The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-18

Rennes, August 17.-With the usual at
tendance and without any noteworthy
incident the second trial by court martial
of Captain Alfred Dreyfus, of the artil-
lery, charged with treason, was resumed
in the Lycee. Previous to the opening
of the proceedings it became known that
Maitre Labori, leading counsel for Drey-
fus. who was shot in the back from am
bush Monday was slightly worse today.
His physicians have not yet extracted
the bullet. His fever continued to in
crease and 1t is not believed he will be
able to attend court Monday. Consequent
ly Maitre Monard. counsel for the Dreyfus
family before the court of cessation in
trial for revision proceedings, has been
summoned TO replace NJ Labor until such
time as the latter is able to resume con-
duct OF the case. NJ. Monard is expected
to appear early III the morning. Although
he is poor substitute for the brilliant,
energetic Labori, 1t is hoped his presence
will strengthen the defense.
Friends prevented Maitre Albert Glenn
enceau from coming to the assistance of
Dreyfus, as planned Immediately after the
attempted assassination of NJ. Labor.
However in spite OF the difficulties en-
countered by the defeHuA today's session
of the court opened with bright prospect
for the prisoner. as NJ, De Mango counsel
for the defense evidently came primed
with questions to be put to General Roget
The latter resumed his deposition on the
opening OF the court, dealing with the
theft of Esterhazys letter from Mademoi-
nf H..
questions struck the bulls eye and made
General Roget squirm in his seat. Unfor-
tunately NJ. De Mage is not yet in po-
sition to go thoroughly over the whole
ground Of this witness deposition General
Roget will probably be called to the stand
later
General Roget was unable to conceal
his annoyance and anger when NJ. De
Mango scored The witness fingers
twitched nervously and he frequently
turned for consolation toward Generals
Billot and Zurlnden. former ministers of
war. who occupied the seats behind MIN.
The general also threw glances of savage
resentment at the audience, when as hap
pened several times, suppressed filters
went around tho court room when NJ De
Mango cornered him. Finally General
Roget became quite red in the face and
answered NJ. De Mango in hollow voice,
contrasting strangely with his confident
tone of yesterday.
Then came witness who proved to be
a splendid one for Dreyfus. 1t was NJ
Bertulus the examining magistrate. who
received the late Lieutenant Colonel Hen
rvs confession OF forgery In almost In
audible tones, owing to hoarseness, NJ
Bertulus gave his testimony. which was
a veritable speech for the defense. Coming
from man of the high legal reputation
OF M. Bertulus, this evidence raised the
hopes of Dreyfusites.
1t apparently made a deep impression
on the members OF the cours
NJ. Jaures, the socialist leader. who was
among those present In court, remarked on
the conclusion of the magistrates testi-
mony. This is the first time the truth
and the whole truth has been told before
the Judges"
Dreyfus displayed the kesnest interest
In the statements of NJ. Bertulus. seeming
completely absorbed In his words
After brief CONFORMATION Of NJ. Bertu-
lus and Nine. Henry, widow OF Lieutenant
Colonel Henry, Colonel Picquart. former
chief of the intelligence bureau of the
war office, was called. He gave his evil
dence In loud, resonant voice and created
profound impression.
The following Is the testimony In detail:
General Roget. on resuming his testi-
mony, criticised the surveillance inaugur-
ated by Colonel Picquart over Lieutenant
Colonel Henry. This surveillance, he said,
lasted several months and included the in-
Perception OF letters addressed to Ester
hazy. There had also been searches Of
Henry's house during his absence. All these
measures the witness asserted We're car
ried out without the authorization Of the
minister OF war who was not even Informed
of them. Moreover. he asserted. the In.
yestigationsswere carried ON at the expense
OF the secret service OF the country.
Witness objected to Colonel Picquart's
methods OF watching Nine. Pays. In regard
to Esterhazy, General Roget admitted the
former was q gambler and an immoral
character. but he asserted: While have
acknowledged his little faiiings, never
theless maintain he has been the victim
OF abonfnable persecution
General Roget next spoke Of the arrest
at Belforte OF Quenelli, declaring that Pic
quart cooked up the allegations of spying