INDEX
Reading edition
Agadir
M. Calmette asked not to publish telegrams, 96
M. Clemenceau and the Barthou Cabinet, 103
M. Caillaux open to criticism, 106
M. Calmette’s series of articles, 130
History of Agadir, 150
Panther and Berlin arrive, 165
M. Caillaux’s telegram, 166
Lord Morley in the Times, 168
Treaty, 259
Algeciras, Act of
The right of France to police Morocco, 151, 154
Alphonse de Neuville, Rue
Home of Madame Caillaux, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20
Aratra Mines
Company floated by M. Rochette, 210
Asquith
“extremely difficult” situation, 168
Auteuil
Home of M. Schneider, Boulevard Beauséjour, 121
Avenue d’Antin
Sale-rooms of Gastinne-Renette, 18
Banque, Franco-Espagnole
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184, 200, 207
Banque Perrier
M. Calmette calls M. Caillaux to account for heavy fine, 130
Baring Bros., London Bankers
concerned in Prieu affair, 118
Barrès
took part in debate in Chamber of Deputies, 42
Barthou, Minister of Justice
produced and read statement, 33, 96, 179
takes part in debate in Chamber of Deputies, 42
conversation with Mme. Gueydan and with M. Caillaux, 97
defeated by Clemenceau faction, 103
opposition to M. Caillaux, 104
comment on Bourse operation, 137
M. Fabre’s statement received from M. Briand, 242
Baxter, Miss, Mme. Caillaux’s English governess
letter for M. Caillaux, 289
Belgian Congo
Railway from German Cameroons, 164, 174
opinion in Great Britain and Belgium, 168
Bernard-Maurice, M. Rochette’s lawyer
statement by M. Fabre, 35, 38, 39, 232
represented M. Caillaux in divorce proceedings, 83, 181
M. Poincaré’s evidence, 83, 84, 85
M. Monis’ remarks, 181
charges of illegality made, 206
postponement of trial, 237, 238
threatened M. Fabre, 247
Bernstein, Henry, Jewish play-writer
play produced Comédie Française, 65
Berr, Examining Magistrate
preparing Rochette case, 199
letter from M. Rochette, 200
M. Rochette’s complaint, 217
Bidault de L’Isle, Judge
question by M. Delahaye, 30
evidence before Commission of Inquiry, 31, 32
statement by M. Fabre, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40
pressure brought on him by M. Monis and M. Caillaux, 140, 240
contradictions in evidence, 228
evidence at Chamber of Correctional Appeal, 237, 238
Blanc, Examiner of M. Rochette’s books
M. Rochette’s trial a foregone conclusion, 218
Bloch-Laroque, friend of M. Fabre
statement by M. Fabre, 35, 39
conversation with M. Fabre on M. Bernard, 247
Boileau, Member of Prieu Syndicate
letters in the Figaro, 123
Boucard, Examining Magistrate
Madame Caillaux’s evidence, 18, 19, 20, 21, 286, 287
Action Française, 69
M. Caillaux and evidence of others, 80
evidence of M. Caillaux, 86, 87, 90, 93, 95
re Prieu affair, 118
Madame Caillaux’s request, 277
Bourget, Paul
novelist and friend of M. Calmette, 6, 21
Briand, Minister of Justice in Monis Cabinet
received M. Fabre’s declaration, 32
statement handed to M. Barthou, 33
took part in debate in Chamber of Deputies, 42
favours Clemenceau party, 103
founded Federation of the Left, 104
Prime Minister, 153
resignation, 155
Monis Cabinet and desire to break away, 159
M. Caillaux’s epigram, 159, 163
interview with M. de Selves, re “green document,” 173
handed M. Fabre’s statement to M. Barthou, 242
Buisson Hella
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184, 207
Caillaux, Eugène Alexandre, Inspector of Finance and Minister of State
father of M. Joseph Caillaux, 87
Calmette, Madame
divorce proceedings, 94
Cambon, Jules, French Ambassador in Berlin
troops to Fez, 164
reply of von Kiderlen Waechter, 165
M. de Selve’s request, 167
questions German Foreign Minister, 170
Cambon, Paul
instructions in relation to British Government, 166, 167
telegram from Berlin, 171
Cameroon
Franco-German understanding, 158, 159, 160, 167
Carpin, Police Commissioner
received journalists, 10, 11
no means of stopping Figaro campaign, 13
Cassel, Sir Ernest
influence on behalf of M. Spitzer, 128
