New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-01

Of nervous agitation in which l naturally found
myself I did not fully express what was on my
mind"
DREYFUs's PROTEST.
ALLOW me-" continued Drcyfus. ITO express
the emotion and surprise I feel to-day. after
five years. when see witness who, hearing
such words. beginning with protest of limo
ccnce. reported them to his chiefs without ask
ing the most concerned person for an explana-
tlon of them. These are proceedings in the face
~ which all honest people can only express
Indignation"
Captain Anthoine who was present at the
degradation Of Dreyfus was tho next witness.
He testified that on leaving the parade grounds
he met Captain D'Attel. who informed him that
Dreyfus had made remarks in his presence the
meaning Of which 10 his mind clearly was.
First. a formal confession that he had delivered
Documents second. an allegation that the dOcu-
ments were unimportant; third. that the pris-
oner's object WIS 10 obtain more important
documents IN exchange.
Replying TO Captain Antoine, the prisoner
said he had only one observation to make. that
ne maintained positively that he only spoke to
Captain Lebrun- Renault and that he had moth
ing to add to his reply ~ tho latter.
Captain Lcbrun- Renault. recalled. admitted
that Captain D'Attel dld not speak to the
prisoner But he added. as D'Attel vas in the
room. which was very small. De certainly heard
the words uttered Joy Droyfus
NJ Labori-What is very certain IS that Cap
tain D'Attel made no report Of the incident 10
hts chiefs.
General MERCER No.
Lieutenant Colonel Gutrin. whom General
saussior ordered to attend the degradation and
report upon it. was next examined. He said:
AT about 80 O'Clock 7 saw 'hc prison van
arrive. Dreyfus alighted and was taken 10 the
Office where hc was guarded hy Captain Le-
brun- 2enault. whose name I did not know at
that time At 500 O'Clock The adiutant If the
garrison relieved Captain Lolrun~Renault with
four art,erymcn ana corporal. composing the
guard which was to conduct the prisoner to the
place Of degradation. At that moment I was
al the door Of the building
Captain Iebrun Renault when relieved from
duty. saw me- and Immediately. began TO relate
what Dreyfus had said. The three statements
which struck him. because # their Importance
remained SO craven IN my memory that 1 coull
never forget them. namely. first the prisoners
pride i'm the facings ne had lost: second. his
confession that he had delivered documents 10
a
tice would he done him.
REITERATED HIS INNOCEN-E
"a group Of officers were standing near. ana
as Captain Lehrun- Renaults conversation was
not CONFIDENTIAL. and the statement he hal
made me was II great importance and interest
To us. I begged him TO repeat to the officers
what he had Just told me- 7 must add that
Captain p'Attel had been or Tered % superin-
tend matters and his special Guty required him
to report everything which occurred in the Office
Of the adutant while Dreyfus was there and
until Dreyfus was conducted 20 the place Of
degradation.
"Throuchout the ceremony the prisoner
walked automatically. Afterward. when he was
conducted to the prison van. stood. In com
pany with some officers in the passage Dreyfus
traversed. and Dreyfus. addressing the officers,
repeated that in three years justice would bee
done to him He then entered the van and
disappeared. After the ceremony verbally re-
ported TO General Saussier the incident II tho
morning. particularly the statements made by
Dreyfus 20 captain Lehrun Renault
During the day Captain DAtel also told
| NJ Wuncnberger. archivist Of the Paris head
quarters. that Dreyfus had confessed"
N Demange-How do you reconcile his pro-
! tests Of Innocence with his alleged confession
Colonel Gutrin-That is not my business.
NJ Demanee-You reported the confession to
| General Saussier?
Colonel Guern Certainly.
NJ Demange-Was # suggested that steps be
taken 10 verify the alleged confession?
Colonel Guerin-1 40 not recollcct
NJ. Demange-so there was no attempt to'in-
terrocate Dreyfus in regard TO the aIegedscon-
fession?
Colonel Guerin-The case had passed out Of
thu hands Of the military authorities the pris
oner having been handed over 70 the.clvil au
thorities
Dreyfus when the usual question Was put u
him. said he had nothing 70 add 20 the reply h
had made 10 Captain Lebrun RonatAt
VEIL AND EsTERHAzS.
one or the Judges asked the witness whethe
NJ We'll. when attached To- the arnS headquar
tors had relations with EsterhaAy. 20 which
Colonel Gutr.n replied that he believed " Wet
ha known Ee,~rhazy for long time.
The Iuiee-Do you think Estei;hazy knew tn
prisoner?
NJ Gusrin ] DO not know.
Drovrus here remarked thatahe never knew
Estcrhazy
Major De Nutry. Of the Hussars. testified .
CAPTAIN Anthoine telling him .of tho alleged con
| fessl0n ~ Dreyfus
Army Controller Peyrollcs, also testified tha
he heard Of the confession from Colonel Guerir
The latter. he added. intro'hIced the witness f
Captain Lebrun- Renault on their way to IN
Zola trial.
Continuing. Major De Mitry said. Il said :
Captain Lebrun- Renault. point blank How is
the confession Of Dreyf0s was not reported {
our President and Premier when YOU wero sum
moned 10 the Elyseer Captain Lebrun- Kcnaul
replied. 4 dll not repHt g. through kind
apprehension. because when I'm The antcroom
heard some one say. Who IS this gendaIme VIII
Is bctraying professional secrets and feeding IN
press: He might srna,.t for such indiscreuons."