The record-union., 1899-08-24


and beautifully ascertained that he
only, knew the visitor as a German at
tache because he was told so, and he
did not know whether he was mill
tary or a civil attache. He did not even
know his name. In fact, the whole
story was of the thinnest description.
Moreover, foreign military attache
would have nothing to gain by culti-
waiting the acquaintance of a simple
Lieutenant, as Dreyfus was
Dreyfus, when he rose to reply to this
witness, spoke in quiet, convincing
voice, denying that he had connection
with German attach, military or
civil
M. Labori finished with M. Dubrieul
by asking for the production of his rec
ord in the law courts. which counsel
limited was discreditable.
The prisoner was very indignant dur
ing M. Dubrieul's deposition, and once
tried to interpose, but the President of
the court, Colonel Jouaust, waved him
down, telling him he might reply when
M. Dubrieul had finished, which he did
as the witness uttered his concluding
words, requesting an inquiry because
it must be made known here who is
lying and who is speaking the truth
The statement of the prisoner caused
a deep impression.
The next witness was Captain Val
dant, who testified to seeing M. LIE
Blois in Colonel Picquarts office at the
beginning of 1896. Captain Lerond, or
the artillery, who followed him, spoke
of the notorious influence of Esterhazy
In aT%fil ,,raff c11O l1n
not have divulged what was promised
in the bordereau.
Captain Lerond also deposed that Pic
quart in October, 1896, connected Es-
terhaZy with espionage. Colonel Pic
quart confronted the witness, and de-
MED the allegations.
EsterhaZy was called as the next wit
ness, but there was no response, and
so the court ordered the reading of his
evidence is given before the Court of
Casastion. When Esterhazy's deposl-
ton had been finished, M. Labori asked
that Esterhazy's letters to the Presi-
dent Of the republic be read, in which
Esterhazy is said to have threatened, if
the scandal continued, that his sover-
eign, the Emperor, would intervene.
lowed to respond to Esterhazys testi-
mony as given before the Court OF
Cessation, and declared in a loud voice
that Esterhazy's statements that he
was the instrument of the general staff
was an absolute lie. The General
traversed Esterhazy's evidence, contra
dieting statement after statement, and
declaring that Esterhazy could only
have had relations with Major Du Patty
de Clam and the late Lieutenant Col
onel Henry. The General absolutely
denied having had any relations with
him.
Counsel asked that the dossier con
tanning the documents relating to the
and Du Patty de Clam, instituted by
Major Travernier on behalf of the mill
tary authorities, should be communi-
Gated to the court and discussed.
To this the Government Commissary,
Major Carriere, replied that he had ap-
1slled to the military authorities in ques.
ton, but his request had been refused.
Major Carriere added that he hoped De
Clam would be able to come to court
in few days. He added that a medi-
cal consultation in this connection
would take place tonight, and that the
decision would be announced to-mor-
row.
Leading counsel then submitted to
General Gonse a number of searching
questions on Esterhazy's relations with
the general staff The General, as a
rule, became very excited, especially
when asked if there was not an in
trigue in favor of Esterhazy, and If he
did not take part in it.
It's false, it's falsei" shouted the
General, and from his manner one
would imagine he spoke sincerely, un-
less he is a fine actor The General,
however, was visibly disconnected at
several of NJ. Labori's questions. The
witness voice grew so faint that it was
scarcely audible. Finally counsel asked
why ESterhaZy was not arrested after
the inquiry. and General Gonse replied:
Because General Saussier deemed it
proper to leave him at liberty
Yes" retorted Labori, but General
Saussier must have been deceived by
the general staff"
This abrupt declaration, accompanied
by an expressive gesture, was in coun-
sei's best style and caused a sensa-
tion, amid which the General returned
to his seat, looking very i'll at ease
Major Dendrome. who deposed yes
terday, was recalled after General
Gonse, and supported the latter's state
ments.
General De Boisdeffre then jumped to
his feet and denied in the most forci
bic manner Esterhazy's statements,
adding that had he been present he
would have given him the lie with all
the contempt he deserves
The name of Mile Pays was called,
but as there was no response the evil
dence which she gave before the Court
of Cessation was read.
General Lebelin de Dionne testified
that Dreyfus declared the Alsatians
were happier under Germany than un-
der France. Dreyfus, the witness also
said, complained of his position at the
School of War.
The prisoner replied vigorously de-
nyipg that he ever spoke of the Alsa-
tians, as alleged, but admitted using
hard words on account of his position
at the School of War, which, he de-
clared, were evoked by hearing that
no Jews were wanted on the general
staff
The court adjourned for the day at
H. 40 a. m
Following are the proceedings in de-
tail:
Comptroller Roy, the first witness
called, gave his impressions of Drey-
fus, which harmonized with those OF
the Generals who have already testi-