The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-09-16

President Loubet said te he Pre-
pared to Grant Freedom
10 Dreyfus.


spondent of the-Daiiy Chronicle claims
TO have good authority for the state
ment that Dreyfus will be pardoned, al
though President Loubet will not exer-
else his prerogativc until after the
meeting of the conscil de revision. He
adds that Capt. Beauvais and Maj.
Breen were the only two members Of
the court-martial who voted for acquit-
tai, and II was Capt. Parfait who in
sisted upon the proviso regarding eS-
tenuating circumstances.
Paris, Sept. 13.--Under the head of
Specification" the Temps Monday even
ing urges the government 10 take adj
vantage of the present conditions and
pardon Dreyfus, which, il adds. would
put the finishing touch 10 the Renncs
verdict and would permit France to oc-
cupy herself with the affairs of the
country and the exhibition"
Paris. Sept. 13.--At Tuesdays cabinet
council the premier, NJ Waldeck-Rous-
seau, Informed his colleagues that he
had received reports from the projects
of the various departments which
showed that the verdict of the Renncs
court-martial had been everywhere re-
ceived quietly.
London, Sept. 13.-The movement to
boycott the Paris exposition continues.
Several additional firms announced
Tuesday afternoon their intention TO
suspend preparation of their exhibits
until 'the Dreyfus blot is wiped out"
kilograms from the principal capitals
report growing agitations in favor of "a
boycott of the Paris exposition, but
there is no indication of any official
movement.
Berlin, Sept. f3.--The German com
missioner for the Paris exhibition, ac-
companied by three assistants. has gone
to Paris to complete arrangements for
the German exhibitors. This is gen.
orally interpreted as indicating that
Germany has no intention. as a nation,
OF refraining from participating there
in. Many of the newspapers are point
ing out that the exhibition is not con-
nectcd with politics and they counsel
moderation until the action OF other ma
tons is determined. Germany's ac-
ton it is said. will be governed largely
by that OF Great Britain, the United
States and Austria.
Washington, Sept. 13.--About n thou
sand persons attended n mass meeting
al the Masonic temple Tuesday night 10
protest against the verdict of the
Rennes court-martial in the Dreyfus
case. The speakers included all creeds,
Hebrew, Protestant and Catholic. Aft
err a number OF addresses the meeting
adopted n set OF resolutions affirming
belief IN the innocence of Dreyfus, con-
demning the proceedings Of the court
martial and pledging those present 10
use every lawful and proper means TO
prevent the cooperation OF this country
in tho Paris exposition.
The resolutions concluded by calling
on the president OF the United States
10 convey TO the French government
in whatever form he might deem proper
the views OF the American people on
the Dreyfus verdict, as voiced by this
and other meetings throughout the
country. Reference was further made
20 the testimony OF ex-Minister Lebon
before the court-martal, in which he
said that the rigorous treatment of
Dreyfus was due in part to the under
standing that there was plan on foot
TO rescue the prisoner by party OF
Americans. The resolutions called upon
Secretary OF State Hay 20 secure an Of
fetal copy of this testimony, lin order
20 refute this SANDER upon the fair
name OF our beloved republic"
Boston. Sept. 13.-At meeting Of the
Boston school board an order was
passed unanimously which provides
that work in preparation for the school
exhibit at the Paris exposition be sus-
pended as far as possible, and that the
committee on the Paris exposition be
requested TO consider and report upon
the advisability Of resembling the votes
OF the board which provide for the ex.
hibit.
London, Sept. t3.-The home Office
has granted permission for the pro-
posed demonstration in Hyde Park,
London, next Sunday &c express sym
patty with Dreyfus and 10 appeal TO
France to do him justice Twenty-one
platforms will be erected and special
requests are being made 10 the various
churches and religious societies TO as
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