Okeene Eagle. (Okeene, Okla.), Vol. 24, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 27, 1917 Page: 2 of 8
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THE OKEENE EAGLE
PRESIDENT WILSON MAKES PUBLIC
MORE ASTOUNDING REVELATIONS OF
GERMAN DIPLOMATIC TREACHERY
STATE DEPARTMENT IN POSSESSION OF EVEN MORE
ASTOUNDING MASS OF CORRESPONDENCE THAN
THE ZIMMERMAN NOTE OR THE
LUXBURG EXPOSE.
BERNSTORFF, BEFORE DECLARATION OF WAR
NEEDED $50,000 TO BUY A FEW CONGRESSMEN
HOLLAND ACTED AS PURCHASING AGENT FOR MUNITIONS
FOR GERMANY,—BEFORE ROUMANIA ENTERED WAR,
GERMAN EMBASSY IMPORTED A LARGE QUAN-
TITY OF HIGH EXPLOSIVES AND GERMS,
THE STATE DEPARTMENT’S EXPOSURES.
The president, acting through Secretary ansing, crystalized
public sentiment for the war by the publication of the Zimmerman
Mexican note. Two weeks ago when Argentine showed signs of
being placated he sprang the Luxburg correspondence. This was
followed immediately by the revelations of further crookedness in
Mexico. Now the president seems to have decided to throw the
entire German diplomatic system into disrepute as daily install-
ments are being given out of a most astounding nature, involving
various belligerents and neutrals. No hint of the source of the
correspondence is given, but it is known that a vast find was
made in the papers of the spy Wolfe von Igel and that a large case
of personal papers of the German attache von Papen was seized
by a British cruiser, while enroute to Europe.
GERMS FOR ROUMANIA
Washington.—The way Germany
"shamefully abused and exploited”
the protection of the United States
by secreting in £he German legation
at Bucharest, after the American gov-
ernment had taken charge of Ger-
many's affairs at the Roumanian
capital, quantities of powerful explos-
ives for bomb plots and deadly mi-
crobes, with instructions for their use
in destroying norses and cattle, was
revealed by Secretary Lansing.
Another In Series.
It was another of the series of Mr.
Lansing’s disclosures of German in-
trigue, made public without comment
in the same manner as the von Lux-
burg telegrams, which have brought
Argentina on the verge of war with
Germany; the von Eckliardt letter
from Mexico City and the von Berns-
torff telegram asking the German for-
eign oflice for authorization to spend
$50,000 to influence congress.
The latest story is told in a report
to-the state department from William
Whiting Andrews, secretary of the le-
gation at Bucharest and a letter from
Foreign Minister Porumbaru of Ru-
mania.
Admits Concealment.
Mr. Andrews* report says:
“Gn my return from the investiga-
tion which resulted in the discovery of
the explosives and of the box of mi-
crobes, both of which the legation
servants admitted having placed in
the garden, the former confidential
agent of the German minister, Dr.
Bernhardt, who had been left with
the legation at the German ministers
request to assist in the care of Ger-
man interests, admitted his knowledge
of the explosives placed in the gar-
den; told me that more were in the
garden than had been found; that a
still larger quantity had been buried
in the house of the legation and that
still worse things than this box of
microbes were contained in the le-
gation, and insinuated that they would
have been found in the cabinets of
dossiers, which I had sealed.
“Dr. Beruhardt also stated that all
these objecis had been brought to the
German legation after our legation
had accepted the protection of Ger-
man interests which agreed with the
statement of the servant. A similar
confession was made to the minister
by this man.
“The protection of the United
States was in this manner shamefully
abused and exploited. In this in-
stance, at least, the German govern-
ment cannot have recourse to its us-
ual system of denial.”
Fifty-One Boxes.
Fifty-one boxes were taken from
the ground in the garden. Fifty of
them each contained a cartridge filled
with trinitrotoluene saturated with
mononitrotoluene, among the most
powerful explosives known, a fifth of
each of one being sufficient to tear
up a railroad track. In the other box
was bottles of liquid found to be cul-
tivations of the microbes of anthrax
and glanders. It bore a seal showing
It came from the German consulate at
Kronstadt, Hungary, and inside was
found a typewritten note in German
saying:
“Enclosed four phials for horses and
four for cattle. To be employed as
formerly arranged. Each phial is
sufficient for 200 head. To be intro-
duced, if possible, directly into the
animals through oats if not into their
fodder. Please made a little report
on the success obtained there; in case
of good results the presence of MrT
Kostoff for one day here would be de-
sirable.”
