The Portland daily press., 1898-02-21
ZoLA'S TRIAL.
Saturdays InstalIment of the Parody on
Justice.

Paris, February 19.-The crowd present
at the lola trial today was very large but
quiet was maintained and there was less
demonstration than yesterday when the
principals in the great case arrived.
M. Laborie, counsel for M. lola, asked
Col. Picquart if the Bordereau had been
written in March or April, 1894, and the
witness answered that he did not remeln-
Der.
Col. Picquart vehemently complained
that the press accused him of edunating
his children In Germany. He pointed out
that he was not married and demanded
that General Gallifet be called to attest
his honorability and loyalty. The presid-
ing judge, Delagorgue, however, said 1t
was useless to do SO, whereupon NJ.
Laborie entered a protest.
Gen. Pellieux refused to answer ques-
tions put to him In conformity with his
statement yesterday, that it was for the
advocate general to deal with questions
outside of the lola case. He added:
~ am of the opinion that throughout
this trial strange things have happened.
A person here,'' turning towards Col.
Picquart, land say to his face" (sensa-
tion), "who still wears the uniform OF the
French army, comes to this court and
accuses military men of having COM
mitted forgery and of having turned 1t to
account" (Cheers.)
To this Col. Picquart replied: 81 have
said have too much respect for my
chiefs and for Justice to withhold the
truth, and say 1T again, in the presence
of my chiefs. have never thought of
suspeoting their good faith. They may
be mistaken in the Norton case. Persons
of high position have been deceived by
forged papers"
81 also say the soldiers are animated by
good faith, :" said NJ. Laborie, "but'--
~"You are making speech, inter-
rupted the presiding judge.
"No,'' replied III. Laborie, II wish to
establish something of Importance and
they arc trying to intimidate me. Threat
ening letters have been sent tt) my vito
for the purpose of terrorizing me. ,"
"You are making Speech" said the
presiding Judge again, 81 shall have to
stop you."
"Be it so, retorted M. Laborie. "stop
me-"
every WE'LL" said the judge, II do
So"
81 am Obliged to you every time you
stop me,' said M. Laborie, ''as you
thereby confer fresh honor upon me. +"
| (Cheers.)
This caused Gen. Peilieux to remark !:
"He has Just played with the case and
played with it against my will.
NJ Laborie began to comment on these
statements; but tho presiding judge
threatened him with disciplinary punish
ment if he did not cease talking. The
action of the. court caused row in the
| back of the court room and NJ. Laborie,
passionately addressing the disturbers.
said: sWhat rejoices you is to see right
and Justice violated more and more every
day"
Then, addressing M. Zola,, N. Laborie
exclaimed: 81 ask myself whether 1t
would not be fttesU to leave the court,
than to allow ourselves to be treated as
we are (Uproar in COURT
.sCcme, be serious" said the judge, ad-
dressing NJ Zola's counsel.
ssYou insult ne,'' cried M. Laborie.
IT fatter myself that all l say here is
| most serious"
After the uproar had subsidized, Col.
Picquart said the paper referred to in
Major Ravery's report appeared to apply
to an officer of a line regiment rather than
to staff officer.
NJ Stock, a publisher said he could
enuruerate four secret documents which
were introduced at the Dreyfus trial.
.sThat does not concern you, exclaimed
the judge; 'sit down.
| Several witnesses, including M.Anatole
France, testified to M. Zola's courage
and good faith.
| Later the court announced that the
council Of ministers had declined tc
authorize Gen. Billot, the minister OF
war, to testify and the defense made the
announcement that it would not call any
more witnesses.
The court then adjourned until Mon.
day.
| ANEW COUP D'ETAT.