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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Argentine Disclosure
urns the Balance

No details Of Caillauxs relation to
the Vatican were published. 1t NAV be
that evidence bearing on this impor-
tant aspect of propaganda viii never
come forth. At any rate, after Gle
menceau's injunction, the Commission
OF Eleven had nothing further to do
but to recommend to the Chamber on
December u that Caillaux and Lousta-
lot be deprived Of their parliamentary
immunity.
The findings, they said, were of a
nature to make it advisable for the ac-
cused themselves to have formal and
complete investigation. On December
20 this measure passed the Chamber,
and thereafter, every day, although
Caillaux remained at liberty till Jan
uary 10, he was at the disposal Of an
interrogatory court to which had been
assigned the duty of ascertaining the
nature of the charges against him.
whether military Or civil. The fact of
his arrest, recently cabed. indicates
that the new evidence against him or
his Intercourse with the enemy in Ar
gcntna may turn the balance in favor
is far preferable, for it will give less
opportunity for political conflict and,
basing itself upon established facts,
will take less time. Still, | add here
for careful consideration the remark
attributed to NJ. lgnace, Under Secrc-
tary Of Military Justice, to the effect
that, even if relationship with the en-,
envy can be proven against Cailaux,
his case would still remain for the Su-
preme Court, because the ma. ority Of
his guilt lies in political propaganda,
which is distinctly a civil, not Il mill
tary, offence. Further emphasis is lent
to the civil aspect of the Callaux trial
by a letter recently made public 1t is
a letter from BRAND to Caillaux, dated
February 5, 1917. In this communion
ton BRAND talks very clearly to the
Deputy and explains that the French
government has in its possession docu-
ments concerning his suspicious activ-
tiles in Italy. BRAND tells how, hav-
ing made a trip to Rome in January,
1917, he was astounded in his talks
with journalists and statesmen to real
ize how far propaganda directly trace
able to Caillaux had progressed. Tho
recent publication of the Buenos Ayres
kilograms shows that the Germans were
we'll aware of Cailaux's value to them,
but they do not inculpate him as an
active, treacherous factor in their en-
ploy. The new evidence has value
mainly as a moral testimony, more elo-
quent than any other. to the defeatisr
capacities Of CaillauX.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

the selection of one man from each of
it's eleven bureaus to constitute COM
mission, with power to call Callaux or
Clemenceau or any one else before 1t,
and to make recommendation at the end
of its inquiry as to whether the charges
formulated by General Dubal war
lsnted relieving the deputies named
Caillaux and Loustalot--of their parlia-
mentary immunity A sincere attempt
was made to pin this commission down
to its one duty as mentioned. Most Of
its members were already favorable
toward the plan Of having CaiIlaux face
court, so as to give him full oppor-
tunity of clearing himself if he could.
Care Taken to
Avert Prejudice
1t was realized by the members Of
the Chamber that tho procedure must
be very deliberate, since the life Of a
man was at stake. 1t was felt that the
blind fury of political enmity toward
"the best hated man in France" and
Ignorance and credulity Of the peo-
pie might eventually meet on the COM
mon ground of lust for mans blood.
The last three years Of war, with all
their plumbers and disappointments,
ure, had aroused in the popular mind
the notion of treacherous force, Of an
implacable force, that was hindering
the nation in its righteous enterprise.
At any time the cry :'or a victim might
ARISE and would have to be met. Yet,
IN truth, reflection revealed the sad
tact that three years of undecisve war
fare could not be fastened upon one
mana man who had not been in power
and who had practically no voice in the
control Of affairs.
Caillaux's simple plea to the COM
mlttce OF eleven was that it proceed
carefully and take count of the very
complete explanations he had to offer.
and which he would back up by the
most decisive documents.
at this juncture BRAND, the leading
spirit of the seventh bureau Of the
Chamber, declared for the guidance of
the commission that it was not in it's
province to pass upon Caillaux's guilt
or its nature. 1t would become clear in
the course of the procedure whether he
was intimately concerned in the vast
Bolo and Almereyda schemes to Weaken
the morale Of France or whether he
! was guilty only of propaganda in Italy.
In the first case he would have to
stand trial in a military court; in the
second, before the Supreme Court of
the land.
The commission was to limit itself
purely to q decision whether the in
| formation against Caiilaux warranted
placing him on trial. If it did, then
the Chamber would first deprive the
Deputy Of his immunity. He would
then pass before JUICE Construction
or lnterrogatory court with power to
decide whether his case was military
or civil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
It May Be Hard
To Prove Treason

