The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-11-27
RAJAH PAID TO
HUSH IT up
London Excited Over Mys-
terious ''Rajah A" and
His Intrigues,
CLAIM BADGER HOLDUP
Details of How Notorious Badg-
er Trick Was Played on High
Potentate Revealed Today.
By LLOYD ALLEN.

BY LLOYD ALLEN.
London - "The amazing thing about
this affair is that Mr.. A., despite his
high position in the world, was re-
duced to such state of oppression
and fear that he signed in his check
book two blank checks capable of be-
ing filled in for any amount"
Sir John Simon, counsel for the
Midland Bank of London, in a suit
for $625,0O0 brought by Charles Rob-
inson, made this statement when the
case was resumed today.
Further light upon the distinguish
ed position in world affairs held by
the potentate who was caught in q
Paris hotel with Robinson's wife and
paid $75O,000 to avoid exposure, also
was thrown by the distinguished coun-
sci, when he said:
'Mr A. was an object Of admiration
and envy wherever he went and was
called your highness' when abroad
The identity of the rajah is being
concealed for reasons of state,. al
though everyone in London is by this
time familiar with his proper name
and title.
Counsel for the bank was unable
to create much of a sensation by his
announcement that "Mr. A." actually
gave blank checks to Robinson and
the alleged conspirators for the spec
tators have come tsatiated with start
ling exposures during the week in
which the case has been before JUS
tice Darling
- L. L.
possibility of further details of Mrs
Robinson's adventures with the rajah
coming to light. The husbands suit
against the bank is based on the fact
that William Hobbs, lawyers clerk,
made away with most of the money
obtained from the prince. The bank
in defense, is trying to show black
mail plot. On the stand yesterday
Montague Newton, an ex-army officer,
confessed to having participated in
such plot and declared Mrs. Robin
son had suggested that mr., A" be
caught in bed with her.
After his Introductory announce
ment about the blank checks Sir John
Simon recalled Newton to the stand.
The witness testified that six alleg-
ed participants in what he described
as conspiracy, held almost daily
consultations. The six were Newton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson, Hobbs, the
lawyers clerk, Mrs. Bevan, and the
rajah's British aide de camp.
"The aide de camp suggested that
the affair be staged in Paris and ev-
eryone in the plot was consulted about
nearly everything that was done,
said Newton.
'In Paris the aide de camp came to
see me for the purpose of taking me
to the st. James and Albany hotel,
where saw Mrs. Robinson and Mrs.
Bevan." The latter was a chum of
the bookmaker's wife.
"Mrs. Robinson pointed out her bed
room to me-" the witness continued.
He went on to tell of arranging Mrs.
Robinson and Mrs. Bevan that the for
mer should be found in bed with the
This was to take place December 26,
1919.
"Mrs. Robinson promised | should
encounter no difficulties. 1t was ar
ranged that I was merely to remain
in the room a few minutes and make
the remark about getting evidence.
Mrs. Robinson's actions were not pre-
arranged"
Newton explained yesterday that he
was to impersonate Mrs. Robinson
husband, the bookmaker not being
particularly reasonable.
~ kept my appointment according
to schedule" Newton went on. Il en-
tered the hotel without anyone ques-
tioning me and walked straight to the
suite occupied by Mrs Robinson and
the rajah. entered the salon, knock
ed on the bedroom door and entered
almost Immediately.
"If I remember correctly" the wit
ness said, "all the lights were turned
on as / entered.
Mrs. Robinson and mr.. A. were in
bed together. The first thing that
happened, Mrs. Robinson jumped out
of bed and attacked me, crying, ooh,
Oh, you brute of husband. This is
just the sort of thing you would do
Mr.. A. endeavored to calm her.
He said "after all, this is your
husband"
~ told Mr.. A. I've got the evidence
I wanted. I'll bid you good morning,
sir"
"How did "Mr. A. take it ?" Sir John
Simon asked, the witness.
Dell" replied Newton, eff it's pos
sible for colored man to turn green,
he did,
Il left Immediately and as far as
know, Mr.. A. had never seen me be-
FORE"