Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-23
CARRANzA ENCOURAGED
IN STAND BY GERMANS
Given Moral Support in Opposition
to United States Troops Re-
naming in Mexico.
HAND OF Won RINTELEN SEEN
Names of +. Stnilforth. Andrew Me-
10y and David Lamar, of New
York, Also Mentioned-Subject of
Kaiser Get Special Consideration.

WASHINGTON. June 2?.--Adviccs re-
the German representatives there have
encouraged General CnTranza and the
officers of the de facto government in
their opposition to the United States
form OF encouragement was said to
have been moral rather than material.
The reports further declare that
German citizens in Mexico are being
treated with great consideration, their
property not being molested Some
Americans have taken advantage of
the favors accorded German subjects
by placing their property in the hands
Of German friends Upon leaving Mexico.
This information was disclosed by
competent authority in connection
with information concerning tho ac-
tivity in Mexican affairs OF Captain
Franz Won Rintelcn. now under lndict-
ment in New York for conspiracy to
foment strikes III American munitlon
plants and under arrest In England.
Won RINTELEN MOST ACTIVE
IN MEXICAN AFFAIRS
Won Rintcien is known by the au-
thority mentioned. as we'll rs by gov
ernment officials. to have been most
active in Mexican affairs His actiyi-
ties began at the Tine Villa and Car
rama were at odds, and when Huertn
went 10 the border to direct Il plot to
gain control OF the government.
Won Rintclcn to-day was described
rs having been prompted by threo
motives in endeavoring to stir up
trouble between the United States and
Mexico. although primarily his activi-
ties were said to have been directed
against the entente allies and not
against the United States.
The information obtained leads Of
ficiaIs to believe that Won Rintelen
thought that by starting dispute be-
tween the United States and Mexico,
munition shipments from America
would be stopped; that the United
States would ho too busy to pursue the
submarine controversy, and that the
allied navies would be prevented from
Mexican fields. More than 60 per cent
Of the oil used in the British navy
comes from Mexico.
II WAS pointed out to-day that at no
time would the United States have
failed 10 press it's demand In regard to
the conduct OF submarine warfare. even
II state of war existed with Mexico
AS for expectation of oil from the
Mexican fields. il was said to-day that
in the event of war between the United
States and Mexico some means will be
found to prevent the plans of Won
Rintelen from being realized
OTHER NAMES MENTIONED
IN CONNECTION WITH CHARGES
The names Of Federico Stallforth. OF
New York Il former banker in Mexico
and Andrew c. Mcloy also OF New
York. are mentioned in connection with
that OF Won Rintelen. Stallforth, who
was said to have becn associated with
Won Rintclen In Mexico, was called he
fore the Federal grand jury in New
York to testify as to his activities
Won Rintelen. while in this country
maintained headquarters in Stallforths
office. lie is understood here to have
denied any connections with Mexican
overnight for contempt for refusing to
answer certain questions before the
jury.
Meioy was also associated with Won
R!ntelen IN Mexico. He was indicted
in New York on the charge of having
obtained false passport for Won
R:utclen.
Another name mentioned with Won
fHntelcn's was that of David Lamar
sometimes called The. Wolf Of Wall
street" and indicted with him Lamar
is said here to have obtained a largo
sum OF money from Ven Rintelen 70
be used in promoting certain plans
regarding Mexico and dock strikes in
New York So FAR az Is known In
Washington. Lamar performed no SER
vices commensurate with the sum OF
money no is said to have received