Such questions as these France must
answer concerning ex-Premier Calllaux.
In his case there are many complcat-
ing circumstances. but specifically the
problem is to decide whether he is
guilty of treason, and if he is, whether
it is treason in military or in a po-
litieal sense. Caillaux has been recog-
nized as pro-German in policy, and he
has expressed his belief that the natu-
nl rival Of France is England, not Ger
many. That he is guilty of relationship
9Th the esemy there can be no doubt,
.hough it may be extremely hard to
prove crime against one of the most
plausible and brilliant OF French
statesmen.
The incxhaustible files Of our State
Department. contain documentary proof
Of CaillauN's connection with an agent
Of the Germans. If this fact can be
dearly presented as evidence to the
French nation. SO that there will be 10
possible division of opinion as to a
real act Of treachery perpetrated by
Caillaux. then his fate is sealed. His
crime will then be of the military sort;
he will have to face court martial,
and the quick justice dealt out in
armies needs no comment
II, however, Clemenceau's handling
Of the whole embroiled situation weak
ems In some particular, so that the host
OF Calllaux supporters should find an
opportunity to appeal to an uncon-
ylneed public, then Clemenceau might
iail and the reaction might bring about
IN France 3 catastrophe that would Ill
'imately affect the Allies. 1t is i'm
Portant, Their. at the present moment
mat all OF us at war with Germany I'M
oefstand the critical facts before us
careful study of the situation will
.esd to the belief that in the arrest of
, al the French have won for the
allies great victory against one of
me most dangerous weapons Of Ger
man dominion, the weapon Of insidious
4na Communicating propaganda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

of Joseph Renouard his wife's maiden
name. There he met Cavallini fire.
Guently and had conspicuous contact
also with people who were of known
neutralist opinion, if indeed they were
not actively pro-Germnn. OF these
people. three have already been ar
rested as accompliccs of Cavallini.
Daring examination CaillauX made ex-
PLANTATION of the use of his wife's
name. lie stated that she was in italy
for her health, and that he wished to
travel incognito so as not to impose
upon her the social burden that their
real identity. if known, would involve.
1t is the belief Of the French authori-
ties to-day that this trip of Cailaux
was the most important step taken
IN Germany's propaganda scheme 20
disrupt the Allies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

rppOSE an honored ex-President
Of the United States had during
~ his Presidential incumbency pur-
nod a policy OF special friendliness
md rapproehement with Japan. Sap
.,<e we end our allies were at present
Engaged in war with Japan. Finally,
.rnnose that instead Of agreeing with
ar alignment by the side of othe,
.,we,s against Japan this ex-President
-sd, every effort 70 disarrange our
resent international agreements. and
,rer manned the eventual overthrow of
.bose now in control and the rcsump-
INN Of his former political exchanges
With cur enemy.
Let be assumed that the ex-Presi-
3est is sincere lover OF his land and
I'M. wis, he does is done because he
kinks it best for her welfare. The
ouss,ion is, Is he a traitor to his
country?
II he considers that japanese meth.
dds CT Development and industry are
suuerior in efficiency and that alliance
with such 3 country is more desirable
than with any other. is he guilty Of
treason if he asserts his views during
heyery time when we are at war with
Japan?
Is It possible TO make distinction
between disagreement with the al
Nsnces of q nation engaged in war
md direct treason attempted against
he life and welfare of the nation?
Is it treason to advocate in war time
policy which is r"pugnant to ma
ton ana sgainst WI it is allied with
eher nations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Sowing Discord
In Italian Ranks

