§ 90. Major Earl WINTERTONasked the Secretary of State for War if he has any knowledge of the present whereabouts of Fritz Francke, formerly spy in the service of the 5th Turkish Army in Palestine, and Was muss, formerly a German consul in Southern Persia, who fomented disturbances on a large scale in Southern Persia during the War; and whether, in view of recent events in India and Egypt, and the great influence over natives possessed by these persons, the Intelligence Department is keeping its eye on them?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI understand that the former German consul, Was muss, is at present in the German Legation at Teheran, where he has taken refuge. It is hoped that he will shortly be repatriated. My Noble and gallant Friend may rest assured that the Intelligence Department is doing everything possible as 1344 regards keeping a watchful eye on Was muss. The whereabouts of Fritz Franke are not known in London at present, but General Allen by is well aware of his importance as an enemy agent.