The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

Edward VII. .s4.
Ny first visit after my arrival was paid to the
director Of the imperial secret service, old friend
to remain long in the German capital without my
presence becoming known to this astute chief Of
police, and deemed it the most prudent course
to throw him off his guard at the outset.
I caused myself to be announced as Father
dAurignac, Of the order Of the Assumptionists. My
assumed character completely imposed on Finkelstein
and opened the conversation by saying
IT have come here in consequence Of the perse-
French republic Wa are obliged to seek other homes,
it being impossible for us to remain in France. A
large number Of houses have been transferred to
England, but my brethren and detest that country
much that wish to settle in Germany instead.
I have been deputed to ascertain what treatment
likely to receive at the hands Of the authorties'
''That is not in my Department. - Finkelstein
answered: "You should apply to the minister Of
the interior.' &%
''You misunderstood me,'' returned smoothly.
IT do not doubt that shall be permitted to settle
here The question Isl how much independence we
shall enjoy from police supervision. In France we
were always able to maintain exceedingly friendly
relations with the police. We are Of course, a very
wealthy order.''
in receipt Of secret pension from the exile claimant
to the throne Of state annexed by Prussia in 1885,
It was evident that he perfectly ready to do
business. E.. .a-. -. z-e5 ~s.-
"You will find that the Berlin police exercise the
greatest tact towards communities of high
like yours he said eagerly. --a
lay back In my chair and threw off my hood, as
'fMy dear Finkelstein, I see that you are not
The directors CONSERVATION was quite laughable
to witness.
'v-.'' he exclaimed, drawing, back as if he
had been stung then he added in tone Of hestation
fEMy old frendq" ...e. as-g-:s <a5@s "A
Eyes; your frte11d-and your ally, If you viii
accept him as SUCH" said cordially.
Finkelstein looked immensely relieved He was
we'll aware that the kaiser did not accord him his
cnnn cnnH6a onH he nnof horo foora rid fhot
I had come to him, former occasion, the
kaiser's agent.
my dear W, any friendship and assistance
that give you at your service at all times, "
he fastened to
t'It is understood then, is it not that we are to
stand by each othera # undertake to report favor
ably Of you in certain quarter, you will give me
your confdences'
That is always understood between secret service
agents who Of honor, - the German responded
We shook hands with great warmth
nNow," said, ct afford to be perfectly
Finkelstein glanced at me with the suspicion which
such declaration certain to provoke
Il here this time, in the interests of Russia. -
The director met my eye with look Of polite
incredulity
'tDistrust has been awakened in the Russian council
Of state by this Venezuelan affair." in which Germany
has been much too friendly with England It is
necessary to ascertain exactly what the kaisers views
and intentions really He is either deceving the
deceving the English, and have to find out
which For this purpose must pass night in the
emperor,s private cabinet. 4.
'eBut surely that is not a difficult thing for you
to manage" observed Fnkelstein, with evident dis
trust - His majesty trusts you implicitly, he
not7'' mi.
He may trust me as spy you, and yet not
confde to me his political Designs answered.
The truth is that the kaiser is his guard. He
distrusts everybod5v-his@ police
added pointedly.
The director put his hand to his head, with a
gesture Of despair.
1T to this he cried pathetically, 1that
unless betray him you will report to him that
am a traitorl''
t1You should have thought Of that before you
accepted the money Of the Duke Of Heligoland, =
retorted, naming the royal exile referred to above
The German sighed, and hung his head.
The Russian government is not less wealthy than
of Il =$s.#
Hnkelstein frightened up again. Of such
mercural temperament most unfit for his position.
As soon as it became question Of terms between
us 4 knew that the battle The German
really hated and feared Russia, like all his country