In Italy, Caillaux's conduct is open
to the severest criticism, if, indeed, it
does nor technically justify the charge
OF treason. In certain circles where
he had natural entrce and which lay,
OF course. an the political heart of the
country, his conversation left the most
PAINFUL impression Of doubt concerning
the part of France in this war He in
dicatcd that Il c BRAND Cabinet was
lettering, that the natural reaction
would carry Clemcnceau into power for
the purpose of redoubing French eff
forts IN the war so as to end it sooner,
but that France, already exhausted,
could not maintain an active role be-
You'd the spring of 1917 BY that time
he would be ready to take control and
arrange for peace with Germany. He
averred that German terms would be
reasonable and that Italy would do we'll
III her turn to prepare for separate
peace. The expenses of the war were
TO be carved out of Russia and the
Balkans. Serbia and Rumana were to
disappear from the map. Too bad, but
necessary. These circumstances would
then lead to a new alignment of the
powers, the more natural one according
to Caillaux, namely, France, Germany.
Italy and Spain against England and
Russia, the true enemies Of France.
When Caillaux first began TO circu-
late these remarks, they overwhelmed
those who heard him. Gradually they
Noatcd upon all ears. The French Am
bassador at Rome, NJ. Camille Barrere,
deemed it necessary to make q special
report Of these events to Paris. The
military attache tracked Caillaux and
gathered up remnants of treacherous
propaganda which the cX-Premier
seemed to distribute with affected dar-
ing. Italian authorities even consid..
cred for moment the advisability of
asking CallauX to leave the country.
The English and Russian embassies
notified their own countries OF these
matters. CaillauXs talk redoubled in
assurance when he found himself in
any gathering of military notables. He
left behind him the real fear that
France was on the verge of entering
into negotiations for a separate peace,
once those at that time in control
could be disposed of by the popular
voice. His rank among the Socialists
Of France gave him peculiar authority
aside from his governmental prcmi-
nencc. Let me quote from the report
Of the military attache on CalllauX
propaganda:
1.-THE feeling caused by his talk leads to the
general fear that France may conclude
separate pence, and in the comments 1 get
about me ! deduce not only pessimism pc
cause of exhaustion in the material resources
and in the morale of France. but. IN add
ton. in the atmosphere created by Caillauxs
talk many people come to fear break in the
will and honest dealing of France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

ment and to point out to an astoundcd
nation the source Of the poison that
was undermining its health insidiously.
he breathed courage into those that
still held back before the high per-
sons involved. who feared for the sta.
bilty of tho nation before this storm,
OF disclosure. When Clemenceau de-
mandcd public investigation of the
suspicious movements Of certain depu-
ties. he uttered words which are to-
day the guide of the nation.
''There have been crimes --- crimes
against France. We take before our
country which demands that justice
be done the solemn pledge that JUS
tice will be done No consideration for
any persons will turn US away from
our duty"
Words that kindled the flame. For
the first time since Bolo's name
had become associated with gigantic
schemes for perversion of the press,
whispers. very quiet whispers, now be-
came loud and multiplied and grew
into a sullen roar coming from the
heart of true France and asking that
justice be done.
The general belief that prosecution
would impose its main burden on Bolo
was dissipated. Clemenceau the Lion
had struck aside the deadwood Of polit-
zeal consideration and had roared out
dreaded name that had remained
unuttered on the lips Of thousands.
"Caillaux! CaillauN at last" No more
were the high influences of men to
build a shelter for them before the
nations demand for satisfaction. The
hour had struck foe traitors high up
IS we'll as for their base agents.
Tho journal des Debats" December
14) comments sadly, yet with note
Of relief: 1T is without JOY that we
see these Investigations opened. but
anything is better than the sense of
sitting in an atmosphere Of scandals
half known and half revealed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Embroiled at Home,
In Germany and Italy

