Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-05-26

obstinacy, incurred the great displeas-
ure of a still grateful people.
"Italy now calls for Imperial rule.
It pins it's faith to the youth of our
present Royal Family, whose voices
are already being heard in strong dis
sent to a continuation of our impru-
dent colonial policy. I have to an
nounce at this gathering that King
Victor Emmanuel has already signed
his abdication to be made use of at
the proper moment, and that the
Crown Prince will-when that moment
comes-be proclaimed King of Italy.
There was a solemn but entirely
favorable silence Count Helms fin
gers once more searched inside the
cup. This time he read out the name
if General Besserley, the American
representative. Besserley rose and
bowed to Count Helm. The few words
he spoke pleased everyone.
81 feel that am here by courtesy"
he said, "for as you know, the United
States long ago gave up the idea of
taking any active part in European
politics. We 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 bless
ing in the world. The vast majority
of people has no sympathy for ag-
gressive nations. The only measure
I have to give you is this:
eff you bring your magnificent plan
to successful conclusion, if this splen
did offer by Great Britain is accept
ed in the right spirit and carried out,
if it is clear that the cause of peace
will benefit I am confident that neither
our present Administration, nor any
future Administration, will refuse to
accept the task which you have limited
at, and that is: to adjudicate upon
any minor differences that might a.
rise in the formation of the pact"
With that the American paused: then
continued impressively:
"The plan which Count Helm, hap
pen 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 Germany, Austria,
Great Britain and Italy each should
have attached to their respective en-
bassies what can be called perhaps
an 'observer'-a man carefully chosen
from among the best of his country,
man of culture, intelligence and char
acter, whose duties will not clash with
those of the ambassador but who will
be able to offer valuable evidence upon
any controversy which might arise.
With these and other safeguards
which will provide an impartial mass
of considered evidence, 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 smile, nodded to
Austria's Won Hapsburg.
81 have little to say, sir" Prince
Johann began, because my position
carries with it no political comp1ica-
tions. There is stong Royalist par
ty in my country which demands the
restoration of the monarchy. They
look to me as their head. I have ac-
cepted that honor. At any time I am
called up, I am ready to take up the
of the throne"
Count Helm bowed his approval of
the young mans declaration and then
$50 far we have left to chance the
order in which representatives who
are gathered here should express the
sentiments of their respective coun-
tries. think that the time has come