The record-union., 1898-02-19
Police Charge the Crowds, and Finally Sue
coed in Dispensing Them.
Riots Follow the Adjournment of
the Court, Savage Assaults Be-
ing Made Upon Jewish Resi-
dents, the Streets Being Cleared
Only After a Charge by the Re-
publican Guards.

PARIS, Feb 1S.-There were riotous
proceedings after the adjournment OF
the court to-day and NJ. lola narrowly
escaped being lynched by the mob out
side
On leaving the Palace of Justice, all
the officers We're acclaimed by the
crowd outside the building and General
Pellieux, who descended the steps bare
headed, was given great reception.
Major EsterhaZy was greeted with
shouts of "Vive lie Armee." The police
We're powerless to control the immense
crowds and several Jews were the OBJ
jectS of insults and menaces.
There was a general fight. The mob
threw itself on the Jews, yelling
Death to the Jews.' Throw the Jews
into the Seine." Finally the Republi-
can guards charged the rioters and
cleared the square.
The crowd fell back after the charge
of the army, shouting, Spit on Zola."
NJ lola left the Palace of Justice at
$50 p. m. and Immediately after he
had emerged he was greeted with a
storm of Kisses and derisive cries. The
authorities were obliged to protect his
carriage with a double Gordon of pO-
lice.
On reaching the ST. Michael bridge
the mob made a murderous rush for
the carriage, but the police threw
themselves between the vehicle and the
mob and a series of miniature battles
ensued.
Ultimately the police drove the mob
back and NJ. Zola was enabled to pro-
coed without further molestation. A
number of arrests We're made, but all
those who We're taken into custody
We're released later.
The approaches to the Assizes Court
We're crowded early to-day, and the po-
lice We're reinforced. There was no
demonstration when NJ. Zola, Colonel
Picquart, Major EsterhaZy and Nine.
De Boulancey reached the court On
the other hand there was a popular
demonstration when Generals Pelleux
Boisdeffre Come and others arrived at
noon
General Boisdeffre was the first VIII
ness. He confirmed the statements
made yesterday by General PeIlieux.
The presiding Judge read the short
hand report of General Pellieux's state
ment and asked what he had to say,
General Boisdeffre replied:
Il confirm fully the authenticity Of
General Pellieuxs statement. 1 do not
wish to add word to it, but, gentle
men of the jury, you are the nation
here, for you represent it. If the ma
ton has not confidence in the chiefs Of
the army, let them say so. and we are
ready to leave to others the burden of
our responsibility. Gentlemen of the
jury. you. who represent the nation, are
to express an opinion"
Mr.. Laborie said: Il should like to
question General Boisdeffre'
You cannot" replied the presiding
Judge
NJ Laborie vainly protested, but an
usher called Major Esterhazy, who tooh
the stand.
What questions have you to put >"
asked the Judge, addressing NJ. Labo-
RE.
Il arr drawing up a formal applica-
ton to cross-examine General Bois-
deffre," was the reply.
Very WELL" said the Judge; then I
will put my own questions.
Turning TO Major Esterhazy. the
Judge said: 1T is said that you are
the author of the bordereau. What
have you to answer"
Firstly" replied the witness. Il have
statement to make. On a shadow Of
proof this miserable Dreyfus has ac-
cused me of being guilty of his brothers
crime. l have been judged by my peo-
pie, who have acquitted me, but to-day
/ am summoned as a witness so he may
accuse me when l have no adviser TO
defend me. l viii answer any question
you put to me- but as to those people"
turning to NJ. lola and his counsel
Il won't reply TO them (Sensation)
The Judge then turned to NJ. Laborie
inquiring: Have you any questions TO
ask Major Esterhazy?"
II am still drawing up my applica-
tion." answered NJ. Laborie, land 1
shall not ask any questions until the
court has given decision upon it,
Put your questions immediately"
exclaimed the Judge. ''or you Will not
put any" (Murmurs.)
Il can say nothing for the moment"
replied NJ. Laborie. but / protest
against this attitude"
Here the presiding Judge interrupted
counsel, exclaiming. What do YOU
say? Major Esterhazy, resume your
seat"
There was prolonged cheering as
Major Esterhazy left the witness stand.
Call another witness said the
Judge, but the usher Informed the court
that there We're no witnesses in the
room reserved for them. The Judge
suspended the sitting in order 10 allow
NJ. Laborie to- complete his application.
Mons. Zola and Laborie, during the
interval, conversed eagerly together
Their conversation was accompanied by
lively gesticulations. raising their
hands as though appealing to heaven,
and evidently discussed the course to
pursue in view OF the evident determi-
nation Of the Judge to curtail the pro-
ceediags.
The noise in court was deafening and
almost indescribable, the prevailing
opinion being that the case was being
settled in military fashion.
When the session was resumed NJ La
borie presented his exceptions, pointing
him to question General Bosdeffre
without hearing his question. Counsel
protested against this denial OF jus
tice" and concluded with demanding
the recall Of General Boisdeffre and Pei
lieux and Major Esterhazy
The Advocate General reminded the
court of his ruling that the Dreyfus af
fair should not be mentioned. otherwise,
he added, he would leave the matter in
the hands of the court
Counsel for NJ. lola retorted: The
Generals came into court in full uni
form and wearing. their decorations, in