Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1899-09-09

court found extenuating circum'
stances. ~.
Conclusion of the Dreyfus Case
RENNEs, Sept. 9.-This morning'ssss-
sion of the Dreyfus court martial
opened at 7'3O o'clock. Extraordinary
precautions for the prevention of an
outbreak had been taken, detachments
of police and military having been sta
toned both inside and outside the
Lycee. Every person entering the
building was obliged to submit TO "a
search for concealed arms. A triple de-
tachment of infantry and artillerymen
was stationed in the court yard, which
was surrounded by sheaves OF piled
arms with fixed bayonets. Only Ma
dame Labori and four other ladies we're
present in the press seats, and only
about fifty of the general public, were
admitted Noladies except those men
toned were allowed in the court room,
even "La Dame Blanche" being ex-
cluded. The court room had a fringe
of gendarmes and other officers plenti
fully sprinkled among the spectators
and press representatives. Dreyfus
looked unwell as he entered. He was,
apparently, under an intense strain.
Maitre Demange continued his speech,
concluding at IL: :35 a. M. The court
adjourned until p. M, at which time
Major Carriere made brief reply. The
court then deliberated OH verdict,
A loud clapping of hands greeted the
conclusion of Demange's finely delivered
peroration. Dreyfus, however, ap-
peared impossible. But as be left the
stage he exclaimed to those around
him: 81 am not guilty. The prisoners
hearers replied with cries of: Courage,
courage"
Demange pointed to the contrast be-
tween the private life of Esterhazy and
Dreyfus. He showed that Dreyfus on
Devils Island was constantly turning
his eyes to France, asking for justice
from his chiefs while Esterhazy was at
tackiDg and writing insulting letters to
the chiefs, and after asking God to
enlighten the minds of the judges De-
mango concluded with turning to the
audience and il voice choked with
emotion and hands trembling said:
"You gentlemen, be yo1if0r or against
me in the inspiration and sublime
thought of M. Mornard before the
court of cessation, tell you we are
all Frenchmen consequently, let us,
unite in common love of fatherland,
in love Of justice and love for the
army" 6r.
An outburst of cheers followed ethe
lawyers appeal. Demange sank back
10 his seat as if exhausted.
M. Labori did not address the court,
lest by doing sos he Mould iyritatey the
judges and destroy the good effect
hoped for.
Every ticket holder on entering the
Lycee was again searched on reaching
the court room. After an intermission
the judges re-entered court at 3 p. m !,
precisely. They we're all extremely
serious. There was hush in the court
room when Major Carriere arose and in
a deathly calm and dignified tone made
short speech, concluding with asking
for an imposition of the verdict and
punishment of 1894.
Demange replied with few words.
Then Dreyfus flushed and said hoarsely:.
81 affirm am innocent" The prisoner
added that he lived for his own honor
and the honor of his wife and children
and after five years of frightful torture
he was convinced he would at last re-
ceive justice. Z
GERMANY OFFICIALLY DECLARES.
BERLIN. Sept. 8.-The Reichsanzeiger
last evening in the Official portion of
the paper published the following state
ment: "We are authorized to repeat
herewith the declarations which the i'm
perial government, while Loyalty OBJ
serving the reserve denianded in regard
to the internal matters of another .eoun-
try. have made concerning the French
captain, Dreyfus. For the preservation
of his own dignity and the fulfilment
of his duty to humanity, Prince Nun
ster, after obtaining the orders of the
emperor, repeatedly made in December,
1894, and in January, 1925, to M. Hsno-
taux, M. Dupuy and NJ. Casimir Perier,
declarations to the effect that the i'm
perial embassy In France never MAIN
tanned, directly or indirectly, any rela-
tions with Dreyfus. Secretary Of State
Won Buel0w in the reichstag January
28. 1898, made the following statement:
L declare in the most positive manner
no relations or connections of any kind
ever existed betweens the French ex-
Captain Dreyfus, now on Devils Island,
and any German agent. :"
SCENE WHEN THE VERDICT GAME.
RENNEs. Sept. 9.--The ringing Of a
bell announced the entry of the judges
and an officer ordered "carry arms
and present arms" the rattle of rifles
following and then Colonel Jouaust
marched in, followed by other Judges.
GendaFmes shouted silence and a still
ness Of death fell on the audience. who
waited, hesrts ia their mouths. for an
announcement of Dreyfus fate. Col.
Jouaust read the Judgment, which