The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-08

| SIlll grateful people.
ITALY now calls for Imperial
rule. 1t pins its faith to the youth
of our present Royal Family, whose
voice is already being heard in
strong dissent to a continuation
Of our imprudent colonial policy
II have to announce at this
gathering that King Victor En-,
manuel has already signed his alb.
dication to be made use of at
the proper moment, and that the
Crown Prince will-when that mo,
ment comes-be proclaimed King
Of Italy"
There was a solemn but en-.
tirely favorable silence. Count
Helms fingers once more searched
inside the cup.
This time he read out the name
Of General Besserley, the Ameri,
can representative. Besserley rose
and bowed to Count Helm. The
few words he spoke pleased every,
body.
Il feel that I am here by cour.
teSy," he said, "for, as you know,
, the United States long ago gave
up the idea of taking any active
part in European politics.
I'VE love you just as much-we
are fond of you all, and where
we can help without imperiling
! the interests of our own people,
we want to help.
Peace is the greatest blessing
in the world. The vast majority
| of people has no sympathy for
aggressive nations. The only mes
sage I have to give you is this:
II you bring your magnificent
plan to a successful conclusion, if
this splendid offer by Great Britain
is accepted in the right spirit and
carried out, if it is clear that the
cause Of peace will benefit, am
confident that neither our present
Administration, nor any future ad-
miniStration, will refuse to accept
the task which you have limited at,
and that is: To adjudicate upon
any minor differences that might
arise in the formation of the pact"
With that the American paused;
then continued impressively:
LOGICAL PLAN
"The plan which Count Helm, ]
happened to know, has in mind
seems to me to be just, logical and
workable. I shall touch upon it
but lightly.
"One sentence seems almost to
explain it. 1t is this: That Ger
many, Austria, Great Britain and
Italy each should have attached
to their respective embassies what
can be called perhaps an observer
"a man carefully chosen from
among the best Of his country, a
man of culture, intelligence and
character, whose duties will not
clash with those of the ambassador
but who will be able to offer valu-
able evidence upon any contro-
VeTSy which might arise.
With these and other safe
guards which will provide an i'm
partial mass of considered evil
dence there should never be much
difficulty in solving any peace
problems that may arise"
General Besserley resumed his
seat. Count Helm leaned over,
glanced at the three remaining
fragments Of paper and, with a
smile, nodded to Austria's Won
Hapsburg.
Il have little to say, SIR" Prince
Johann began, because my posi-
ton carries with it no political
complications.
There is a strong Royalist party
in my country which demands the
restoration of the monarchy. They
look to me as their head.
II have accepted that honor.
At any time I am called upon, I
am ready to take up the RESPONSE.
bilities of the throne"
MEETS APPROVAL
Count Helm bowed his approval
of the young mans declaration
and then announced:
so far we have left to chance
the order in which representatives
who are gathered here should ex-
press the sentiments of their re-
SpectiVe countries.
Il think that the time has come
now when, on behalf of Germany,
I should speak of this great offer
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