New-York tribune., 1919-03-25

however that 10 does not yet regard
himself as private citizen, but feels
No Is attached stlll 70 tha German gov
Hfhiheht although without assignment
ana under recall.
>, ne has pleasant reeelsetiens OF
Me8leo, but has given no indication
o. whether he Is regretful at leaving
that country, He was shown extreme
courtesy on his journey from Laredo,
nnha' hl indeed, the only persons against
Whom he has had to invoke the pro-
lection of the government have been
reporters.
his Journey, however, was far diff
ferent from his triumphal progress
TO Mexico in 1915. His baggage was
opened at the frontier, but he and his
family were not subjected to personal
search. Fai otherwise with Johannes
Brunow, former German Consul Cen
eral to Mexico, who is leaving for SINH
lar reasons. Brunow was so thoroughly
searched that only his monocle re-
manned upon him. Train crews Won
dered II he slept in it, as they never
saw 1T absent from his eye, even at
the wash bowl.
Ate Pie at Railroad Counter
Won Eckhart was forced at times to
carry his own baggage, and at Tex
arkana he curled his cavalry legs
about the unsteady seat of a lunch
counter stool and reached for railroad
PIE across the greasy counter.
The others in the party are Nine. Won
Eckhardt, their three children-two
sons and a daughter-and a governess,
Emmy Melzahn. The ladies of the
party went on a shopping trip accom-
panied by woman secret service agent
Immediately after their arrival, while
the former minister sorted his laundry
and inquired anxiously if it would be
nouncement, made previously, that he
would go at once to Germany was dis
cussed yesterday the augurs not only
winked, but blinked violently. 1t is
far more probable, it is believed, that
he will remain, at least for some time,
in neutral country.
Won Eckhardt is known as one of the
most clever and successful directors
of propaganda in the German service
None knows the potency of his efforts
better than !, for in 1917, while acting
as a correspondent there, l was de-
ported from Mexico, undoubtedly
through German influence.
His Propaganda Effective
This propaganda for time was in
strumental in aligning the majority of
the common people and the army of
Mexico on the side of Germany against
the Allies. He is credited with direct
ing the policies Of many Mexican news
papers against the United States.
When the note of Foreign Minister
Zimmerman, directing him to form an
alliance between Mexico and Japan
against the United States, promising
Mexico part of Texas and other Amer-
can territory as an inducement, was
made public by the American State De-
partment, it was my joyous duty to in
terview H. Won Eckhardt. He did not
wish to be interviewed, but was taken
unawares and made statements which
he probably wished unmade.
When it was disclosed that he had
asked the German government to be-
then attache of the Swedish Legation
to Mexico, whose chilly breast was
warmed only by single Chinese or
der, | again sought H. Won Eckhardt.
He was interviewed, but he did not
know it until friendly souls among the
Mexican ccnsors told him So Mr..
Cronholm, in seclusion, also was in
terviewed and made disclosures which
were later turned over to the American
Embassy.
Dose of His Own Medicine
short time later, after the publ
cation here of dispatch from me out
lining the German methods of propa-
ganda, was escorted under guard to
the border. II. Won Eckhardt's escort
when he arrived Yesterday was larger
than mine, but mine carried heavier
armament.
I am sure II. Won Eckhardt did not
regret the order that he have no COM
munication except with Department of
Justice men yesterday when | caught
his eye. However, he is going to Ger
many, or so he says, SO I shall go down
to the dock when he sails and wave
him rewell-forever, hope.
The Won Eckhardt family examples a
strange conglomeration. Heinrich Won
Eckhardt married Parsiennc. One
of his sisters is married to an Eng
Ilshman and, he says, is a thorough
married to Russians. Attention of the
peace conference is called to their
next family reunion.