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SYNOPSIS.
"Vanishing Fleets," a story of "what
might have happened." opens In Wash
ington with the United States and Japan
on tho veixe of war. Guy Hillier. sec
retary of the British embassy, and Miss
Norma Roberts, chief aide of Inventor
Roberts, arc introduced as lovers. The
government is much criticised because
of ils lack of preparation for strife.
At the most inopportune moment Japan
declares war. Japan takes the Philip
pines without loss .of a man. The en
tire country is in a' &tate of turmoil be
causc of the government's indifference:
Guy Hillier starts for England with
secret message and is compelled to
leave Norma Roberts, who with military
officers also leaves Washington on mys
terious expedition for an isolated point on
the Florida coast. Hawaii is captured by
the Japs. Country, in turmoil, demands
explanation of policy from government.
All ports are closed, Hillier going to Eng
land on last boat. England learns that
Jap Uet Is fast approaching western
-oast of America. Hillier decides to re
turn to America by anj means. Siego,
Japanese, spy, discovers becret prepara
tions for war. He follows auto carrying
presidential cabinet. He unearths source
of great mystery and flees, murmuring:
"the gods save Nippon." Fleeing to Pa
cific roast. Siego is shot down just as
journey to get awful news to Japan seems
succ-ssful. Japan announces Intention to
siltack seaports
CHAPTER VII. Continued.
One day, two days, and three, passed
before Japan felt anxiety, or the world
began its discussion as to the cause
of the long delay. Then, 'when the
fleet was more than a week overdue
it became almost a certainty that
some disaster had overtaken it, al
though from no section of the sea had
there been a. typhoon reported or any
thing but excellent -barometric condi
tions. Ten days passed in this same
way, and on the last the report from
Honolulu was identical with that
which had been made on all those
previous: "Xothing in sight, and noth
ing arrived."
Once more the world stood in ex
pectancy, and vainly sought the so
lution for the latest enigma. Storms
were eliminated; for no tempest could
have wiped out such a magnificent
body of ships so effectually as to leave
none to bear the sad tidings to the
nearest port. And then, as a full reali
zation of what must have happened
dawned upon the watching powers, a
shudder of dread passed through them
all. It was plain that America had
some new and terrific naval strength,
sonic unheard of monster of the deep,
that gave it the master- of the seas.
The evolution of submarines had been
rapid; but no one had knowledge of a
craft that could steam such a distance
as would have been necessary to in
tercept the Japanese before they
reached Honolulu, engage them and
cither destroy them completely or cap
ture and convey them to an American
port.
It must have been total destruction,
the world argued, because in case of
capture great battle ships themselves
would scarcely have been able to
make the complete trip to a Pacific
coast on the supply of coal they car
ried in their bunkers. Forced drafts
required great expenditure of fuel,
and never at any time had there been
any other intention than of replenish
ing at Hawaii. It seemed impossible
that a civilized nation should have
chosen deliberately to exterminate its
enemies by wholesale; and yet there
was no other conclusion tenable.
How terrific must have been that
onslaught, coming up out of the wa
ters of the sea, and how remorselessly
executed! All losses of life in previ
ous naval engagements sank into in
significance when compared with this
sudden and swift obliteration of a
fleet of warships, transports and col
liers. It would be nearly impossible
to spare lives in such a battle, and
it seemed a certainty that the great
steel monsters that had sailed away
to easy conquest nau Decome mere
metal coffins for those who manned
them, and were now resting some
where on the floor of the heedless Pa
cific If such was the case, it was
time the United States ceased to ex
ist as a nation, when peopled by in
human monsters who calmly slew
their adversaries when threatened.
Japan was left a helpless little is
land in the sea, without ships to as
sail an enemy or to defend herself.
Shorn of power and pride, she was
plunged as deeply in mourning as
only a few weeks before she had been
exalted in glory. She plaintively be
wailed the barbarities of her enemy,
and proudly pointed to her own high
state of civilization, which made such
warfare impossible. She asserted
that had she possessed such monsters
of destruction as were evidently owned
by the United States, she would have
scorned to use them without notify
ing the whole world of her power. It
was a country of desolation.
There was hardly a prominent home
n Japan which had not contributed
some member of its family to that
splendid navy which had sailed so
proudly away when early June was
spreading its flowers over the empire;
now there were sobs of bereavement
and woe.
Arross the ancient lands of the
Pharaohs and up through the prov
inces of kings there swept a unani
mous desire for an explanation. It
could come from only one source
this land of mystery which had cut
itself off from all the world and stood
silent, guarding its secret, and sud
denly grown ominous in its possibili
ties and potentialities.
Japan, hopeless and driven to ex
tremities, appealed to her ally. Great
Uritain, for news. She showed no
cowardly spirit by asking for aid of
arms, and sought the assistance of her
closest friend only that she might gain
information. And Great Britain after
due consideration responded.
