The Jasper news., 1909-06-24


opposite side OF the table.
The visitors greeted and were pre-
scented to the others. and then, for
the fraction of aminute, 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-
ton of the accident. The kaiser curbed
his anxiety for news Of developments,
and briefly recounted his adventure.
appealing now and then to Brockton
for details which he did not under
stand. He concluded, and hesitated
for an instant In embarrassed silence.
Before he could formulate the opening
question in delicate subject the
king had again stepped into the
breech.
THE world will soon be at peace"
he said meaningly, looking at his kins-
man. I'VE have come from meet
ing in America with the man who has
SO decreed It, and / have had the
honor of Joining him In plans for the
future
And Germany?s
"Will 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"
Ehgland's king, grave and gray and
| reading men from the serene heights
of long life and philosophy, had ex.
| pected a tempestuous outhurst; but to
his contentment none came. He
studied the face of the ruler who had
gained Worldwide reputation for
warliko ambitions and co 3stant true
ulence, whose mailed fst had long
been clenched In readiness Tor a blow,
and was surprised. No sign IF storm
was apparent, but instead a calm and
placid pair Of eyes stared back at
him.
In rapid sentences he told OF the
presidents design. which Great Jritain
would accept and which she had
helped outline in detail, and clossd 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 30 in
tent that he had never changed atti-
tude or expression, shifted his gaze
from the king to his sovereign, who
fer time sat wrapped in thought, As
II he had come to 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
minister with sigh of relief gave a
quick sidelong glance at the American
secretary Of state. The lord of the ad.
miralty was rubbing his hands.
Germany asks nothing more than
fairness" the emperor said, land
think she will gladly accept and snter
into the conclave. 1t will upset her
more than any other nation perhaps,
because she Is founded on military
form; but the whole world shall un-
derstand that she permits no nation.
race or people to go beyond her in en-.
lightened methods" His stern ex
| preston changed to one of warmth
He smiled at some thought Of his own
and continued:
1--WE all change, suppose, as We ad
vance. have learned that ore may
have his ideas enlarged by accident
have known for many days what 1t lie
to be free to think, to learn profound
lessons In philosophy from the forest
ard streams, and have come nearer tc
men of the American nation than
had ever hoped. ] have formed new
friendships. and by the camp Ares al
night have been given other views Of
life, OF men and humanity, by mos,
admirable teacher"
4 He nodded his head toward Brock
ton, paused for a moment and ther
laughed aloud II caught a trout thai
weighed nearly four pounds and sho
four caribout" he chuckled.
At this homogeneous termination 81
his speech his hearers gasped, and
then waited for him to continue
which he did In humorous vein, inter
spersed with comments OF gravei
trend. And in this recountal Of adven
ture they read of his broadening. b,
suggestion he. conveyed to them tina
he had gone away on strange jour
ney wrapped in the cares and dignitiei
of position to be taught many lessonl
in democracy.
(To BE CoNrINUEDl