Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-21

telegram from Won Paper. signed Stef-
fens, Informing me that II lawyer, John
Ryan, had money and instructions.
received the money, but no instruc-
lions. Being thrown on my own re-
sources determined to reconnoitcr
the terrain where | wanted to act, but
on the 18th Ryan summoned me.
" Having received private informatio ion
that the first Canadian contingent had
left Nalcarticr Camp. knew l should
he recalled, as the ,chject Of my enter
prise was thus removed. Ryan handed
me telegram of recall.
AS my funds were insufficient
discharged BuSSe and FritZcn ut Buff
Ing of an aviator. who was manager OF
Falss restaurant al Niagara Falls. and
returned TO New York
DIRECTED BY Won PApEN
TO PROCEED TO GERMANY
Won Papcu now directed me to pro-
coed to Germany. He said he would
arrange with Bcrnstorf for my pas
sage. l paid OFF Covani, directing him
To remove from the houose AT l13 or
lis Fifteenth Street, New York. Two
suit cases filled with dynamite. Whcth-
cr he had complied l do not know. as l
sailed the sth Of October for Italy.
Since that time | have had no com
munication with Won Papen.
Won der GoItz appends to the fore
going statement some fuctS possibly
OF Importance" including the follow
ing:
information. the accuracy Of which
have no reason TO doubt, makes me
believe that the United States Secret
Service knew about tie matter from
beginning To end i WAS watched ia
New York, Baltimore and Buffalo. l.
told Won Papcn He said the men
had orders To watch me, but on no ac
count to interfere.
n,-itz Of Rnlf IaS he.
both saddles and portmanteau be-
longing to me. Covani is Il private in
quiry agent His address is 25l West
Forty-SiNth Street.
II received no remuneration. except
expenses. which only once was paid
United States notes. was frequently
present when Won Papen received in
formation from and paid money to men
whc came to see him about matters
connected with German, Irish and other
associations. Won Papen told me he
was short of money until DR.. Dernburg
arranged matters"
The statement ends as follows:
Il make these statements or the dis
tnGt understanding that the state
ments are not to lie used against me;
that | am not to be prosecuted for par
ticipa ton in any action directed against
the allies. and that the promise has
been made Ia me that I am not to he
cStradited to any country where I am
liable to punishment for political Of
Tense. is made on behalf Of His Ma
jcSty'S government"
GIVES FABLE OF NAMES
Or PERSONS IMPLICATED
The following table "cf names Of per-
sons implicated written by Won der
GoltZ. is attached to the statement:
"Buck, New York--rcceived passport;
recomni ended Covani.
"FritZen, New York-received and
transported dynamite; tried to black
mail me.
Tucker, New York--acquainted with
the general scheme as proposed by
Tuite.
"Bussc. New York-wont TO Du
Points and Tauchcr.
"Covani, New York--acted as secre-
tary.
"Hausomann, New York-knew Of
scheme; offered TO supply guns.
'LucderitZ-proDosed passport; paid
men from steamer.
'Taucher-acquainted with scheme :;
supplied pistols and orders for dyna-
mite.
"Papen--suppiicd money; instigator
ana genera in chief.
Consul. ST. Paul-lnformed of plans:
offered to assist me.
Consul, Chicago-the same; United
States Secret Service knew all about IT.
"Tuite, New York--lnade proposals;
supplied maps, diagrams OF canals, etc,
'Scmon, Buffato--kncw scheme; as
sisted by his knowledge Of terrain.
Ryan, Bunalo--reccivcd money and
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