New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
ESTERHAZY ON THE STAND.
PROTECTED IN A REFUSAL TO ANSWER
QUESTIONS.

LITTLE HOPE OF GETTING AT THE Thu'h :"
oo,-Ssr,. REPEATEDLY siLrNcBp AND HIS
REQUESTS DENrED-rUBILc IN
TpREsr INCREASING.
ps1. Feb 1s.-In view OF the revelations
made by General Peeux in court Yesterday
regarding the secret document. the Ministers
had a long. secret conference with Presideh'
Faure Yesterday evening relative 10 the course
10 he pursued under the circumstances
The approaches TO the Assizes Court OF the
Seine were crowded early to-day. in spite OF the
rain. and the police IN consequence were re-
inforced
General Pelieux was cheered on his arrival
but there was no demonstration when nj. Hoia'
Colonel Pfcquart Major Esterhazy ana NINE
De Boulancey reached the court On the o'her
hand there was a popular demonstration wheh
Generals. BotsdefYre Gonse and De lame Ar
rived at noon
When General Boisderre. in full uniform. took
the stand. the Presiding Judge addressed MN "a
follows: General incident which we ola
not anticipate occurred yesterday. desire
was manifested that you should be examined
and the Court has acceded to IT.
The Presiding Judge then read the shorthand
report of General PellieuXs statement and
asked tho witness what ne had 10 say on the
subject. General Bo,sdefrre replied
4 confirm fully the authenticity Of General
Pellieux's statement I DO not wish to add
word to it. but gentlemen OF the jury. you are
the nation here. for you represent IT, II the
nation has not confidence IN the chiefs OF the
army let II say so. and we are ready to leave
% others the burden Of responsibility
THIS statement caused prolonged sensation.
"yes" exclaimed the General. "v,ve TArrnee7'
(Cheers)
A. General BoisdeYre was leaving the stand.
~ Labor. counsel for NJ. Zola, rose and said:
II should like to question General Bosdenre"
you cannot" replied the Presiding Judge
WHAT exclaimed NJ. LaborL
mo" vehemently retorted the Presiding
Judge you cannot. Call the next witness
LABoR1 PROTESTS IN VAIN.
NJ Labor vainly protested against this ruling.
but an usher called Major Esterhazy. who I'M
nediately appeared. and. amid profound silence.
took the stand.
What questions have you to putT' asked the
Judge addressing NJ Labor
Il am drawing up formal application to
cross-examine General Boisdeffre.'' replied coun-
SCI for the defendant
Very we'll" said the Judge; then will put
my questions
Turning to Major Esterhazy. the Judge there
upon said
TT !s said that you ara tho author Of the
bordereau. What have you to answer
First" replied Major Esterhazy. Il have a
statement to make.
Gentlemen OF the jury on a shadow Of proof
this miserable Matthew Dreyfus has accused me
OF being guilty OF his brothers crime. I have
been judged by my peers. who have acquitted
me; but to-day am summoned as witness so
han I ha1s r1Aitb Q~
advisor nor counsel to defend me. will answer
nnv questions you put to me- gentlemen of the
jury but as for those people" turning TO M.
lola and his counsel. Il won't reply to them"
(Sensation)
The Judge then turned to NJ. Labori and
asked:
Have you any questions to ask Major Ester
hszy?'
II am still drawing UP my application" an
ewered NJ. Labor. land 1 snail 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" (Mur-
rnurs0
IT can say nothing for the moment" replied
NJ Labor but I protest against this atti-
tude"--
EsTERHAzY LEAVES THE STAND.
Here the Presiding Judge Interrupted counsel.
enchanting:
What do you say7 Major Esterhazy. resume
your seat"
There was prolonged cheering as Major Ester
hazy left the witness-stand.
Call another witness" said the Judge. But
the calls were fruitless. and an usher informed
tho Court that there witnesses IN the
room reserved for them.
Here General Peleux. rising in the body OF
the Court. interposed saying: Monsieur lie
President, will you allow me 10 take the stand?
Here Is a card which wish 10 put in evidence.
1t bears the name Of 'Bouchon-' do not know
tho person. but he appears 10 have been
,amned by Magistrate Bertulus. II you wish 10
hear him, he is at the disposal Of the Court"
The Judge. however. did not reply. but sus-
pended the sitting in order 10 allow NJ Labori
20 complete his application.
NM. Zola and Labor. during the interval.
conversed eagerly together. Their exchange OF
remarks accompanied by lively gesticua-
tons raising their hands though appealing
20 Heaven, and evidently discussing the course
TO pursue In view Of the evident determination
OF the Judge to curtail the proceedings. The
noise In court deafening and almost in
tescribable every one maintaining his individual
views the prevailing opinion being that the
case was being settled in military fashion.
When the session was resumed, NJ. Labori
presented his exceptions. pointing out that the
Court had refused TO allow him TO question
General Boisdeffre without hearing his question
Counsel protested against this denial of JUS
tice" and concluded with demanding the
call Of Generals Boisdeffre and Peleux and
Major Esterhazy.
The Advocate General reminded the Court
Of his demand that the Dreyfus affair should
rot be mentioned otherwise. he added. he left
the matter in the hands OF the Court.
zoLA's COUNSEL SCORES A POINT.
came into court in full uniform. and wearing
their decorations. In order 10 make speeches for
the prosecution" Uproar) II. Labori also
said: The defence is reproached with attempt
ing To secure q reyls!on OF the DreYfls CASE