The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-09-07

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unsupported by proof had been made
regarding him. The witness laid stress
upon the fact that the charges against
MIN had been dismissed and expressed
the opinion that tho sole object Of his
sianaerers was 20 impugn the judges who
condemned Dreyfus in 1894. He denied
that he ever had relations with the late
Lieut.. Col. Henry or that he was con-
cerned with the publication Of articles In
the Ecla'r or with furnishing Esterhazy
with the 'Document Liberateur."
The witness admitted that he had had
relations with Major Esterhszy and re-
peased the explanations with reference
thereto which he gave before the court Of
oassatson. With regard to the Dreyfus
case the witnnes IS declared that be was
not connected with the discovery of the
hordereau. It was only. on pressure, the
deposition continued, that tns witness ac-
cepted the task Of investigating the
charges in this case. After detailing the
course of this Investigation. Du Patty de
Clam said that the order for the arrest OF
Captain Dreyfus had been distinctly is
sued quite independent of the dictation
test. The witness then described the
famous dictation scene. in the course of
which be said, Dreyfus displayed an
emotion regarding the cause Of which
there might be differences Of opinion. but
the fact. witness asserted. was undeniabls
that nj. Cochefsrt, the chisf detective Of
the department. who was present re-
earded the prisoners agitation as an in
dication of his guilt. Drsyfus manifested
his excitement by nervous movements
OF the jaw and complained that his
fingers were cold. Du Patty de Clam de-
Tended himself against the charge OF be-
Ing torturer of Captain Drefyus and
his family. He said he had been entrusted
with the transmission Of the prisoners
letters to his wife and that he had always
treated Mime. Dreyfus with the greatest
consideration. With regard 10 the date
of the bordereau, Du Patty de Clam ex-
pressed the opinion that 1t must have
been written between the 18th and the
soth of August. 1894
The witness denied all statements at
tributed to him with regard to the incor-
rect versions Of the Panizzardl telegram.
Du Patty de Clam refers TO the prepara-
ton by himself and Col. Sandherr of
secret commentary intended to show who
was the traitor among the officers at the
headquarters of the general staff "who
must be d captain d."
None Of the documents, accompanying
the commentary mentioned the Paniz-
zardi telegram nor the manufacture OF a
she'll
The witness further asserted that in the
the court martial Of 1894. he acted solely
as a transmitting agent.
Regarding the interview with Captai0'
Dreyfus, Du Patty de Clam declared that
he never said to Dreyfus: "The minis
ter knows you are innocent.
The minister Of war never spoke of de-
hvering documents In order to obtain
others. What Dreyfus said was; "No,
no, Major, do not wish to plead extenu-
ating circumstances. My counsel has
promised me that in five or six years my
Innocence win be admitted"
Later Dreyfus said: Major, know
your belief. have not opposed 1t. L
know you are an honest man, but I as
sure you, you have made mistake
Seek what you call my aocomplices and
what call the culprits and you viii find
them. - The prisoners last word 20 him
was 'seek."
The deposition of Colonel Du Patty de
Clam made no reference to casea con-
neeted with that of Dreyfus. The de-
ronent swore that everything contained
In his statement was true. The deposi-
ton Concluded with cepies Of letters from
Msdame Dreyfus showing that his rela-
tions with her had always been of tbs
most courteous character.
The court martial adjourned for the
day at 1i.50 o'clock.
1t is understood as a result of this
mornings scene between Colonel Jouaust,
president of the Drsyfus court martial,
and NJ. Labori, leading counsel for thu
defense, the latter wishes to retire from
the case. He ID convinced that the judges
are utterly hostile to him and it Is said
that ha has conceived the idea of a dra-
matte withdrawal at the opening of to-
moro WIS session. ~
A messing OF III. Labori's friends will
be held at his house this afternoon to de-
eide whether such step Is advisable. NJ
Labori's withdrawal from the case would
be tantanount to public declaration of
his feelings that the judges have shown
a bias against Drsyfus and his counsel.
The opinion of the Dreyfusards this after
noon appears to be opposed to the contem-
plated step which thsy think the ant l.
Drey would represents as an adInis-
sion of the weakness of Captain Dreyfus's
case.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press called at the house Of NJ. Labori
where the advoc tte's secretary said that
he was able to give positive denial to
the story that ID. Labor would leave his
post now that the trial was drawing to
a close.
With reference to Colonel Schwartz kop-
pen and Panizzardi. the secretary said
that no message whatever had been re.