New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
IGNORED BY THE COURT.
THE PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL.
RAPID PROGRESS or THE TRTAL-A DAY
OF ANTIDREYFUS TESTIMONY.

Rennes. Aug 21-The third week Of the sec
ond trial by court martial Of Captain Alfred
Drevfus on the charge Of treason began without
incident at $50 o'clock this morning There was
a large attendance in the Lycee at the opening
of the court in view OF the possible reappear-
auce OF Maitre Labori, leading counsel for the
defence But though he is progressing as salts
factorily as possible. his physicians deemed IL
best for him 70 remain quiet When II became
known that the distinguished lawyer would not
narticipate in the proceedings a large number
OF disappointed persons left the courtroom
The court settled quickly down TO business.
and by o'clock five witnesses had Delivered
their testimony II this rate is continued II IL
calculated that the court will get through with
the ninety or more witnesses by the beginning
OF September and IT is considered probable that
the verdict will be delivered about September :.
Generals Roget. De Boisderre and Billot were
present on the witness seats. and Colonel Pic
quart took a place two rows behind them. The
Colonel sat alone until NJ Bertulus. the examin-
ing MAGISTRATE whose testimony was favorable
TO Dreyfus. entered and sat beside Picquars.
warmly shaking his hand
ALL HOSTILE TO DREYFUs.
All the witnesses to-day were hostile TO Drey-
fus but as the testimony mostly reitera-
ton OF old statements the audience followed
the depositions with comparatively little In
terest.
NJ. Gribelin gave testimony about Dreyfuss al
legged relations with various women with an
honest demeanor and apparent sincerity, but ne
did not appear 10 be a very intelligent person
Nothing in his appearance would contradict the
contention Of the Dreyfusards that he was
Major Lauth's tool in the Vaccinations OF the
General STAFF against Colonel Picquart, ex-Chief
of the Intelligence Department, who listened 70
NJ Gribein with air OF contemptuous irnpa-
tience Maitre Demange OF counsel for the de-
fence was more successful than usual in cross
examining him. and visibly disconcerted him.
He scored distinct hit when he got NJ. Gribelin
70 admit that he mixed the ntrigues Of Du Patty
de Clam and Henry 10 shield Esterhazy. and
when NJ. Grbelin was finally dismissed his tes-
tnony had suffered badly.
striking figure in court is Matthew Dreyfus.
brother Of the prisoner. who usually sits in one
OF the front rows Of the witnesses. with his ell
bow on the back OF the seat In front OF him,
his chin resting his hand. and his intelli-
gent face turned 10 the witness stand His eyes
and ears follow every word and gesture OF those
the stage. and his look reflects the absorbing
anxiety Of his mind The audience may litter
semblance OF a smile. They only soften with
look OF pity as he glances at his brother, seated
on the stage and compelled 70 submit TO the
ruthless fire which his enemies. one after the
other level at him from the witness box
Dreyfus created a better impression to-day.
He entered the court with more confident
bearing. and replied TO the witnesses in calm
voice. without theatrical gestures. and his re-
marks were so lucid that ne apparently made
some impression the judges all OF whom are
reported TO be bitterly opposed TO him.
JoUAUsTs DISPLAY OF PARTIALIrY.
The session wound up with scene. on &C
count OF the conduct OF Colonel Jouaust presi-
dent OF the court who permitted himself to
make an extraordinary display ot partiaity.
NJ Bertulus had been confronted with the last
witness. Captain Junck. and General Gonse had
defended the latter. when Colonel Picquart
asked 10 be allowed TO refute some Of Junck's
remarks Coone, Jouaust made a gesture OF
impatience and shouted, What, AGAIN.
An outburst OF booing and Kissing came from