Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1899-09-14
PARIS AS YETls QUIET.

Reading Comments of World at Large.
PARIS, Sept. 12.-Except for slight
street disturbances last night, Paris has
remained unexpectedly quiet, but this
condition of affairs is not likely to con-
tinue. The long heavy rain, combined
with the fact that the leaders of the op-
posing parties were at Rennes, pre-
vented any organized demonstration.
Then, too, the general public We're de-
lighted with the verdict, as confirming
the chose jugee. Now, however, they
are beginning to see the want Of logic
in conceding "extenuating circum-
stances to a convicted traitor, a con-
cession which excites doubt as to the
strength of the case against Dreyfus.
Moreover public opinion is being
sobered by reading the comments of
the world at large and by the prospect,
however remote that the exposition will
be boycotted, which will mean the loss
of millions to the country There is
little doubt that the trial Of the Deroul-
edists next Monday, at which it is as
serted sensational evidence will develop,
and the reopening of the chamber of
deputies will be the signal for fresh
troubles. At present both parties are
taking breath, but the latent animosities
are undiminished. 1t is estimated the
late proceedings have cost the Dreyfus
party at least 100000 francs They
do not intend to let matters r~st and
rumors are revived Of the impending
arrest Of General Mercier. He declares
he does not care what happens, being
quite satisfied that he has done his
duty.
1t is estimated also that President
Loubet opposes such an extreme course
as prosecuting Mercier or the other
generals. He is rather inclined to q
conciliatory policy extending even to a
pardon for Dreyfus. M. Demange has
been blamed for conceding so many
points in his speech, but it appears he
did SO in the hope of winning another
waverer among the judges, who, how
ever, finally joined the majority on
condition that the verdict would be ac-
companied with the proviso as to ex-
tenuating circumstances.
The court-martial signed a formal
recommendation for mercy yesterday
afternoon. It's object is to eliminate
the degradation feature Of the punish
ment.
Evokes Indignation Everywhere.
LONDON, Sept. lit would be diff
cult to describe adequately the indigna-
ton the verdict of the Dreyfus court
martial has evoked everywhere in Eng.
land. With the exception of the Jesuit
organs in Rome and the anti.Semite
papers, the press of the whole world is
ringing with execration. Even the
Russian press joins in the chorus, al
though perhaps the Jews are nowhere
more hated than in Russia. The Judges
are everywhere described as criminals
and gloomy speculations are INDUCED as
to what future is in store for France
The German press is especially indig-
nant, the National Zeitung remarking
that "even the worst enemy of France
could not have wished what has hap
pened.' Papers of all nationalities fall
in with the idea Of boycotting the Paris
exhibition.
The Daily Telegraph says: "This in
famous judgment disgraces France, dis
honors her army, insults the kaiser and
offends the best principles of humanity.
There seems nothing left fer France but
a revolution, and war that will reduce
her to the level of Spain"
Comment on the Verdict