Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-23
COMPLETE STORY
!. Of IRISH REVOLT
BEING PUBLISHED.
INABILITY OF GERMANS CARRY
OUT THEIR PART OF PLAN,
CAUSES FAILURE.

London, May s.-(Correspondence of
The Associated Press)-This 10 the
history as told by authorities here OF
the widespread plot which resulted in
the i'll fated uprising in Ireland which
plunged the Emerald isle for period
into a reign of bloodshed and destruo-
tion. 1t IL q story to the effect that
the Sein Finn organization was used
as q pawn in the game played by
Berlin. and revolutionists tn America,
and of how the failure Of the revolt
was made doubly sure by the inability
Of Germany to carry out important
features of the plan. These facts
have been gathered from authentic
British sources and are presented un-
der the censorship.
The plot had it's inception shortly
after the beginning Of the war when
certain Irishmen and German author
tiles conceived the idea Of utilizing the
Sein Finn organization for revolt
the Germans being actuated by the
purpose of weakening Great Britain
and the others having desire to OBJ
tain revenge for alleged political
wrongs. At that time the Sim Feln-
ers who had organized because of jeal-
ously Of nationalist volunteers had no
definite idea of starting revolt. They
accepted the plan, however, and event
ually fell victims to the scheme.
The name of Sir Roger Easement
appears prominently throughout the
story.
Money From Germans.
Sir Roger went from America to
n THrSa vnf0 v>%~
sumed name. He conferred with the
German consul and proceeded to Ger
many. Coincident with his arrival in
Berlin certain of1ctals placed their
guarantees of assistance back of an
Irish rebellion. 1t was thought a
revolution could be successful and
plans for furthering the movement
were made. According to this account
Germany agreed to furnish money,
arms and men to assist the Sin Feiil-
ers and Is said to have agreed to an
invasionof England which would pre-
vent soldiers being sent into Treland
by the British.
America was made the medium Of
communication between Berlin and
Ireland. Certain Irishmen in the Uni
ted States enlisted their services and
Captains Boy-Ed and Won Papen. the
then German naval and military at
taches at Washington, together with
numerous others, some Of whom are
now under arrest in America, are said
to have done their part in furthering
the plans. The carrying OF funds and
information to the Sim Feiners was
done largely by Irish sympathizers in
America who were able to visit their
home land without question.
Shortly after Easements arrival In
Germany he published charges that the
British minister at Christiania had
tried to have him assassinated. His
accusations against the British minis
ter are said to have been the initial
step in publicity campaign to gain
sympathy.
Hampers With captIves.
The next intelligence received in
London concerning Sir Roger was
brought by returning soldiers who re-
ported that he was trying to recruit
Irish soldiers from prison camps to
fight against England. Some men
agreed to his proposition, were given
freedom and furnished with the green
uniform Of the Sim Feiners. The plot
ting went on until November, 1915.
Then there was lull. The Germans
had grown tired of Easement. Case
ment himself retired to Munich, where
it was reported he was in poor health.