New-York tribune., 1918-02-11
Caillaux Says
He Suspected
c. E. Hughes
Wanted Bolo's Views on
u. S. Campaign, He Ex-
plains; Was for Wilson

PARIS, Feb. 10.--During his testi-
mony at yesterdays session OF the trial
Of Bolo Pacha for treason, former
Premier Joseph Caillaux was asked by
Captain Mornet, the prosecutor, TO ex-
plain his letter to Boio, in which the
witness asked Bolo to arrange a meet
ing with "assured friends" NJ. Call
laux explained that he desired to see
Bolo after his return from America
and get his impressions on the Presi-
Dental campaign in the United States.
GAS for me-" said the former Pre-
mier, ~ was for Wilson. / considered
his success would be the most useful
suspected Hughes"
Georges Mandel, Premier Clemen-
ceau's chief clerk, whose name was
mentioned as having taken a letter
from Bolo to General Quiquandon, at
Bordeaux, sent letter to Colonel
Voyer, president of the court, las.
night, asking that he be heard as =
witness, and denying any relations
with the accused.
Several directors Of Paris newspa-
pers appeared to tell of efforts Bolo
had made to get control Of their prop
critics.
Bolo Makes Protest
At last the defendant rose and pro-
tested in his best manner that it was
ridiculous to suppose that his daily
occupation was the purchase OF news
papers.
The cross-examination of NJ. Gail
laux brought out the declaration that
ex-Minister of Subsistence Maurice
Viollette, had told him in September,
1917, that it was believed in Parlia-
mentary circles that the Third War
Council, which is now trying Bolo, had
about decided to nolle PROSE- the case
because Of Jack of evidence.
The attorneys for Bolo Pacha i'm
mediately attempted to call NJ. VOL
lette as witness to corroborate this
statement, whereupon the state made
violent protest. After stormy scene
the court ruled against hearing NJ. VOL
lette, who had been hastily summoned
on a chance that he might testify.
The last witness called, who, how
ever, will not testify until Monday,
was Mgr. Bolo, brother Of the de-
fendant.
Former Premier Barthou said during
his examination that he had only the
slightest acquaintance with Bolo Pacha
and had met him only at occasional
social gatherings. Barthou said that
he had drawn the attention OF Pres;-
dent Poincare to reports connecting the
names Of the President and Bolo
They were to the effect. he said, that
President Poincare had intrusted a
mission to Bolo.
Poincare Laughed at Reports
"The President burst into laughter"
added Barthou. "The truth is, Presi-
dent Poincare had seen Bolo but once
and Nine. Poincare had never seen
Nine. Bolo.
"President Poincare said" continued
Barthou, "that he had given no mission
to Bclo, and that Hcarst's name had
awakened his suspicious in the only
conversation he had with him"
NJ. CaillauX was called as a witness
for the defence. His appearance was
easily the sensation Of the trial. Be-
fore Caillaux was summoned to the
stand, the judge warned the turbulent
audience that he would not only clear
the courtroom if a demonstration was
made, but would take proceedings
against any one making a noise.
There was no manifestation from the
spectators as, accompanied by two
plainclothes men, Caillaux marchtd to
the stand. He gave his address as
"Sante Prison" in clear tone.
Bolo Pacha turned away from NJ.
Cailaux and sat stroking his mus
tache as the ex-Premicr sketched their
relations. Speaking with almost pas
sionate intensity, N. Caillaux defended
his acquaintance with Bolo. He said
that he met him through an introduc-
ton by Judge Fernard Monier. The
direct testimony lasted scarcely ten
minutes.
In his cross-examination, NJ. Gail
laux denied any knowledge of Bolo's
acquisition of lie Journal" or his trip
to America. He explained that let
ser s, he had written to Bolo, beginning
WY Dear Friend" was prompted by
his anxiety to get Bolo's Impressions
OF America.