New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-18
MORNARD TAKES PART.
IARORrs SUBSTITUTE IN THE TRIAL
STRONG FEELING THAT TIDE HAS
TURNED IN DREYFUSS FAVOR.

Rennes Aug. 1.-THE second triai by coul
martial OF Captain Alfred Dreyfus OF the al u"
,erv who is charged with treason was con-
,,nued to-day in the Lyc6e here Maitre MorharH'
ooursa, for the Dreyfus family before the Court
OF Cessation In the application for REVISION mas
heen summoned to replace NJ. Labori until such
time as the latter is able to attend court AGAIN.
NJ Mornard is expected to appear in the case to-
morrow and although he is a poor SUBSTITUTE
for the brilliant energetic Labor, it is hoped
h,s nresence will strengthen the defence The
friends of Maitre Albert Clemenceau prevented
the latter from coming TO the assistance OF
Dreyfus, as planned Immediately after the at
fempted assassination Of NJ. Labor, whose
would be murderer by the way. is still al large
and seems likely TO remain So
However in spite Of the difficulties encoun-
tered by the defence the prospect for the pris-
oner became brighter soon after to-days SEES
sion of the court had been opened. NJ Demange,
of counsel for the defence evidently had been
primed with questions. for as soon as General
Roget had ended the deposition which he began
Yesterday NJ Demange subjected him to a Sc
we're cross examination. number or the sho's
fred by counsel struck home apparently Tor the
General was disconnected perceptibly at times
His fingers twitched nervously and he turned
frequently for consolation toward Generals Bill
lot and Zurlinden, formerly Ministers OF war;
who were seated on the witnesses seats pehlho
him. The general also threw gances of savage
resentment at the public when, as happened
several times suppressed filters went round the
courtroom as NJ. Demange cornered him FINAL
" he became red in the face and answered
M. Demange In a hollow voice. which contrast
ed strangely with his confident tone of yester-
day.
A GOOD WITNESS FOR DEFENCE.
Then came a man who proved TO be q good
witness for Dreyfus He was NJ Bertulus, the
examining magistrate who received the late
Lieutenant Colonel Henry's confession OF FOR
gerry. In almost inaudible tones. owing to hoarse-
ness. NJ Bertuus gave his testimony which
was a veritable speech for the defence. Coming
from a man Of the high legal reputation OF NJ
Bertulus, the deposition raised the hopes OF the
Dreyfusards greatly, as 1t made deep impress
sion apparently on the members Of the court
NJ. Jaures, the Socialist leader who was pres
ent IN court remarked. on the conclusion OF the
magistrates testimony:
This is the first time the truth and the whole
truth has been told before the judges"
Dreyfus displayed the keenest interest in the
statement OF NJ Bertulus. The prisoner ap-
peared TO be absorbed in the magistrates words.
and he strained forward TO catch every syllable.
After brief conformation Of NJ Bertullus
and Nine. Henry, widow OF Lieutenant Colonel
Henry, Colonel Picquart, former chief of the
Intelligence Bureau OF the War Office, was
called. The colonel gave his evidence in loud.
resonant voice. and created a profound impress
sion.
The court adjourned after hearing portion OF
Colonel Picquart's testimony, The colonel will
continue his deposition tomorrow.
Colonel Picquart spoke to-day under the iniu-
ence Of strong emotion. but throughout he main
tanned complete mastery over himself. He ac-
companied his statements with energetic ges-
lures and with an intonation Of voice that
brought out every point he wished to make. and
he made many as the incessant murmurs OF ap
prevail from the audience showed. From the be-
ginning TO the end Of his testimony he spoke
without hesitation. and the facts were arranged
and submitted in lucid unequivocal language.
The colonel was very effective with some simple
phrases. as. when repeating the late Lieutenant
Colonel Henry's theatrical denunciation OF the
Dreytus court martial, he turned toward Drey-
fus, and. pointing 10 him with his finger, said:
Henry said II just as I am saying IT now
IMPRESSION MADE BY PICQUART
Inc strongest point maze Dy COlOnel Plcquart
was undoubtedly against Du Patty de Clam on
the latter's motives in altering the date Of the
bordereau The colonels arguments and cour-
ageous attitude undoubtedly impressed the
members Of the court martial and they elected
admiration from the audience. But there was
no demonstration. either when he entered the
court or when he left it.
The strength Of character Of Colonel Picquart
and the attitude he intended to adopt in court
was shown at the outset. when, having been
stopped by Colonel Jouaust from entering into
certain explanations, he came to the reasons
why he entered the War Office. and said: Il am
going TO explain why entered the War Office
in a few words" adding in a resolute tone, and
that Will not be much"
Great precautions were taken to prevent any
attack upon him. Cavalry and mounted gen.
darmes kept the public quarter Of a mile from
the court and the streets were swarming with
policemen and detectives
Nine. Henry made a poor impression In con-
frontation with Magistrate Bertulus and from
the tone OF her voice and the absence OF emotion
IL was plainly seen that her intervention was
'pre-arranged and that she simply repeated
what she had committed to memory.
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