New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-28
LABORI WINS A POINT.
STAY OF PROCEEDINGS IN NINE.
HENRY'S SUIT FOR LIBEL.

Paris. Jan 2T-The trial of the action for libel
brought by Nine. Henry widow OF Lieutenant
Colonel Henry who committed suicide in prison
here after confessing that he forged one OF the
documents in the Dreyfus case against Joseph
Reinach. a member Of the Chamber OF Deputies
and Editor Of the "Republque Francaise'
opened in the Asslze Court to-day. The Court
granted stay Of proceedings on an appeal TO
the Court of Cessation by NJ. Labori counsel for
NJ Renach.
Most of the witnesses. ot whom there were
great number, were in court when the proceed
iugs opened The officers appeared in civilian
dress Nine Henry. who was dressed In deep
mourning was among those present There was
great animation in the Hobbies Of the Palace OF
Justice
NJ Labor Immediately asked the Court 70
postpone the trial until the Dreyfus inquiry was
terminated He declared the suit was merely
the work Of q political party reduced TO the
last extremities and that it was merely des-
perate attempt TO influence the verdict Of the
Court Of Cessation in its revision Of the Dreyius
trial
NJ Labor said the suit was ostensibly insii-
tuted to obtain satisfaction and honor woman
and child.
Here Nine Henry began TO weep. and NJ.
Labori expressed regret az the fact that ms
duty compelled him 70 allude 10 palnful mat
ters.
Counsel then protested against the popular
subscription started by a newspaper, the Llp'e
Parole" which, he said. was opened for t"e
purpose Of gorifying the act Of Lieutenan Co'o-
mel Henry. who, ". Labor SAID became
forger in order TO maintain an innoceh' H'AN
in prison. ,,-s
The Court Of Cessation" NJ Labor added
doffr- ka
mon f.. continues serenely 10 perform the Work
Of justice, and bow in advance before 'he ue-
oision which will be given by the Court OF cas-
satlon. for it is the duty Of all to DO" 10 '''e
truth"
NJ 1abori concluded with declaring that ne
demanded an adjournment Of the case IN the
superior interest Of justice, and protested that
the accusation that the revisionsts insulted the
army was an Infamous calumny.
The Court after deliberaton rejected NJ
Laboris demand whereupon he entered an ap-
peal to the Court Of Cessation.
After NJ Laboris speech. NJ. Staubn, counsel
for Nine Henry. replied. violently attacking NJ
Reinach He insisted that all the witnesses
were present. and that NJ. Reinach should give
the proofs Of his assertions as he had promised
to do
NJ Labo-i wished 10 reply. and there was
sharp passage Of arms between him and the
Judge who refused 10 allow him 10 make an
swer. and called upon the Advocate-General' NJ
Lombard TO speak The latter opposed NJ.
Laborrs application and NJ. Labor then urged
an adjournment Of the case, in order TO spare
10 the country useless agitation" adding amid
r,urrnurs in court, that even If an adjournment
was refused a hearing could not take place after
the Court had given us decision. and he had
given notice Of an appeal 10 the Court of Cassa-
ton.
NJ. Staubin asked that the notice OF appeal
should not have the effect OF suspending the
proceedings.
The Court decided 10 adjourn the proceedings
until the Court Of Cessation passed upon NJ.
Labori's appeal.
Previous 10 the decision NJ Labor declared
that NJ Reinach desired 10 have the action
thoroughly thrashed out The counsel added
that owing 70 the fact that the diplomatic and
military witnesses We're not yet relieved from
the restrictions Of professional secrecy, hear
ing Of the case now could only be abortive, as
+ in the case of the trial Of Zola
The people in court separated quietly. all pres
ent lifting their hats 10 Nine. Henry