The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-07-02


ment in itself, but its greatest beauty
was in it's expression of brotheriy love.
in its magnanimity in extending mercy
to the enemy.
ROSETTA was present when that doc
ument was read finally She was one
OF the last TO touch 1t before it was
carefully wrapped in the silk covers;
it was she who placed the great seal
on the imposing envelope.
The count took the message and re-
tired into his cabin, where nobody
dared disturb him. He cut the enve-
lope, unfolded the silk wrapping and
began to read. 1t Was long, concise
resume of the present state Of affairs;
the chancellor was touched by the
kindness of his enemies. Notwith-
standing the degrading defeat, he
knew now that the loss would not be
as great as he feared.
The document decided upon the fol-
lowing:
1. The whole navy of the confeder-
ate European nights shall be deliv-
cred into the hands of Admiral John
Earle, the American commander, who
viii see that all men and officers are
safely returned to European ports.
q The war vessels shall be the prop
erty Of the United Republics Of Amer
lea, in consideration of which the said
United Republics of America will pay
q sum of money to be decided upon;
however, not less than one-third OF the
actual value involved.
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mediately disarmed and the men In
service shall be returned to their
homes.
T. No other force, save for policing
and number Of bodyguards for the
reigning rulers, shall be allowed TO
exist IN any of the countries. The
United Republics of America will see
that this item, in particular, Is en-
forced.
s. The United Republics of America
will open It's ports to all foreign COM
merce, will give free entrance to all
European products, and also insures
free expectation into Europe for Amer
lean products.
8. The oriental foes on the eastern
hemisphere will be treated with when
final settlement is agreed upon, but
until that time the isolation In Pacific
waters will be maintained.
z. Peace shall reign over the earth:
national differences shall be settled be-
fore an international committee that
will make its headquarters in Wash
ington, the capital of the United Re-
publics of America.
8. Any further points that may arise
in the course of events will be decided
upon after the final settlement with
the rulers of all the countries.
When the count turned over the last
page a tiny slip of paper fell to the
floor. He picked it up and glanced at
the words that were written and not
typed, as was the rest Of the message.
1t was writing that he knew well.
Don't hesitate! Accept the treaty!
The future rests in the aerodromone,
the secret of which will be delivered to
you, sooner or later l have kept my
contract; will talk Of my reward when
circumstances permit"
This was not signed, but it was not
necessary.
and l." murmured the count, after
a moment, 'T never thought of ROSETTA.
What wonderful, clever woman she
is. But what will be her price? What
is the difference" sighed the man who
had suffered so much the last few
days. 'The next time we meet it will
be In the air."
He regained his calmness, finished
the paper and refolded it He placed
Rositta's message in his pocketbook.
Twenty-four hours were given for
together at four o'clock that afternoon.
The council sat until late that night
When the admirals and captains left
for their respective boats they we're
depressed. The world seemed to have
reached the millennium.
One thing they were certain Of That
was that they did not know how they
would earn a living when released
from military duty.
When Napoleon came for the an
swer, he received the original docu
ment signed by the commander In
chief and all the commanders of the
respective nations OF the European
confederacy.
When the American Eagle appeared
for the first time above the capital its
mission was to announce that peace
on earth would be established.
Continued Tomorrow