ESPIONAGE.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 12, 30 August 1911, Page 6

ESPIONAGE.

INCRIMINATING EVIDENCE

London, August 29. Schultz gave two men questions seeking information on the Moroccan situation, and the strength of the British navy, at the end of July. The men sought police advice, and “cooked” answers were supplied to Schultz for which the men received £llO., A number of letters were produced. One stated that information should be obtained from officers in active, .service. In the last letter Schultz complained that.the, information was worthless, and terminated the arrangement. (Received 30, 9.50 a.m.) London, August 29.

Schultz has been committed for trial, bail being refused. Duff, a solicitor, and Tarran, a tradesman, testified that Schultz represented himself as a correspondent to important German newspapers, and promised them £SO per month for their services, And ultimately a permanent £IOOO per annum. He asked Duff to obtain information for the Plymouth district and Tax ran for Poi'tsmouth, Southampton, Wood wick, and Chatham. Ho told Duff if he was unable to answer questions he must say so, and that his Government must see the information before it was published, hence the Heed for accuracy. He intended to depart, leaving Duff and Tarran to send information. He received money from a man named Tabler, at Ostend, and a cipher code which was frequently used was- found in his possession.