Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-01-26

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sN01 one of the most ex-
- traordinary of all the
n II nnisodes that occurred
nv during my work as
WA courier to his majesty,
- King Edward the Sew
enth. This was the
&S&7 event of that fearful
- ~ week of suspense and
" =" anguish in the spring
,ISl | of 1909, when his mai
egty was supposed to
ritg in Spain, recuperating
!, ~ the English winter. ~.
sJoss to say, he was not in Bar
S' snn He was, as a matter of fact
!. l III nv story speak for itself.
|. III. II, reriod the relations existing
y w., ,r, Great Britain and Germany
', strained to the utmost. 1t was
I',sn secret, among that small body
Athens st Of both countries that does
' .aEo its news from the papers,
!. ror between the two states was
-,ront and that 1t was to be de-
,,,J by England. In fact, his males
bsIIeying that the increase In the
Imam armaments was direct men
10 England, had resolved to be-
tostilities before Easter.
ras then living in chambers in
N Moon street, Piccadilly. l had
bapn reouisitioned by the governs
nj for several weeks, but l waited
:, summons, and as the affair grew
y. serious and the prospects OF
.,,e darker, l knew that I might at
!, moment find myself called upon
immediate service upon some deli
10 mission. was not surprised,
,.,aforp when a royal landau ap-
.,rpd at the door Of my house one
aiming and cockaded footman,
sending the stairs, requested my in
,nt Dresence before Prince George
Wales at Buckingham palace, where
vas residing, having come up for
lister from White house, his sub
rban lodge at Richmond.
was driven to the palace with all
nsble speed. Although l always
goanted my experiences in ad-
Tnce, | was not prepared to find
Pfnce George, usually the most i'm
asculate of men, seated before an
4en crate fire in the library Of his
lMtment, wrapped in a dressing
ryn bis eyes red, his hair disor-
tsed, while the table in front Of him
vas heaped with cigar butts. At his
Eie stood the kings secretary, the
#aal and garrulous Lord Knowles.
DE poor old gentleman was COM
ately Disconnected and, sunk into
aar much too big for him, seemed
lie a feeble, elderly man.
When | entered the prince sprang
bis feet and greeted me warmly,
Th selfpossession. sit down, Cap
On AdamS!" he began. "This Is the
post terrible business" But he was
lterTupted by the entrance Of q uni
bIned attendant.
His exCellency the German ambas-
aT requests instant audience" he
a1 saluting.
Tell him to go to the DEVIL" cried
hlce George heartily.
His exceIlency the German ambas-
@@ demands instant audience, in
y ABSENCE Of the de facto head of
Y state" the attendant repeated me-
Aaicaly.
Understand that, In accordance
4 diplomatic privileges, the am
SsaaOF was within his rights. The
4,V recognized this too. Hastily
IeW off his dressing gown and
aN himself in his frock coat. A
SptAI later the ambassador was
4alng audience.
ICpe the occasion justifies your
~aaaiag audience at this early
~, said the prince irritably.
w. SF' the ambassador answered.
-, ~ instructed by my government
~ your intentions in concentrating
@Ss naval force in the German
you mean the North sea-" the
\ IT, replied, 'T must refer you to
AAs' my father"
a. .- out where is the king?" asked
W. @0ssSadOr, smiling.
!, W. know!" shouted the prince,
~ - Patience. You have made a
/, s, s.Ous attack upon the person Of
b %S wv, in time of peace, to
Sa hr .I hostage. Do you think you
|cs,.s Nus Prevent the just anger of an
ICED people?"
(e9ls. wv "An0aSsador's face turn
No., ~ ! am not ignorant of what has
"a ps he answered. II shall re-
&, ''eF accusation to my govern
l. an. AND with regard to the feet in
ss'nan OCEAN"
|>5 s aseF will sail up and down the
b. + ." and wherever it chooses"
|eosS fSoSse shouted. Lord Knowles,
|sssso arose and came toddling up
|ar III. me t'So men, but the ambas-
|seesb w" - low bow, withdrew
b - a. he doorway. The prince sat
NON ~ dmopped his brow.
hotIr captain Adams" he said
( os :, there is no time to lose.
|&s,5.ss e2uatnt you with the facts.
b.. Wy. afternoon his majesty, my