Williams news., 1914-06-04

for a week. He had held councils of war and the quickest boats and air crafts were sent out to break through the lines of resistance He was ready to retire to Europe.
 The word retreat did not seem 90 shameful as it had.
 They had not seen the eagle during this time, but the arrival of the obso- lete men-of-war told the count that some preparation had been made by his enemy to end this terrible state of affairs.
 The eagles appearance was report ed early one morning. It came majes- tically sliding downward from a great height, flying the beautiful tricolor flag of liberty. This time Santos was at the wheel. Napoleon and a woman stood behind him.
 The bird flew directly to the flag ship. Not even the flag of truce was shown. When 1t reached the Brisitta the eagle dropped down toward the count, who stood on the bridge. His face was pale and careworn, and his eyes spoke of many sleepless nights.
 "Brigitta, ahoy!" shouted Napoleon through the speaking tube. "A mes sage for the commander" He dropped The eagle then turned and disappeared in the clouds toward the west
 Thought and care had been put into the message. It was a great docu- ment in itself. but its greatest beauty was in it's expression of brotherly love. in its magnanimity in extending mercy to the enemy.
 Rositta 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: 1t 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. It was a long. concise resume of the present state of affaifs; 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- Earle, the American commander, who will see that all men and officers arc safely returned to European ports.
 2. The war vessels shall be the prop erty of the United Republics of Amer ica, in consideration of which the said United Republics of America will pay sum of money to be decided upon; however, not less than one-third of the actual value involved. 8. The European armies shall be inn mediately disarmed and the men in service shall be returned to their homes.
 4. No other force, save for policing and a 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.
 5. The United Republics of America will open its ports to all foreign com merce, will give free entrance to all European products. and also insures free exportation into Europe for Amer ican products.
 6. 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.
 2. Peace shall reign over the earth: national differences shall be settled be. fore an international committee that 1 will make it's 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 It was writing that he knew we'll
 Don't hesitate! Accept the treaty! The future rests in the aerodromone the secret of which will be delivered to you, sooner or later. I have kept my contract; will talk Of my reward when circumstances permit"
 This was .not signed, but it was mol necessary.
 And l." murmured the count, after a moment, 'I never thought of Rositta 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 placet Rositta's message in his pocketbook
 Twenty-four hours were given fol consideration. He called his admirali together at four o'clock that afternoon The council sat until late that night