Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-28

the capital was arranged tor the afternoon IN
the beautiful park that crowns the promontory
formed by the two rivers, and it suggested
that he should drive thither in the Presidents
carriage.
Il would prefer to ride" said he. Then the
people and can see another
A number of horses were brought from the
late Kings tables, and Alec selected white
Arab stallion that seemed to have mettle and
be up to weight. Soldiers and civilians ex-
changed under looks at the choice Selim was
the last horse ridden by the i'll fated Theodore,
and. after the manner of Arabs, he had STUN
bled on the level roadway and the royal eques-
TRAN was thrown.
During the procession, while passing through
the densey packed Wassina-st., Selim Stun
bled again and was promptly pulled back al
most on his launches At that very instant
revolver was fired from the crowd and
bullet fattened itself on the opposite wall The
would-be assassin was seized instantly and
handred hands were ready to tear him to shreds.
when the Kings white horse suddenly pranced
into the midst of the press. Grasping the man
by the neck. Alec drew him free by main force.
Kill himl" yelled the mob.
NO" cried Alec, we will put him in the re-
cruts squad and teach him how to shoot
Throughout long day he displayed whole
hearted abandonment to the joy of finding him
self accepted by the people as their ruler that
did more than years session OF the Assembly
to endear him to them; but the seal of national
approval was conferred by his action next day
MANOR was prisoner at Semlin!
NATURALLY. the telegraph wires had
: thrilled Europe during every hour after
ten o'clock on Thursday morning; but the
thrills felt in Germany, Russia, and Turkey
were supplemented by agonized squlrming on
the part of official Austria. That an upstart,
masquerader, a mountebank OF KING, should
actually have traversed Austria from west to
east, without ever soul cased in uniform know
mo a
the minions of kosnovias truculent nelghbor
swore mighty oaths that no bottle holder from
Paris or elsewhere should be allowed to follow.
So Lord Adalbert Beaumanoir was watched
from Passau to Maria Theresiopel and tele-
grams flew over the face of the land, and Alecs
British ally was hauled from the train at Semlln
soon after dawn Friday.
Captain Drakovitch, anxious to atone for his
stantial details to his Majesty Alexis Ill, who
was breahasting with Nesimir, Stampoff. and
Ministers of State. There could be no doubling
Beaumanoir's identity, since his baggage was
on the train, and Drakovitch had made sure of
his facts before hurrying to the Presidents
house
HAS Austria any right to arrest a British
subject merely because he wishes to enter Kos
novia?" asked Alec, looking round at the as
sembled grayheads.
None whatever" said Nesimir.
1T is an outraged" pulled the War Minister.
She would not dare act in that way on any
other frontier!' cried he of the Interior.
What, then is to be done?" demanded the
King.
Make the most emphatic protest to Vienna"
came the chorus.
Through the usual diplomatic channels?'
Yes-of course"
But that means leaving my friend in prison
for an indefinite period"
Eloquent shrugs expressed complete agree
ment
Has it been the habit of Kosnovia to accept
tamely such treatment at the hands OF Aus
tria?" inquired Alec, looking at the President
Il fear so, your Majesty. We are small and
feeble; she is mighty in size and armament"
$50 was Goliath; yet David slew him with
pebble" said Alec, rising. Come, Captain
Drakovitch. you and will call on the Austrian
Ambassador. Stampoff, will you kindly ar
range that regiment of cavalry and six guns
shall parade outside the station in half an hours
time! You might also ask the railway people
to provide the necessary transportation, though
hardly expect it will be needed. Still, we ought
to make show, just for practice"
Several faces at the table blanched.
What does your Majesty mean by these
preparations" asked Nesimir
Preparations-for what? Surely we can in
spect our own troops and test our own railway
accommodation" laughed Alec. "As for the
Austrian Ambassador, / intend to make an en-
phatic protest through the usual diplomatic
channel. Isn't that what you all agreed tor"
He went out, followed by Drakovitch. In
five minutes they were gathering through the
streets accompanied by small escort, which