Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-09-06
DREYFUS TRIAL.
Paris Scandals Being Mixed in
With the Case.
Gen. Otis Grants Home Rule to Peo-
pie Of Negros.
Gen. Shafter to be Continued In Com
mand Of Department Of Pacific.
BIG LAND DEAL IN mEXIc0.

Rennes, Sept. 6.-Two hours OF the
court martial OF Captain Dreyfus we're
spent behind closed doors In the examin.
alton OF Eugene De Cernushi, the Aus
trian refugee, a witness for the prosecu-
ton. When the open session began,
Senator Trarieux, former minister Of
justice, resumed his deposition. He as-
serted that Savignaud, q witness for the
prosecution, said he had seen letters
addressed 10 M. Scheurer kestner, for
merly vice president. sent by Colonel
Picquart, while Savignaud was Pic
quarts orderly at Tunis. Petit Bleu,
Traireux said, was convinced they were
authentic.
He proceeded TO comment upon the
questionable role played by Commandant
Lsuth In the affair. On conclusion OF
Trsireux's testimony. Lauth declared
that he had acted honestly throughout,
and had not the least doubt OF Lieuten
ant Colonel Picquart's falsi6cation OF
OF the Petit Bleu In order TO incriminate
Esterhszy. Lauth asserted that PicQuart
had always shown the greatest contempt
for the officers Of his bureau. asserting
that on one occasion PicQusrt brought
10 the general staff, In the presence OF
Mesdsmes Henry and Lauth, woman.
Madame d.. wife Of magistrate and
whom Lauth intimated was Picquart's
mistress.
Picq lsrt cried: Il protest absolutely"
Gendarmes were ordered TO suppress out
bursts OF Indignation evoked by the con-
duet OF Lsu,h in publicly naming the
woman In a scandal0us connection.
Lab0ri asked that NJ. Paleologue, ex-
pert OF tine foreign office, be consulted
with reference TO reading before the court
OF diplomatic documents which estab
lished the authenticity Of Petit Bleu.
NJ. Paleol0gue. who sits behind the
judges, came to the front OF the stage
and said he did not know to what docu-
ments Labor alluded.
"The document" replied LabOri, "in
which is rec0unted conversation be-
tween Nj. Delacasse. former prime minis
ter, and Count Won Munster Lederburg,
Gsrmsny's minister at Paris, In which
the count said that Colonel Schwartz
kOppen admitted that he sent Major Es-
terhszy q number Of telegraphic cards or
Petit Bleus."
M. Palsologue responded that what
Labori said was quite true and the docu-
ment belonged to the diplomatic depart
ment. As TO the Petit Blsus In question,
added Paleologue. Schwartzkoppen could
affirm whether hs wrote IL himself or
whether he had not seen II. but In any
case PaleOlOgus said he believed 1t was
saDt by Colonel Schwartzk0ppen. This
declaration by an expert OF the foreign
Office created q marked sensation.
General BillOt confronted Trarieux
In reply to the latter's criticism Of him.
Even II Esterhazy should be- proved a
traitor that would not prove Dreyfus In.
nocent. for In cases OF espionage II very
often occurs that there are several ac-
completes"
Labori cried: "Allow me to remark
Mr.. President, that IL has never been
said that Dreyfus had an acc0mplice In
EsterhaZy."
Dreyfus also shouted: 'Tprotest agains,
this Oiious accusation
LabOri insisted that he be allowed Il
question BillOt. Colonel Jouaust refus
ed and u heated wrangle ensued. Labor
made "A passionate protest against the at
titude OF jouaust. who then said. IL de-
cline 10 allow you to speak
LabOri retOrted excitedly: 81 bow tC
your ruling, but take note that every
time put sQuestion which Ia irresistible
yOu refuse TO allow It,"
The audience burst into loud applause
and the greatest excitement prevailed.
JoHaust said: III this demonstration
IL renewed | will have the court room
cleared. Have You anything more to say
NJ. Lab0ri."
Labon replied: "No, because, and
speak with the utmost respect, am pre-
vented putting any questions touching
the core OF the affair. | reserve the
right to take such action ~ regard FOL