Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-14
mnly declared that he and Maitre De-

for Inc honor of the magistracy
ana Tor The honor Of France" the ex-
president added, II feel compelled to
speak the truth in defence OF an in
nocent man.
This declaration NJ. Casjmir- Parier
uttered in a vibrant voice. raising il
till IL broke with emotion. There was
an outburst of applause in the court
room. The president threatened to
clear the court if the demonstration
was repeated. II now place myself at
your disposal" said the ex-president
addressing the court. II Will answer
any questions. My sole desire is to as
sist in a search for the TRUTH
At this there was another outburst
Of applause, suppressed with difficulty.
a wave of emotion thrilling through
the large concourse Of words of a man
whose conscience had compelled him
to abandon the highest post in France
rather than sully the office by becom-
ing an accomplice to foul con
spiracy.
When his testimony was ended NJ
caSirnir- perier was conducted back to his
seat BY a commissioned officer, ana
All eyes Were directed toward door ~
the right.
penSe. ana then Gen. MERCER glidci
slowly Into the court room. ana was con
Quoted 10 the witness stand ny soldier.
lie lifted up lis right hand before the
crucifiX ana swore To tell the whole truth.
The witness appeared 10 be- In broken
health lie spoke IN a hoarse voice,
couEhed frequently, ana asked ~ be AZ
lowed to be seated.
MERCER was attircd III the uadrcss uni
form Of general. black tunic ana rec
trousers AS ~ sat down he placed 4
brilliant crimson ana gold KEPT on q shelf
attached to the witness rail where i r.
manned striking patch of color, during
ms Tune p" gave his testimony, which
lasted from $40 "A. NJ. until noon.
IL leaned forward while speaking, nla
handH sometimes resting On the rail. but
more often hr was HrrrDuely tWitching
ms myers ana twisting a pair Of white
gloves, which he DOTTED un entering the
Besides hls kopi ~ placed black
leather wallet, fun ~ papers, ANA ne ac-
c"mpanirt his remarks with continual
nDddlnb M ti-c mead. on "A stranger, his
appearance ANA bearing produces a far
from favorable effect
lie gave thc impression of stiffness
his forehead Was wrinklrd. his eyebrows
"tit contracted anu ms ryes peer-.t
through SHE'S between mis- puffy ey-lids
Ills checks were s;liJw. ANA ~ spoke .tl-
most li;ludih.% ahh ih Il weak. monotn-
nous Hlffh WI voice. which produced Il
snporiiic Eject upon those Who were npI
able M distinguish hI4 words, but Who
W'rc W.ilih hearing pf his voice.
TAiS munulusu" with hardly a break,
except "h,n lh" rirrk rrad Xxx yarioIs
documents Mrrcirr presented tg NV court
lasted nearly lDur hours. Win IN minutes
SuSpr l'sloh dl Nj. "h"h lnere was gea-
Id. lt'.-il'E MINI, WIFI MilhoS5 "hS gong
tp Prev. 1a th- brvyfu$arls predicted,
aH ut.'l Hd40'- 'i'I. Htfil'f Wore b'l at
breast thr decoration of grand officer nf
the Legion Df Honor.
MERCER prayed the now Wcli-w0rn wgr
scare but thr effect must ~ yery
dlscouraglag ~ mum. aS mis- hearers lis-
tened without stirring Il muscle III hi.
STORY VT how Franc. was un th. thrrSn-
Old ~ u war WITH Germany. The anil
Dr,yfusards have crird ''NGIf'' tnn often
AT thr outset Of Con Nrrrier-s r,sti
mony Nv prepared thc court fnr 4 VIII
scare I'M declaring thr f.fuueror ~ Ger
many personally LOOK an active part FIJI
urganizn- espionage. and then later
eating thC secret dussier to The court
martial NJ 1924, nv said:
Ill un longer E4d reason to Keen silent
ana am going To accomplish what |
consider my duty. In 1881 thc dipluInatIr
situation was perilous- n fIaHotaux
Ihth minister M foreign aHairs) has in
-cd inns NJ tdSimir-Ptrirr has spO-
Ken before tine criminal chamber about
me unusual step taken IN Count Won
Munster. lie also exposed the somewha,
unusual way INV which NJ, rniIId Jnrn-e
himself inlo Hi official parsonage and u
private parsonage. later giving Count TUT.
Munster Information which was lit frs;
refused him.
But NJ Casimir- Pcricr amended hi.
deposition, saying ne had not said tina.
the same daN NJ Dupuy ana myself re-
manned ircm IN me evening Till la3o il
his private Office AZ ,hr kiySee. awaiting
between thu Emperor of GERMANY IND
Count Won Munster Wt remained a. !
hours waiting IN - whether peace or |
war would result from thIs exchange or 1
trltSIainr
lictt NJ tas.l..ir Prricr shock hts hral I