They were not permitted to state definitely all that they had seen
and heard, but they could say that the world was about to be
revolutionized. Goliah was in the possession of a tremendous
discovery that placed all the world at his mercy, and it was a good
thing for the world that Goliah was merciful. The ten scientists
proceeded directly to Washington on a special train, where, for days,
they were closeted with the heads of government, while the nation
hung breathless on the outcome.
But the outcome was a long time in arriving. From Washington the
President issued commands to the masters and leading figures of the
nation. Everything was secret. Day by day deputations of bankers,
railway lords, captains of industry, and Supreme Court justices
arrived; and when they arrived they remained. The weeks dragged on,
and then, on August 25, began the famous issuance of proclamations.
Congress and the Senate co-operated with the President in this, while
the Supreme Court justices gave their sanction and the money lords
and the captains of industry agreed.
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