The Washington times., 1937-09-29

41C OL1y GIlLlB LIldG COulO IT,
store Matorni'S popularity would
be if he were able to join any COM
bination of nations strong enough
to make war against this country.
Meanwhile, the crown prince Of
Italy, who once was utterly neg
lected, becomes more and more
popular each day.
only last week he was received
with cheers at the opening of the
Opera, while Matorni took his
place alone and in silence.
In Austria - we'll, the people
don't even trouble to conceal the
fact that the only thing they are
praying for now is Hapsburg
back upon the ancient throne.
FACE THE MUSIC
I'VE have to face the music"
Sir Francis Tring went on. but
exactly what policy to embrace,
which will enable us to retain our
honorable place among the ma
tions and yet keep England safe,
is dire problem.
What we fear most is being
dragged into a war with France as.
our ally against Italy, Germany
and probably Austria. Germany
is waiting with her hand already
upon the sword.
France, Shuddering mass Of
nerves suSpecting our every action,
is terrified every moment of being
what she calls betrayed by per-
fidious Britain"
You have taken note of the
other possible complications" Mat
resser asked.
I'VE have gambled upon your
report" the minister replied. I'VE
studied it carefully and without q
dissentient voice we pinned our
faith to it
I'VE have accepted it as an
axiom that, in the face of a pos
sible closer fusion between Japan
and China, Russia will never move
a single man westward to the help
Of France even if she were other:
wise inclined to do so.
"Your Chinese work was won
derful MatreSser. Without Off
cial recognition you seem TO have
won the confidence of all the men
who stand for the new China and
everything you predicted is justify
ing itself.
1T is, as you pointed out, a per.
fectly logical outcome of the
spread of western civilization
among the yellow skinned races
that they should draw closer to one
another and present a united
front.
I'VE are with you also in that
you say about America, although
there we have been able, without
your report, to arrive at definite
conclusions.
NO INTERVENTION
America will never intervene
again in European quarrelS. It
is not to be asked of or expected
from the United States"
MatreSser rose from his chair
and paced the room thoughtfully
for several minutes.
You have not taken me so far
into your confidence, Sir Francis,
I am sure" he said, without some
definite reason. You know that I
am not diplomat"
"Really?"
Really. I am more of an adven.
turer with the knack of keeping
my wits about me and facing dan
ger when it is there. But does all
this mean you have another job
for me?"
Would you go on another mis-
sion, more dangerous, even more
brimful Of responsibility"
Il cannot fancy myself refus-
ing" was the brief reply.
This one would be a matter Of
a few weeks only" e.
But how far should I have to
travel?" Matresser asked.
Just to certain shooting lodge
on the eastern frontier of Ger
many, the same expedition I have
spoken of before. There will be
negotiations there in which you
will take part"
Couldn't that be better done
from the Berlin Embassy"
Sir Francis smiled deprecatingly.
FINE SYSTEM
NY dear fellow" he remon.
Strated. the German espionage
system is getting to be one of the
finest in the world. It is today
very nearly as good as our own.
I forget what our taft is at the
Embassy, but there is not a single
member. down to the typistS en-
ployed by the various secretaries,
who is not watched.
The head of the police there
could tell you where our secreta-
r1es and third secretaries, for in
stance, dined and Supped every
night for the last three months"
Should I have to carry any pa
pers?"
Not line. The whole affair
would be unofficial"
i imagine my mission would be
connected in some way with my
last two years work."
With portion of it-yeS," Sir
Francis replied.
We'll. I'm your man." Matres.
ser agreed. Il shall at least have
the advantage of knowing what
| am talking about, although I
think myself you are rating me
too high"
TO Be Continued
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