Omaha daily bee., 1915-10-27
GERMANS HELD ON
CONSPIRACY CHARGE.
Men Accused Of Plotting to Destroy
Munition Ships Turned Over to
Federal Officials.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.--Robert
Fay. a lieutenant in the German
army; Walter L. scholz and Paul
Daeuche were arraigned in Weehaw-
ken, N. j., police court today on
charges in connection with an al
legged plot to blow up steamships sail
ing from New York with munitions
for the allies. The three men were
discharged by the court. but we're
Immediately arrested by federal
agents on charges of conspiracy
sworn to by Chief Flynn of the secret
service.
FAY and scholz were brought TO New
York in custody OF the federal officers.
They will be arraigned later before
United states Commissioner Houghton on
the complaint sworn to by Chief Flynn.
The complaint charges that the three, in
conjunction with DR.. Herbert Kienzle.
held in 900 bail yesterday, and Max
Breitung still at liberty, conspired TO
commit an offense against the United
states. After falling 70 locate Breitung
at either his home or office here, police
sent out today general alarm for him.
Daeche said he had nothing In common
with the others and did not care to go to
New York without arraignment. He was
then turned over to an assistant OF Chief
Flynn.
Wanted TO Destroy Chemical Plants.
Chief Flynn announced today that he
was in possession OF information which
showed that Fay had told a man named
veig that the proper way to stop the
shipment OF munitions TO the allies was
to blow UP the chemical works He ex-
planned that It was useless to try to blow
up shell and powder works because those
plants could make repairs easily. aed the
worst damage that could be done them
would delay them only a week or so. II
the chemical plants were attacked, they
would be at the fountainhead, and re-
pairs could not quickly be made.
According to the chief. Fay asserted
that when ne left Holland for America
on the steamer Rotterdam he carried a
letter 10 a high official but on the first
day out he destroyed II. fearing he might
be searched and the letter found.
Chief Flynn, when asked IL he consid-
cred that Captain Boyd and Captain
Won Papen had been implicated In any
way. replied that Fay absolved them from
all participation.
When Fay and Scholz reached New
York shortly after noon. they were taken
TO the office of Chief Flynn at the Bat
terry, where It Is understood they were
again questioned. Arrangements were
made to keep them there till their ar
raignment at 4 p. m. before United States
Commissioner Houghton.
Daeche ArraiEnment Postponed.
Daecho. arraigned later in Jersey City
before United States Commissioner Car
penter. asked for delay in the preliminary
examination and his case was put over
until November 3. Bail was fixed at
5000. In default of which he was locked
up.
In addition TO the charge OF conspiracy,
covering cases OF the other prisoners and
Breitung. Daeche also was charged with
having and concealing high explosive
for the purpose OF blowing Up a ship in
the Jurisdiction of the United States
/ United States Marshal Kavanaugh, who
preferred the charges, did not go into
details concerning the additional charge.
Evidence May he Insufficient.
| WASHINGTON. Oct. 2e.--officials of
the Department Of Justice expressed
doubt today whether the federal govern
ment can make out a case against the
men implicated in the plot to blow up
munition ships sailing from the United
States, Detailed information az TO what
evidence has been collected by the New
York police Of the secret service was still
lacking today and the department will not
reach decision in the matter until ali
data has been examined.
Prairie Fire Does Damage.