New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-13
CaiIIaux Planned Treaty
Against Britain With Foe

nature as TO affect the mutual conf
/ dcnce OF the two Allied armies
The military governors representa-
tion TO Premier Clomenceau concludes:
prom an the facts set forth there
are sufficiently brave presumptions TO
charge Joseph CaiilauX with having
during The present war prosecuted the
destruction Of our alliances lu the
course of military action. as well as
second the progress OF the arms OF the
I enemy crimes provided against b. ar
ticlcs IS 20 20. inclusive, Of the penal
code and articles 2O5 and 81 Of the code
OF military justice"
at is a serious matter that states
man of such Importance "a VI. CaillauN,
who has occupied the highest position
Of state. has had the honor Of direct
ing the policy Of his country, and has
assumed willingly the leadership OF q
great party, should maintain close and
intimate relations. which cannot b.
contested. with French or foreign ad-
yerturers whose actions and tendencies
since the beginning Of the war render
them objects Of suspicion to the lea Z
informed minds.
Charges Cover Several Years
eft is comprehcnsiblc that an i'm
portant politician might by chance
enter into transitory relations with an
individual OF whose past he was. ig-
no~ent. who betrayed his gooa talth
and endeayored under cover OF the
politicians name and influence 20
carry out improper adventures, blt
errors such as this become dangerous
when many times repeated, when they
continue FOR years, and when they lead
their author into the most regre''soIy
compromising situations.
In any case, if VI. CaillauN IS able
10 present the argument that at the
commencement Of these relations he
was ignorant OF their significance, how
would he be able 70 explain why ne ga
not break them off when he learned
the sentiments Of the men whom ne
had so imprudently admitted into ms
confidence? lie did not lack warnings
Of every Sort
Almereyda Case Cited
General Dubail says that the SYM
pathy Of CaillsuX EXTENDED user,
moreover 70 all the encourage or nlguel
Almereyda editor Of the Bonnet
Rouge who died in prison last Au-
gust, .,-. D., A,
where the safes were full or German
nancy Caillaux counted friends says
General pubail. "He was in friendly
Correspopdence with Jacques Landau
Ia reporter of the Bonnet Rouge. and
he aided by gifts the founding OF La
Tranchee Republicaine' lie received
ST his home. at Manners, VI. Duval. a.
rector of the Bonnet Rouge; NJ. Ma
rion director Of the Courier Niuco!e' :
NJ Landau and W. Goldsky lail OF
whom were connected with the bonnet
Rouge scandal. The whole band came
from Paris in an automobile 10 WISH
him. .-,..,- L..
tors. in one Of which NJ. CaillauX writes
to Bolo Pacha desiring 20 talk with MN
moro about his voyage 20 America ana
invites him TO dinner. Writing Bo!o
Pacba again the same day, VI. CalliauX,
according 70 the documents submitted
bv General Dubail. said he would have
some Of their friends present and sehds
his respectful homage TO Nine. Bolo.
Caillaux Asked for Meeting
Another letter was dated September
IS. 1916. and in it VI. CaillauX wrote as
the document is quoted, that II was nee
essary for him to meet Bolo, rs they
had many things to talk Of that could
not be mentioned IN letter.
General Duball, after quoting these
letters, remarks that the correspond
ence continued in identical tone after
BOlo had been accused OF high treason.
VI. Caillaux is accused under articles
Of the Penal Code condemning TO death
any one cOnspiring or having dealings
with foreign powers or their agents, en-
gazing them TO commit hostilities or 10
make war against France, or consplrlng
with enemies TO weaken the ildellty OF
officers, soldiers and sailors.
Louis Loustalot, member OF the
French Chamber from Landes, who,
with VI. Caillaux, is the subject OF re-
quests for authorization Of proceedings,
il is understood is charged with having
relations with the enemy.
Caillaux presided yesterday at
lecture in the theatre at Manners by the
general commanding the district on the
subject of the origin OF the war. NJ.
Caillaux is reported to have been re
ceived warmly in Manners, which he
represents in the Chamber.
Caillaux Hurries to Paris
NJ. Caillaux was informed by tele-
phone of the situation at the conelu-
sion Of the lecture at Manners, and in
mediately came to Paris by automobile.
VI. Loustalot was more communca-
tive lie protested his innocence and
said he had been 60 Switzerland in the
service Of his country.
All the evening newspapers to-day
comment editorially on the indictment
Of VI. CaillauX. The comment dwells
almost exclusively on the point Of great
relief. IS the "Temps" expresses it, that
is felt by public opinion at the mere
announcement of his intended prosecu-
4inn uhaterer may be the result.