The Columbus journal., 1909-06-23


of mystery and inaction was thrown
aside and the cordOns to the north and
the south were being dissipated as II
by magic. That menacing line OF blue
along the Canadian border was
crumbling with greater rapfdity than
1t had been formed. Here and there
through the air swept so radiOplanes
carrying improvised passenger &C.
commodations. the sun showing them
as flashing birds OF blue carrying the
hosts of the guard back to their arm
cries. whence they might return to
their homes and occupations Of peace.
In every city throughout the land as
tonished and exultant inhabitants
watched these friendly monsters
which had made the nation the most
redoubtable In all the world. The
guns of the border were now standing
unguarded. the bivouacs obliterated.
and the paths of the sentries aban-
doned to the effacement of natures
kindly growth.
Seattle was at last liberated, and
proceeded to astonish the world with
accounts of the Imprisonment of the
Japanese feet which had rested In
the waters of Lake Washington for 50
many days. Photographs Of it were
sent broadcast, together with inter
views gained from the commanders
of the hapless expedition. and by spe-
cial permission Admiral Kamigawa
was allowed to cable to his govern
ment the first full report of his disas-
ter which went through uncensored
and unchecked. The fact was made
patent to Japan that her men were
prisoners on parole. her ships trapped
in a helpless position. and their fate
| resting entirely on the mercy Of the
| government.
AS if to add to the proof of helpless
| ness, Toxic learned Of the detention Of
the British ships. and knew that any
or all alliances could not be depended
upon In the presence of such nigh,
as the Americans could bring to bear
Another day dawned in Washington
bringing with it the unconditional
capitulation Of Japan. She appealed
for peace with dignity. and left thu
suggestion Of terms to the nation Will
whom none might dispute. trusting tt
her magnanimity. Congress hat
been called into being again. and. I'm
bued with the spirit which had actu
ated the president through all hi
siege of stress and trial. followed hi
H. f~ tho ~ q
House lOomed n something more thai
mortal, and was at last being appre
ciated.
Japan was told that the Unite'
States demanded neither indemnitie
nor retention of the conquered deet
For the beneft Of the public the latte
would be conveyed to New York bay
where it would be liberated and n
stored to its crews. The only c0nd
ton was that on its return to Pacid
waters 1t must withdraw al men
had placed In the Philippines an
Hawaii. and restore the American ia
with appropriate salutes.
: This then was the end of the grea
venture By the island across the ives
. ern sea. which had staked its hope Z
Advancement upon a ruthless descer
ON an unprepared and apparently, in
potent nation. 1t had spent years !
; anticipation, had purchased the mos
e deadly agents Of destruction whe,
+ ever presented. had wdrkda night m
day IN its navy yardeIso build GIN
!. ships of war,shad covered the Unite
+ States with its spies until It's espio'
= age reached everywhere. and oil Il
: this!
8 Now, after all it's delihlHate plan
}. and quick action, 1t was to accept q
= a sole cause for jubilatioa the retur
6: the men who had manned its nigh: