The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-14
T. sRsDAY. SEPTEMBER a. 1899.
ZOt.N'S WARMING.


Emile Zola is without doubt one Of the
most vigorous writers of th6 age and his
araignment Of France and the court which
tried and convicted Alfred Dreyfus. ass
published in the paris Aurore IS perhaps
the strongest paper that ever came from
zola's pen. Direct. bold, aggressive. it
has not only the ring OF sincerity but
fairly bristles with the righteous indis-
nation Of him who knows his caus, 90 DE
just. IIo does not deal in offs, he throws
doubt TO the winds. and warns the goy-
eminent that he IS within reach of the
proof positive that viii acquit Drcyfus
and convict Esterhazy.
Passing I'm brief review the history of
the case. the first trial I'm which am .n-
nocent man was convicted. the second
trial in which guilty wretch was o.
quilted. the trial of himself Dis own exc
oruciatinS sufrerings and the untold
agonies Of Dreyfus. DE comes at last to
speak bf the hope that came with the
view OF the Dreyfus case and the alarm
which he feels for the safety of France
because of the infamous outcome of the
second trial and conviction of Dreyfus.
Military justice" says be. "is seen tn De
nothing more than weapon of execu-
ton in the hands Of the Commando.
Henceforward 81 can bat Zoe mn expodi-
tious form Of justice in the time Of war
II must disappear in the time of peace.
The moment 10 showed itself incapable of
equity. of simple logic and Of mere come
mon sense 10 condemned ITSELF" And he
adds:
HAS thought been given to tha afro
ciOus situation in which We are made to
stand among the civilized natioua3 The
first court martial deceived n iis ign0-
rance of DE law and IT'S want of .kl u
sitting evidence, condemns an innocent
man. a second court martial which lk.-
wise was deceived boy a most impudeut
conspiracy of jos and frauds aeluite q
guilty man. third court martial when
light has been thrown on the matter. when
the highest magistracy of the country
consents go leave $50 Sc Che glory of making
reparation for an error dares 90 deny the
fun daylight and "a second time finds tla
Innocent guilty.
inns ~ i.iep'i t"i'' ihe itst crime mas
nc Tn- ~. a., ..'.. ,,',. .I,
fan prey 10 faction. iet the country b.
aiiame ana perish in the embers. let The
army itself lose honor rather than confess
and hat certain ararais '',,' er. ,ils 'n
forgorsl The idell SHAH De- crueiaod. tb.
saber must remain king
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