The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-18

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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the charges made against Esterhaxy by his
cousin, Christian. and II WAS expected NJ
Bertulius would be confronted with Gen.
Roget. who so tartly criticised the magis-
srate yesterday. But the president Of the
court invited II. Bertulius TO proceed with
his deposition.
In his testimony N. Bertullus described
how Maj. Bavary asked his assistance IN
examining the secret dossier at the Cher
che Midi prison. and how. after he had
learned the contents Of the documents. he
declared to Maj. Bayary that there was
faw in the dossier which would occasion
collapse Ct the whole case. The witness
explained that he meant the petit bleu."
1t must be proved, he told the major. that
the petit bieu was forgery. and the work
OF Col. Picquari. and az long as that was
not proved the case could not hold. Con-
tinuing, BertulluR recapituiated the EVIL
dence he had given before the court Of cas-
aa'ion. his Investigation into De Clans
connection with the "Speranxa' and
Blanche" kilograms. and the favorable
impression he had acquired OF Picquart's
honesty during the course Of the inquiry.
The witness repeated the story OF Pic
quarts dismissal from the army. P!couarts
denunciation Of Esterhazy and De Clam.
and dweit exhaustively on his laborious In
CURRY into the charges against Esterhazy.
describing the papers found 1t the resi-
dence of Mile. Pays. where Esterhazy
sought refuge.
BertuIlus then related the notable inter-
view between himself and Henry. July II.
1883, shortly before Henry committed sui
eide.
This naturally was a painful recital for
the widow. who was much distressed. and
wcpt silently as the dramatic scene be-
tween BertuIlus and Henry was depicted
by the witness
The MAGISTRATE repeated the whole story
with emphasis. and It had great effect up
on the audience. the witness recapitulating
his other evidence before the court Of cas-
satlon-
alphabetically for Dreyfss.
Bertulius energetically affirmed his be-
| lief in the innocence OF preyfus. He de-
| ciared that the bordereau was In three
| pieces, and not In little pieces: he also SAID
| Il did not reach the war department by the
| ordinary channels.
| Bertullus said his belief In the innocence
| Of preyfus was based on the Documents IN
| the secret doesier. which he had seen: but
| what. above ALL confirmed the witness In
/ his belief was the entire absence OF motive
| which could have tempted Dreyfus to COM
1 = cPtunN-
without a motive emphatically de-
ciared the experienced magistrate. there
was no crime!"
The earnestness with which. Bertulius
dweit upon the Innocence Of the accused
created q profound impression upon his
hearers. .'You have been told" he said.
that preyfus is guilty. For myself.
believe. and believe profoundly. In his In
noncence.
I'm coming here to tell you so you will
understand that my conscience tells me
that IN so doing ! am performing duty.
an absolute duty. The court OF cessation
has declared the borderau 10 be the work
Of Estsrhazy. The court OF cessation 3
the supreme authority In all matters Of
justice In France" (Sensaticn.)
At this tuncture there was a brief sIs-
pension OF the session. When II was re-
sumta. NJ Bertulus was recalled. but he
had little TO add OF an interesting charac-
ter When the prisoner was asked = he
desired to put any questions to the witness
he answered In the negative.
Nine. Henry Calls Him . Judas.
Nine. Henry then ascended the platform
and. standing beside NJ. Bertullus, she
said:
ION July Is, the day my husband called
on A. Bersullus, the colonel, in the course
OF a conversation that evening. told me he
had friendly and charming reception He
described how the magistrate advanced to
NEE, Inn and held out hts arms,
II said TO my husband Are you sure
cs this man. Are you sure he il sincere?
am very much afraid that his kiss was
the kiss OF Judas"
There was great sensation In eour; at
this statement Of Nine. Henry,
II was not wrong" she continued. amid
the GREATNESS interest OF the court. This
man IL indeed the Judas I Imagined
Referring to tire papers which arrived at
Henry said.
Those papers were rot all torn in a
thousand pieces. I was able to note that
personally isttets cften came esttse M
Bertailas has maintained that everything
arrived In pieces. That IL false
The court here resanndei with exc,ama.
lions Of surprise. and Nine Henry CEN
eiuies;:
~ have nothing more to say"
Bertwilas Makes No Reply.
NJ. Rertusius sad he did not desire TO
reply 20 Nine. Henry. adding: she Is only
q woman"
~ am not a wnr.aa, exclaimed Nine.
Henry. sufiousiy. Il speak In the name o.
nay husband"
Tire incident caused great excitement In
court.
.Now reply te madame said Mr. gsr.
;a,ins. she Is dafenalng sAe name OF a
d al nan ard thai .. her Child Re-