The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-06-08
SPANISH spy SYSTEM UNEARTHED.
by Letter Which Lieut.. Carranza Wrote
tn "a Friend.

tn "a Friend.
Washington, June 6.-Steps have been
taken by which it is expected that
Lieutenant Carranza, who has conduct
ed the Spanish spy system from Mon
treal with his associate Senior du Bose
former first secretary of the Spanish
legation here, will be expelled from
Canada within the next few days un-
less they adopt their own means TO
leave before an international question
Is raised as TO their presence in Canada
The Carranza letter referring TO his
spy system was communicated to the
British ambassador, Sir Julian Paunce-
fcte, together with all other information
bearing on the operations of the Span
ish officials in Canada. The ambassador
was quick TO act in the matter, and
without waiting the slow process of the
mail cabled the entire matter to the
foreign office. No doubt is entertained
as TO the speedy action of the authori-
ties at London, now that a specific case
has been made out against the Spanish
officials in Canada.
The letter referred to above was
written by Carranza TO an official friend
in Spain, complaining of the appoint
ment of Camara TO command the Cadiz
fleet and Of various other acts of the
Madrid government Of a similar charac-
ter, but especially complaining that he
(Carranza) had not been given a post
where he could fight instead OF being
left here to receive and send kilograms
and TO look after the spy service which
j have organized or / had better saw.
am establishing here; because until a
very little while ago / was not per-
mitted TO do as l pleased. We have had
bad luck because they have captured
our two best spies, one in Washington
who hanged himself-or else they did
and the other day before yesterday in
Tampa. The Americans are showing
the most extraordinary vigilance. / do
not wish to remain here without taking
an active part in the war, and / desire
duty in which / can take the initiative
and do something" The lieutenant
shows himself well posted as TO Ameri-
can intentions, for he predicted the
closing OF some Cuban harbor by the
sinking OF ship there.
The letter seals the fate of the Span-
ish bureau OF information" in Canada.
The British would have taken the mi
tiative ere this had there been anything
ahSit Nboh SuSplClOH DIS TO the OPERA
tons Of Carranza and Du Bose But
the Carranza letter was proof positive.
and the British officials moved quickly
and on their own volition toward Sc
curing adequate redress. 1t is expected
that Lord Salisbury will call the atten.
ton of the Spanish government TO the
undesirability OF having Carranza and
Du Bose remain in Canada longer as
their operations are SO obviously hostile
TO the United States. This, however
may become unnecessary If the Spanish
officials withdraw from Canada at once
The British statutes, as we'll as those
Of Canada, have specific provision
against the use Of British or Canadian
territory by foreigners temporarily seek
ing asylum there as the base of hostile
operations against countries with which
Great Britain and her colonies are at
peace.
The letter was obtained by member
OF the United States secret service who