The premier of the dominion of
Canada was asked in the interests of
humanity to pass a communication to
the soldiers on the border, asking for
particulars of tho destruction of the
Japanese fleet. It was duly accepted
and forwarded, and back came the
reply:
"The United States has no report
whatever to impart on the subject
most vitally concerning his majesty's
closest ally beyond the fact that the
fleet which came to invade the Pa
cific coast has been duly met, properly
vanquished and rendered incapable of
further harm. The United States re
grets that such action became neces
sary, and, with all due respect to Great
Britain and such other powers as may
be interested, wishes to express a dis
inclination to reply to any further
communications of this or a similar
nature."
A slap in the face could have caused
no greater consternation. The very
terms of the reply showed insolence
toward all the world, and demanded
explanation. But who dared attempt
it? What country was brave enough
to take the risk of meeting those ter
rible submarines, which were capable
in a night of destroying the most com
plete flotilla that ever had been mobil
ized and sent away? If they only
knew what form these monsters took,
what dire warning they gave as they
advanced to the attack, there might
be some means of offsetting them or
perhaps repelling them. That infor
mation, at any cost, must be gained.
In its reaching out for anything which
perfectly feasible so to use electricity
through metal as to change its struc
ture and at the same time lessen the
resistance, or skin friction, through
the water of a boat bo constructed."
"Were you at the time discussing
submarines?"
"Yes, we were. The subject arose
through his describing certain -experiments
in which he and his daugh
ter were then engaged. His contention
was that a submarine could never be
made totally effective unless it gained
a speed so far beyond anything known
that it could traverse great distances
and maneuver with such rapidity that
it would be practically immune from
attack."'
This then must be the solution! and
he read in the faces of his interroga
tors that they so accepted it There
was a chorus of questions which he
could not answer. He admitted his lack
of technical enlightenment, and also
that he had no knowledge of what
success had resulted from the experi
ments. Nothing of a valuable nature
had been given to him at the time of
that or any other conversation. But
he had made it certain in the minds
of his superiors that, though they
might not know the secret of the sub
marines which had destroyed the
Japanese fleet, they at least were
aware what form of attack might be
expected in case of war. In the nature
of things it could afford no solace; but
it might assist in obviating danger.
He listened to the discussion, and
felt that he should be given leave to
go, now that he had told all he knew;
but he was again brought to the fore
by a question.
"We understand you are personally
on very pleasant and friendly terms
with the president Of the United
States?"
"Yes, I think so."
"Do you believe that if you were
-Ek ij: k pp
'pelled to make' some kiid .of .demon,
stration of strength off the American
coast-rthis for the reassurance of our
own people in Canada, if for no other
purpose. We are going to send our
most powerful fleet into Canadian
waters, where it will be stationed until
this war is 'at an end. You recognize
the danger?"
Hillier sat thoughtfully for a mo
ment and then said: "Yes, I think I
do. You are afraid that if a gicat
fleet was sent 'toward 'Canada it mlgh
be misinterpreted by the United States
as a warlike move against ber; there
might be accidents; and then our ves
sels would disappear as completely
as did those of Japan."
"You are right," the minister as
sented, and his companions nodded in
approval. "Now, under those circum
stances it is necessary for us to get
word through,, without any chance of
miscarriage whatever fully and clear
ly explainingto the" United- States
that this demonstration is for the re
assurance of Canada; that it has no
intention of interfering with American
affairs, and requesting that measures
be taken to prevent its being attacked
under misapprehension. If that mes
sage did miscarry or was delayed in its
delivery to, one sufficiently high in. au
thority, the resultsmightbe fatal."
"And you wish "me tomake an at
tempt to deliver these advices?"
"Yes, because we have tried through
other agencies and failed. This time
there must be no failure, because the
North Sea fleet is now being mobil
ized to its full strength, including the
Dreadnought and her two sister ships,
and will sail within a week after your
departure. Do you think you can pass
the lines?"
Guy's heart gave a great bound of
satisfaction. Now he would have all
the aid his government could give to
penetrate the cordon and reach a
place where he stood the best chance
of finding Norma, or of learning where
she was and what had happened te
her and her father.
"No one can 'try harder, sir," he
hastened to assert, "and I believe that
if anyone can enter I can."
"When can you go?"
"As soon as you are ready."
"Then let it be to-night. One of ou
fastest dispatch boats, probably the
Norfolk, will take you, and-will land
you wherever you deem it best to
make the attempt. I suppose, how
ever, you will endeavor to go through
by way of Canada?"
He answered that such would be his
intention, shook hands with them all,
received his messages and left the
chambers, his blood tingling with the
excitement of action and elated be
cause the call of duty was leading
him back into the land where Norma
lived and might be found.
In the chamber he left behind a
group of men, who looked at each
other and said: "He is the fourth
man to try it; and is not only the
best, but our last hope."
!
They Shook Hands.
might suggest a way, the British min
istry sent for Hillier.
Guy. sleepless and worn from night-s
and days of anxiety, responded to the
call, listlessly wondering what further
information he could give as to the sit
uation in America, or what if any duty
could be expected of him when the
ministry itself was unable to accom
plish anything.