"The explosives and the microbes
were destined to be used in Roumania
probably in time of peace.
MESSAGE PREVENTS BREAK
Germany Disapproves Ideas Expressed
By Count von Luxburg.
Buenos Aires.—Just as the Argen-
tina chamber of deputies was prepar-
ing to vote on the question of break-
ing diplomatic relations with Germany
an official communication was re-
ceived from the Berlin foreign office.
The note disapproved of the ideas
expressed by Count von Luxburg. the
German minister here regarding Ger-
many’s "cruiser warfare.” The word
"cruiser” leaves some doubt as to
whether Germany intends to modify
her submarine campaign.
However, a declaration of war by
Argentina on Germany has been post-
poned.
Deputies Veyga and Arce fought a
duel with swords as a result of words
passed in Saturday's debate in the
chamber of the German situation.
Veyga, whose remarks caused the
challenge, was wounded in the arm.
Deputy Arce considers that his honor
has been satisfied.
Exposures Imperil Swedish Cabinet.
London.—Sweden is on the verge of
a ministerial crisis. The causes are
three-fold, the elections, the results
•f the Buenos Aires telegram revela
tion and the fact that Germany has
Dot yet given a satisfactory answer to
Sweden's demand for a full explana-
\ on cf the Count von Luxburg affair.
$50,000 FOR CONGRESS
Washington—Secretary Lansing has
made public an astounding addition to
the series of disclosures covering Ger-
man intrigues in America and else-
where. It was a message sent by
Count von Bernstorff in January of
this year to the Berlin foreign office
requesting authority to pay out $50,000
to influence congress through an un-
named organization, apparently known
to the Berlin authorities.
Money Paid Out Before.
Count von Bernstorff indicated in
his message that money had been paid
this organization on former occasions
to perform the same work.
The text of the message, made pub-
lic without comment, follows:
“I request authority to pay out
up to $50,000 (fifty thousand dol-
lars),, in order as on former occa-
sions, to influence congress through
the organization you know of, which
can perhaps prevent war.
“I am beginning, in the mean-
time, to act accordingly.
“In the above circumstances a
public official German declaration
in favor of Ireland is highly desir-
able, in order to gain the support
of Irish influence here.”
Whether the state department is in
possession of other evidence indicating
the ambassador’s activities has not
been revealed, but the extraordinary
disclosures already made has fixed
the belief that agents of the United
States government have collected and
completed the entiry story of German
duplicity and intrigue, and that addi-
tional chapters will be added.
Knew of U-Boat Plan.
The reference to avoiding war Is
taken as an indication that Ambas-
sador Bernstorff had prior knowledge
of his government’s intention to pro-
claim a merciless widespread subma-
rine warfare and that he was equally
confident that the United States gov-
ernment could not be easily placated
by mere promises. The German an-
nouncement of its intention to expand
ds submarine activities was not made
public until January 31, when the
world was startled not. only by the
determination to remove all restric-
tions, but by the statement that It
would become effective on the follow-
ing day. Three days later the United
States government expressed its dis-
approval by severing relations with
Germany
That the German ambassador knew
of his government’s intention was as-
sumed by some officials, although at
the same time he denied prior knowl-
edge and those in close touch with the
“mbassy were given to understand
’hat he did not approve the course
and worked to Recure modification.
Tt has not been assumed that th«
ambassador actually attempted to
bribe or personally Influence any mem-
ber of congress or doubt that such wag
his purpose is supported to some ex-
tent by the comparatively small
amount of money he asked. Fifty
thousand dollars. It was pointed out,
would go but a short way toward buy-
ing the influence of any congressman,
’udiciously expended, however, ft
might do much in compensating paid
agents such as are now known to
have belonged to the elaborate ma-
chine Bernstorff had so carefully built
up for he producion of propaganda ana
for purposes of espionage.
Little surprise was occasioned either
in official circles or at the capitol, al-
though members of congress were
highly indignant.
On the floor of the house, Represen-
tative Heflin of Alabama asserted that
he could name thirteen or fourteen
members of the two branches of con-
gress who had acted suspiciously, and
expressed the opinion that they should
be Investigated. Generally, however,
the disposition was to regard as ab-
surd any suggestion that any part of
the $50,000 sought by von Bernstorff
was intended for members of con-
gress.
Information in the possession of the
government, but not yet revealed, is
said to show conclusively a more di-
rect connection of the German ma-
chine in America with the Irish ques-
tion than that indicated in Count von
Bernstorff’s message. The records at
the department of justice are said to
contain the names of men implicated
in that phase of Germanic intrigues
well known In America.
