The record-union., 1893-01-21
Special to the REcoRD-UN1ox.

CECtldl ~ tue EAhAONb-O
PARIS, Jan. 20.-The sole topic of con-
versation this afternoon was the arrest of
Cornelius Herr. The prospects of his re-
turn to France, and the posi- bility that he
will reveal evidence which he holds, eX-
cited general apprehension. Outside of
royalist and socialistic circles, the arrest
is regarded with feeling closely akin to
panic. The gravest fears exist
on account of the Senate, whose
members are believed to be threatened
more seriously than all others through
Herz's return. Everybody feels that the
worst will come out as soon as Herr
shall come before the examining magis-
trate.
In view of Herz's capture, Liberte
comes out with a statement that docu-
ments seized upon the premises occupied
by Herr show Reinach a debtor and
Herr creditor, as affirmed by Herr.
Before the Parliamentary Commission
of Inquiry to-day Andrieux was called
upon to throw more light upon the brib-
cry of l04 Deputies. He said he did not
have the original of the photographed list
which he submitted to the commission.
The name cut out of the list. he said, was
that of high political dignitary. He
promised on honor not to reveal the
name, and he must persist in the refusal.
He refused also to give the names men
toned in NJ. Arton's note book, on the
ground that there was not sufficient evil
dence against the men named, and he did
not wish to biacken their reputation
ruthlessly. AS to the check indorsed by
NJ. DaGourst, NJ. Andrieux said he could
only refer the commission to the speec h of
Nj. ROuvier in the Chamber of Deputies
on his retirement from the Ministry of
Finance.
Reverting to the Reinach documents,
NJ. Andrieux said he obtained the memo
randa as to the There checks from Cor
nelius Herr, who received them from
Reinach. Andrieux did not know Rein
ach had shown the memoranda to Gle
menceau, but he himself had once shown
them to Clemenceau. Herr, after quar-
reling with Reinach, had sent to NJ. Con-
stans, then Minister of the Interior, doc
uments showing that Reinach tried to
poison him. Subsequently, however,
Reinach and Herr were reconciled. AS
to the checks mentioned in Arton's note
book, Arton alone could give the desired
information. Arton was at present in
correspondence with several men in
Paris, notably with the Boulangist depu-
ties, Georges LaGuerre and Terrail Mer-
meix.
On the strength of NJ. Andrieux's tes-
timony the commission decided to sum
mon Deputies LaGuerre and Terrail Mer-
meix and Clemenceau to appear before
them tomorrow.
HERR PLACED UNDER ARREST
LONDON, Jan. 20.-Dr. Cornelius Herr
was arrested at midnight on demand of
the French Government on the charge of
having been fraudlently implicated in
the Panama swindling and corruption.
The detectives assigned to make the ar
rest went about their work very eau
tiOusly, as, although it was reported that
Herr was sick. it was thought from his
previous record, both in America and
France, that he was shamming illness
and would take an opportunity to escape.
1t was known Herr was at the Tanker
vile Hotel, Bournemouth. Arrived
there, the detectives were informed that
Herr was too i'll to be seen, but they in
sisted and followed the porter TO the door.
Mrs. Herr responded to the knock and,
after some parley, the detectives an
nounced their official character and in
sisted on being admitted to the outer
room. Mrs. Herr retired to her hus-
bands sleeping apartment, but came out
in few moments. Her face showed
signs of grief and agitation. She could
hardly restrain her tears as she said
"Gentlemen, DR.. Herr is too i'll to get up.
You are welcome to go and see for your
selves"
The detectives entered the sleeping
room. Herr was in bed. He had lust
been propped up with pillows by his wife.
His face looked pale and wasted, his ewes
sunken, and he bore every sign of being
very sick man. Il know your busi-
ness, gentlemen" he said in weak tones.
as if it were difficult for him to talk.
"Nou see my condition, am willing to
go with you if it is possible for me to be
moved"
The detectives looked at the mainland
concluded that it would not be proper to
take farther action without medical ad-
vice. The doctor who has been ATTENDING
Herr was called in, and he declared Herr
was in such a serious condition that he
could only be removed at the imminent
peril of his life, and from present appear
ances it would be impossible to remove
him for some time. The detectives tele-
graphed this statement to London. and
were told to remain with the prisoner.
but to take no action toward his removal
without further Instructions. The de-
tecuves then took their turns al watch
ing, one remaining near the sick man,
while the other found what rest he could
within easy call.
Herr, Notwithstanding his illness, has
made energetic preparations TO contest
the effort to extradite him to France. lie
has retained Lewis, the well-known So
hcitor, and Sir Edward Clarke and Gill
are counsel in the case. Some surprise is
expressed that Herr should now prepare
to contest extradition to the last point.
when, before his arrest, he professed his
readiness to surrender.
TROUBLE BREWING