The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-17

Paris. February 16.-The approaches to
the palace of justice and the lobbies were
calm today just before the opening of the
ninth day of the trial of NJ. Emile lola
and Perreux. There was no demonstra-
ton upon M. Zola's arrival.
The presiding judge rejected M.
Clemenceau's request of yesterday that he
appoint a magistrate tol question Nine.
de Boulanoey whether among the letters
sho has from Major Esterhazy there was
not one containing the statement that
Gen. Saussier, then the commnnder-in-
chief of the French army and military
governor of Paris, was clown and an
other saying that "if the Prussians got as
far as Lyons, they might throw Eaway
their guns and keep only their riding
whips to drive the French in front of
them.'
NJ. Lahore, counsel for M. lola, re-
nounced the examination of the members
of the Esterhazy court martial but ener-
eetically demanded that Gen. Billot, the
minister for war, be called to testify. The
presiding judge invited M. Laborie to
present conclusion to that effect.
Gen. Pellieux, who was then recalled,
said thatfthe first fac smile which ap-
peared in the Matin was the most correct
of ALL He said that there was writing on
both sides OF the paper which was 1imsy
and he believed that when the Bordereau
was photographed it was impossible to
prevent the writing on the reverse side
from showing through. and as the ink
used was somewhat faint, it was necessary
to touch up the writing in order to
render it more distinct. He said that he
considered the proceedings showed that
the defense attacked now eight to the
testimony of the sworn experts who had
seen the original Bordereau and had COM
pared it with the acknowledged hand
writing of the accused, while the testi-
other foreigner, was received with full
confidence.
''Such tactics do not surprise me-"
added the general "since they were fore
Swallowed in my office by Matthew Drey-
fus, WHEN bringing charges against Major
Esterhazy. l asked him If he desired
second expert report on the Bordereau,
and as he did not reply concluded that
il the expert ex animation had not been
favorable to him, he would have de-
manded another, For some time there
has been much talk of handwriting people
discussing who would have written the
Bordereau. Well, will prove to you
here, with the papers in my hands, that
the officer who wrote the Bordereau be-
longed to the minister Of war, was an
artillery man, and was seconded for SER
vice on the staff. -
This statement caused sensation.
NJ. Laborie interrupted the witness say.
ing: IT ask that Col. Picquar5, who is
at the house of Magistrate Bortulus, be
summoned to hear this testimony"
'sIt is not your turn to speak,, :" replied
the judge.
Nj. Laborie, however, insisted that Col.
Picquar. be called. Nevertheless Gen.
Pellieux was allowed to continue his
testimony. He said:
can analysis of the Bordereau indicates
that an artillery officer attached to the
war ministry alone could have known the
facts recited, or have used the TECHNICAL
ties employed. An infantryman could
never in his life have spoken of the things
Of which the Bordereau speaks. (Re-
newed sensation.
"And now,' exclaimed the general.
raising his voice, 'swhat remains of all
this fabric not much. Yet we are accused
of acquitting guilty man in pursuance
of orders.
This statement caused a great stir in
court. The General further remarked, Il
have not mind of pure crystal, but l
have the soul of soldier, which revolts
at hearing the infamous inspirations
showered upon us and | can keep silence
no longer. 1 cannot stand their trying to
detach the army from it's chiefs, for II the
soldiers cease to have confidence in them,
what will the chiefs do in the day OF
danger, which is, perhaps, nearer than