The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1917-10-18
The
DESTROYER
BIZ BURTON E. STEVENSON
CHATTER xvn-(coNr1NuED)

CHATTER xvn-(CoNTNUED)
His eyes were shining, and the
prince, looking at him, felt him
self shaken by a strange emotion.
But across Pachmann's lips fitted
al ironical smile, as Of n who
disdained heroics.
"For the decision as to La lib
e~rte," he said, II assume full re-
sponsibility. 1t was / who sug-
gested it; it was l who showed
that no other proof could be con-
elusive it was / who arranged for
it. I have no regrets. You have
your part of the bargain accom-
plished, Mr.. Yard" he added.
Ellis highness and myself are here
to accomplish ours. We are ready
to discuss the details of the
treaty"
81 think that first, perhaps, I
should look at your credentials
Ward suggested.
"That is just" and Pachmann,
getting out his pocketbook, took
from it the envelope sealed with
the black seal, and handed it to
Ward.
Yard took it, glanced at the
seal, and hesitated, just as the cap
tain of the Ottilie had done.
ST am to open itf'' he asked
Pachmann nodded.
"It contains my credentials"
he said.
A careful inspection of the seal
would have disclosed the fact that
the envelope had already been
opened once-perhaps more than
once-but Ward made no such in
spection Instead, he broke tho
seal with nervous fingers, and
drew out the stiff sheet blazing
with the royal insignia. This is
the English of what he read:
Herewith do I grant to the bearer OF
this paper, Admiral III. Pachmann. pow
0r extraordinary as my representative.
to enter into agreements. to make
treaties, and to Sign the same. and I
do further declare that / shall consider
myself bound By such agreements n
signatures as though / myself had
made them. and. finally. / command all
members OF my family. All otsicsrs OF
my army ard navy. all members OF my
diplomatic corps. and al good Ger
mans generally. to yield to him the
same obedience they would yield 70 mes
all this for the good of my empire
(Signed1 William, L
WIheimshohe. September q. 1911
Ward re-read this extraordinary
paper, then replaced it In its en-
velope and silently returned it to
its owner. Again that ironical
smile flashed across Pachmanns
lips, as he restored it to his pock-
etbook
You find it ample, do you
motif he asked.
Yard nodded, and glanced Curl
ously at the prime, wondering if
that young man was aware of the
exact wording of this remarkable
document, especially of the clause,
all members Of my family
"And now" proceeded Pach-
mann, adjusting himself to an
easier posture, we shall be glad
to hear the further details Of your
proposal.
Ward paused for q moment to
collect his thoughts.
There is one thing I would nm
derstand first he said. From
that paper, I infer that the en-
peror alone is concerned in this
that his cabinet is not aware Of
it,
No member Of the cabinet ex-
cept one-whom I viii not name,
assented Pachmann- I will not
conceal from you that the emperor
is DESTROYS OF reaping for himself
the full glory Of this achievement,
He realizes that the man who
brings about world peace will be
the most famous man in history,
He has his ambitions, as you
doubtless know.
Yes, I have heard sd, said
Ward, with an ironic smile. Well
let him have the glory-I do not
object besides, he will deserve il
And now for my proposal. It il
this the nations Of the world, with
Germany and Russia as the frs
Ggnatories, shall enter into !