The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-17

he dramatically, II say 4 regard tbs
measures / took relative to the prisoner
on the Isle tiu Diable ~ warranted. and
ii I had 10 repeat them. would not hes
ltAte."
II. lie hon then explained the reasons
for the rigorous measures against Drey-
fus He said a certain telegram sent TO
French Guiana disappeared. II was traced
out OF France, bat Immediately It reached
the English lines IT disappeared. show
tpg. the witness said. that efforts were
being made to enable the prisoner TO
eyade the regulations Rigorous, even
PAINFUL. measures we're therefore taken
20 prevent hts escape. n. LIE Bon there
fore issued orders that II necessary the
prisoner was to be fired upon. tsensation.)
Continuing, NJ lie Bon said he also Is
sued orders that only copies OF the letters
addressed to the prisoner should bn DE-
livered to him. the originals being re-
tanned.
The witness was informed August 10
thar an American vessel passed the Isles
dc saIut and orders were then issued
that Dreyfus was 10 be shot on the
slightest alarm.
The weyIer Forgsry.
Referring 70 the weyier forgery. which
was intended TO convey the impression
that preyfus was In communication with
outside sympathisers. n lie Bon said he
frankly admitted that he believed It's au-
thenticity ~ did Col Pfcauart, until long
after its production.
ii. lie Bon next referred to the nunser-
GUS rough drafts the prisoner made Of
his letters before finally dispatching
them.
At this point n Demange interrupted
witness and said:
~ pass from surprise to surprise. Yes
terday II was witness playing the part OF
prosecutor. Today enc witness defends
himself by saying his conscience In tran
gull. He Is welcome to n tranquil con-
science. But ask him X he finds IL sur
prising that this man. alone out there on
a lost island. should have poured out his
soul on paper7 I ask again. why you nj
lowed the forged weyier letter. In which
handwriting was indicated, 10 reach
Dreyfus2"
To this NJ lie Bon replied: I'VE could
not give up the original. But the idea
never occurred TO any agents Of the adj
ministration 10 subject Dreyfus to the
savage ana atrocious treatment which has
been spoken Off
Dreyfus DiA Mot Understand II.
Col Jauousf. addressing Dreyfus. asked:
ibid you receive the letter referred ;o?"
Dreyfus replied. Yes, my colonel
what impression did II make on your
II understood nothing OF what 1t con-.
tained." answered the prisoner. (Sensa-
toni
At this 1uncture some time was occupied
IN reading long report from the minister
Of colonies to the minister Of war. giving
the various reports OF the governor OF
French Guiana. Passages describing The
dread the prisoner expressed TO the doc
tors when he feared he was losing his
reason caused an immense impression.
Tears were even seen 10 giisten In he
eyes Of Gen. Blot. the former minister Of
war.
DReyfus Breaks Down and Weeps.
Deep-drawn breaths Of Indignation came
from the hearers as the reading proceeded
Dreyfus at first watched the faces Of as
Judges with his usual composure. but
8HW0u0siys a. AftG atoty tietTFQsh An1 tsse
Incidents OF his awful existence were
brought up before him. his eyes grew dim.
and tears xlistened In his eyes and slowly
trfckled down his cheeks
Drcyfus could not stand |: longer. and
for the 1rat time during his trial gave
way to hts emotions and silently wept.
Tho faces of the audience expressed
sympathy with the prisoners emotion, and
even the captain of eendarmes. sitting be-
side preyfus. turned and gave him took
OF unconcealed compassion.
Gen. MERCER. who. with NJ. I.e Bon, was
seated IN the front row Of the witnesses
seats. listened to the reading of the report
unmoved. while Jouaust followed IL with
an air OF bored tolerance.
Ls Hon nefeaas Himself
AZ the conclusion OF the repar, M. lie
Bon asked leave to explain He said:
Il do not dispute the accuracy Of the re-
port. but 1t Il partial. Reference has beea
most carefully made TO the precariaas
health Of the prisoner, Hut the doctor
never made n communication 10 me on the
subject do not hesitate TO say that II
ne had done 70. should have given orders
20 have the prisoner treated a. all inva.sas
should he treated. II vas with deliberate
intent that have been treated a. an exc
cut.oner."
Dreyfus Creates = Sensation
Cot Jonaust. turning 10 preyfus. then
remarked: ''Have you anything 10 say In
regard to this depoAt'onr''
Then the prisoner said. mo. my colonel.
I am here to defend my honor do not
wish to speak here of the asrociaus suffer
ing. physical and mental. which for five
ycars l. y Fr-nchman, and an innocen,
man. was subjected To on the Isle du
ptahle."
The prisoner uttered the words in a
loud voice and With tremendous energy.
which created a profound sensation.
Nine. Weary on the stand.
The audience bad not recovered when
Nine, Henry. IN deep mourning. appeared
In court ana entered The witness box amid
profound silence.
She at once ru. herself at ease isuning
forvF aysN ve{s hrs Na-Is a..