Graves, German spy.

A brief word of explanation may be necessary. Supposed to be serving
a political sentence in a Scotch prison, I had amazed the English
press and people by publicly announcing my presence in New York City.

Mr. King asked if I was still undergoing imprisonment for espionage;
if not, when and why I was released and whether I had been or would be
deported at the end of my term of imprisonment as an undesirable
alien.

Permit me to quote verbatim from the Edinburgh _Scotsman_ of June 12,
1913:

The Secretary for Scotland replied--Graves was released in December
last. It would not be in accordance with precedent to state reasons
for the exercise of the prerogative. I have no official knowledge of
his nationality. The sentence did not include any recommendation in
favor of deportation.

Mr. King--Was he released because of the state of his health?

The Secretary for Scotland--I believe he was in bad health, but I
cannot give any other answer.

Mr. King--Were any conditions imposed at the time of his release?

The Secretary for Scotland--I think I have dealt with that in my
answer. (Cries of "No.")