First Personal Reveation.
This announcement is the first offi-
cial utterance of the government with
reference to the German ambassador’s
active personal participation in the
maze of plots and intrigues conducted
for Germany’s benefit in this country
since the beginning of the war.
The evidence of Count von Bern-
storff’s personal activities bears the
date of President Wilson’s address to
congress, January 22, reciting his ap
peal to the warring nations to enter
into peace negotiations. At the same
time President Wilson was addressing
congress, apparently Count von Bern
sfcorff was appealing to his government
for funds with which to influence con-
gressional action.
Not His First Attempt.
It was not the first time, apparently,
that Count von Bernstorff had sought
to influence congressional action, thus
being proclaimed by his reference to
“former occasions.”
The name of the organization
through which the German govern-
ment had sought to influence con
gress, the manner in which the money
used for this purpose was expended
the previous instances and the indi
viduals carrying on the propaganda,
although not disclosed, are the sub
jects of well defined suspicions at the
state department and at the depart
ment of justice, whose bureau of in
vestigation for more than three years
has been conducting a rigid surveil-
lance of German activities in this
country. Hundreds of reports of agents
concerning German intrigues here are
held by the state department, many
of wffiich led to the German embassy
and some of which resulted In the re
call at President Wilson’s request of
Captain Boy-Ed and Von Papen. the
German naval and military aides.
For months there have been many
Indications that the American govern
ment had established Bernstorff’s di
rect connection with much of the Ger
man secret work conducted here and
that there was ample basis for a re
quest for bis recall months before
the diplomatic break with Germany.
Small Bribe To "Fair Play."
Washington.—Senator King of Utah
read into the senate record corres
pondence and photographic copies of
j checks to show payments aggregating
I $6,500 by the German embassy here
to the Fair Play Publishing Company
with receipts signed by Marcus
Braun and J. P. Bryan.
| MUNITIONS FOR HOLLAND
Washington.—Further disclosures of
far-reaching German propaganda, in*
trigues and plots in this country prior
to the diplomatic break with Germany
were made by the committee on public
Information.
In a bulletin styled “official expose,”
the committee quotes numerous letters
and extracts of letters received by the
department in April, 1916, in a raid on
the New York office of Wolfe von
Igel.
Holland Helps Germany.
The committee of which Secretaries
Lansing, Baker and Daniels are mem-
bers has this to say concerning Hol-
land:
“It has long been an open secret that
Holland is merely a way station for
shipments of contraband into Ger-
many. Here is official confirmation
from the von Igle records, which would
seem to Indicate suspicious and confi-
dential relations between the ’Holland
commission’ and the German diplo-
matic officials credited to this country,
or possibly a belief by the Germans
that they could not successfully get
the munitions to their own country.
The message, in code with Interlinear
translation, is written to a ‘2493’ and
headed ‘Germany Embassy, Washing-
ton, D. C., April 6, 1916.’ It runs as
follows:
“ ‘Telegram from Berlin by secret
iroundabout way for Carl Heysen:
Consent sale Holland three hundred
thousand chests (cartridges) and two
hundred tons powder. Please get in
touch with Holland commission. Send-
er war minister, foreign office, In rep-
resentation. (Signed) ‘Hatzfeldt.’”
Prince Hatzfeldt was an official of
the German embassy.
New York Judge Involved.
Money, apparently, went from Ger-
man sources in the United States
throuh embassy channels to Sir Roger
Casement, the Irishman executed In
London.
The following reference to Supreme
Court Justice -Daniel F. Cohalan of
New York is contained, the committee
announces, in a letter found in the
von Igel papers In cipher with inter-
linear translations, dated New York,
April 17, 1916, numbered 335-16 and
inscribed at the top, "very secret”:
“Judge Cohalan requests the trans-
mission of -the following remarks:
“ ‘The revolution in Ireland can only
be successful if supported from Ger-
many, otherwise England will he able
to suppress it, even though It be only
after hard struggles. Therefore, help
is necessary. This should consist pri-
marily of aerial attacks on England
and diversion of the fleet simultane-
ously with such a revolution. Then,
if possible, a landing of troops, arms
and ammunition in Ireland and pos-
sibly some officers from Zeppelins.
This would enable the Irish ports to
be closed against England and the
establishment of stations for subma-
rines on the Irish coast and the cut-
ting off of the supply of foodstuffs for
England. The service of the revolu-
tion may, therefore, decide the way.’