negotiations with Herr von Gwinner, 170
Ceccaldi
mentioned in M. Caillaux’s evidence, 100
charges of corruption, 126
member of second Commission, 193
Chauchard, Founder of Magasins du Louvre
legacy to M. Calmette, 95
Chaussée d’ Antin, Rue de la
situation of office of M. Gaudrion, 196
Claretie, Leo
first husband of Madame Caillaux, 286
Claretie, Madame Leo, second wife of M. Caillaux
became Madame Caillaux, 88, 90
Clemenceau
supporter of M. Pams, 102
against M. Barthou and his Cabinet, 103
general adviser, 104
letter published by M. Calmette, 135
head of Government, 152
out of office, 153
M. Caillaux and impeachment for high treason, 169
interview with M. de Selves, 173
discussion in the Chamber, 175-177
accused of moral complicity with M. Rochette, 191
initiates action in Rochette case, 193, 194
accusation of proceeding illegally, 206
evidence before Commission of Inquiry, 209, 212
Government not protecting M. Rochette, 226
Cochery
Finance Minister, 1909, 115
Compagnie Transatlantique
quarrel with South Atlantic Company and Figaro’s accusation, 129
Congo
Franco-German understanding, 152, 155, 158, 159, 160, 167
convention with Germany, 163
M. Waechter’s answer to M. Cambon, 165
Germany’s demands, 168, 171
Conty, Director of Political Affairs in Foreign Office and now French Minister at Pekin
Franco-German understanding in Congo, 158, 160
Corbeil
home of M. Pichereau, 196
Crédit Minier
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184, 201, 207, 218, 219, 222
Cruppi
Franco-German understanding in Congo, 158, 163
D’Ariste, Heir of M. Prieu
made over his rights to Syndicate, 119
Darracq
backed by M. Rochette, 220
Delahaye, Member of the Opposition
placed motion before the House, 27
declared M. Calmette intended to publish letter, 29
addressed question to M. Monis, 30
Prime Minister replies, 32
Desbons
Counsel for Madame Vitz, 75
Desclaux, chef de Cabinet de M. Caillaux
Madame Gueydan’s offer to journalist, 91, 92, 93
De Selves, Minister for Foreign Affairs
resignation of, 108
visit to Holland, 165
M. Caillaux’s instructions in opposition to his opinion, 166
returns from Holland and asks for explanation of agreement, 167
negotiations without his knowledge, 169, 176
telegram from Berlin to German Embassy in Paris, 171
the “green document,” 172
causes excitement, 174
speech before Senate in Committee, 175
D’Estournelles de Constant, friend of M. Caillaux
canvass for M. Caillaux, 257
Doumergue, Prime Minister
M. Caillaux telephones his resignation, 23
Cabinet Council, 24
speech of M. Delahaye, 27
speech in Chamber of Deputies, 32
challenged to a duel, 42
improbability of re-election, 43
M. Caillaux endeavouring to maintain Ministry, 107
M. Renoult, Minister of the Interior, 115
Doyen, Dr., surgeon
his opinion as to M. Calmette’s treatment, 277
Drouot, Rue
office of the Figaro, 2, 3, 4, 43
Du Mesnil, managing editor of the Rappel
statement by M. Fabre, 35, 39
Dupré, Jules
first husband of Madame Gueydan, 88, 95
Durand, Yves, chef de Cabinet de M. Lépine
sent for by M. Lépine, 194
ordered to find plaintiff, 194, 195
visits M. Gaudrion, 196, 198
sent to M. Monier, 197
accused of speculating, 199, 206
called as witness before Commission, 207
acquitted by M. Lépine of all dishonourable action, 208
Duret, M. Rochette’s Private Secretary
his evidence, 223
Fabre, Victor, Procureur Général
M. Calmette and letter, 26, 138
M. Delahaye’s question, 30
declaration carried by M. Calmette, 31
statement produced, 33
“deplorable abuse of influence,” 41
Madame Gueydan read letter, 97
story of pressure put upon him, 140
position at Aix, 180
evidence before Parliamentary Commission, 231, 232
cross-questioned, 234
statements re Rochette case, 235-247
Fallières, President of the French Republic
Franco-German understanding in Congo, 158
warning at Cabinet Council, 160
visit to Tunis, 163
Faubourg Montmartre, Rue du
police-station, 3, 9, 12, 23, 44
Fez
