Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1899-08-24
TRIAL OF CAPT. DREYFUS
Great Interest Displayed in Col. Pic
Equart'S Analysis Of the DOSSier.
TESTIFIED IN A FEARLESS VOICE
Reference to Theft of Docu-
ment Caused Sensation.
DETAILED REPORT or THE TESTIMONY

usual attendance, and without any
noteworthy incident, the second trial,
by court-martiai, of Capt. Alfred ORGY
Jus of the artillery, charged with
treason, was resumed this morning, in
the Lycee.
Previous to the opening of the pro-
ceedings, it became known that Maitre
Labor. leading counsel for Dreyfus,
who was shot in the back from ambush
Monday, was slightly worse today.
His physicians have not yet extracted
the bullet, his fever continues to in
crease, and it is not believed he will be
able to attend court Monday. Conse-
quently, Maitre Monard, counsel for
the Dreyfus family before the Court of
Cessation in the trial revision proceed
ings, has been summoned to replace M.
Labor, until such time as the latter is
able to resume conduct of the case.
M. Monard is expected TO appear in
court tomorrow. Although he is a
poor substitute for the brilliant, ener-
getic Labor. it is hoped his presence
will strengthen tho defence. Friends
prevented Maitre Albert Clemenceau
from coming to the assistance of Drey-
fus, as planned Immediately after the
attempted assassination of M. Labor.
However, in spite OF the difficulties
encountered by the defence today's
session of the court opened with
brighter prospects for the prisoner, as
M. Demange, of counsel for the defence,
evidently came primed with questions
to be put to Gen. Roget. The latter
resumed his deposition on the opening
of the court dealing with the theft of
EsterhaZy's letters from Mademoiselle
Pays. A number of counsei's shots
struck the bulls eye, and made the
general squirm in his seat. Unfortu-
nately, NJ. Demange is not yet in
position to go thoroughly over the
whole ground of this witness deposit
tion. Gen. Roget will probably be re-
called to the stand later. Gen. Roget
was unable to conceal his annoyance
and anger when NJ. Demange scored
him. The witness fingers twitched
nervously, and he frequently turned for
consolation towards Gems. Billot and
Zurlinden, former Ministers of War,
who occupied the witnesses seats be-
hind him. The general also threw
glances of savage resentment at the
audience when. as happened several
times, suppressed filters went round the
court room, when NJ. Demange cor
nered him. Finally, Gen. Roget be-
same quite red in the face, and
answered NJ. Demange in hollow
oice. conSSsting strangely with his
confident sone OF yesterday.
TRUTH TOLD FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Then came witness who proved to
be splendid reinforcement for Drey-
fus. 1t was NJ Bertullus, the EXAMINE
ing magistrate who received the late
Lieutenant Colonel Henry's confession
of forgery. In almost inaudible tones,
owing to hoarseness, M. Bertullus gave
his testimony, which was veritable
speech for the defence. Coming from
man of the high legal reputation OF
NJ. Bertullus, this evidence raised the
hopes of the Dreyfusards immensely,
md it apparently made deep impress
sion on the members OF the court M.
Jaures, Socialist leader, who was among
those present in court, remarked or
the conclusion of the magistrates testi.
mony: This is the first time the truth
and the whole truth has been tolo
before the judges. Dreyfus displayed
the keenest interest in the statements
OF M, Bertullus, seeming completely
absorbed in his words, and strainine
forward to catch every syllable.
After brief conformation of M.
Bertullus and Nine. Henry, widow O
Lieutenant Colonel Henry, Col Pic
quart, former chief of the Intelligenc,
Bureau OF the War Office, was called
He gave his evidence in loud
resonant voice, and created profound
impression.
THE TESTIMONY IN DETAIL.
The following is the testimony ii
detail:
Gen. Roget on resuming his testi
mony, criticised the surveillance in
auguraled by Col. Picquart owe
Lieutenant Colonel Henry. This sur
VIGILANCE, he said, lasted several months
and included the interrogation of letter
addressed to Esterhazy. The witnes
also objected to Col. Picquart's method
OF watching Nine. Pays. In regard t
Esterhazy, Gen. Roget admitted tn
former was a gambler and an immora
character, but, he asserted: "Whil
have acknowledged his little failings
nevertheless, maintain he has bee
the victim of abominable persecution
The witness then dwelt upon th
alleged devices of Dreyfus to procur
information from the various bureau
in regard to the mobilization and cor
centration of the troops, pointing OF
that, while intelligent and industrious
Dreyfus was far too inquisitive i
matters which did not concern him, |
the detriment Of his proper duties.
Replying to question Of the cour'
Gen. Roget said that, so far as i
knew, Dreyfus had only once been give
an imaginary task as test I'll
prisoner listened intently to the wi
ness, Drefus' self-control contrastin
markedly with his excitement of ye
terday. Gen. Roget then traversed II
old ground in regard to Patty du Clam
steps to warn Esterhazy of the can
paign said to be organizing again
him. The general said he believed II
forged Speranza letters were eth
written by Patty du Clam or instigatt
by him. With reference to the "docl
mont liberateur,'' document forge
to secure the release of Esterhazy wht
he was court-martialed, Gen. Rog
said he only knew how it reached Il
Ministry of War, adding that it's di
appearance from that ministry was
mystery. ''What would like to kno
is how an innocent man like Esterhai
witness, which caused renewed laughte
was thought to need this .kind
help?'' Laughter. ut is certain
should not have done it, I" answered Il
Counsel then took the general to tai
for playing, yesterday, the part
general accuser, particularly towar
Col. Picquart. During the course
his remarks, M. Demange referred
the document known as the petit bl,
and the erasures in it. The gener
admitted the erasures might have be,
made with the view of giving the doc
ment suspicious appearance, but
intimatpd picduart made the nrasi,r