Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-18
MORE HOPEFUL.
Decidedly Favorable Testimony
Is Given for Dreyfus.
N. BertuIIus and Col. PiCquart State
Their Firm Belief
OF His Innocence M Labor viii Attend
OF His Innocence NJ labori Will Attend
Court. NeAt Week

incident, the second trial by courtmar-
tial of capt. Alfred Dreyfus, of the ar
tillery, the famous prisoner OF Devils
island. charged with treason. was re-
sumed. this morning, in the Lycee.
Previous to the opening of The pro
cecdings, ii became known that Maitre
Labor. leading counsel for Dreyfus
who was shot in the back. from am
bush. Monday. was slightly worse. to-
day. His physicians had not yet en-
tractcd the bullet: his fever continued
Ia increase. ana it was not believed he
would be able to attend court. Monday
consequently Maitre Monard. counsel
for the Dreyfus family before the court
of cessation in the trial revision. was
summoned to replace NJ. I.abori until
such time as the latter should De able
to resume the conduct Of the case. NJ.
Monard is expected to appear in court
tomorrow.
The friends of Maitre Albert Clemeu-
Ieau prevented the latter from coming
To the assistance Of DreyfuS as planned
Immediately after the attempted assas-
sination Of NJ. Lahori. However. 20
days session Of the court opened with
brighter prospects ion tn" prisoner. as
NJ. Demange Of counsel for the defence.
evidently had come primrd With Iues-
tions for Gen. Hogct.
The general resumed his deposition
on the opening uf the court. dealing
with the theft Of Esterhazys letters
from Nile. Pays. and was subjected to
a warm cross examining ire. \ mum
Der Of the counsels shots struck the
bullS-eye and made the general Squirm
in his seat. Unfortunately. NJ. De-
mango is not vet in a position To- 60
thoroughly over the whole ground Of
the witnesses deposition. But General
Roget will probably bt recalled 10 the
stand later on.
Gen. Roget was unable tu conceal his
annoyance and anger when NJ. De-
mango scored. The ends al his fingers
twitched nervously ana H. frequently
turned for consolation towards cen
erals Blot ana ZurliCdrn. former MIN
listers If war. VINO We're seated IN the
Witness seats behind him. The general
also threw glances Of savage resent
ment at the audience when. as nap
pened several times. suppressed filters
went round the court room when NJ
Demange cornered him. Finally Cen
iLrcl Dt't6tIllt' Ililt ltt4 iLi ttAt- I'LL
answered NJ. Demange III hollow
voice contrasting strangely with his
confident tone Of yesterday
Then came a witness who proved to
be a splendid reinforcement for Drey-
fus Ii vas NJ. E-rtulIus. Una examin-
ing magistrate VINO received the late
Lieut. Col. Menry's confession Of for
gerry. IN almost inaudibla tones. owing
to hoarseness. NJ. Bertullus gave his
testimony. which was VcritdbIe
speech for the defence. Coming from a
man Of the high legal Reputation Of n
Bertullus his evidence raised the hopes
of the Dreyfusards immensely. and il
apparently made deep impression up
on the members of the court.
NJ. Jaurs. the Socialist leader. VIII"
was among those present in court, re-
marked on the first time the truth mas
been told before the judges"
Dreyfus displayed the keenest inter
est in the statements of NJ. Bertullus.
The prisoner appeared completely alb
sorbed in his words, straining forward
to catch every syllable.
After a brief conformation Of NJ.
Bertullus with Mime. Henry, widow Of
Lieut.. Col. Henry, col. Picquart, for
mer chief Of the Intelligence bureau Of
the war office was called. He gave his
evidence in a loud. resonant voice AMI
created 4 profound impression.
Col. Picquart's advent was like
fresh breeze, clearing away the foul
atmosphere Of the previous sittings
The colonel began his deposition in the
high. resonant voice of man deter
mined to abide by every word he utter
ed. He was pale. but had look Of
grim determination on his face.
The strength of character Of Col. PIC
quart and the attitude he intended 70
adopt in court was shown at the out
set when. having been already stopped
by Col. Jouaust from entering into GER
tain explanation, he came to the rea-
sons why he entered the war office and
declraed i am going to explain why /
entered the war office in few words,
adding in reSJlute tone. and that
will not be much" The colonel spoke
without hesitation. and his facts were
arranged and submitted in lucid. I'M
equivocal language. He was very 81
fective with some simple phrases, as,
when repeating the late Lieut.. Henry 5
theatrical denunciation of the Drey-
fus courtmartial. he turned towards
Dreyfus. and. pointing to him with ms
finger said: Henry said it just rs |
am saying it now" And every one in
court today had this scene at once be-
fore their eyes.
The strongest point made by Col. Pie
quart was undoubtedly against COL
Patty du Clam, on the latter's motives
in altering the date of the bordereau
Picquart's arguments and courageous
attitude undoubtedly impressed tht
members of the courtmartial ard elicit
ed a continual ripple of admiration
from the audience. On Picquarts ch-
tering and leaving the court great pre-
cautions were taken to prevent any az
tack. Cavalry and mounted GendarInes
kept the public a quarter OF mis-
from the court and the streets were
swarming with policemen and detec'
tives.
Madame Henry made poor impress
sion in conformation with Maglstrat
Bertullus and from the tone OF ne
voice and the absence of emotion, !
was plainly seen that her interVehtlol
was pre-arranged and that she slmpl
repeated what she had committed {