The Raymer enterprise., 1911-12-07

iutuIe. IL was evident, however, ina,
rumors OF impending war had gone
abroad, for there was q curious tense
ness In the atmosphere, an attitude oil
waiting and expecting. to be dIscov
cred everywhere, and not only among
the officials. More than that, since
morning. crowd had gathered In
front OF the palace. and this had grad
ually Increased. without the police ma.
king any effort to break 1t up, until
all the nearby streets and avenues
were thronged with people. Inside the
palace the kaiser was supposed to be
receiving levee OF his own subjects
and a few distinguished foreigners
who were being presented by their
ambassadors. had the right OF en-
tree. as having been formerly at
tached to the Berlin embassy. I'm.
mediately after having secured lodg
ings l donned my court suit and
hastened to the palace doors In a
hack. My card was taken In to the
master OF ceremonies. and, two min.
utes later. that functionary. all span,
gled with decorations. came hurrying
out to me.
MY dear Adams" he exclaimed
heartily. what pleasure to see you
again! Is 1t business brings you to his
majesty's levee?"
Business Of an urgent character -
I replied. 81 must have word with the
kaiser Immediately"
The master Of ceremonies threw up
his hands In CONSERVATION.
Impossible" he muttered. "He will
see nobody until after tomorrow
morning. He Is not even at his own
levee. His brother. Prince Henry,
represents him. The kaiser absolute.
ly refused to see legate from the
pope this morning."
why not until after tomorrow
morning." queried.
The master OF ceremonies turned az
red as a beet.
Did | say that" he murmured
why. the fact is-people are saying
that he has an important document
That he is drafting his speech
against the French republic" In
terpolated. THAT tomorrow he will
put on the panoply of Frederick the
Great. and, standing on the palace
balcony. the incarnation OF his imperi
al ancestor, he will say words which
will launch all Germany over hel
western boundaries"
well. yes" said the master O.
ceremonies. THAT Is no secret In the
diplomatic world. and | believe tha
France Is already concentrating hel
legions upon her eastern borders. Bu
why do you come here to tell IN,
this?"
Because It must be stopped" re
Joined curtly. "The moment that tn,
first German company crosses tn,
border. an English squadron will sal
for Hamburg"
He fell back, looking at me In aston
ishment.
Il have spoken plainly with you."
said. because 1t IL imperative that a
least the kaiser understand the posi-
tion. Now. will you take me to him !?
II dare not" he answered. "Will 20,
see the chancellor. Prince Buelow?"
signlted my willingness. 1t wa.
evident that my declaration had ere
ated an Intense effect In the bosom
OF the worthy court fupctionary. who
like most OF his class, was more nc
quain,ed with the kaiser's intentions
than many OF the heads OF state de
partments. A couple OF minutes late
Prince Buelow came along the cor
ridor. respondent with orders, and ia
king me by the arm with great cor
diali'y, led me into AN anteroom
where We found the master of cere
monies pacing the floor In agitation.
Il dare not go and tell him." h,
muttered. >"And yet--if he should no
be told. We should be traitors to Ger
many"
Let me see the kaiser" I interpo
lated.
impossible" said Prince Buclow
Il would do a good deal for you. Car
tain Adams. for always found yo
an honorable antagonist and firn
friend In the old days-but that
|. no. His majesty has one OF hi
nervous headaches. and he tramps hi
bedroom. cursing the barber for no
arriving to massage his face"
| The barber?' | queried. Not on
old friend NJ. Perruquet?"
Yes said the prince, Laughing
grimly. M. Perruquet. who used L
shave the members OF the diplomati
corps. came to the notice OF the kaise
and got himself installed as chief bal
ber. The fellow developed a powe
OF soothing his majesty's aching facia
nerves by massage. and his majest
swears that nobody but he can Civ
him the relief he seeks"
1T Is. then. impossible to see him
l querled.
| Absolutely. But II you will tranl
init your message to me. l."
Suddenly the door was flung ope
heavily and. with quick, ncrvou