It was to the interest of no other Empire but England to deplete Austria at this moment, and see how complete her machinations are.

No nation trusts another, and if Austria had proof that England is at the bottom of this robbery, she dare not say anything, because her war chest is empty.

Then, again, she cannot allow either Germany or Russia to know how effectually she has been robbed, for no one could tell what either of these nations might do under the circumstances.

The Government fears to let even its own people know what has happened.

It is a stroke of vengeance marvellous in its finality.