The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-29
Former Consul Recalled From
Munich Denies All Charges
Made Against Him.
HOME on THE OSCAR III.

T. st. John Gaffney. who was asked
to quit his post as United states Consul
General in Munich. because Of COM
plants that his attitude on the wal
was unbecoming TO a neutral represent
tatlve. returned yesterday on the Scan
dinavian-American liner Oscar II. He
said he had evidence which would dis
prove the charges that impelled the Ad-
ministration to request his resignation.
Mr.. Gaffney branded the treatment he
had received from the State Department
as grossly unjust He intends within
the next few days 10 ask Chief Carr
of the consular bureau of the state De-
partment for bill of particulars. He
also hin,ed 10 passengers on the way
across that he would take legal action.
IL possible, TO obtain vindication as a
result OF certain published attacks upon
him While he was In office.
II consider" said Mr.. Gaffney. that
the state Department was imposed upon.
I believe that parties outside the De-
partment have been endeavorins by In
trigue TO weaken me there. i nave been
attacked by the press while I was more
than 5000 miles away and unable to
reply promptly. I have been tried in
my absence. and in effect condemned un-
heard. I have ONE all this great dis
lance to defend my good name
Wears Medal From q kins.
Mr.. Gaffney Was wearing the RED
Cross gold medal given to him by King
ludwig of Bavaria The honor was
bestowed upon him for founding the
American Hospital in Bavaria and Tor
aid rendered to sick and wounded. There
were few passengers in the hrst canlh
with Mr.. Gafney. and apparently his
case was discussed freely on board. To
one of the paseeneers, Danlel Biuweli'
"A returning war correspondent or mart
ford. Conn, Mr.. Ganney showed tHe
mass of documentary evidence he pronsh'
along 10 disrrove charges OF inciv!liiN
and iu1tt,ntion which have been made
against him. He did not deny his pro-
| German feelings in the wa but II"
maintained that In his official capacity
he kept his personal opinion TO himself
II one might judge by Mr.. CARNEY
attitude. the incident In winch ne II
concerned Is by no means at an END
The correspondence Of the United states
| consular office in Munich. he said alone
| would disprove the allegations which
prompted his resignation. He u
I memorials from American and British
residents in Munich thanking him for
his zeal. attention and courtesy In look
ing after their interests. II In highIy
probable that he will deliver lectures.
, and the promise has been made that he
will engage In the 1916 Presidential cam
paign. Mr.. Gaffney conided this inten-
ton TO Mr.. Bidwell. .
Although he has not been apprised
officially of the specific charges upon
/ which his resignation was requested.
from newspapers which he has read. Mr..
Gaffney supposes that the charges may
he grouped as follows: Inc.villty TO
Americans and English residents In the
! consulate at the time OF the mobilization
smuggling "A secret letter Into his Office.
commencing a Berlin paper which tAd
attacked the Administration. entertain
ing Sir Roger Easement. the Irish Ma
tionalist. and expressing anv-Brit!sh
opinions and approval OF newspaper at
tacks on ex-Secretary Bryan.
Denies Receiving Letter.
Regarding the alleged smuggling OF a
letter into his office in Munich. Mr.. Gaff-
ney said his knowledge was limited to a
newspap per account that Denis A. Spell
lissy, secretary-treasurer OF the Amer
lean Committee OF Irish National Volun-
teers, had tried 10 send hir "A letter
through the Austro-Hungarian consul
late in New York city instead of using
" CO.