A SUSPICIOUS SYNDICATE.

Shannon News, 11 January 1927, Page 3

A SUSPICIOUS SYNDICATE.

TO RECOVER OOGOS ISLAND “TREASURE.”

WARNING AGAINST GIVING ANYTHING.

London, November 19

The "Daily Mail” has frequently called attention to the activities of a syndicate styling itself the Treasure Island Expedition, with an address at 44a, Dover Street, Pieoadilly, W. By means ef circulars couched in flambuoyant language the syndicate has sent out a stream of appeals to the public., for subscriptions towards a scheme of hunting for treasure supposed to be buried in Cocos Island, in the Eastern Pacific, 540 miles from Panama. The principals of this syndicate are two men named F. W. Healey and George Williams, each of whom describes himself "-Lieutenant, R.N.” They have been, in various parts of the Panama country for the past nine months, and are now stated to be on their way back to England.

While they have been away numerous appeals have been sent by post to people all over Britain",' inviting financial help on their behalf ,and although they are said to be returning home requests for money are still being sent out from the London office. Pick and Shovel Method. The latest one reads:-

A large treasuer storehouse has been located, and already a certain quantity has been located. Would you like to share in what has already tteen founds, and what shortly be dug upf There is an immense fortune of many millions of pounds waiting to be recovered. Lt. Kealey needs certain equipment for his further work and invites subscriptions for the purchase of same. It is a slow and wasteful method using pick and shovel. Half of the treasure will be i divided between Lt. Kealey and Lt. Williams, and the' remaining half between his supporters. These two well-known officers, late of his Majesty’s Navy, are men of integrity. Every confidence can be placed in this venture, it has already proved its success, and if you desire a quick profit there is no finer opportunity anywhere. Messrs Faber and Gwyer r the publishers, have withdrawn from circulation a book entitled "Diving for Treasure,.” the author of which was given as " Lieut.-Cojnmander - Williams, R.N. ” The publishers, acting in good faith, accepted the narrative pf events described, including the salving of the Laurentic, as authentic, and after the contents of the book and the status of Williams were challenged, they decided to 'withdraw it" ; pending inquiries which will be made/ when the author returns from abroad.”

(Sensible .people will not be led astray by the highly coloured appeals for money now being issued on behalf of Kealey and Williams and "The Daily Mail ’ ’ again strongly advises its readers not to subscribe to tue "Troasure Island Expedition.”