The daily Alaskan., 1919-05-24
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"l am going to leave that to the crew tAs soon as we have all secure, I'll have every man on deck, and then we'll talk it over. That's fair enough isn't lt?"
 Tt looks fair. Come on, mates; I'm fer the Englishman."
 Only one followed him, however, a sheep-faced boy; the others remained sullen and defiant. I had no further time to waste in explanations. l glanced up at Carter's face framed in the scuttle hole.
 Garter, pass these men up and take them forward with the others. Turn them over to Watkins. Then come back here, and report to me-
 They went up the ladder one by one, and disappeared onto the deck above. Carlson and l watched the others until Carter stuck his head once again through the opening.
 "All safe, sir-they was like lambs"
 "Very well; stand by to help. Now you lads, lift this black and shove him up to where they can get hold above"
 They hoisted the unconscious form up the ladder and forced It through the hole onto the deck. At my stern command they crawled forth Into the sunlight. There they picked up Co., chose and carried him aft.
 went to the main hatch, and had the cover slipped to one side, the armed sailors gathering close about the edge, as peered down. It was a scene of pandemonium, revealed in the yellow flame of sIush lanterns, group of white faces showing clearly, as the prisoners below struggled forward, gesticuIating and shouting. Ignoring their mad roaring, and the threat Of lleveled guns, I stared down at the in. furiated faces, until the clamor ceased sufficiently to let my voice be heard. What are you men trying to do, frighten me? You might as well stop that. This opening is lined with guns, and if one of you fire shot we'll pour lead into you. Mnre than that; if you attempt to climb out there is a brass carronade trained on the hatch. So listen! We are In control of the ship and mean to keep 1t. The old officers are either dead or prisoners. What we do with you will depend on your ac- tions, but we're ready to kill if neceS- sary. If you keep quiet down there, and obey orders, you'll be fed, and treated decently enough. Pass up your arms"
 There was no movement, only a glare of hostile eyes, an indistinguish- able growl of voices.
 ''Kneel down, lads and cover those fellows" ordered Sternly drawing my own pistol "Now you below there, this Is my last word. I'll count ten, and youn either pass up those weapons or we'll pour our fire into you. Take aim, boys"
 There was a moment of deathly si- lence, except for my counting One man uttered a curse, and the jam oI figures at the foot of the ladder en- deavored to work back out of range, yet, before l had spoken the word eight, guns were held aloft, and poked up within reach, and at this sign of surrender even the most desperate lost heart and joined the more cOwardly. It was a strange collection of weapons stacked on the deck-guns, cutlasSes, knives and pistols of every descrip- tion. Probably all had not been deliv- erel, yet felt no further fear of the few pieces remaining hidden.
 That's all, Is it? Very well-nOw take care of this big nigger we're send- ing down; no, he is not dead, only stunned. Now stand aside while few of your friends join you; they'll tell you what's up. Make room there."
 We passed the fOrecastle scum down one by one. Ignoring the indignant roar of voices which greeted my or der, watched the men shift the heavy hatch cover into place, and then per. mitted my eyes to survey the deck, 9s hastily considered our next action. azzzznzN-
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