The record-union., 1898-02-18
Remarks by General PeIIieux Cause intense
Excitement In Court.
Declares That the Government
Had Absolute Proof Of the
Guilt of Captain Dreyfus in the
Form of a Note, in Which Oc-
CURED the Words Never Say
This jew"


the tenth of the trial of Emile lola
and NJ. Perrieux
NJ. Clemenceau, council for the "Au-
rore," asked the court to order the Min
lister of War to produce the original
bordereau which figured in the Drey-
fus trial, but the presiding Judge re-
piled that it was impossible.
Counsel for the defense then exam
ined NJ. Moriaul, the stenographer and
the latter confirmed statements that
Major Esterhazy was the writer of the
bordereau. The witness added that
Major Esterhazy also wrote the word
'Uhlan" in the letter addressed to Nine
Boulancey.
Experts Couard and varinardi de-
clined to express an opinion on the
letter.
Professor CRY of the Record office
affirmed that the writings of Major
Esterhazy and of the bordereau bore
a striking resemblance.
During the course of the proceedings
General Pellieux interviewed He said:
If you insist upon the whole truth,
you shall have it,
Continuing, the General declared that
long time after the condemnation of
Dreyfus the Minister of War acquired
new proof, previously unknown, of his
guilt.
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 reveal a matter which should
be kept secret.
General Come was then called. He
affirmed that technical details preclud-
ed the possibility Of any one but an
artillery officer having written the bor-
dereau.
Colonel Picquart then announced that
he was willing to make a statement
without closed doors. and the court took
a short adjournment to consider the
matter.
When the session was resumed Cen
eral PellieuX rose and in an unexpected
~ voice said: Il ask to be allowed to
speak.
His manner caused excitement in
court, and it increased as the General
advancing steadily to the witness
stand, said: I'VE have acted legally
but as the defense has not cited certain
essential matters, l will repeat, in the
words of Colonel Henry, You ask for
light. Then you shall have it
Continuing, General Pellieux said: cat
the time NJ. CASTELAR, interpellated the
Government, the Minister of War had
received an absolute proof of the guilt Of
Dreyfus. This proof, which l have SEEN
is in the form of a note, in which are
the words, Never say you have had
relations with this jew This was not
signed, and was accompanied by a visit
ing card on which was the same cipher
word as on the document General
Boisdeffre can corroborate what l have
said" (Applause)
This is an absolutely new feature
thrown into the case said NJ. Laborie.
You have read the report of NJ.
'Ormescheville, replied General Pei
lieux, although it was read behind
closed DOORS.
TO this remark NJ. Laborie retorted:
This document cannot be considered
reliable evidence. until it has been fully
examined. The condemnation of Drey-
fus was brought about by secret doc
ument, and it now appears that sec
ond document exists. Why should ii not
be discussed? The excitement in the
court is increasing daily. 1t is our duty
to insist upon the fullest light and what
ever may be said, a revision of the trial
has now become absolutely imperative.
CMurmurs and applause.)
Let this document be shown up"
continued NJ. Zola's counsel, land if
Dreyfus is guilty, we will 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" (Applause.)
Continuing, NJ. Laborie sSid LET
General Pellieux,~ therefore. explain
ument be brought
4 absolutely approve of the words
of General Pellieux." said General
Come, but l do not think the docu-
ments in question can be brought
here
At this stage of the case General Pill
lieux interposed, saying: Mention
has been made of 8 secret document
introduced at the eourt-martial. but
no proof has been adduced l ask that
General Boisdeffre be heard
A Captain was then dispatched to
fetch General Boisdeffre. and in the
meanwhile the presiding fudge called
upon Major Esterhazy to testify, but
NJ Laborie interviewed. He said
oh no. not until General Boisdeffre
grave for the case to proceed until it
is completely cleared up"
Major Esterhazy. who was about to