The San Francisco call., 1898-02-18
The Noted Officer Forced to Attack the Army and Make
 Secrets Public.
NEW SENSATIONS ADDED.
Boisdeffre Called Upon to Make Cor robora ton, but He Is Not
 Found.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

PARIS. Feb. 1.-The usual crowds assembled at the AssiZes Court to- day, the tenth of the trial Of Emile Zola and M Perreiux.
 During the course of the proceedings General PellieuX intervened. He said: If you insist upon the whole truth you shall have it." Continuing, the general declared that a long time after the condemnation of Dreyfus the Min ister for War acquired new proof, pre- viously unknown, of his guilt. This proof, the general added, was in note reading: "Never say you have had re- lations with this Jew"
 General Pellieux called General Bols- deffre as a witness of the above state ment, but Boisdeffre was not present and the court adjourned.
 The revelation made by General Pei lieux caused the greatest sensation among military men, who expressed regret at the fact that the General should be forced by attacks on the army to reveal matters which should be kept secret.
 When the session was resumed Gen. eral Pellieux rose and in an unexpect- edly loud voice said: T ask to be al lowed to speak"
 His manner caused excitement in court, and it increased as the general, advancing steadily to the witness stand said: We have acted legally, but. as the defense has not cited certain essential matters, I will repeat, in the words of Colonel Henry, You ask for light. Then you shall have it.
 Continuing, General Pellieux said: At the time M. Castelin interpolated the Government, the Minister of War had received an absolute proof of the guilt of Dreyfus. This proof, which have seen, is in the form of note in which are the words, Never say you have had relations with this Jew
 This was not signed and was accom- panied by a visiting card on which was the same cipher word as on the docu ment General Boisdeffre can corrob- crate what have said" (Applause.)
 This is an absolutely new feature thrown into the case,' said M. Laborie.
 You have read the report of M. d'Orrhescheville," replied General Pel- lieux, although it was read behind closed doors."
 To this remark M. Laborie retorted: This document cannot be considered reliable evidence until it has been fully examined The condemnation of Drey fus was brought about by a secret document, and it now appears that second document exists. Why should 1t not be discussed? The excitement in the country is increasing daily. It is our duty to insist upon the fullest light. and, whatever may be said, a revision of the trial has now become absolutely imperative" lMurmurs and applause
 Let this document be shown us, :" continued M. Zola's counsel, "and if Dreyfus is guilty we will admit the fact and we will all return to our avo- cations of peace or war, which, Mon sieur Generale, we need not fear with such officers as you. (Applause.)
 Continuing, M. Laborie said Let General Pellieux, therefore, explain himself unreservedly and let the doc- ument be brought"
 II absolutely approve of the words of General Pellieux," replied General Come. but I do not think the docu- ments in question can be brought here"
 At this stage of the case General Pel- lieux interposed, saying: Mention has been made of a secret document intro duced at the court-martial; but no proof has been adduced. I ask that General Boisdeffre be heard.
 A captain was then dispatched to fetch General Boisdeffre, and in the meanwhile the presiding judge called upon Major EsterhaZy to testify. but M. Laborie intervened. He said: "Oh, no. Not until General Boisdeffre has been heard The incident is too grave for the case to proceed until it is com pletely cleared up."
 Major Esterhazy. who was about to enter the witness stand. his face deadly pale, thereupon withdrew and the court suspended the session in order to allow NJ Laborie to draw up certain argu- ments.
 In the meantime the excitement in- creased. The incident was discussed in a frenzied manner and the general opinion expressed was that the trial had taken sensational and grave turn.
 When the court was again called to order General Boisdeffre had not ar rived. and so the court was adjourned rntil tomorrow.