French troops to be sent, 163, 164, 165
Fontainebleau
M. Rochette’s early life, 183
Fonvielle, Antoine de, lawyer Prieu Syndicate
letter to M. Calmette, 120, 122
Forichon, Presiding Judge in Court of Appeal
hears M. Poincaré’s evidence on oath, 81
François-Poncet
statement by M. Fabre, 36, 40
Fresnes
Modern prison, 46, 47
Gabon
Germany’s demands, 168
Gaillard, Doctor
Dentist of Madame Caillaux, 14
Gastinne-Renette
Armourer, 18, 19, 283
Gaudrion, a banker connected with Rochette case
willing to prosecute M. Rochette, 196
visited by M. Durand, 198
dealings in shares in M. Rochette’s Companies, 204
supplies a prosecutor in his stead, 225
German Cameroons
railway to Belgian Congo, 164, 174
Grange Batélière, Rue de la
other entrance to police station, 12
Grey, Sir Edward
refers to Belgian Congo, 168
Gueydan, Madame, first wife of M. Caillaux
divorced wife of M. Dupré, 88
letters burned, 89, 92
evidence before examining magistrate, 90, 91
read letters to M. Barthou, 97
M. Privat-Deschanel and burning of letters, 101, 129
“Ton Jo” letter, 146, 147
Guillemard, Madeleine
wrote in defence of letters, 86
Guiot, representative of bondholders of Moroccan Debt
visited German Foreign Office, 153
provisional agreement, 154
Gwinner, of the Deutsche Bank
negotiations, 170
Hartmann
owner of hospital, 4
Herbaux, new Procureur Général
probable prosecutor, 180
Homberg, André, Director of Société Générale
called on M. Caillaux, 129
Figaro’s accusation, 130
Hotel Ritz
Madame Caillaux’s engagement for tea, 16, 20
Hottinguer and Co.
concerned in Prieu affair, 118
Humbert
notorious female prisoner, 12, 44
“Intermède Comique—Ton Jo”
Headline in Figaro, 98
Italian Embassy
Dinner-party, 13, 17, 23, 24
Jaurès
President Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry, 31, 41, 180
took part in debate in Chamber of Deputies, 42
Rochette affair, 141, 206, 238
tells committee the history of the Rochette case, 224-228
letter summoning M. Monis to Commission of Inquiry, 235
Jeanne
Soubrette in attendance on Madame Caillaux, 50, 51
Kissingen
French Ambassador’s conversation with German Secretary of State, 165
Lancken
first mention of Belgian Congo, 169
Lavedan
play-writer, 65
Laviana
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184, 207
Lebon, François, editor of L’Œuvre
attack on M. Caillaux and French Parliament, 125
Le Mans
letters sent to M. Caillaux “poste restante,” 286
Léonide, Sister, Chief Superintendent of prison nuns
description of, 47
“Bostock,” 48
duties in St. Lazare, 60, 62
Lépine, Prefect of Police
received orders to inquire into Rochette case, 194, 212, 226
previously urged authorities to take action, 195
sent M. Durand to M. Monier, 197
evidence before Commission of Inquiry, 197, 208, 210
opinion of M. Rochette, 209
Lloyd George
opinion on Congo question, 168
Luquet, Permanent Official in Ministry of Finance
intermediary between Government and Société Générale, 128
superseded and succeeded by M. Privat-Deschanel, 129
Malvy, Minister of Commerce
accompanies M. Caillaux, 12
sent to M. Caillaux to induce him to reconsider resignation, 24
appointed Minister Home Affairs, 25
Mamers
M. Caillaux’s constituency, 19, 88, 112, 132, 256, 257, 259, 260
Manchon Hella
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184, 185, 207
M. Pichereau’s investments, 197, 198
Mannesmann Brothers
claims and concessions, 163
Mascuraud Committee
association of parliamentarians and commercial men, 126
Mazars
letter in Figaro from M. Prosper Sauvage, 123
Messimy, Colonial Minister in Monis Cabinet
instructed to declare Franco-German understanding impossible, 160
Michel, Louise
notorious prisoner, cell No. 12, 44
Millerand, Socialist, 255
Milliés-Lacroix, French Colonial Minister
interview with M. Pichon, 153
Mines de Liat
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184, 207
Mogador
telegram from M. Caillaux, 166
Moinier, General
troops at his disposal, 164
Monier, Procureur de la République?
