The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-06-17
SETTLE MIDI PROBLEM TODAY
RUMOR THAT LEADER ALBERT rs
TO BE ARRESTED.
DIR. Wiley Says the Introduction OF the Rich
American vine Has Created the TrOu-
ble Through OvcrprOducti0n Expert
To Study French Wines and Foods.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THE sun.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE sun.
PARIS, June 18.-Prime Minister Clemen-
oeau conferred to-day with the Minister of
Justice and the Procureur of Montpelier
relative 10 the Argellers committee, which
has charge Of the wine growers movement
in the Midi. 1t is reported that the Gov
ernment's definite decision regarding the
Midi will be announced after the Cabinet
meeting to-9norrow.
A rumor that the arrest of Marcellin
Albert, the head of the Argelliers committee,
had been determined upon caused further
excitement in the towns of the Midi; but the
dispatches differ regarding Albert's reoep-
ton Of the news One says he declared
himself as not being afraid and as ready
for anything. Another states that, yielding
to the urging Of friends, he fed to a secret
refuge.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-Dr. Harvey W.
Wiley, chief chemist of the Department
of Agriculture, will leave early this week
for Bordeaux, France. where he will be the
American member of the jury which is to
pass upon the food products shown at the
Maritime Exposition. The invitation came
in the shape Of q oablegram from the
director-general Of the fair,
LIT. ~ hey, VINO Is hlUeTeSUSu III Che dBl-
tation among the vintagers of southern
France, apparently does not share their
view that the tremendous falling of in the
demand for French wines has been due to
adulteration by the manufacturers
Respecting the alleged authorizations of
wines by the admixture OF sugar, which at
present is such ar important question in
the wine producing provinces of the south
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to wine is carefully controlled by the eI-
listing French law, n it is only by neglect
or violation of this law that the abuses
complained of could exist. The fact is that
the replanting OF the vineyards in France
with American grape vines has 80 increased
the output Of pure wine as to educe the
price pretty close to the cost of production.
This is probably the chief difficulty with
which the yiticulturists OF the Midi have
to contend
In speaking of his proposed trip DR..
Wiley said to-day:
Il shall expect during the time of my
stay in Bordeaux to learn many things
which will be Of interest and value in con-
nection with the expectation Of French food
products to the United States. II is highly
important that a mutual understanding !
of the conditions attending the shipment
OF such prouucts and their introduction into
Inp lnlIeu DLdIb6 ne HSudDllbIleu between |
the French merchants and inspectors of
imported foods in this country. The cordial
trade relations which have heretofore
existed should be maintained. n his can
be promoted by personal inspection Of
food products in course Of manufacture
and by knowing the manufacturers and
importers personally. | shall also endeavor
TO gather practical information respecting
the manufacture of denatured alcohol in
Europe, by the farmer or by associations
~ $500 81. Ia 40 80
similar industries in this country.
Bordeaux is one of the great centres Of
food production OF France. Ii is the ship
ping point for the products OF tho most
celebrated wines Of the world. Near Bor-
deaux grow the celebrated vintages known
as the wines of the Gironde. Among these
are found such wines as Chateau la Rose,
Chateau LATTE and Chateau MargauX
among the red wines, and Chateau louem
and Chateau La Tour Blanche among the
department Of the Charente, where the
celebrated brandy known as cognac is
made.
About Bordeaux also are some Of the
most profitable fields and gardens of France
for the production OF vegetables OF all
kinds. These vegetables mature early
and reach the markets Of Paris in April
and May. In the caves near Bordeaux
formed by the removal of building stone,
grow immense quantities OF mushrooms,
ulO " SdilhCd IL sohb w al 1udl
OF the world. Large quantities Of manu-
food products are also produced
at and near Bordeaux, such as liqueurs.
sweets OF all kinds, mustards and sauces.
Large quantities of olive oil are also shipped
from this point, though olives do not grow
in the immediate vicinity. Near Bor-
deauX are located some Of the vast pine
forests which nave been produced under
the wise forestry system Of France and
from which large harvests Of turpentine
and rosin are gathered according to the
most improved modern methods.
The great glory Of Bordeaux. however.
in its immense wine cellars, which
are perhaps the largest in the world. These
cellars are cut into the soft stone which
lnderlies the city, and by their uniform
temperature and content Of moisture pro-
luce the most favorable environn. =nt for
he prope ripening Of the wines. Bor-