The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-22
N. Z0LA MAKES
A SENSATION.
Accuses Premier Of Order
ing Conviction.
M. LABORTS SPEECH
Elections viii Not Be in the Midst
of Mystery.
A SYNDICATE OF GOOD FAITH.
And Loyalty if Any Syndicate Exists.
Says the Counsel for the Defence
He Rcproaches the Premier and
Makes an Eloquent Speech
Amid Many liter
ruptions.

PARIS, Feb. 2i.-The rains to-day de-
cimated the crowd about the approaches
TO the Asslze Court Of the Seine In the
Palace Of Justice, though the court itself
was packed with people. There was
no demonstration when the military Of
ncers arrived but Nj. Emile zola was
hissed when he reached the court.
When the proceedings of the thirteen
IN day OF the trial began, the Advocate
General commenced his address.
SEVERE CRITICISM.
The Advocate General severely criti-
cised the attitude Of Colonel Picquart ana
NJ. Loblois and regarding the reproach
that tho court martial OF Major Ester
hazy was conducted behind closed
doors. he said, that whensl question OF
foreign affairs IS under discussion the
matter must be- judged among French
men," lie added:
"The Esterhazy court proved tho fact
that they were divided IN opinion on tho
question OF the trial taking place behind
closed doors. but they were UNANIMOUS
i'm acquitting the officer.
Tho Advocate General declared that M
Zola's asserting that the Esterhazy
court martial acquitted guilty person In
accordance with superior orders remained
entirely improved.
Major Esterhazy he added. could not
be the author of the bordereau, ana ne
protested against certain newspapers ac-
cuslng officers Of seeking TO overthrow
the republic.
In conclusion. the Advocate General eN-
pressed confidence that the jury wouh
condemn NJ. Zola without hesitation.
zOLAs VIGOROUS ADDRESS.
NJ Zola then addressed the court al
hrming his good faith. lie created a
sensation by accusing the Premier, NJ.
Moline. OF having ordered tho judge 10
avonge the national honor by returning
a verdict of guilty whereupon the pre-
siding judge told NJ. lola that he must
ne make such charges.
Continuing, Mr. lola declared that the
Government knew everything was per-
fectly aware that Drcyfus was innocent.
and that the ministers themselves would
some day annouu"e his innocence
i swear before the whole world" ex-
claimed M.Zola. In conclusion. that Drey-
fus Is innocent and that France. some
day will thank me for saving her honor
Those who dishonor France" NJ. lola
also said. "arc those who mingle cries
OF Niye Larmee' with 'Nive Esterhazy.'
after the letters ne had written. n I
am here it Is because / wished IL. It Is I
who asked TO appear before you. who
are the voice OF justice. II is for you.
gentlemen, that raise the cry OF alarm.
and that | wish 10 bring out the truth.
perhaps unsuccessfully, but here | stand
before you and await your Justice"
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dant was constantly interrupted by
Kisses and protests.
NJ LABORI,s DEFENCE.
NJ. LabOri. counsel for NJ. Iola. fol-
lowed with an eloquent speech. His open
ms words. We are here Ia def nee @:
Justice and right" We're hailed with loud
protests from the back OF the courtroom.
but counsel continued reprOaching the
audience for being led astray by pass ng
interests" and with not wishing TO deal
with the Drcytu5 case, although there are
q few senator's or deputies who doubt hts
innocence"
"Nev,rtheless. continued NJ Labor.
truth will prevail The elections Will not
be allowed 20 pass amid mystery and
antiquities. Renewed protests(
Counsel referring 10 "the inspired arti-
cles" In the press intended TO deceive the
country" said: III a syndicate exists, "
fs "a syndicate OF good talth and loyalty,
whose aim is TO obtain justice and right
in the interests of the entire country. ana
this synd cate has greatest faith III your
perspicacity.'
This caused n violent uproar. against
which NJ. LabOri vehemently protested
NJ I.aborl proceeded 90 reproach the Pre-
micr with refusing 20 allow generals TO
Le i,idgad before "a jury. In conclusion.
Al Lnbor declared that he intended To
nrove NJ. Zola's good faith and reyiew the
whole affair, cropping into things htthert"
unknown. lhc court was '"'" NJ
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