The San Francisco call., 1899-08-24

TO interpose, but the president Of the
court, Colonel JOuaust, waved him down,
/ telling him he might reply when NJ. Dub
rieul lad finished. which he did as the
witness uttered his concluding words re-
questing IN inquiry because II must be
made known here who Is lying and VINO
IS speaking the truth.
The statement OF the prisoner made a
deep impression.
Captain Leroud daposed that Picquart in
october, 1895. connected ESterhazy with
espionage. Colonel PicGuarL confronted
the witness and denied the allegation.
Esterhazy was called as the next wit
ness, but there was no response, ana go
the court ordered the reading OF his evil
dence as given before the Court OF Cas-
sation. When Esterhazy's deposition had
been finished NJ. Labor asked that Ester
hays letters to the President of the re-
public be read. in which Esterhazy is said
10 have threatened. il the scandal con-
unued. that his Sovereign the Emperor
would intervene.
General Gonse here asked to be allowed
10 respond 10 Esterhazy's testimony as
given before the Court of Casa ton and
declared in a loud voice that Esterhazy's
statement that he was the instrument OF
the general staff was an absolute lie. The
general traversed Esterhazy evidence
contradicting statemena after statement.
and declaring that Estefhazy could have
had relations with only Major Du Patty de
Clam and the late Lieutenant Colonel
Henry. The general absolutely denied
having had any relations with him.
Counsel asked that the dossier contain
ing the documents relating to the inquiry
into the relations Of Esterhazy and Du
Patty de Clam. instituted by Major Ira
vernier on behalf of the military aurhori-
ties, should be communicated to the court
and discussed. To this the Government
commissary. Major Carriere, replied that
he had applied to the military authorities
on. the. subject, but his request had been
refused.
Major Carriere added that he hoped De
Clam would be able TO come to court In a
few days. He. added that a medical con-
sultation in this connection would take
place tonight and that the decision would
oe announced tomorrow
Leading counsel then submitted to Cen
eral Gonse number of searching uues-
tions on Esterhazy's relations with the
general staff. The general, as a rule. he
came very excited especially when asked
II there was not an intrigue in favor Of
Esterhazy and If he did not take part
It's false, it's false shouted the GEN
eral, and from his manner one would TN
agine he spoke sincerely unless he il
fine actor. The general. however, was vis-
questions. The witness voice grew 50
faint that it was scarcely audible FfnaII,-
counsel asked why Esterhazy was not ar
rested after the inquiry, and General
Gonse replied:
Because General Saussier deemed :.
proper to leave him at liberty"
Yes" retorted NJ Labori but General
general staff"
This abrupt declaration, accompanied nv
an expressive gesture, was in councel,s
best style and caused a sensation. amid
which the general returned to his seat
looking very Ill at ease
Major GendrOn, who deposed yesterday.
was recalled after General Gonse and SIM
ported the latter's statements. General
de Boisdeffre then jumped TO his feet and
denied IN the most forcible manner Ester
Hays statements adding that had he
been present he would have given him