“He asks that a telegram to this ef-
fect be sent to Berlin.”
This letter was signed “5132 8167
0230” and was addressed to Count von
Bernstorff, “Imperial Ambassador,
Washington, D. C.”
Inventors Encouraged.
Many inventors, the committee
states, are represented as having plans
involving the use of devices of destruc-
tion. One entry Is cued as follows:
“ ‘June 15, 1915, sender G. S. Vie-
reck (editor of “Fatherland”). Con-
tents inquiry as to bombs;—supply of-
fer. Told to send further details.’
“Possibly the further details,” the
statement continues, “are indicated in
another entry four months later:
‘“Sender Viereck. Contents, offer
of picric acid.’
“Picric acid is constituent of many
high explosives.”
• An entry timed “pure war expenses”
from the von Igel papers Is made pub-
lic by the committee as follows:
"Edwin Eremson’s $1,000.
“Fair play (Mr. Braun), $2,000.
“Fair play (Mx. Braun), $1,500.
“Marcus Braun, $1,000.
“J. Archibald, $5,000.”
The statement continues:
“Concerning the identity of the last
entry there might be room for doubt,
but for a signed receipt from J. F. J.
Archibald, acknowledging the sum of
$5,000 from thfi German embassy for
propaganda work.”
The committee concludes its expose
as follows:
•While chiefly concerned with mili-
tary affairs in Europe, the represents-
tives of the supposedly friendly nation
were keeping an interested watch on
our own activities in that line. A se
cret code message of April 11, 1916,
signed X *13232 46729 46919/ ad-
dressed von Igel to this effect:
“ 'Herewith respectfully send an ex-
tract reardlng- the troops stations In
California and the armament of the
coast fortifications.’ ”
PAIN? NOT A BIT I
LIFT YOUR CORNS
OR CALLUSES OFF
No humbug 1 Apply few drops
then Juct lift them away
with finger*.
This new drug Is an ether compound
discovered by a Cincinnati chemist. It
Is called freezone, and can
now be obtained- in tiny
bottles as here shown at
very little cost from any
drug store. Just ask for
freezone. Apply a drop or
two directly upon a tender
corn or callus and instant-
ly the soreness disappears.
Shortly you will find the
corn or callus so loose that
you can lift it off, root
and all, with the fingers.
Not a twinge of pain,
soreness or Irritation; not
even the slightest smart-
ing, either when applying
freezone or afterwards.
This drug doesn’t eat up
the corn or callus, but
shrivels them so they loos-
en and come right out. It
Is no humbug! It works
like a charm. Eor a few
cents you can get rid of ev-
ery hard corn, soft com or
corn between the toes, as well as pain-
ful calluses on bottom of your feet. It
never disappoints and never bums,
bites or Inflames. If your druggist
hasn’t any freezone yet, tell him to
get a little bottle for you from his
wholesale house.—adv.
Which.Is Wrong, of Course.
“I hope Tom spends his money
right.”
“No, right and left.”—New Haven
Register.
SAVE A DOCTOR'S BILL
by keeping Mississippi Diarrhea Cor-
dial handy for all stomach complaints.
Price 25c and 50c.—Adv.
She Would Get Even.
Marcellls was very fond of playing
with the calves. One day one chased
her. Very much frightened, she crawled
under the fence and said, “You can
stand there looking at me now, calf,
but I’ll have some of you in my stom-
ach before long.”
Advertising the Enemy.
“The editor of the Plaindealer has a
good deal more enthusiasm than judg-
ment,” commented Farmer Hornbeak,
In the midst of his perusal of the vil-
lage newspaper. “Here he’s got a long
editorial fiercely attacking the kaiser,
when If he’d Just let the scamp severe-
ly alone people would soon forget all
about him.”—Kansas City Star.
But She Didn’t.
She was a very newly fledged bar-
oness or duchess or something like
that, and, somehow or other, she be-
came thick with a professor, as the
classical blokes would have It, and he
Invited her to come to his observatory
to see the eclipse, says London Ideas.
She arrived about two hours late.
“I’ve come to see the eclipse,” she
told the professor’s assistant. “Profes-
sor Squashnoodle Invited me to come."
“I’m sorry, but the whole thing was
over an hour ago,” said the assistant,
contritely.
“Then,” said the dignified dame, "I
will wait for the next.”
Nearly all free thinking men are In
the bachelor class.
you never
tasted
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FOOD
you have
missed
one of the
good things
in life
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