Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-08-17
argue FOR DREYFUS
Bertullus and Picquart Both Declare
Their Belief In the Prisoners
Innocence.
All the Evidence at Rennes Today
Favors the Accused Roget
Cornered.
Dsmanga Holds the Anti. Dreyfusard
Up to Ridicule- More Hope
For Dreyfus

Up to Ridioule- More Hope
For Dreyfus
Rennes, Aug. I-Previous to the op-
ening in the Dreyfus trial this morning
It became known that Labori was
slightly worse. The bullet has not yet
been extricated and the fever continues
to Increase. It is not believed he will be
able to attend court Monday. Monard,
counsel for the Dreyfus family before
the court of cessation, in trial of the
revision proceedings, was summoned to
assist until Labori is able to resume
conduct Of the case.
General Roget resumed his deposit
tion on the opening Of the court. deal
ing with the theft Of Esterhazy's let
ters from Madamemoiselle Pays. De-
mango was evidently primed for him
and number of his shots made the
general squirm in his seat. Roget was
unable to conceal his>- annoyance and
anger when Demange scored. His fing-
er1 twitched nervously and he frequent
~ turned for consultation toward Gen
erals Billot and Zurlinden, who occuS
pied seats behind him. He also threw
glances OF savage resentment at the
audience when, as it happened several
times, suppressed filters went round
the court room when Damange was
cornered. Finally he became red in the
face and answered Demange in hollow
voice, strangely contrasting with his
confident tone Of yesterday. Then came
a witness who proved a splendid REIN
forcement for Dreyfus. 1t was Bortul-
lus, the examining magistrate who re-
ceived Col. Henry's confession of forg-
cry. Bortullus gave testimony which
was ve..table speech for the defence.
Coming from man of high legal repu-
tation the evidence raised the hopes OF
the Dreyfusards immensely and appar-
emily made a deep impression on the
members Of the court.
After a brief conformation Of Bor-
tullus and Nine. Henry, Col. Piquart.
former chief of the intelligence bureau,
OF the war Office, was called. He gave
his evidence in a loud, resonant voice,
and created profound impression.
The following is a summary Of the
testimony: Roget criticised the surveil-
lance inaugurated by Picquart over Col
Henry. This surveillance, he said, last
ed several months and included the in-
Perception OF letters addressed to Ester
hazy. and searches of Henry's house
without the knowledge of the minister
Of war. Witness objected to Picquart's S
methods of watching Nine. Pays. Roget
admitted Esterhazy was a gambler and
OF immoral character. but maintained
that he was the victim of an abomina-
BILE persecution, Witness dwelt upor
the alleged devices of Dreyfus to pro-
cure information from various sources
in regard to the mobilization and con.
centraton of troops. AT the request OF
Demange, witness traversed the old
ground in regard to Paty du CLAIMS
steps to warn Esterhazy OF the cam.
paign organized against him. He said
he believed the forged "Speranza" let
ters were either written by Patty du
Clam or instigated by him. With refer
ence to the document Literature
forged to secure the release Of Ester
hazy, when he was ourt-martialed
Roget said he only knew how it reached
the minister OF war, adding that It's dis
appearance therefrom was mystery
But doubtless Patty du Clam could ex-
plain the mystery. Asked how, under
such circumstances, Paty du CLAIMS in
tervention in behalf OF Esterhazy could
be explained, witness could only attri.
butte 1t to Patty du CLAIMS moral con.
viction Of Esterhazy's Innocence" De-
mango replied: What would like tc
know Is how an innocent man like Es.
terhazy was thought to need this kind
OF help?" Iaughter.) 1T is certain ]
should not have done it," answered the
witness, which caused renewed laugh.
ter. Roget added, however, that he die
not consider the course followed as rep.
rehensible. Demange questionedt the wit.
ness as to what he thought of Ester.
Hays attempt to obtain from an agen,
q declaration that he had nothing to dc
with the affair. Roget admitted 1t was
Certainly curious proceeding" for ar
innocent man. Counsel invited the spe.
cial attention Of the court to the wit.
ness reply.
Demange continued the examination
How was 1t you knew 600 900 francs
were offered Esterhazy If he would con.
TESS to being the author of the bor-
dereau?'
II heard it." the witness replied
from the court of inquiry which tried
Esterhazy and from Esterhazy him
SELF
All" exclaimed counsel. ut was Es.
terhazy who said it, Just so." Laugh.
ter)
Why was his residence searched?'
Demange asked.
The general answered. "Esterhazy a,
one time had document containing
the words 'Cette Canaile de D. and
might therefore have others
Admitting" counsel said, that Es.
terhazy an agent NJ fho nravfro Porr,.