The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-08-23

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 evil
dence, contradicting statement after
statement and declaring Esterhazy could
only have had relations with 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 Paty
de Clam instituted by Major Travernier
on behalf of the military authorities
should be communicated to the court and
discussed. To this the Government Com
missary. Major Carriere, replied that ne
had applied to the military authorities on
the subject hut his request had been re-
fused.
Major Carriere added that he hoped Du
Patty de Clam would be able TO come TO
court in few days He added that a
medical consultation in this connection
would take place tonight and that the
decision would be announced tomorrow.
Leading counsel then submitted to Gem
eral Gonse a number of searching ques-
tions on Esterhazy's relations with the
General Staff The General, as result.
became very excited, especially when he
was asked if there was not an intrigue in
favor of Esterhazy and if he did not take
part in it.
.It is false. It is false" shouted the
General, and, from his manner, one would
imagine he spoke sincerely, unless he is a
fine actor.
The General, however, was visibly dis
concerted at several of NJ. Laboris ques-
tions. The witnesses voice grew so faint
that it was scarcely audible.
Finally, Counsel asked why Esterhazy
was not arrested after the enquiry, and
General Gonse replied
Because General saussier deemed it
proper to leave him at liberty"
Yes retorted NJ Labori ''but, General
Saussier must have been deceived by the
General Staff"
This abrupt declaration, accompanied
by an expressive gesture was in Coun-
sePs best style and caused a sensation in
Court, amid which the General returned
to his seat, looking very i'll at ease.
Major Gendron. who deposed yesterday
was recalled after General Gonse and sup
ported the latter's statements.
General DeBoisdeffre then jumped to
his feet and denied in the most formal
manner Esterhazy's statements, adding,
that he had been present he would have
..given him the lie with all the con-
tempt he deserves
The name of Madamoiselle Pays was
called. But as there was no response the
evidence which she gave before the Court
of Cessation was read.
General lie Blinde-Dionne, kind look
ing officer. then testified, but his looks
did not coincide with his words. for he
accused Dreyfus of having declared the
Alsatians were happier under Germany
than under France. Dreyfus, the witness
also said, complained of his position at
the School of War
The prisoner replied vigorously to Gen
eral lie BlindeDionne, denying that he
ever spoke of the Alsatians as alleged,
but admitting using hard words on ac-
count of his position at the School of
War, which, he declared. was evoked by
hearing that no Jews were wanted on the
General Staff.
With the testimony of another minor
witness, the session was then concluded.
The court adjourned for the day at
11:40 A. M.
Following are the proceedings in de-
tall
Comptroller Roy the first witness call
ed today, gave his impression of Drey-
fus. which harmonized with those of the
Generals who have already testified. But,
the witness was unable to give a single
iotn a 1ic
sions.
Major Drevieu testified to a long string
of similar insinuations. He referred to
Dreyfust alleged boastfulness of his
money and the prisoners irregular at
tendance at his office
After Dreyfus had rebutted one or two
of this witness statements, Major du
Chatelet was called. He described the
alleged condolences of Dreyfus In regard
to women and gambling.
Maitre Demange expressed surprise at
the fact that the witness had not mem
toned this at the court-martial of 1884,
to which Major du Chatelet replied
what. Here was man accused OF
one Of the most heinous crimes and you
think 1 ought to have retailed his con-
fdenceS IN regard " "OihSti "1i,a 6e.AAt
bling Nonsenser'
Dreyfus briefly corrected some of Du
Chatelet's statements and then M Du-
brieul. who described himself as a pri-
yate gentleman, took the stand. He tes-
tilted as to how he was introduced to
Dreyfus by certain M. Bodson, at
whose house the witness afterwards dined
in company with Dreyfus and German
attache, whose name he did not remem-
Der.
Continuing, M. Dubrieul said he was
greatly astonished at the Suspicious ia
miliarity' between the attache and Drey-
fus and that, perceiving they disapproved
of his presence, NJ Dubrieul ceased his
visits 10 NJ Dodson. When the latter
asked the reason for this, saying, ac-
eording to the witness, that Dreyfus was
the friend and even the lover of his wife
and asking witness advice as to how
to get rid of her, witness asked M
Bodson if he had proofs and Bodson Is
said to have replied
proofs, Yes. l have even proofs
enough to drive Dreyfus out of the
French Army"
Witness, however, was unable to learr
what NJ Bodson referred to.
NJ Labor, after questioning the char
acter of NJ Dubrieui, asked the Govern
ment Commssary if he had made in
quiries on the subject from the police O
Contances. to which Major Carriere re
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