The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1899-09-22
Dreyfus Made Free.

Dreyfus Made Free.
Paris, Sept. Ie.-Dreyfus was par.
doned this morning. He leaves Rem
mes to-day. but his destination is not
known.
1t is reported that Dreyfus will abon-
don his appeal for revision OF the sent
ence of the court-martial in conse-
quence Of his pardon.
The announcement of Dreyfus' lib
Grafton will not be made until after his
departure for England.
The story of Nine, Dreyfus' visit to
Folkestone, England, with Labori is
contradicted. Nine. Dreyfus is still at
Rennes.
Paris, Sept I9.-Afternoon news
papers variously comment on the par
don.
The Patri says it reserves it opinion
for the present.
The Paris expresses delight at the
oOtioA vi tuC government.
The Gazette de France declares that
the pardon tears up the judgment of
the court-martial, although Loubet
solemnly promised that it would be
respected.
The Droits de L'Homme declares
that the decision honors the govern
ment, which restores the martyr to his
family. 1t adds that the cabinet rec
ognizes Dreyfus' innocence, which
was already patent to the whole
world.
The Cote de LaBourse praises M.
Scheurer-Kestner, who died on the
day of his triumph. 1t suggests that
a statue be erected in his honor.
The Croix AYERS that the pardon is a
slap in the face for the court-martial
and an insult to the army. 1t declares
that it is the final act of a moribund
government.
The Presse declares that the par
don is Prime Minister Waldeck- -Rous-
seau's revenge for the defeat he re-
ceived at Rennes.
The Republlque Franchise says the
corollary of the pardon must be the
suppression of attacks against the
army; otherwise the whole country
will rise against the government.
The news that Dreyfus was to be set
at liberty created no commotion
here.
Rennes, Sept. 2o.-Captain Alfred
Dreyfus at three o'clock this morning
left the prison here in which he had
been confined since his return from
DEVILS Island, and proceeded to Vern,
where he took train bound for Nan
tes. His departure was completely
unnoticed.
M. Viguier, the chief of the secret
service, and the Prefect, NJ. Dureault,
arrived at the prison after midnight,
bringing the Minister of Wars order
for the release of Dreyfus. The latter
walked from the prison to the Boule-
ward Leanne, where he entered wait
ing carriage and was driven to the
Vern Station, outside the town. Ma
thieu Dreyfus met him at the train and
accompanied him to Nantes,
While this dramatic turn in the Drey-
fus drama was taking place all Rennes
slept, and the departure OF the famous
prisoner of DEVILS Island was no more
noticed than that of an ordinary travel
er.
The carriage which was in waiting
was the same vehicle which took Drey-
fus to his prison when he returned from
DEVILS Island. Dreyfus got IN op-
posite the house where Maitre Labori
had stayed previous to the attempt
upon his life. and alighted about 500
yards from the station and walked in
regardless of the drizzling rain. The
Nantes train came in just as he ar
rived. Alfred and Matthieu Dreyfus
quickly took their seats, and the train
went out of Rennes, bearing Dreyfus
away, free man.
A small crowd Of people had waited
round the prison until midnight expect
ing the release of Dreyfus. but it then
dispersed, thinking it too late for Drey-
fus to leave.
Madame Dreyfus left.Rennes at noon
accompanied by her father and friends.