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Show LETTERS FOUND ON VON PAPEN Prove Connection of German Military Attache With Dynamite Outrages London, Jan. 14, o 22 p. m Copies of correspondence seized from Captain Franz von Pnpen, recalled German military attache at Washington, when he reached Falmouth on his way to Germany, have been turned over to the American embassy for transmission transmis-sion to the state department. German Consul's 'Letter. The following four letters found among Captain von Papen's effects are considered the most Interesting part of the correspondence turned over to the American embassy Thf first is a letter from R. von Meysen-bug, Meysen-bug, German consul at New Orleans, to Captain von Papen. The fetter follows: fol-lows: "New Orleans. La., Dec. A, 1915. "Dear Herr von Papen I read with great regret that the fate of recall has indeed overcome you I do not suppose that you are very unhappy to be able to shake the dust of this unfriendly country from off your feet. What chiefly offends me Is that in always giving way to the government here we have never found that they are kindly disposed toward us. That the demand for the recall has been so sudden and belated throws an Interesting In-teresting light upon the government here. May here also the day of reckoning reck-oning come and our government find again that iron determination with which alone one can make an impression impres-sion here. "Hoping that our connection formed in this great time will not come to an end with your departure. I am, yours sincerely, R. V. M." Letter From Dr. Meyer. The second letter is from Dr. F. W. Meyer to Captain von Papen. It reads: "New York, 19 December, 1915. "Dear Captain Best wishes again on the occasion of your departure. ,1 had occasion yesterday to thoroughly discuss recent events with some Germans. Ger-mans. As was natural, although then was a general agreement on main points, there was a slight difference of opinion; Indeed, it could not have been otherwise, especially as we are rather cut off from the other side. The Austrian note Is, of course, a matter for general quiet enjoyment, and the whole business can scarcely be taken tragically. The president this time has talked a bit too big even for those who bllndlv support him. But we were all of the opinion that the departure of you and your colleague col-league is a serious loss for u? Though a majority of those present had scarcely scarce-ly had an opportunity of knowing you personally, a privilege which has been a great pleasure to me, yet your efforts have always been especially spoken of, and more perhaps than you think. I think, therefore. I am speaking speak-ing in the name of all when I express to you the thanks of all of us for your faithful vigilance and unremitting labors lab-ors under the most difficult circumstances, circum-stances, and to this I add my own personal thanks for your attention to my little proposals. "It Is not surprising in view of the fictitious neutrality of the president that the end should have been put fo your work, and you must carry back with you the knowledge that you have done your duty according to the best of your ability as long as It was possible. Our people will novor forget this of you. "I will gladly comply with your proposal pro-posal to send a lino from time to time, and it would be very pleasant for me to receive one from you occasionally, especially If by proposals you mean such as could be discussed with some gentlemen house of Columbia university. univer-sity. I am keeping an eye on the matter mat-ter specially mentioned With best wishes, yours. DR F. W. MEYER." One From Bernhardi. The third letter was written by General Friedrlch A. J von Bernhardi It follows: "Posen, General Headquarters, October Oc-tober 4, 1915. "Dear Captain I beg to thank you most sincerely for your kindness in sending me a copy of the New York Sun containing my two articles. I am glad to hear these articles, will, in your opinion, have a good effect, as far as that Is at all possible, in America. The advertising manner in which they publish things is, of course, thoroughly American. A private pri-vate communication of mine has been printed without any authority from me, I have now written, two further series of articles for America. The foreign office wanted to have the first of these, entitled "Germany and England," Eng-land," distributed in the American press, and the other, entitled "Pan-Germanism." "Pan-Germanism." (?) was to appear in the Chicago Tribune. I should be very grateful if you could forward me one copy each of these articles. They will certainly have some sort of effect ef-fect This Is evident from the Inexpressible Inex-pressible rage with which the Brit Ish and French press have attacked these two Sun articles. They have insulted me In the most Incredible way. However, 1 agree with you that military success will be a decisive factor for opinion in America. But, also, England' interference in American Ameri-can trade will not fall to have a certain cer-tain effect. I hope both will take effect ef-fect together. I think, however, that especially in the west, where I expect ex-pect there will soon be a big attempt to break through, we have serious and difficult times to look forward to, but I confidently believe that we shall successfully overcome them. With best wishes, etc., from BERNHARDT. "Please remember me kindly to Herr von Bernstorff." From Dr. Albert. The fourth Is a letter from Dr. Albert, Al-bert, it follows, In part. "San Francisco (No date). "Dear -Herr von Papen Well, then, how I wish I were in New York and could discuss the situation with you and be (?). Many thanks for the tele-gram, tele-gram, but my hope Is small. For this time I suppose matters will move more quickly than In the Dumba case. 1 wonder whether our government will respond in suitable manner. The 'Patron' also telegraphed that I was to continue my journey. So -we shall not see each other for the present. in my opinion it need no longer take public opinion so much Into consideration, in spite of its being be-ing artificially and Intentionally ngi-tatcd ngi-tatcd by the press and legal proceedings, proceed-ings, so that a somewhat atiffer attl- tudo would be desirable, naturally quiet and dignified. "If you should leave New York before be-fore my return we must try to come to some agreement about some pending pend-ing questions by writing. "You will receive then in Germany a long-Intended report of expenses paid through my account on your behalf. I should be very thankful to you If you would then support the question of monetary advance, which you know of. although I know that I was mistaken mis-taken in my opinion that I acted as your representative and according to vour wishes." The remainder of the Albert letter consisted of news about his wife and other private affairs of no public interest. in-terest. The correspondence seized from Captain von Papen and turned over to the American embassy consisted of copies of letters and a summary of bank books and stubs. Later, Washington Wash-ington will bo supplied with photographic photo-graphic copies. The name of R. von Meysenbug is not In the consular records. Ernst A. K. Meysenbug, former consul at New Orleans, is at present engaged in the cotton business in that city. The writer of the second letter Dr. P. W. Meyer is not mentioned in available records. General Friedrlch A. J. von Bernhardi Bern-hardi until last September was commander com-mander of the Fiftieth German army corps. General von Bernhardi Is well known as a military writer, many of hie articles having appeared in American Amer-ican newspapers. The Dr. Albert, writer of the fourth of the letters, probably Is Dr Hein-rich Hein-rich F. Albert, commercial attache of the German embassy in Washington. Washing-ton. Dr Albert has been mentioned at various times since the war started In connection with German activities in this country, and on one occasion several months ago he Issued a statement state-ment defending his acts, and declaring declar-ing that charges made against him in the newspapers were false. net said Rastus, negatively shaking his head, "but 1 hain't got twice as much work to do." Philadelphia Philadel-phia Telegraph. nn |