He was ushered into the room
where on several previous occasions
he had answered questions, and found
there the same men who had met him
on the day of his arrival in London;
but there was a different attitude this
time, however, and the officials before
him seemed anxious and ill at ease.
nanny tney were ready ior any sug
gestion he might offer, or any measure
that might seem possible.
"Mr. Hillier," the lord of the ad
miralty began, "in all the time you
were in Washington did any rumors
or stories or information reach you re
garding some new form of submarine
boat projected, or being experimented
with, by the United States govern
ment?"
At first, on impulse, he almost an
swered "No;" but before his lips could
formulate the monosyllable there sud
denly returned to his memory several
conversations he had had with Dr.
Roberts on this subject, and also he
recollected that in one of these talks
Norma had participated. There was
no reason so far as he could think
why he should conceal this knowl
edge. "Yes," he replied, "I do know some
thing of the subject, but nothing tan
gible or of value. That which recurs
to me is a conversation I had a few
months ago with a scientific inventor
who is a friend of ninie."
"And his name, pray?"
"Dr. William Roberts."
Every man in the room gave a
start and looked at his neighbor. The
mention of the name seemed to have
affected them. The prime minister
repeated it as an exclamation. "That
is the man," he said, "who is supposed
to have gone insane, but who at one
time, according to our secret reports,
was working on some electrical dis
covery which might be utilized for an
improved submarine. What do you
know of it?"
"I know only this," he said, "that
Dr. Roberts told me he believed it
in Washington you could gain an
audience with him through his friend
ship and deliver into his own hands a
message from our government?"
"Yes, if I was in Washington; but
it now seems inaccessible."
The prime minister, to whom the
others looked, reached over and picked
up a paper knife with which he idly
tapped on the table where lay a map.
"Mr. Hillier," he said, "we are about
to send you on a very important jour
ney. We have selected you because
of your thorough familiarity with the
United States, your perfect knowl
edge of the Canadian border line, and
your ability to talk personally to the
president if he can be reached. We
are not at war with the United States,
and do not believe that vessels sent
by us would be attacked unless war
was declared. In the interests of the
national dignity, however, we are com-
CHAPTER Vill.
The Lone Voyager.
-A special train breaking records for
speed swung shrieking into the arch
way of the Liverpool station, and Hil
lier, carrying nothing but light bag
gage, jumped out of his compartment
and walked along the Queen's land
ing to the gangplank of the waiting
Norfolk. Two men in sailor's uniform,
who evidently had been posted for the
purpose of keeping curious loungers
away from the boat, halted him, and
were joined almost on the instant by
two officers in waiting. Hillier recog
nized one as a personal friend. They
shook hands, boarded the ship, and
almost before their feet were planted
on the deck the landing stage was
swung into the air and she proceeded
to get under way.
It was plain to Hillier that no tlmo
was to be lost in this trans-Atlantic
journey; for before the Norfolk had
passed out of the river she was work
ing under forced draught. He found
himself the only passenger, and that
instructions had been given placing
the destination of the ship under his
orders. That the government pur
posed to spare no expense or effort
in assisting him to a successful con
clusion of his mission was evident He
was tired of hearing of war, and felt
a secret sense of satisfaction as day
after day passed in respite from such
news.
Out of the North sea, sluggishly
rolling in the swells and floundering
through the waves, gathered a fleet
almost as powerful as that which had
been mobilized by Japan. Other
nearby stations sent in their quota of
cruisers, torpedo-boat destroyers and
swift-moving dispatch boats. Five of
the world's greatest battle ships
formed the heart of this apparently in
vincible gathering, which was to cross
the ocean to a land of mystery, al
ways facing the possibility of de
struction by a terrible and unknown
engine of warfare.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
AS MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION
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Faithful "Micky."
to Her
The Bradys used to drive several
miles to mass each Sunday in "the
little thrap' with "th ould gray mare."
Mickj. "the boy," a being of many
summers, whom enstom and a con
servative tradition had, in spite of his
uncertain years, always treated as the
possessor of perpetual adolescence,
drove. Next him sat Mrs. Brady,
decorous in black, while scattered
about the straw in the body of the
vehicle, was a large assortment of
"the childer" Bradys of all ages,
sexes and sizes, bare-legged and other
wise each exuberant and articulate.
It remains to this day a disputed
point among the Bradys as to what
memory of earlier and more frisky
days induced "th' ould gray mare"to
behave as she did on this particular
bunday.
Rounding a corner, she ,-werved Into
tlie ditch, and before Mic!-y, the jcv.
could cope with the situation, a pile of
Bradys, vertical and horizontal, had
been dumped into the ditch, with the
little trap turned over and resting on
top of the struggling heap.
Than, high above the babel of cries
came Mrs. Brady's voice: "Pull me
out, Micky, for the love o hivin! The
black legs is mine!" Cleveland
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