The age-herald., 1898-02-18
THE ORIGINAL WAS CALLED FOR

sembled at the .assizes court today, the tenth of the trial of Emile zola and M. Perreux.
 M. Clemenceap; counsel for the Aurore. asked the court to order the minister of war to produce the original bordereau which figured in the Dreyfus trial, but the presiding judge replied that it was impos- sible.
 Counsel for defense then examined M Moriaud, the stenographer, and the lat ter confirmed the statements that Ester hazy was the writer of the bordereau.
 The witness added that Maj Esterhazy also wrote the word ''Uhlan" in the letter addressed to Mime. De Bouancy. Experts Couard and Varinard declined to express an opinion on the letter.
 Gen. Pellieux 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.
 Wanted the Original
 The defense then expressed a desire to see the original and the presiding judge replied that the request would be sent to the government. reply is expected to- morrow.
 Prof Giry, of the records office, affirmed that the writings of Maj. Esterhazy and of the bordereau bore a striking resemb- lance.
 Col Picquart, who was recalled with reference to statement made by General Pelieux, declared that Mai Etserhazy could have easily acquired the information contained in the bordereau. The general has maintained that only an artilleryman could have known the facts referred to. Gen. Gong. who was also recalled, main- tained the contrary.
 During the course of the proceedings Gen. Pelleux intervened. 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 of war acquired new proof, previously unknown, of his guilt. This proof the general added, was in note reading:
 "'Never say you have had relations with this Jew" Gen. Pellieux called Gen. Bois DeEffec as a witness of the above statement, but Gen. Bois DeEffec was not present and the court adjourned.
 A Great Sensation
 The revelation made by Gen. Pellieux caused the greatest sensation among the military men, who expressed regret at the fact that the general should be forced by attacks of the attorney to reveal mat ters which should be kept secret. Dr. Herricourt testified that the physo- logical characteristics showed the borde- reau to be in Maj Esterhazy's handwrit- ing and he added: "Col. Picquart was pre- pared to prove in court that Esterhazy could have known the contents of the bor- derau provided his (the colonePs) evidence could be heard behind closed doors. Gen. Gonz was then called. He affirmed that the details precluded the possibility of any one but an artillery officer having writ ten the bordereau.
 warm discussion enSued between Gen. Gong and Col Picquart as to the date the bordereau was seized. Col. Pcquart said 1t was in April and Gen. Gonz contended it was in August. M. LaBorie intervened and scored @ point by introducing a fomal document in which the accusation was brought against Dreyfus. The date is April, and he made this argument against the general. Gen. Picquart then announced that he was willing to make a statement without closed doors, and the court took a short adjournment to consider the mat ter. When the session was resumed Gen. Pellieux rose and in an unexpectedly loud voice said: 'I ask to be allowed to speak" "You Ask for Light" His manner caused excitement in court, and 1t increased the general, advancing stolidly to the witness stand, said: ''We have acted legally, but as the defense has not cited certain essential matters, I will repeat III the WOruS or COL Henry, You ask for light Then you shall have it. !"
 Continuing, Gen. Pelieux said: "At the time M. Castelin interpellated the govern ment the minister of war had received absolute proof of the guilt of Dreyfus. This proof which I 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 word as on the document. Gen. Bois D'Effec can corroborate what I have said" (Applause)
 "This is an absolutely new feature thrown into the case.' said M. LeBorie. lN You have read the report of M. Dorm eschevIlle." replied Gen. Pellieux, "al- though it was read behind closed doors. D Not Reliable To this remark M. LaBorie retorted. "This document cannot be considered re- liable evidence until it has been fully ex- amined. The condemnation of Dreyfus was l brought about by a secret document. Ard l it now appears that a second document o'.- | ists Why should 1t not be discussed? -7 f l excitement in the country is increas 1 It is our duty to insist upon the fults | light and revision of the trial has ro l. l become imperative" (Murmurs and ap. | plause)
 Let this document be shown us," con. ! tlnued M. LaBorie, "and if Dreyfus is | guilty we will admit the fact and we win all return to our avocations of peace or war, which Monsieur Generale, we need not fear with such officers as you" (Ap- plause.)
 Continuing. M. La13orie said: Let Gen. Pelieux, therefore, explain himself unre- servedIy, and lot the document be brought"
 q absolutely approve of the words of Gen. Pellieux." replied Gen. Gong, but do not think the documents in question can he brought here.'
 A Secret Document
 At this stage of the case Gen. Pellieux interposed, saying: "Mention has been made of a secret document introduced at the courtmartial, but no proof has been adduced. I ask that Gen. Bois D'Effec be heard"
 A captain was then despatched to fetch