awaited the arrival of the ambassador. The latter arrived ten minutes
before ten o'clock, and the three were driven to the War and Navy
building. Secretary Daniels received them at once.
"I understand that you come on a very important matter," he said. "Pray,
what is it, gentlemen?"
For answer Jack laid before the American naval secretary the decoded
message from Lord Hastings. The secretary read it, then looked up.
"Well?" he asked.
"Why, sir," said Jack, "Lord Hastings simply wishes you to take all
precautions to prevent sinking of vessels by submarines in American
waters."
Secretary Daniels smiled.
"I don't know what we can do that has not already been done," he replied.
"The off-coast waters are mined, and American warships are patroling the
regular channels of navigation."
"All that may be true, sir," said Jack, "but these submarines are slippery
customers, as I have reason to know. It would be well to take even further
precautions."
"And what would you suggest?" asked Secretary Daniels.
"Why, sir," said Jack, "I'd suggest cancelling sailing orders of all
transports temporarily, at least until such time as I felt sure they could
go in safety. Then I'd flash a warning broadcast to all vessels within
reach of the wireless to be on the lookout for enemy submarines. I'd rush
every available submarine chaser in the Atlantic ports beyond the mine
fields and I would order a destroyer as protection for every vessel known
to be inward bound."
Secretary Daniels smiled.
"You wouldn't overlook anything, would you, Captain?"
"I certainly would not," said Jack firmly.
"Very well, then," said Secretary Daniels. "I'll set your mind at rest.
Your suggestions shall be followed out. I'll give the necessary directions
the first thing in the morning."
"In the morning, sir?" repeated Jack. "The morning may be too late."
"Oh, I guess not," Secretary Daniels smiled. "It has been three weeks or
more since your first warning and nothing has happened. I guess we can
saf
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