Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-09-01

ran to the steps, delicious tremor
In her voice. 81 will consider the other
thing you ask"
King was ushered into large. Sc
1ately furnished room. A score Of
men were there before him-sitting or
standing in attitudes of attention lis-
tening to the words Of General Braze
Kings entrance was the signal for in
immediate transfer OF interest The
general bowed most politely and at
once turned to Count Halfont with the
remark that he had quite finished his
suggestions. The prime minister came
forward to greet the momentariy shy
American.
THE council has been extolling you.
Mr.. King" said the prime minister
leading him to seat near his own.
Truxton blushcd. lnvoluntarily he
glanced at Vos Engo. That gentle
man started. curious light leaping
into his eyes.
Here's the situation In q nutshell"
went on the prime minister I'VE are
doomed unless succor reaches us from
the outside. We seem unable to warn
John Tullis, who. II given time, might
succeed in collecting sufficient force
of loyal countrymen to harass and
eventually overthrow the dictator l
am loath to speak Of another alterna-
tive that has been discussed Mt length
by the ministers and their friends. The
Duke Of Perse, from bed of pain and
anguish, has counseled US to take
steps In the direction ! am about to
speak Of.
I'VE can appeal to Russia in this
hour of STRESS but we will have to
make an unpleasant sacrifice. Russia
Is eager to take over our new issue Of
railway bonds. Hitherto we have voted
against disposing Of the bonds In that
country. the reason being obvious. St.
Petersburg wants q new connecting
line with her possessions in Afghanis-
tan. Our line will provide a most d.
rect routc-a cutoff. believe they call
1t. Last year the Grand Duke Paulus
volunteered to provide the money for
the construction Of the line from Edel-
weiss north to Balak on condition that
Russia be given the right to use the
line in connection with her own roads
to the orient. You may see the ad-
vantage In this to Russia. Mr.. King.
II ! send word to the Grand Duke
Paulus, agreeing to his terms. which
still remain open to us. signing away
q most valuable right In what we had
hoped would be our own individual
property. we have every reason to be-
lieve that he Will! send armed forces
to our relief on the pretext that
Russia is defending properties Of her
own. That Is one way in which we
may GUST Count Marlanx. The other
lies In the ability Of John Tuliis to
give battle to him with our own people
CARRYING the guns. Lieutenant Had,
dan has told US quite lately OF a re-
mark you made which he happened
to overhear. II quote him correctly
you said to the Englishman Hobbs that
you could get away with II. meaning
az l take 1t, that you could succeed In
reaching John Tullis. May l not I'm
plore you to tell us how you would
20 about itT'
Truxton had turned a brick red
Shame and modification surgsd within
him. lie was cruelty conscious OF ar
undercurrent Of irony In the premier
courteous request For an instant hi
was sorely crushed. A low laugh from
the opposite side Of the room sent
shaft to his soul. Tie looked MP. Vol
Eneo was still smiling. In m instan
the Americana blood boiled.
~ did say could get to John Tullis
I'll start tonight"