The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
WARNS Up NIGHTLY
lola Case Promises Tremen-
douS Developments.
ARMY OFFICERS MOURN
That the Hand of the Army is
About to be Forced.

tenth of the trial of Emile lola and NJ
Perrieux.
NJ. Clemenceau, counsel for the Aurore
asked the court to order the ministry OF
war to produce the original bordereau
which figured in the Dreyfus trial. but the
presiding judge replied that it was impos-
sible
Counsel for defense then examined NJ.
Moriaud, the stenographer, and the lat
ter confirmed the statements that Major
Esterhazy was the writer of the border
eau.
The witness added that Major Ester
hay also wrote the word "Uhlan" in the
letter addressed to Nine. De Boulancey.
Experts Couard and Farinard declined
to express an opinion on the letter.
General Pellieux testified that hecaus-
ed the seizure of the letters against Sen
ator Schuerer-Kestner of which Major
Esterhazy denied the authorship, and
which experts declared were forgeries,
adding that the report of the experts and
the letters themselves were in the hands
OF the magister Bertulus.
see the originals. and the presiding Judge
replied that the request would be sent to
the government. A reply is expected to-
morrow.
Professor CRY. of the Record office, Of
firmed that the writings of Major Ester
h1zy and of the bcrdereau bore striking
resemblance.
Colonel Picquarc, who was recalled with
reference to a statement mace by Gene al
PeIIieux, dec AIRED that Major Esterhazs
Cor.d easily have ac7u'Iei the informa-
tiSn conta ned in :he iordcI eau. The sen
eral had maInta red that only artillery
man could have known the facts REFER
ed to.
General Gonz, who was also recalled,
maintained the contrary.
Curing the course OK the proceedings,
g General Pellieux interYsna'i.f He SAID:
IF you insist upon the Whole ;rlnh you
shall have it,"
Continuing, the general declared that
f. long time after the condemnation of D:ey-
fus, the minister for war acquired new
proof previously unknown, of his guilt.
This proof, the general added. was in n
note, reading; Never say you have had
relations with this Jew"
General Pellieux called General Boisd-
efere as a witness of the above statement.
but Boisdefere was not present and the
court adjourned.
The revelation made by General Pei
lieux caused the greatest sensation
among the military men, who expressed
regret at the fact that the general should
be forced by attacks on the army to re-
L.,
cret"
DR.. Herycourt testified that the physi-
illogical characteristics showed the hor-
dereau to be in Major Esterha5y's hand
writing, and he added, Colonel Picquart
was prepared to prove in court that Ma
5of Esterhazy could have known the con-
tents of the bordereau, provided his (the
coIonels) evidence could be heard behind
closed doors. ...-...- -
General Gonuz was then called. He af-
frmed that technical details precluded the
possibility of any one but an artillery Of
ficer having written the bordereau. y
warm discussion ensued between General
Gonz and Colonel Picquart as to the date
the bordereau was seized. Colonel Pic
uuart said it was in April, and General
Gonz contended it was in August.
NJ Laborie interviewed and scored by
nointing out that in the formal document
In which the accusation was brought
against Dreyfus the date is April. and he
made his argument against the general
Colonel Picquart then announced that
he was willing TO make a statement with
out closed doors and the court took
short adjournment to consider the mat
ter.
nd vol
Pellieux and in an Unexpectedly loud
voice. said: Il ask to be allowed to
speak"
His manner caused excitement in court
md it increased as the general, advancing
steadily to the witness stand, said:
we have acted legally but, as the de-
Tense has not cited certain essential mat
ters. l viii repeat. in the words Of Colo
nel Henry: You ask for light. Then you
shall have it "
Continuing General Pellieux said:
AT the time NJ. Castelin interpellated
the government. the minister of war had
received absolute proof of the guilt of
Dreyfus. This proof. Nhich have seen,
ic in the form of q note in which are the
words: Never say you have had reia-
lions with this Jew -
This was not signed and was accom-
the same cipher word as on the document
General Boisdefere can corroborate what
[ have said (Aplause)
This is an absolutely new feature
THROWN into the case" said IL Laborie.
You have read the report Of NJ Dorm
eschsvilie." replied General Pilleux. al
though IL was read behind closed doors"
To this remark VI. Laborie retorted:
This document can not be considered re-
liable evidence until it has been fully ex-
amined. The condemnation OF Dreyfus
WAS brought about by secret document.
ard II now appears that a second docu-
ment exists. Why should it not be dis
cussed? The excitement in the country
is increasing daily. II is our duty TO in
Elst upon the fullest light. and whatever
may be said. 2 revision OF the trial has
now become absolutely imperative"
(Murmurs Of applause)
Let this document be shown us" con-
tinued NJ. Zola 5 counsel. and II Drey-
fus is guilty we viii admit the fact and
we will all return to our avocations OF
peace or war. which. mon Generate. We
need not fear with such officers as
you" CApplause)
Continuing, ". Laborie said: let Cen
eral Pilleux, therefore, explain himself I'M
reservedly, and let the document be
brought
Il absolutely approve OF the words Of
General P1lleux.' replied General Gonz,
but 1 do not think the documents In
question can be brought here"
At this stage OF the case General Pn-
lieux interposed, saying: Mention has
been made of a secret document intro
duced at the court martial: but no proof