president of the Civil Court, 13, 14
consulted by Madame Caillaux, 81, 99
interviewed by M. Durand, 197, 198
documents accusing M. Rochette, 207
Monis, Prime Minister and Minister of Marine
accusation against, 29
questioned by M. Delahaye and reply, 30
statement by M. Fabre, 33, 37, 138
resignation from Cabinet, 40
Minister of Marine, 104
article by M. Calmette, 139
brought pressure to bear on M. Fabre and Judge Bidault de L’Isle, 140
elected Prime Minister, 155
Cabinet defeated, 165
examination by Parliamentary Commission, 179, 180, 234-237
conversation in regard to trial of Rochette, 181, 182
M. Caillaux advises postponement of trial, 213
order for postponement of trial, 243, 245
Monniot
letter in Figaro from M. Prosper Sauvage, 123, 124
Monquin, Head of Research Department, Paris Police
sent for by M. Lépine, 194
Morand, Albert, Artist of St. Lazare
honoured in Carnavalet Museum, 47
drawings in this volume, 47
Morley, Lord
letter in the Times, 168
Morocco
interests of France, 151, 152, 156
serious trouble, 160, 161, 163, 169
M. Caillaux’s telegram, 166
German Cabinet and the crisis, 171
Moroccan Company of Public Works
formed after approval of provisional agreement, 154
Mortier, Pierre, Editor of Gil Blas
would not use letters, 93
Neuilly
private hospital at, 3
N’Goko Tanga
charges of corruption by M. Ceccaldi, 126
offered to give up a portion of territory, 154
question in Parliament, 155
convention with Germany, 163
M. Caillaux explains failure of negotiations, 174
Pams, Rival of M. Poincaré
non-election resented by M. Clemenceau, 102
Paral Mexico
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184
Paris Omnibus Co.
M. Rochette endeavouring to get concession, 220
Pau
M. Caillaux founded Radical united party, 104
Paul, Dr. Chas., Medical Officer of Health
report of the autopsy after M. Calmette’s death, 283
Péret, Raoul
appointed Minister of Commerce, 25
Perrier, Minister of Justice (Monis Cabinet)
M. Calmette’s article, 139
Philippeau, Robert
reported conversation heard in Paris Tube, 284, 285
Pichereau, connected with M. Rochette’s enterprises
introduced by M. Gaudrion, 196
accusation against M. Rochette signed, 198
formal charge made, 199
M. Rochette in letter to examining magistrate, 201, 202
claim against M. Rochette, 202
documents in M. Rochette’s desk, 203
M. Rochette takes legal action, 205
prosecutor in M. Gaudrion’s stead, 225
Pichon
South American Bank Loan refused, 134
Foreign Minister, 152, 153
convention with Germany, 163
Pierre Charron, Rue
M. Caillaux’s house, 89
Pierre de Fouquières of the Protocol, 13
Place Beauvau
situation of Home Office, 194
Poincaré, President of the French Republic
hears of the tragedy, 24
signs decrees, 25
evidence on oath, 79, 80, 81, 86
conversation with M. Caillaux, 82
election to Presidency and M. Clemenceau, 102, 103
M. Calmette in the Figaro, 108
Prime Minister, 140
Poirier, Henri, intimate friend of M. Spitzer
M. Calmette’s comment on Finance Minister’s resignation, 133
Potsdam Agreement
soothed Russian fears, 165
Prestat, father of Madame Calmette
chairman of Figaro Co., 94
Prevet, Managing Director Le Petit Journal
M. Rochette’s attack, 187, 191
realizes effects of M. Rochette’s tactics, 189, 190
told M. Durand M. Gaudrion would prosecute, 196
M. Durand complains he has been misled, 199
Petit Journal and shareholders, 214, 215
Prieu, French merchant living in Brazil
M. Caillaux accused by Figaro, 106
misspelled “Priou,” 114
heirs claim concessions, 115, 116
difficulty of settlement, 117
claim on Government, 118, 119
M. de Fonvielle’s letter, 120
M. Schneider pressed claims, 121
members of Prieu Syndicate, 123
article in L’Œuvre, 125
Privat-Deschanel, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance
letters burned, 89
M. Boucard’s call, 90
evidence of, 101
successor to M. Luquet in Ministry of Finance, 129
Rabier, one of M. Rochette’s lawyers
received large sums, 220
Raynouard
maiden name of Madame Caillaux, 88
Renoult, René, Member of Cabinet
appointed Minister of Finance in M. Caillaux’s stead, 25
Under Secretary for Finance, 1909, 115
lawyer of one of M. Rochette’s Companies, 220
Reymond, Doctor
present with Calmette, 3, 7
Richepin, Jean
quotation, 297
Rio de Janeiro
French Consul helps Prieu, 115
Rocher, Rue de
flat of M. de Fonvielle, 120
Rochette, Company Promoter and Speculator
M. Calmette and the Figaro, 26
question by M. Delahaye and M. Monis’ reply, 30
Commission of Inquiry, 31, 41
