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For the Anglo-French agreement of August 10, 1889, see Parl. Meanwhile the French were making rapid progress under the lead of Gallieni and Archinard. In 1890 the latter conquered Segu-Sikoro, and a year later Bissandugu. A far greater prize fell to the tricolour at the close of 1893.
But Chester was too strong for him, and with some difficulty he succeeded in dragging the little man back to the Hotel de Ville, and inside, where both were seized by half a dozen French troopers. "Call General Gallieni at once," demanded Chester. The officer in command laughed at him. "Ha! Ha! Ha!" he laughed. "Look who wants to see the general."
General Gallieni, as a strategist, enjoys the same high reputation as the commander-in-chief, General Joffre. He was born on April 24, 1849, at Saint-Beat in the department of the Haute Garonne. He entered the Saint-Cyr military academy in 1868, and was appointed a sub-lieutenant in the Third Regiment of Marine Infantry two years later, and he fought with his regiment through the war of 1870.
"And you say that this plot was to be carried out in the event that the German offensive failed?" he asked at length. "Such is my understanding, sir," replied Hal. "And you say a German agent is supposed to have been in communication with Pierre Duval, recognized as King of the Apaches?" "Yes, sir." General Gallieni turned to the Prime Minister.
The appointment was made on the recommendation of General Gallieni, the War Minister, who, in a report to President Poincaré, said: "By the decree of October 28, 1913, the Government, charged with the vital interests of the country, alone has the right to decide on the military policy.
But, beyond this, I have learned nothing except the existence of the plot to kidnap the President." "But the police and the secret service men," said the Prime Minister, "haven't they been able " "The police and secret service men, bah!" interrupted General Gallieni. "They have learned nothing. Their faces are so familiar to the denizens of the underworld as to make them absolutely useless.
My friend and I shall be glad to undertake the work." "You!" exclaimed the Prime Minister, starting back in surprise. "Why, you are nothing but boys." "True," said Hal, somewhat nettled, "but more than once we have accomplished men's work." General Gallieni looked at them long and carefully. Then he once more turned his eyes upon the contents of General Joffre's message.
They left the hotel, and for an hour strolled about the city, looking at the sights of interest. "By the way," said Chester, "what's this Hotel de Ville where we are to report to General Gallieni to-night?" "Why," said Hal, "that's the city hall, or at least what we would call the city hall in America.
Many of the residents fled the city in panic, fearing a repetition of the dread days of 1871, with their privation and distress, but the spirit of the French people generally remained unshaken and General Gallieni, military governor of Paris, assumed complete control of the situation in the city.
Packing was not a very serious matter, as the trains were refusing to admit anything more than hand-luggage. Argensola did not wish to accept the liberality of Julio who tried to leave all his money with him. Heroes need very little and the painter of souls was inspired with heroic resolution, The brief harangue of Gallieni in taking charge of the defense of Paris, he had adopted as his own.
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