would accept and which she had
helped outline 10 detail, and closed by
predicting the results which would
follow He talked low and earnestly,
leaning his elbows on the table before
him and addressing himself only TO
the emperor. His summary concluded.
he Strengthened back into the hollow
of his chair and waited for the others
to speak.
The chancellor. who had been so in
tent that he had never changed atti-
tude or expression. shifted his gaze
from the king to his sovereign, who
for time sat wrapped In thought. AS
II he had come TO a quick conclusion,
he looked up and in three words ex-
pressed his views. 1T looks perfect"
he said. The chancellor smiled, the
king looked satisfied and the prime
with sigh OF relief gave
quick sidelong glance at the American
secretary OF state. The lord OF the ad-
miralty was rubbing his hands.
Germany asks nothing more than
the emperor said, and
think she will gladly accept and enter
Into the conclave. II will upset her
more than any other nation perhaps,
because she is founded on military
form; but the whole world shall I'M
ierstand that she permits no nation,
race or people TO go beyond her in en-
Iightened methods" His stern ex-
preston changed TO one of warmth.
He smiled at some thought OF his own
and continued;
I'VE all change. I suppose, as we ad.
vance. I have learned that one may
have his ideas enlarged by accident.
| have known for many days what IT is
to be free TO think. to learn profound
lessons In philosophy from the forest
and streams, and have come nearer to
men OF the American nation than I
had ever hoped. I have formed new
and by the camp fires at
night have been given other views of
life, OF men and humanity. by a most
admirable teacher"
He nodded his head toward Brock
ton. paused for moment and then
laughed aloud- Il caught 4 trout that
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