Evening star., 1899-07-05
TRANQUILITY At RENNES
Absolute Indifference Shown to the Presence
Of Capt. Dreyfus.
Latter Meets His Brother Matthew
Anna GOuld's Husband is Real
Rude to Prince of Monaco.

Late advices declare it is impossible to
imagine a town calmer than Rennes. The
Inhabitants continue absolutely Indifferent
to the presence of Dreyfus. Barely half
dozen persons witnessed the visits of coun-
sci and Nine. Dreyfus to the prison yester-
day. The town, however, is full Of detec-
tives, who scrutinize all strangers. and a
few gendarmes are patrolling before the
residence of Nine Dreyfus. They approach
and watch every one stopping before the
gate leading to tht court yard of the
house.
Matthew Dreyfus paid his first visit to
his brother at O'Clock yesterday after
noon, the interview lasting half an hour.
The brothers threw themselves into each
others arms. Matthew said he found his
brother aged and broken in health. but
not the physical wreck he feared. In spite
OF his sufferings. Dreyfus' eyes are as
bright, his mind as clear and his intelli-
geHce as keen as when he was occupied
with his duties on the general staff. He
was troubled with insomnia on the voy-
age, but has now recovered. The prisoner is
still suffering with dysentery. but the at
tack has been checked and there is every
reason to believe he will rapidly recuperate
his forces. Naturally, he is under medical
treatment.
Results of imprisonment.
Matthew found his brother in good spir-
its. buoyed up by the necessity of muster
ing all his strength for the coming ordeal,
and by the hope that at last he will have
justice done to him. He is extremely
served to his life on Devils Island.
which has left an indelible impression, and
remains in his memory as horrible night
mare. Dreyfus looks back to his existence
of the last four years with relief. tinged
with a feeling of the horror of a sane man
who has escaped from madhouse. He de-
clares his brain Is almost reeing in the
face of the mass of documents and expIana-
uons MN. Demange and Labori are bring
ing out regarding the extraordinary mach
nations Of his enemies and the persevering
devotion of his friends. Dreyfus is as
founded and full of heartfelt gratitude at
their self-sacrifice.
This feeling is particularly strong as re-
CARDS Colonel Picquart, whom he hardly
remembers, and the story of whose perse-
cution has profoundly moved him.
Officer Present to Overhear.
Captain Dreyfus was unable to talk freely
with his brother. owing to the presence of
the officer who is under instructions to be
present at all interviews between the pris-
oner and members of his family. This ar
rangement has been a terrible trial for
Nine. Dreyfus and the rest as they have
been obliged to restrain their emotions so
lar as possible, and have been unable to
converse on Intimate matters because every
word has been overheard and every gesture
watched by the officer.
Only Maitres Demange and Labori are al
lowed to see Captain Dreyfus privately
His counsel will return to see him to-
gether at the beginning of next week, thus
giving him ample time in the meanwhile
to acquaint himself thoroughly with the
contents of the various dossiers.
CastelIane Writes to Monaco.
Count Boni de Castellane, who married
Anna Gould. has addressed a communica-
ton to the Prince of Monaco, sharply criti-
cisng the pri1ce for his recent letter to
Nine. Dreyfus inviting her and her hus-
band to sojourn at his country house after
the prisoners acquttal, of which the prince
expressed himself confident.
The count, who charges the prince with
interfering in an affair in which you are
IN no way concerned says:
IF. as foreign sovereign, you thought
you could influence French officers in the
grave verdict they are about to pronounce,
L beg you to note that We do not stand on
an equal footing. as none OF us would con-
descend 10 call to account a prince who is
under tutelage.
You are, perhaps. relative of Dreyfus
py marriage, but in that case it is prema-
ture to triumph. IT, on the other hand it
Is as a protector of gambling houses that
you intervene, permit me to tell YOU that
Dreyfus himself would dispense with your
services"