The sun., 1919-09-22
SPY,
SEES KAISER
Asserts in Departure That He
Regrets He Has Moth
ing to Say.
BIG EVENTS EXPECTED
Dutch Town Gets Impression
That Restoration of Mon
archy Is Contemplated.
BIG EVENTS EXPECTED
Bv the Associated Press.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 21.-The ex-Ger-
man Emperor has refused to break his
long silence so far as the public is con-
cerned, even at the behest Of the
leaders of Germany.
Ignatius T. Lincoln. the German
agent, who was at one time a member
of the British Parliament and was
interned during the greatest part Of
the war, returned hastily to Berlin to-
day with his guest, Herr Anderson"
after a conference at Bentinck Castle
this morning.
It was believed that Lincoln came to
Amerongen to obtain direct word from
the former Emperor which he could de-
liver to the Hohenzollern supporters.
But II he did the nature of It is not dis
closed. Last night Lincoln informed the
Associated Press that he expected to
have a startling statement to make Sun
day. But just before Fastening by auto
mobile to Utrecht Immediately after the
conference, he said he had not been au-
thorized to talk, and gave the Associated
Press the following written statement: 4:
81 am sorry that I am unable to make
a statement TO you before my departure
from Amerongen. The fact is there is
nothing to say. I came here in a pri-
vate capacity and return to Berlin in
private capacity.
TT may make a suggestion. were
in your place would not telegraph any
thing that could put official construction
in
statements would most likely be refuted
by the persons with whom have had a
few pleasant chats of a purely personal
and private nature"
Monarchists Impatient.
Lincoln apparently based high hopes
on the conference to-day. II Is known
at Amerongen that while the monarchists
in Germany do not consider the time
ripe for any revival Of the HohenHollern
claims, they have been somewhat dis
turbed by the reports that the former
royal family seems content to settle
down In Holland, snd have recently bonn
barded both the former Emperor and
former Crown Prince with information
purporting to show that the greater part
Of the population Of Germany will sooner
or later urge limited constitutional
monarchy, with a Hohsnxollern king.
On his arrival al Amerongen from
Berlin by way of The Hague, where
they were In conference with prominent
Germans, Lincoln and Anderson were
met by Gen. Pommers. who succeeded
Gen. Won Essdorff az the former Kaiser's
chief aid, and to-day there was a con-
ference at Bentinck castle. during which
II is reported Lincoln saw the former
German ruler.
Since his deportation from England
and his arrival in Berlin Lincoln has
identified himself with the German fac
ton favoring the return OF the Hohen-
zollerns.
When addressed as Lincoln at the
hotel near Bentinok castle he appeared
surprised.
How did you learn my identityr' he
asked.
The visitor did not deny his identity.
The general impression around Amer
ongen Is that something important po-
Iitically IN brewing In Germany and
that Lincoln is here to inform and as
sist the former Emperor concerning the
latest developmets. II Is understood
that lincoln may return 10 Berlin i'm
mediately or remain at Amerongen for
some time, his action depending upon
the result of the conference at the castle
Tomorrow.
While refusing to talk about his visit
to William Hohenzollern. Lincoln ex-
pressed the opinion that the bitter feal-
ing against Great Britain would NOT
end for long time.
'T told the British authorities that
In my writings I would devote my life's
work against England" said Lincoln II
| am already beginning"
Regarding the United States Lincoln
said the feeling in Germany was differ
| ent and that he knew positively that ef-
/ forts looking toward good relationship
were under way.
Kaiser Keeps Informed.
william Hohenzollsrn. however, while
keeping In close touch with AFFAIRS. ac-
parenuy has decided to preserve silence
both for the sake OF himself and hi
| eldest son. Recently one OF the Berlir
monarchist newspapers sent specia-
envoy to Amerongen, backed with pleai
from some OF the former Emperor'f
most trusted aids urging him to make a
statement. But this envoy, too. W q
spent considerable time at the castle
had TO return to Berlin unauthorized &c
speak.
One OF the many German monarchists
who has recently been In Holland, ex-
planned the situation TO the corre-
spondent.
I'm Germany" he said, "the present
co~tt"Nsd ON Eighth Pa0a