Enough publicity has already been
given to the formal letter of General
Dubail, Governor Of Paris, addressed
to NJ Deschanel, President Of the
Chamber of Deputies, asking parlla-
mentary authorization to call to trial
two of the members of the Chamber,
Deputies Cailaux and Loustalot The
counts enumerated against Caillaux
are three:
I. That he had directed certain efforts in
France to undermine the morale of soldiers
and civilians alike.
2. That he had relationships. proven by
seized correspondence, with enemy agents,
like Bolo in France and Cavallni in Italy.
3. That he had travelled in Italy with the
nefarious intention of sowing discord among
the powers of the Entente, with view tow
ard breaking down the Anglo-French alli-
ance.
On December II. ut 8 Is III the after
noon, a moment when the Chamber was
paying no particular attention to the
proceedings and rather lazily watching
NJ. BRAND and NJ. Clemenceau in ear
rest conversation at the Premcr's
seat. President Deschanel rose and,
taking up a bit Of paper, read the next
request in order, namely. that the
Chamber vote authorization to General
Dubail to proceed against Caillaux by
suspcnding his parliam antary privilege
of immunity. This startling document
hardly attracted attention at first. In
deed representative for "Le Pays"
published the following imprcssionistic
report of the Dpschanel readings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
His Relations With
the Bonnet Rouge

I Caillaux's connection with the ed
O' itor of the Bonnet Rouge" merits
special consideration. 1t was in 1914
that Almereyda's subservience to Gail
laux, the boss of the Radical Socialist
party, first became conspicuous. During
the famous Calmettc trial, the "Bonnet
Rouge" lent its pages and its editorials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Child raining at Home
By Mothers Who Have Been kindergarten Teachers

This the thirteenth Of series Of articles Under the d
OF the United States Bureau Education the National Kinder
Ydrten dissertation Each put
training into practice NTH enbod the wisdo she
has learned II this articles helpful cut them
and them reaching
all the mothers of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Caillaux Indignant
AT Accusations

Cajllaux received the announcement
Of the measures taken against him with
agitation and defiance. When he rose
on December II in the Chamber, having
rushed by auto all the way from
Manners to face his accusers. he stated
before the Kisses of the Right and the
applause Of the Left that he would
elbow upon this heap Of rumors and
tales based on nothing proved.
After full cotnt had been taken OF
the facts cited in the Dubail accusa-
ton against Caillaux, many minds, a
little recovered from the first heat of
thunder. began to feel that the form-
duhle list of charges reposed on rumors
or reports of individuals who were
themselves open to accusation of an
tagonism toward the eXPremier. Even
the grave facts mentioned in the Bar
rere report from Italy might have orlgi-
mated from bias, it was said 10 this
effect it was recalled that NJ. Barrere
was Il diplomatic enemy of long stand
ing of Cailaux, the differences be-
tween the men having originated at the
time OF the Agadir treaty with Ger
many. in 1911. 1t was rumored that
Nine. CaillauN, while she was in Italy,
had been conspicuously omitted from
gatherings at the ambassadors house.
The interest of the public soon shifted
rom the direct charges against Gail
lauX to the procedure that the govern
ment WAS going to adopt in order to
ascertain the exact nature of CalllauX's
activity in reasonable directions.
The Cham Der proceeded at once to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

And so was ushercd in one. Of the
most momentous events in the internal
history of France during the present
war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

His Trial for Treason Climax to Long and Dis
heartening Scandals That Have Shaken France
Fate of Cabinet and Nations Endurance in
War May Hang on the Result-Editors and Poll
ticians Also Involved i'm the Intrigue-Death
Penalty Is Not Unlikely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

December ID, namely that if it is un-
just for any statesman to oppose the
active policies of his country in time
OF war, then Clemenceau should be
tried by Parliament as we'll as Caillaux.
M. Sembat goes into detail concerning
Clemenceau's violent opposition during
the control Of the BRAND Cabinet to the
sending of forces to Salonca. He
forced his view to the attention Of Eng
iish statesmen, who had to count with
it in their plans for the Orient. These
remarks of Sembat gained ground till
Clemcnceau was obliged to take notice
Of them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Or Patriot? Or Both?
The Amazing 1ntrigues of French Ex-Premier

His Friendliness and Intercourse With Enenv
Proved His Spreading of Gloom and Distrust in
Italy Caused Protest From Allies-His Asso-
Gates Involved in Betrayal of Rumania-Yet
Many Believe Him Moved Wholly by Patriotism
and Love of France
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20
Clemenceau Gives
Additional Details

