THE PARIS SENSATION

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2210, 24 July 1914, Page 7

THE PARIS SENSATION

COOD SHOTTING THREE HITS OUT OP SIX SHOTS By Telcsrraph—Preß3 Association—Copyright (Rec. July 23, 11.30 p.m.) Paris, July 23^ M. Clienu ironically admired M. Co,illaux's cleverness in creating a diversion by turning a criminal into a political trial. . M. Caillaux,\in his evidence, endeavoured to show that the Dresdner Bank (Germany) was a large shareholder in tho "Figaro," lienco tlie paper reflected tho German Foreign OfEco views. . : A gunsmith's evidence showed that Madame Caillaux tried 1 a revolver in the shooting gallery before purchasing, and hit the figure target thrice out of six shots. ■

EVIDENCE FOR THE PROSECUTION. Paris, July 22. Tho Public Prosecutor, on behalf of the Government, announced that tho diplomatic papers mentioned yesterday wore only copies of alleged documents, which Wcro non-existent. M. Prestat, M. Calmette's father-in-law, admitted' destroying the Fabre report and "Thy Jo" letters, found in M. Calmette's pocket-book, which wero copies in M. Calmette's handwriting. Hei denied tlie Caillaux's allegations that the "Figaro" was . in the pay of foreign banks or of Germany M. Clienu, the barrister representing the "Figaro," accused M. Caillaux:of defiling a grave dua by his own wife. This caused a sensation in Court. The evidence of M. Caillaux has concluded.

M. CAILLAUX GETS A MIXED RECEPTION. "Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services. Parl3, July 22. _ On leaving the Court after giving evidence, M. Caillaux was greeted with shouts of "Vive Caillauxl" followed by "Caillaux, tlie assassin!" He readied bis taxi with difficulty..