The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-19
scANT COURTESY FOR lola.
THE JUDGE NOT INCLINED TO GIVE
HIM MUCH CHANCE.

yer-Gen. BOisdeffre Confirms the
Testimony of Gen. PeIIieux and
Makes Grand stand Speech-Pro-
Iongcd Cheering Esterhazy
Leaves the witness Stand.
Paris, Feb 1s.-The approaches to the
Assizes Court of the Seine were crowded
early to-day, and the police were rem
forced. There was no demonstration when
NJ Zola, Col. Picquart and Maj. Ester
hazy and Nine. de Boulancey reached the
court On the other hand, there was a
Iieux, Boisdeffre Gonse and Delanne ar
rived at noon
Gen. Boisdeffre was the first witness
The general confirmed the statements made
yesterday by Gen. Pellieux.
The presiding judge read the Shorthand
report of Gen. Pellieuxs statement ord
asked the witness what he had to say en-
the subject.
Cen >Boisdeffre replied: 81 confirm
fully the authenticity Of Gen. Pellieux's
statement. 1 do not wish to add a word
10 it. But, gentlemen of the jury, you are
the nation here, for you represent it. If
the nation has not confidence in the chiefs
of the army, let it say so, and we are
ready to leave to others the burden of our
responsibility. Gentlemen of the jury, you
who represent the nation pronounce an
opinion"
This address caused prolonged SEN
sation.
Lii h.
TArmiew (Cheers)
NJ. Labor said: 81 should like to ques-
ton Gen. Boisdeffre.''
you cannot" replied the presiding
Judge, addressing NJ. Labor.
II am drawing up formal application
TO cross-examine Gen. Boisdeffre" was
the reply.
Very WE'LL" said the Judge; "then
will put my own questions
NJ Labor objected, but an usher call
ed Maj. Esterhazy."
Turning to Maj. Esterhazy, the Judge
said: 1T is said that you are the author
of the Bordereau. What have you to an
sWer?'
Firstly" replied the witness, 81 have a
statement to make. On shadow of proof
this miserable Matthew Dreyfus has ac-
cused me of being guilty of his brothers
crime. have been judged by my peers,
who have acquitted me, but to-day l am
summoned as a witness, so that he ray
reaccuse me- when 1 have neither adviser
nor counsel to defend me. 1 will answer
any questions you put to me. but as for
those people Cunning to NJ. lola and his
COUNSEL, won't reply to them" (Sensa-
tion.)
The judge then turned to M. Labor, in
quiring: "Have you any questions to
ask Maj. Esterhazy?"
Il am still drawing up my application"
answered NJ. Labor, land I shall not ASA
any questions until the court has given
decision upon it,"
Put your questions Immediately" ex>
claimed the judge, cor you will not put
any," (Murmurs)
II can say nothing for the moment" re-
Piled NJ. Labor, but I protest against
this attitude"
Here the presiding judge interrupted
counsel, exclaiming: "What do you say?
Maj. Esterhazy resume your seat
There was prolonged cheering as Maj
Esterhazy left the witness stand.
Call another Witness" said the judge
But an usher informed the court that
there were no witnesses in the room re-
served for them.
The judge suspended the sitting in or
der to allow NJ. Laborl to complete his
application.
M. lola and NJ. Labori during the in.
terVal eagerly conferred together Their
conversation was accompanied by lively
gesiculations raising their hands as
though appealing to heaven, and evidently
discussing the course to pursue, in view Of
the evident determination of the judge To
curtalI the proceedings.
The noise in court was deafening. and
almost indescribable, the prevailing opin,
Ion being that the case was being settled
IN military fashion.
When the session was resumed, NJ La
Dorl presented his exceptions and pointed
out that the court had refused to allow
MN to question Gen. Boisdeffre without
nearing his question.
counsel protested against this 'denial |
OF justice" and concluded with demanding |
the recall of Generals Boisdeffre and PET |
HeuX and Maj. Esterhazy
me advocate general reminded the court |
OF mis- demand that the Dreyfus affair
should not be mentioned, otherwise, he |
ADDED he would leave the matter in the |
hahds of the court.
counsel, for NJ. lola retorted 1.-THE |
generals came into court In full uniform |
eHa wearing their decorations in order to |
roar)
The defense, M. Labor added. sis re-
ptoached with attempting to secure re-
V,s'on OF the Dreyfus case but the gener-
"ts nave harangued against a revision of |
ene rial of Maj Esterhazy, who was ac-
qt1ted. Let his judges bear the respon-
E oillty.' (Uproar).
Proceeding, NJ. Labor alluded to the
mar. man suffering on Devils Island" adding,
lHough his sufferings doubtless do not
t,''erest the men who are bowling at the
"dch of the court room
g, Gentlemen of the jury" NJ. Labor said
ehtreat you most earnestly to rise above
'Ne emotions of the misled public and to
t'Hslder that we are perhaps at turn
l's point in our history, and that your de-
V'loh viii have consequences which no
sauon).
le court then retired to deliberate.
During the suspension of the session
e'eIe was a great demonstration in the
court room in favor of Gen. Pellieux
man who cried "Vive Zola" was set
opon maltreated. and bundled out of
hen the session was resumed, the
Sung judge announced that NJ. La
S0li demand for the recall Of Gems. Bois-
~ =, IRE and Pelleux was overruled. but
mat MAI. Esterhazy might be recalled if