1T was under these circumstances
that, on December 16, at 3 p. M, Gle
menceau, accompanied by NJ. Ignace,
appeared before the commission and
laid down the law for the wavering.
He insisted that Caillaux's inculpation
IN the Bolo projects was possible and
that his consequent appearance before
military court must be reckoned with
he then talked about the reports from
Italy, and made it clear that the docu-
mlents emanating from the French En-
Dassy at Rome were not prejudiced, but
mere statements of things seen or
heard At this point he introduced evil
dence which proved that Caillaux so
importuned the Italian government by
ms propaganda that complaint was
made of him and forwarded through
the proper channels not only to France.
but also to England, Russia and Ruma-
MA. He then made further references
to documents available only when the
proceeding could take on judicial i'm
portance. Finally Clcmenceau nailed
the commissioners down to necessary
plan of action by pledging his govern
ment to the prosecution Of Caillaux
and asserting that if the ex-Premier's
immunity. were not repealed the Cabi-
net would yield up its power at once.
Additional details were gradually
brought out in the continued investi-
cation of the comm ssion of eleven.
There was the story of Leopold Mabl-
leau, director of the Social Museum.
to the effect that he had been present
at house where Callaux was in con-
versation with two Catholic prelates
and had heard the Deputy promise that
as soon as he was in power again he
would devise some method of rap
prochement between France and the
Vatican. NJ. Mabilleau later corrected
this report from Barrere, the ambassa-
dor, and placed the whole affair in the
realm of hearsay by stating that he had
not heard Caillaux himself, but had
gotten the story from n. American by
the name of Leprestre who was selling
horses TO italy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-01-20

"A N OST children have too many
W. toys; consequently they are
not stirred to make toys for
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NORTH BENNINGTON

The NJ. E. church is to be equipped
with electric lights.
John Newman Of Hoosick Falls
was in town Monday.
Miss Edith Russell of Bennington
is the guest OF Mr. and Mrs. +. H.
White.
c. A. Hinsdill and family of Troy
are at the Hinsdill farm for the re-
mainder of the season.
Wayne Spencer motored from
Grand Rapids, Michigan, reaching
home Monday, He has been in that
city for several weeks attending the
furniture exhibit in the interest OF
the H. T, Cushman Mfg. Co.
All children who wish to atten dthe
play ground picnic Wednesday, are
asked to meet at the school house
Wednesday at IL o'clock, with theiI
lunch and something to drink. The
picnic will be in the Mccullough
grove.
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LIeHTLEss NIGHTS
Spectacular Illumination Barred Four
Nights in Week.

Spectacular Illumination Barred Four
Nights in Week.
Washington, July l9,-By order of
the United States Fuel Administra.
ton ligbtless nights will be resumed
on Wednesday next for an indefinite
period. New York City and the near
by pleasure resorts, such as Coney Is.
land, will go dark as far as any spec
tacular illumination is concerned on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. and
Thursday of each week. n
The exception Is made that bona
iide roof gardens, outdoor restaurants
and outdoor moving picture theatres
are to be permitted to operate with
the approval of the local Fuel Admin.
istrators. Just how far the pleasure
resorts will be permitted to use lights
will he determined by the latter Off.
oials. On the other nights of the
week, Sunday, Friday and Saturday,
there will be no restrictions.
The four llghtless nights each week
also will apply to the New England
States, all of New York State, Penn.
sylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
Maryland. and the District of Colum-
bia. In other parts Of the country the
restrictions will be effective only on
Monday and Tuesday nights.
Display advertisements announce,
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tation on any building are included
among the forms Of lishting which
come under the ban The use OF
lights for Illumination or display in
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70 The DEp0SITORS OF THE
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SAVINGS RANK

Seriion %. Act No. 1853, Laws OF
1910, reads as follows: I'm the year
nineteen hundred and thirteen. and
every fifth year thereafter. at such
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sioner shall designate, the trustees of
banks shall call in the deposit books
Tor examination and verifcation, and
cause the same to be examined and
verified by some person, other than
me treasurer or his clerks, employed
Tor that purpose and approved BY
said commissioner"
In accordance with the above law
you are hereby notified to present
your deposit books during the month
OF July next for examination and yerI
fcation.
c. II. Dewey. Treasurer.
June Is. 1913