Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-07
DREYFUS ON TRIAL
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splendid pearls, She was dressed today in
mings, and a Pink boaieae. anu
The splendid gold-Iaeed uniforms of the
uniforms of the judges, soldiers and various
officers preSenN combined to light up the
dark tints with which the walls of the hall
were painted. and gave a bright appear
ance to the court room.
Immediately after Col. Jouaust arrived
he gave the order bring in the prisoner.
All eyes were then turned to the right OF
the stage, beside which was door leading
to the room in which Dreyfus was await
ing the summons. Almost everybody but
the most prominent officers stood on their
feet and, some mounted seats to obtain
better view There were subdued cries OF
Sit down., amid which the door opened
and Capt. Alfred Dreyfus, preceded and
followed by a gendarrne. emerged into the
court room. His features were deathly
pale and his teeth were set with deter
mined but not defiant bearing.
He walked quickly. with almost an elias
tic step, and assembled the three steps lead
ing to the platform in front of the judges.
There he drew himself up erect, giving the
military salute, showing that years OF in
generation of Devils Island and terrible
anguish of body and mind had not impaired
his solderly instinct and bearing. The pris-
oner then removed his kept and took the
seat placed for him, facing his judges. just
in front of his counseFs table and with his
back to the audience. Behind him sat
gendarme, holding sheathed saber in his
hand. Dreyfus, in new uniform Of cap
tain of artillery, dark blue with red facings,
fiXedly regarded the judges, with immov-
able features and without stirring hand or
foot, scarcely even moving his head during
the whole course of the proceedings, except
when ne entered and left the court room.
The Examination Begins.
After the formal proceedings, which oc-
cupied couple of hours, Col. Jouaust be-
gan the examination of Dreyfus respecting
the famous bordereau. and what Dreyfus
did with it, or could have known of it's con-
tents.
Dreyfus, wearing eyeglasses, rose from
his seat for examination, He stood erect
holding his KEPT in his hand before him.
He looked Col. Jouaust straight in the face
during the whole interrogatory.
Col. Jouaust began by saying
1T results from the documents just read
that you are accused of having brought
about Vaccinations or held relations with
foreign power, or -one more of its
agents, in order 20 procure it means by de-
Hvering it documents, indicated in the in
terminating bordereau, to commit HOSTILE
ties or undertake war against France. /
notify you that you will be allowed to
state during the course of these proceedings
anything that appears to you useful for
your defense"
Dreyfus replied with vehement decara-
ton of his innocence, repeating several
times. Il am innocent, in voice which
quivered with emotion. The asonized man
rer in which he uttered his protestations of
had most painful effect, and
must have evoked the sympathy even OF
his most inveterate enemies
The prisoner grew more composed as the
examination proceeded, answering every
question without a moments hesitation.
The acoustics Of the court room were
only those within a few feet
of the Judges being able to follow the ex-
n = n Z, NJ INY
was seated behind Dreyflis within three
yards of him, held his hand to his ear in
order to catch the questions and answers.
More Like Prosecutor Than Judge.
Col. Jouaust submitted Dreyfus to a rig
orous examination, more in the style of
counsel than Judge and
made gestures of Impotence at some direct
Genials which preyfIs gave repeatedly to
the judges questions, The prisoners voice
resounded frequently through the court
room as he theoretically replied: mo. my
colonel or Never, 5never," to questions
put to him. u 1
The widow of. Lieut., Col. Henry dressed
in deep mourning, was present in court and
replied to her name I'm the roll call of wit
Eesses. 81 al 81. at AJAX
After the court had decided not to adj
journ on account of the, ABSENCE of certain
the clerk of the court was or
dered to read NJ D'Ormeschevilles bill of
iHulctIHenl OIL 1881. which he ola IN a LOUD
voice, Dreyfus. in. the meanwhile listening
the old charges against him
were read. sss..+ g.. &. ......,-5 ..--
Col. Jouaust then handed the prisoner a
long slip of cardboard, upon which the
bordereau was pasted.
DO you recognize this document"
Dreyfus replied with a passionate out
burst:
clare it hG1e as l -&clared it in 1894. am
a victim'-his voiGS here was choked with
sobs, which must have stirred every spec
tator in court. The voice of the prisoner
did not seem human. 1t resembed the cry
of wounded animal as he ended his reply
with the words: Five years in the galIeysi
My wife! My childrenl My God! / am limo
cent, Innocent .-a a--
Jouaust said: Then you deny it?'
Dreyfus replied: Yes my colonel"
Prisoners Interest In Esterhazy
On the court proceeding to the roll call
of witnesses, the most notable absentees
being Esterhazy, du Patty de Clam and
Nils. Pays, Dreyfus half turned his head
toward the seats of the witnesses, espe-
cially when the clerk of the court call
Esterhazy. But, when no response was re-
ceived. Dreyfus returned to his previous
attitude, looking straight in front of him,
at Col. Jouaust
Altog Their. about 100 witnesses will be
called on both sides
sary, then said that in view of the official
mission of Gen. Chanonine and ii. Paleo-
logue to furnish the court with all the nee
essary explanations resp citing the secret
dossier, their DISPOSITIONS, as witnesses,
would be dispensed with, adding that the
consideration of the dossier would probably
occupy four days
The court afterward retired to DELHI rate
uron the case of the absentee Witnesses,
the soldiers in the court room, in response
to the word of command of the Ii utenant
in charge, carrying and pr sentng arms.
the Judges leaving and re-enterng TO the
rattle of rifles as the line of soldiers
brought their weapons, like piece of ma
chinery snartiy co the present" and then
dropped their butts heavily to the ground.
This performance was repeated every time
the court retired. DR. yfus was Withdrawal
into an inner room during the courts re-
tiIements.
On the final return of the court Major
Carriere said he thought the absence f
Esterhazy ought not to prevent the trial
proceeding.
Let him come or not" he said, sit mat
tiers nothing to u.s..
Col Jouaust then read the bordereau, and
afterwards asked: In 1890 were you at
BourgeS?" 49,.
Dreyfus replied: Yes, my colonel
Jouaust-"Thes 100 break was then being
made and You were in position to know
the construction of the break?'
Dreyfus-"I knew the principle of it."
Jouaust-"Had you'd any information re-
tiorr