New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-11-18


Minister, was very entertaining witness; because
OF ms quaint expressions and quanteT thoughts.
Gulteau did not like him and interrupted him 10 say
once or twice that his evidence was ia;sc 80 me
day wore away. During the recess cold lunches
were eaten by half the audience, who feared 10 lose
their chairs by going ont After the adjournment
the prisoner was led through the files Of hootlng
negroes TO the van, into which he nimbS jumped
and in which he wasdriven TO the jail; ,
After Guiteau was taken TO the Jail this afternoon
Mr.. ScOvilc went to his cell and induced him to sur
render the six pages of manuscript contaimhg lhe
statement which he proposed to make pubnG lo-Gaa
Mr. SCOvie refuses to give this out Tor puDlcatlon
because he fears that the public will come 10 DeleNe
that he is permitting these letters and statements
be published for effect. But it is understood lna'
the statement contains fiat denial of the con
spiracy story telcGraphcd from Chicago last nghl
asserting that there but two principals IN me
matter-GOd and himself, presentation OF MS
right before the law to hc heard in his own defence
and to retain such counsel as pleaSCs MN, as
well as sharp condemnation of Mr.. ScoVlle protest
against his appeal TO the legal prOieSson lie taxes
occasion to that, despite Mr.. Scoyllies protests
responses have been received TO the appeal from
eminent lawyers and that if the protest had never
been made many more responses would nave beel
received. He takes up Mr.. Blaines testimony, TOO
and asserts that the Secretary mist AIKEN IN say
ing that ne gave hun no enGo"lGagfiiiISn n2o Gl,iin@
understood him to say that OWING TO the
deadlock 10 nominations could be sent to the
Senate and that after IT was broken his case would
receive consideration. This he Interpreted as ndl-
eating an intention to consider his case iayoraby.
THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FOURTH DAY.
GUITEAU MORE THAN USUALLY INsOLENT AND CAP
IIOUS-THE DIsTRlCT-ATTORNEY'S OPENING AD-
DRESS TO THE JURY-GUTEAUs MOTIVE FOR
IHE ASSASSINATION AND HIS CUNNINGLY LAID
SCHEME or DEFENCE-sECRETARY BLAINE AND
THE vENEZUELAN MINISTER UPON THE STAND
GUuEAU NUISANCE AT TIE STATE DEPART
MFNr.
WAsHINGTON Nov. 1.-THE understanding
that the fourth day OF the Gmclu trial to he disn
guishcd by the opening address for the prosecution
and by the appearance the witness stand Of the Sec
reary OF state attracted immense crowd Of specla
tors. The auditorium was more than half filled largely
by women before the doors for the admission oi the
general crowd were opcncd As soon as the doors
opened there rush and crush and struggle for
positions which resulted in the filing mp of every
available space. Mrs scoyilc. Guitcaus sister,
companied this morning 10y her little Cirl. child OF
about eight Next her usual sat her brother John.
and between the latter and Nh Scovc was the vacant
chair reserved for the prisoner The court wa, formally
opened at ten minutes past 10, and Immediately after
ward the prisoner hurried into the and to his
seat by deputy marshals and policemen. He looked
paler and furred than nc had done for the last
two days and he carried in with him package Of New
York newspapers. As soon his handcuiI, were re-
moved he took and paper and began ncryously to
write hardly noticing his relatives.
As the Court called TO order Nr. Scoyihe
and said ~ want to word with relation TO
here the first day Of the trial. between
my associate and myself On consulting IN relation to
the matter and with reference to the defence generally
became satisfied that the pressure Of the business on
each Of Us, working were at disadvantage, rn-
suited in something that may appear and actually did
90 to the country disagreement Ia some extent be
tween wish 10 say that there has been nothing IN
fact reality OF that kind and since have been able
confer together fully and freely, in perfect
cord in regard to the defence and tho different steps which
10 be taken Mr. Robinson will cordially give his
assistance in this case just IA supposed he would all
the time"
This speech had the effect of bringing Guitcau 10 his
feet. and prccptating the first Of the day Win
flashing eyes. violent Gesturcs and excited voice. the
prisoner addressed the Court ." May it please the
Court" he said, object Mr.. Robinson appearing Ia
this case"
Tie Court (severclyJ-" Take your scat, prisoner.
wish Won 10 understand distinctly that your hbor-
counsel in this shall be confined TO consultation
with the associate counsel in the fyou disobcy,"
the Court continued the prisoner again jumped to his
feet and began another Wild speech the Court will Dee
underline necessity Of ordering your removal from the
courtroom, and the proceeding of your trial In your alb
scncc"
"Nour Honor said that could be heard, and have
speech"
" You cannot bc heard til the close Of the case"
The prisoner evidently aborng under great excite
mcnu-I desire to be heard throughout the Your
Honor has right 10 cut me on, and going to make
noise TO the country about it. When wan; counsel
will notify your Honor.
The Court-Counsel have assigned and you must
Keep silence.
Struggling against the deputy marshis who were press
ing him into his seat the prisoner cried ont The law
Is that when wants counsel they are assigned to
him. If your Honor does not coincide with me | Will
make noise TO the country about it.. The country is
broader than this Court s Aftcr pause speaking
t,.sh a.. a..
Post special from Chicago 1t il absolute lie from be
ginning to end"
The Court sternly)-Kcep quiet now; let me have no
more discussion.
But the prisoner was irrcprcssiblc He continued 10
argue with MI Scovile, who attempted to quiet him. He
broke out again that he would not trust his the
best lawyer ever made. al know and my posi-
in this matter" he cried One or two blundcrbuss
lawyers viii compromise my entire defence, and will
not have it," Another pause ensued and then, lifting
his eyes from the newspaper before him. he declared that
If Robinson had proper respect he would get out Of the
case. d" That is my opinion on him. | would not trust
MIN with tendOar note ease. That Is my opinion
him"
Tho prisoner then apparently became moro passive.
but while the DstrictAttorncy preparing open
the he more, violently brandishhg hs arms
addressed tho Court 81 come here" he cried in the
honorable capacity OF being the agent Of the Deity
this OCCASION and propose 10 appear such. do not
come my hands and knees and that is all about it,
That is the Wow supposed your Honor have taken OF
this matter"
This exclamation had the effect Of causing ripple Of
laughter to spread among the spectators who had Lis.
tened to his previous utcranccs In an excited silence
and apparently satis6cd with his success in obtaining
manifestation from the public the prisoner became
quiet
AT nall past 10 o'clock Secretary Of State Blaine en-
tered tue courtroom and given q scst between
McssIs Dtyidgc aud Porter. He was accompauled nv
his son, Walker Blaine and Chief Clerk Brown Of The
State Department.
THE DIS1RICT-ATTORNEY OPENS HE CASE
DisricAttorney Corkhill then proceeded 10 open the
ease for the Government. He said:
Nav Il please the Court and the gentlemen of the urv.