The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-07-05

RENNES, July 4-Maitre Labori
paid another visit to Captain Dreyfus
at 10 o'clock this morning, remaining
with him until noon. The lawyer found
the prisoner to be in even better spir-
its than yesterday, and in the resist
ance Dreyfus has shown to the fright
full blow he suffered in the judgment
OF the court-martial and his terrible re-
cuperation of physical and mental
strength since he left Cayenne. Maitre
Labor saw the strongest proofs of his
innocence.
Counsel was almost joyful in ap-
pearance on leaving the military prison
to-day, and beyond doubt his interviews
with Dreyfus have given him the
most favorable impression respecting
the outcome of the court martial.
Dreyfus spent yesterday evening and
this morning in studying the docu-
ments relating to the Esterhazy and
lola trials.
Maitre Labor, during this morning s
conference, explained to him the OBJ
scure points. Dreyfus was naturally
astonished at many incidents and at
the attitude of various persons since
his deportation.
Nine. and Matthew Dreyfus saw the
prisoner this afternoon, when Ma.tre
Labor again visited him.
1t is impossible to imagine q town
cal1ner than Rennes. The inhabit-
ants continue absolutely Indifferent to
the presence of Dreyfus. Barely half
dozen persons witnessed the visits
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prison to-day The town, however, is
full of detectives. who scrutinize all
strangers, and a few gendarmes are
patrolling before the residence OF Nine.
Dreyfus. They approach and watch
everyone stopping before the gate lead
ing to the courtyard of the mansion.
Matthew Dreyfus paid a visit TO his
brother this morning, the interview
lasting half an hour The brothers
threw themselves into each other
arms. Matthew said he found mis-
brother aged and broken in health, bat
not the physical wreck he feared. III
spite of his sufferings, Dreyfus' eyes
are as bright and his mind as clear
and his intelligence as keen as when
he was occupied with his duties on the
general staff. He was troubled with
insomnia during the voyage, but has
now recovered, and last night he had
a refreshing Sleep The prisoner is
still suffering from dysentery, but it is
slight, and there is every reason to be-
lieve that he will rapidly recuperate
his forces. Naturally, he is under med
.ical treatment.
Matthew found his brother in good
spirits, and buoyed up by the necessity
of mastering all his strength for the
coming ordeal and by the hope that at
last he will have justice done him. lie
is extremely reserved as to his life on
Devils Island, which has left an in
delible impression, and remains in his
memory as a horrible nightmare.
Dreyfus looks back to his existence
of the past four years with relief, ting
ed with a feeling of a horror of sane
man who has escaped from mad
house. He declares that his brain is al
most Keeling in the face of the mass OF
documents and explanations MN. De-
mango and Labori are bringing out re-
garGing the extraordinary machina-
lions of his enemies and the persever-
ing devotions Of his friends. Dreyfus
is astonished and full Of heartfelt graft
itude at their sacrifices. This feeling
is particularly strong as regards
Colonel Picquart, whom he hardly re-
members, and the story of whose pros
ecution has profoundly moved him.
CASTELLANE'S CAUSTIC LETTER.
PARIS, July 4.-Comte Boni de Cas-
tellane, who married Miss Anna Gould.
has addressed a communication to the
Prince of Monaco, sharply criticising
the Prince for his recent letter 10 Ma
dame Dreyfus, inviting ner and her
husband to sojourn at his chateau af-
ter the prisoners acauittal. of which
the Prince expressed himself as con-
fident.
The Comte, who charges the Prince
with interfering in an affair in which
you are no way concerned" says: II,
as a foreign sovereign. you thought you
could influence French officers in the
grave verdict they are about to pro-
nounce. I beg you to note that we don't
stand on an equal footing, as none of
us would condescend to call to account
a Prince who is under tutelage.
You are, perhaps. relative of ORGY
fus by marriage, but in that case it is
premature to triumph. If, on the other
hand, it is as protector of gambling
houses that you intervene, permit me
to tell you that Dreyfus himself would
dispense with your services"