statement by M. Fabre, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38
cause of political unrest, 106
M. Caillaux accused of interfering with the course of justice, 112
Figaro’s article, 138, 139, 140, 145
M. Fabre pressed to adjourn trial, 179, 180
postponement requested by Maître Bernard, 181
trial postponed, 182, 213
early life, 183
companies floated, 184
shareholders sign petition for release, 185
examination of books by accountants, 186
Bourse suspicious, 187
attack in Le Petit Journal, 187, 188, 214, 215
M. Prevet endeavours to stop M. Rochette’s manœuvres, 189
Western Railway of France, 190
M. Clemenceau accused of moral complicity, 191
charges against members of Chamber and Senate, 192
judicial inquiry, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197
M. Pichereau’s accusation, 198
M. Yves Durand accused of speculating, 199
arrested and imprisoned, 200
confronted with M. Pichereau, 202
declared bankrupt, 203
appealed against verdict and took action against M. Pichereau, 205
becomes a political matter, 206
M. Lépine justifies arrest, 208
M. Lépine’s opinion, 209
details of M. Rochette’s methods, 210
sentenced to imprisonment and appeal, 211
evidence before Commission of Inquiry, 212
advertisements, 214
complaint against M. Berr, 217
examination of books a pretence, 218
defence of enterprises, 217, 218, 219
clerk’s story, 220
secrecy of payment, 222
evidence of employees, 223
judgment annulled, 224
proceedings dragged out, 227, 231, 248
volume on history of French issues, 249
Royale, Rue
conversation between M. and Mme. Caillaux, 99
Saint Calais
M. Caillaux’s speech to his constituents, 173
St. Lazare, Prison for Women, 11, 12, 43, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 62, 63
history of, 44, 45, 46
motor lorry at, 51
“six o’clock sickness,” 61
favours shown Madame Caillaux, 75
Santé Prison
M. Rochette imprisoned, 200
Sarthe
M. Caillaux candidate for re-election, 91
popular view of peasantry, 258-262
Sauvage, Prosper, member of Prieu Syndicate
letters in the Figaro, 123, 124
Say Sugar Refinery
M. Rochette’s connexion, 219
Schneider, Auguste, pressed claims of Prieu Syndicate
called on M. Caillaux by appointment and agreed settlement, 119
his home at Auteuil, 121
introduces M. de Fonvielle to M. Vidal, 121
conversation recorded in M. de Fonvielle’s letters, 122
mentioned in M. Boileau’s letters, 123
referred to in letter of M. Prosper Sauvage, 124
Schoen, German Ambassador in Paris
first suggestion of compensation, 167
Société des Mines de la Nerva
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184, 207
M. Pichereau’s investments, 197, 198, 202
Socquet, Dr., Medical Officer of Health
report of the autopsy after M. Calmette’s death, 283
South Atlantic Company
quarrel with Compagnie Transatlantique and Figaro’s accusation, 129
Spitzer, Arthur, Director Société Générale
re-election indirectly opposed by Government, 128
accusation of Bourse quotations being permitted unfairly, 131
M. Calmette’s comment, 133
Steinheil
notorious female prisoner, 12, 44, 52, 59, 291, 294
Syndicat Minier
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184, 203, 207
Tangier, Possibility of German demonstration, 159
Thalamas
letter to Madame Caillaux, 28, 29
Thorel, solicitor for M. Caillaux
M. Poincaré’s evidence, 83
“Ton Jo”
signature to letter written by M. Caillaux, 92, 97, 98, 142, 144-147, 149
Copy of “Ton Jo” letter, 143
Tripoli
coveted by Italy, 165
Tunis
President Faillière’s visit, 163
Ullmann, of the Compte d’Escompte
received by M. Caillaux, 124
accusation that Bourse quotations were allowed in his favour, 131
Union, Franco-Belge
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184, 207
Val d’Airan
Company floated by M. Rochette, 184, 207
Valentine Morelli
notorious prisoner, cell No. 12, 44
Vervoort, journalist on Gil Blas
Madame Gueydan’s offer, 91-93
Vidal, journalist
introduced to M. de Fonvielle, 121
conversation with M. Schneider, 122
Vitz, Madame
prisoner in St. Lazare, 75, 76
Waechter, Kiderlen, German Foreign Minister
remark to French Ambassador in Berlin, 163
reception of communication from M. Cambon, 164
answer to M. Cambon’s question, 165
suggests an agreement, 167
reply to M. Cambon, 171
Waldeck-Rousseau
former Cabinet in which M. Caillaux was Minister of Finance, 144
Western Railway of France
M. Rochette’s agitation against State acquisition, 190, 191
Yenck, clerk in Crédit Minier
his evidence, 223
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