The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-06
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communication Of the document as mon
strous illegallty. ana a violation of the
most sacred rights Of the defense. NJ
TrarieuN pointed out that # any proof
whatsoever Of the guilt OF Dreyfus exist
ed in 1895, Gen. Gonse would have shown
Lieut. Col. Picquart an order to stop the
Investigation.
After an interview with NJ. Scheurer-
kestner, the witness said, he became CON
WINGED Of the guilt of Esterhazy.
This satisfied TrarieuN.
In describing the steps taken in support
or revision, NJ. TrarieuX mentioned an in
terview he had with foreign ambassa-
dor. who in tones of the most profound
ana aHectng sincerity, declared that Drey-
fus never had relations with him nor with
any military attachc or officer Of the army
of his country
M TrarieuN asserted the importance of
this statement of the ambassador who
energeucally reafirmed the absolute in
nocence Of Dreyfus. The ambassador add
ed that he had Investigated and found
nothing TO implicate Dreyfus. Further,
the ambassador said. he had seen in the
hands OF Col Pauizzardi letter from Col
Schwartzkoppen proving the guilt of Es-
'erhazy' who, his eXcellency added, gem
orally communicated information of minor
value. Moreover, at tho time of NJ.
Schcurer- kcstucrs revelations Mai Es-
terhazy called upon Col Schwa tzkoppen;
and II was then that dramatic scene OF
violent recriminat!oUs and threats occur
Ted. The ambassador also showed the
witness that the "Cete cauaille de D"
phrase did not apply to Dreyfus.
Tn a subsequent interview, which the
witness had with the same ambassador.
the latter had informed him that the
Henry forgery, which had Just been dis
covered. had been long known 10 his gov
eminent, aud that the French government
i had been aware of II far a year.
NJ. TrarieuX continued:
should Call Foreigners.
Certain passages of what ! asserted
may be taken exception TO. but among
men of honor who listen there Is not one
who doubts the sincerity of my language
or the truth Of what / have said:
1T may be said that / should not ad-
duce here the evidence OF foreigner
This country should be bold and proud
enough 10 seek the truth everywhere Be
| sides, was there not yesterday the some
what unexpected evidence Of a foreigner
who related remarks of foreign sover-
eign? Why should the testimony of for
eign representatives be opposed here?"
Critcising Gen. Merciers role as a
witness, NJ. TrarieuX said he was sur
| prised that the ex-minster of war had
| not included in the dosser the official YER
| sion OF tho P0nzzsrdi cipher telegram.
| With regard TO Gen. Roget and Capt
| Cugnet the witness declared that their
| allegations that Col Panizzardi had in
! formed his ambassador that Col
Schwartzkoppen had had relations with
| Dreyfus. We're absolutely unfounded on
| the contrary the Witness asserted. Col
Fanizzardi expressly stated that Dreyfus
had no relations with any foreign attache.
| Esterhnzy the Traitor.
The ambassador already referred to NJ
! Trarieux continued, said:
'Esterhazy is the traitor"
| Continuing M TrarieuX said: THE SUI
preme court has given its decision and our
very eyes confirm It's judgment"
M. Trarieux proceeded to show that
Maj. Esterhazys confession must b. gem
uine.
"lf," said he. IAN ideai Of the type Of
traitor is sought he is the man. lie Is
| overwhelmed with debts. and Is a man of
loose habits. He wrote the "Uhlan' letter
TO Madame Doulaney. He has not even
the soul of rrenchman. And vet he is
placed on a level with young captain Of
| irreproachable conduct, against whom
nothing but secret documents have been
brought. Doubt Is no longer possible"
M. Trarieux concluded: This is no long
or the time for pleading falsehoods; il is
the hour for pacincation. II is alse the
| hour for justice, which has declared that
small as well as great. without distinction
of sex or person, shall have their rights
Labori's Request Refused.
After a brief desultory interchange Of
remarks, the court retired TO deliberate
over the application of NJ Labor for an
order upon the government commissary to
request the French government TO invite
! foreign governments 10 supply documents
| enumerated in the bordereau.
IL was unanimously decided 10 reject the
application OF NJ Labon on the ground
that the court did not consider itself com
petent to pronounce "A judgment which
might entail diplomatic action by the gov
eminent. II was also decided unanimously
to examine M. de Cernuschi tomorrow be-
| hind closed doors.
At 1850 a. M, the court adjourned for the
day.
In view of the rejection by the court
martial of M. Labori's motion, the defense
! intends to issue subpeonas to Coils
! Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardi. The sub
/ poenaes win be transmitted by the court
martial through the minister of war, the
minister of justice and the minister OF
/ foreign affairs, successfully, and thence
! through the French ambassadors at Ber-
lin and Rome. This means weeks of de-
| lay.