The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-18
GRAVE TURN IN lola TRIAL.
GEN. PEBLIEUX ABOUT TO MAKE
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES.

Regarding Esterhazy.
Paris, Feb. 1.-THE usual crowds as
sembled at the Assizes court to-day, the
tenth of the trial of Emile lola and Nj
Perreux.
NJ. Clemenceau, counsel for the Aurore,
asked the court to order the ministry Of
war to produce the original Bordereau,
which figured in the Dreyfus trial, but
the presiding judge replied that it was
impossible
Counsel for the defense then examined
M. Moraud, the stenographer, and the
latter confirmed the statements that Maj.
Esterhazy was the writer of the Borde-
reau.
The witness added that Maj. Esterhazy
also wrote the word "Uhlan' in the letter
addressed TO Mime. de Boulancey.
Experts Couard and varinard declined to
express an opinion on the letter.
Gen. Pelieux testified that he caused the
seizure of the letters against Senator
Scheurer- Kestner, of which Maj. Ester
hazy denied the authorship, and which ex-
perts declared were forgeries, adding that
the reports of the experts and the letters
themselves were in the hands of Magis-
trate Bertulus.
The defense then expressed a desire to
see the original and the presiding judge re-
piled that the request would be sent to the
government. reply is expected to-mor-
row.
Prof. CRY of the record office affirmed
that the writings of Maj. Esterhazy and
of the Bordereau bore striking resem-
blance
Col. Picquart who was recalled with
regard to a statement made by Gen. Pei
lieux. declared that Mai. Esterhazy could
easily have acquired the information con-
tained in the Bodereau. The general had
maintained that only an artilleryman could
have known the facts referred TO.
Gen. Gonz who was also recalled, main
tanned the contrary.
During the course of the proceedings,
Gen. 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 for war acquired
new proof, previously unknown, of his
guilt. This proof was in a note reading:
Never say you have had relations with
this jew"
Gen. Pellieux called Gen Boisdeffre as
Gen. Boisdeffre was not present and the
court adjourned.
The revelation made by Cen Pellieux
caused the greatest sensation among the
military men, who expressed regret at the
fact that the General should be forced by
the attacks of the attorney to reveal mat
ter which should be kept secret
DR.. Herycourt testified that the physio-
logical characteristics showed the Border
he nd flv,nr
and he added Col. Picquart was prepared
to prove in court that Esterhazy could
have known the contents of the Bordereau
provided his (the Coloners) evidence could
be heard behind closed doors
Gen. Gonz was then called. He affirmed
that technical details precluded the pos
slbility of any one but an artillery officer
having written the Bordereau.
A warm discussion ensued between Gen
Gonz and Col Picquart as to the date the
Bordereau was seized. Col. Picduart said
1t was in April and Gen. Gonz contended
1t was in August.
M. Labor interviewed and scored bv
pointing that the formal document in
which the accusation was brought against
Dreyfus was dated April
Col. 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 Gen.
Pellieux rose and said, in an unexpect
edly loud voice: 81 ask to be allowed TO
speak,
His manner caused excitement in ,ha
court and it increased as the general. adj
vancing stolidly to the witness
stand, said: I'VE have acted To-
gaiiy, but, as the defense has
not cited certain essential matters, will
repeat in the words of Col. Henry: You
ask for light. Then you shall have IT,
continuing, Gen. Pellieux said: cat the
ume that Castelin interpellated the gov
eminent, the minister of war had reaeiv-
ed absolute proof of the guilt of Drevfus
rms proof, which 1 have seen, is In the
form of note in which are the words
Never say you have had dealings with
this Jew
This was not signed and was accom-
panied by visiting card on which was
the same cipher word as on the document
Gen. Boisdeffre can corroborate what I
have said" (Applause)
This is an absolutely new feature
thrown into the case said M. Iabori.
GU have read the report of M. dor
meshcheville," replied Gen. Pellieux cal
though IT was read behind closed doors"
10 this remark NJ. Labor retorted: 'This
document cannot be considered reliable
evidence until it has been fully examined
about by secret document. and il now
appears that second document EXISTS
why should 1t not be discussed? The in
terest ia the court is increasing daily. IT
is our duty to insist on the fun light ana
whatever may be said, revision of the
trlal has now become imperative" C,tur-
murs and applause.
Let this document be shown rs" con-
tinued M. Zola's counsel, land If Drevfus
guilty we will admit the fact. and we
VIII all return 10 our avocations of neace
or war which, Monsiur Generate. we need
not fear with such officers as you" CAn-
plause) NP
NJ Labor continued: Let Gen pol
heux therefore explain himself unreser,,-
ed.y and let the document be brouobt ,,
II absolutely approve of the words Of
Gen. Pef{eux," replied Gen. Gonz "hnt
do not think the documents can he
brought here"
Al this stage of the case Gen. Pell;ouv
mterposed by saying: Mention has bee,
made Of a secret document introdnced
az the court martial; but no proof has
been adduced. / ask that Gen. Boisdeffres
be heard"
A'captain was then dispatched N fetot,