Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-14
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PARIS. August 13.-The attention of all
Paris was to-day r1veted upon the Senate
Court, which has been trying General
Boulanger, but few short weeks ago the
popular idol, on a charge of treason to
France. The scene in the Chamber during
the final hours of the deliberations was a
most impressive one, although at times the
war of words was of decidedly tumultuous
order. Boulanger's friends composed g very
small minority of the body, but they made a
brave fight for their absent chief.
Nearly all of the Senators were early in
their seats, and the moment the gavel of the
presiding officer fell the fight commenced.
The members of the Right, few in number,
but strong in voice and purpose, again pro-
tested that the Senate had no jurisdiction in
the case. The war of words became fast and
furious and, at times, personal, it being en-
tirely probable that a couple of quiet morn
ing duels will result from the otfense taken
at some of the remarks.
THEY LEFT IN DISGUST.
But the majority had already determined
how all of the points should be decided, and
the fiery eloquence of a dozen orators of the
opposition was poured forth in vain. The
In despair, and declined to take further part
in the proceedings in the case.
The remainder of the court discussed at
length its course of procedure and its COM
potency to try General Boulanger. His
friends having nearly all Withdrawn, the
debate was now more peaceful, and the de-
cisions were reached with considerable
unanimity. 1t was finally decided by
vote of POI to 20 the court was competent to
try the General on all the counts of the in
dietment. Two of the Senators refrained
from voting.
The taking of evidence in the case was
then resumed. Quite q sensation was
created when five dodgers in the house of
Madame Pourpres swore that the General
was in Paris on July 15 1887, the day on
which it is alleged he visited the city in
disguise. Madame Pourpres is the lady who
a ccompanied the General on his recent
flying trip to Brussels. A mass of other
testimony, the most OF which had but little
direct bearing, was hurriedly presented, ,and
everything was ready for the last act of the
drama or farce, as many persist in calling
it because of the absence of the accused.
A VERDICT OF GUILTY.
Amid perfect silence the final ballot was
taken, and it was soon announced that the
court had by 206 votes found the General
guilty OF conspiracy. Six of the Senators
did not vote. The court found Count
Dillon and NJ. Rochefort guilty of COM
plicity in the plot. 1t was decided by
vote of 1913 to 10 that Boulanger was guilty
of a reasonable attempt against the State
in connection with the Lyons depot incident
Not satisfied with this the State Council
has annulled the elections in IL cantons in
which General Boulanger was elected to
the Councils General, on the ground that
the General was not legally eligible for the
position. General Boulanger has written
letter in which be states that he gave the
sums of money which he is accused of en-
bezzling to the chief clerks in the War
Office to be used for the relief of widows and
orphans of soldiers.
A large number of Americans were pres
ent during the session of the court. Among
them were Thomas A. Edison and Mr.. Rus.
sell Harrison. Later in the day these two
gentlemen assembled the Eiffel Tower and
took luncheon at the summit. A num-
Der of artists from the opera were present
and sang into phonagraph, which after
ward produced their airs.