The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-19
THE lola TRIAL.
Slight Opportunity For Defense to
Make An Inning.

Paris, Feb. 1S.-The approaches to
the assizes court were crowded early
today, and the police were REINFORCED.
There was no demonstration when NJ.
lola, Colonel Picquart, Major Ester
the court. on the other hand, there
was d popular demonstration when
Generals eellieux, Boisdeffre, Come
and others arrived at noon.
i General Boisdeffre was the first wit
ness. He confirmed the statements
made yesterday by General Pellieux.
The presiding judge read the short
hand report of General PellieuX's state
ment and asked the witness what he
had to say on the subject. General
BOisdeffre replied: Il confirm fully the
authenticity of General Pellieux's
statement. 1 do not wish to add a
word to it, but, gentlemen of the jury,
you are the nation here, for you rep
resent it. If the nation has not con-
fidence in the chiefs of the army. let
them say so, and we are ready to leave
to others the burden of our RESPONSE
bility. Gentlemen of the jury. you who
represent the nation, are 10 express
the sentiments OF the nation.
VAIN PROTESTS.
NJ Laborie said: Il should like to
question GGutIdi DO4SuclLIt
You cannot" replied the presiding
judge.
NJ Laborie vainly protested, but an
Usher called Major Esterhazy, who took
the stand.
What questions have you to put?"
asked the judge, addressing Laborie.
i am drawing up a formal applica-
ton to crcss- examine General Boisdef-
fire." was the reply.
oil he
will put my own questions"
Turning to Major Esterhazy, the
judge said: 1T is said that you are the
author of the bordereaU. What have
you 70 answer"
Firstly" replied the witness. Il have
a statement to make. On a shadow of
proof this miserable Dreyfus has &C
cused me of being guilty of his broth
er'S crime. l have been judged by my
people, who have acquitted me, but to-
day I am summoned as a witness so he
may accuse me, when l have no adviser
to defend me. 1 will answer any ques-
ton you put to me, but as for those
people (Dointing to VI. ZOla and his
counseD, 1 won't reply to them" (Sen-
sation.)
The judge then turned to NJ Laborie.
inquiring: Have you any questions to
ask Major Esterhazy?"
Il am still drawing up my applica-
ton" answered NJ. Laborie, land 1
shall not ask any questions until the
court has given a decision upon it,
TYRANNICAL JUDICIARY.
Put your questions Immediately"
exclaimed the judge. "or you will not
put any" (Murmurs.)
Il can say nothing for the moment"
replied Nj. Laborie, but 1 protest
against this attitude"
Here the presiding judge interrupted
counsel, exclaiming: What do you
say? Major EsterhaZy, resume your
seat
There was prolonged cheering as Ma
jor 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 reserved for them. The judge
suspended the sitting in order to allow
NJ. Laborie to complete his application.
NJ. lola and NJ. Laborie, during the
interval. conversed eagerly together.
Their conversation was accompanied
by lively gesticulations, raising their
hands as though appealing to heaven,
and evidently discussed the course to
pursue in view of the evident determi-
nation of the judge to curtail the pro-
ceedings.
The noise in court was deafening and
almost indescrible, the prevailing
opinion being that the case was being
settled in military fashion.
LABORIE'S EXCEPTIONS.
When the session was resumed NJ.
Laborie presented his exceptions,
pointing out that the court had refused
to allow him to question General
without hearing his question.
Counsel protested against this denial
of justice" and concluded with de-
the recall of Generals BOis-
deffre and Pelliaux and Major Ester
hazy.
The advocate general reminded the
court of his demand that the Dreyfus
case should not be mentioned, other
wise he added he would leave the mat
ter in the hands of the court. Counsel
for NJ. lola retorted: The generals
came into court in full uniform and
wearing their decorations in order to
make speeches for the prosecution.
CUproar)
THE Defense" NJ. Laborie added.
rs reproached with attempting TO Sc
cure a revision of the DreyfCs case, but
the generals have harangued against a
revision of the trial of Major Ester
hazy, who was acquitted. Let his
judges bear the responsibility"
AT A TURNING POINT.
Proceeding, NJ Laborie alluded TO
the man suffering on Devils Island,
adding. Though his sufferings doubt
less do not interest the men who are