The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-10

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these documents when we do not even
know what they contain2"
"Will there be, gentlemen no doubt in
your minds? That doubt will be sur
hcient for me. That doubt will mean his
acquttal IL viii not permit honest
logical c0nscieuces TO say that this man
IS guilty. Very well. gentlemen. 1 only
ask one thing-and that is thar at this
moment you cast one more backward
glance. Remember what the prisoner
was on Devils Island. Remember how.
Tor five years. this man, I'm spite OF the
most horrible sunerngs. Notwithstanding
the most cruel torture. was never for
single moment alone, a guard with him
night and day never allowed to exchange
a syllable with a fellow creature. j am
not speaking Of the torture of HIS being
placed IN irons. I am speaking Of the ter
rible mental torture 20 which he was SUBJ
jec,ed. Well gentlemen, the spirit which
these suiferlngs, these tortures. could net
curb that spirit which remained proud
and high, / ask you, is it the spirit OF a
traitor? I ask you II ii is not that Of
true soldier. 1 ask you II the man only
lived Tor his children. that they may bear
an hOnOTed name. this man here who has
the culture Of honor I'm his family ask
IL you can believe him 10 be a villain and
a traitor TO his motherland?
my task IS now accomplished. il is for
you 20 do yours 1 pray God" exclaimed
counsel lifting his arms towards Heaven.
81 pray God that you Will restore 10
France that concord of which she has so
much need"
PATRIOTIC PERORATION.
Then turning TO the audience. NJ De
mango added In conclusion:
las 20 YOU, whoever YOU may be, French
men. be YOU with me or against me find
ing respect i'm the sublime idea OF ".
Mordlaa before the Court Of Cessation
say TO all. We are Frenchmen. Let us
then be united in the common sentiment
Of love OF country. love of justice and
love of the army"
As he reached this climax counseTs
voice swelled ike the tones Of an organ.
The close of mis- impassioned pcrorat.On
was followed by an outburst Of applause.
which was Immediately suppressed by The
President
NJ. Labor then said he did not desire
10 speak Major Carriere, however
claimed tho right TO reply When the
court resumed IT'S session after a bAef adj
gournment the government cOmmissary
began his reply. lie promised 90 be bref
and said he desired 90 submit 20 the
courtnartial a simple observation.
weigh tho importance to the TWO cate
gories Of the witness, those for and those
against the prisoner Weigh the import
ance and judge in AN the independence of
your character and all the strength OF
soldiers. Proof is everywhere. The hour
of supreme decision has sounded. France
anxiousy aWaist your Judgment. 1 also
await IT, confidently and fully maintain
ing the conclusions already announced. i
demand The application OF artNie l6 of the
Penal Code and article 80 OF the Military
Code"
The demand of the government commits
sary caused a sensation IN court 81.
Demange made "a brief reply To- this and
then Colonel Jouaust. president of The
court asked Dreyfus if l.5 had anything
10 add i'm his behalf The prisoner rose,
and in a voice choked with emotion. de-
clared he had only one thing to say, but
of that he was perfectly assured. lie
said.
PRISONERS FINAL DENIAL.
IL affirm before my country and before
the army that / ann innocent. My sole
am has been 90 save the honor of my
name, the name borne by my children. 1
have suffered nve years of the most awful
torture. But to-day, al least, l feel as
sured that ! am about 90 attain my desirN
through your loyalty and Justice
Colonel JOuaust: Have you finished,
Drtyfus?'
Dreyfus: eyes. NJ President
The court then retired 10 deliberate and
the prisoner lett the haI. never TO return.
as In accordance with the law the YER
dict was rendered jon his absence The
ringing of a bell announced the recently
of the judges. An officer ordered. car
~ arms, and present aims, the rattle
OF rifles followed and then Colonel JOuaust
marched in, salu,ed ana laid his KEPT ON
he table. The other judges did likewise,
the gendarmes shouted. silence. ana the
stiffness of death Tell on the audience,
who waited with heart ia mouth for the
announcement of Drcyluss tate.
Colonel Jouaust began by reading the
Judgment, which opened with the Ques-
zion referred TO the judges by the Court OF
Cessation. was Ore! ius guilty OF entering
mcnts 90 "a fore sn power lie tntn gave
The answer that the court. by a majority
OF . 20 .. found Dreylus guilty.
HOW VERDICT WAS RECEIVED.
The pent-up feelings of the audience
were expressed in long. deep-draWn
"Oh." When Colonel JOuaust read. the
word guilty was pronounced under his
breath. owing Co the threat OF vigorous
punishment lot utlefns any cry, there
was no Outburst but the faces of the ma
i0rity of the spectators reelected an eA-
preston OF aneuished surprise
NJ Labor heard the verdict with pallid
visage. while A. Demange fcll back i'm a
chair as though horror-stricken.
Colonel JOuaust read tine Judgment with
out tremor of his voice and apparently
unmOved. The silence was broken by
rush OF the reporters 90 drop their pre-
yiously prepared te.egfams Into the letter
box opening into the street. where a gem
darrne received them and gave them 20 The
respective messengers Tor transmission by
NO DEMONSTRATION
The noise called forth stern cry Of
silence sileuce. and again AN around
was hushed until colonel Jouaust finished
sueaking re concluded hy saving the
court would remain sitting until the room
was cleared lie asked the audience 10 go
out quietly. and not to raise a shout OF
any sort The geudarmos then closed
around the audience and pressed them
outside Not cry or a word was raised
by any one. Everything passed off with
complete calm.
AS The people emerged the eendarmes
Kent them moving away from the court
THE small crowd OF people outside cheered
for the army. hut the gendarmos did not
interfere. and there was not the slightest
disorder.
adjoining little room by the clerk OF the
court. Drevfus listened impassive, did
not give the slightest sign Of emotion. did
not utter a word. and marched back 60
prison like an automat0n. 10 Is expected
Dreyfis will be sent 10 Fort COrte, Ia the
Island OF Corsica.
PARIS HEARD WITH JOY.