The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-06-01
Acquitted.
De RouIedc nnd Habert Were Found
Not Guilty.

Paris May 3l.-Messrs. De Roulede and
Mariel-Habert, who have been on trial
before the assize court here on the charge
of melting soldiers to characterization in
connection with the election of President
Loubet were acquitted today.
The advocate general made the speech
for the prosecution and in 50 doing vehem-
emily denounced the remarks made yes
terday by Messrs Beaurapaire and Harye,
TO the apparent displeasure OF tne au-
dience, VINO frequently interrupted him
Malre Faiateuie then Tnade mis- speech
tor the defense
The court became so crowded that the
police were obliged to close the doors.
whereupon those who were shut out be-
gan banging at tine doors. During the
course of Mature Falatenfe's defense of
NJ. Harve, he read a newspaper criticism
of the general, and NJ. De Roulede, rising,
shouted That is treason," The presi-
dent OF the court interrupted NJ. De Rou-
lede, saying Il have been lenient with
you. You must be silent"
NJ. De Rouede, however continued IA
declaim, and concluded by turning - the
Judge and shouting; NOW arrest me!
Shut me up! For | will not cease my at
Temps 20 overthrow pariiamentsrism.
A great tumult followed this statement.
"Bravos" were heard on all sides, sticks
and hats were waved and the judge or
dered the court 10 be cleared.
An officer OF the republican guard urged
Messrs. De Roulede and Mariel Habert to
leave, whereupon the latter became in
tensely excited, raised his cane, attempted
TO strike the officer. and shouted: "Vive
Do Roulede!" "Abas les traitors! The
whole audience Joined in the uproar, which
was continued until the police succeeded
in clearing the court.
The closing scenes Of tine trial were of a
decided theatrical character. When MasrC
Falateufe mad finished his plea for the
accused NJ. De Roulede arose and th8nket
his dear friends" for their excellent de-
/ tense and concluded by declaring hi.
readiness to repeat She words which hat
led 10 the violent scenes just previously
! witnessed.
NJ. MarIel- Habert next pleaded with th'
Jury 10 acquit his comrade. II not, h,
/ said. he desired to be incarcsrated with
De Roulede rather than TO be free among
the insuters OF the army.
The Jury was absent for twenty mlu
utes, during which time the prisoners helt
levee
After the jury had pronounced the nc
! nuittal OF Messrs. De Roulede and Mariel
Habert. the audience arose en- masse ant
Invaded the dock. the Jury boxes and othet
reserved parts OF the court room. shouting
.Vive De Roulede!" "Vive lie juryl" ant
singing the "Mnrseillaise.
De Roulede and Marel-Habert SHOOT
hands with evsry one and finally NJ d.
Roulede mounted A table and called foi
cheers for the jury
As the republican guards led NJ. ID
poulaae out OF the court room he wa
heard uttering threats as TO his futur,
]
After their release Messrs. De Rouief
and Mariel- Habert proceeded to The OF
eces on ahe League az Patriots, wher
thev haranEued their followers. Their
were slight demonstrations In the street,
and the police arrested tew persons Mh
800 sboutIne "Abas Panama." Tn
cyowd attempted TO rescue them, but wer
quickly dispersed.