The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-18

able speech for the defense. Coming
from man of such high legal repu-
tation as Bertullus, this evidence
raised the hopes of the Dreyfusards
immensely, and it apparently made a
deep impression on the members of the
court.
In his testimony NJ. Bertulus describ-
ed how Major Ravary asked his assist
ance in examining the secret dossier at
the Cherche Midi prison, and how, after
he had learned the contents of the DOC
uments. he declared to Major Ravary
that there was a flaw in the dossier
which would occasion the collapse of
the whole case. The witness explained
he meant the petit bleu. It must be
proved, he told the major, that the petit
bleu was forgery and the work of Col
onel Picquart, and as long as that was
not proved, the case could not hold.
Continuing Bertulus recapitulated the
evidence he had given before the court
of cessation, his investigation into Du
Patty de CLAIMS connection with the
"Speranzu" and the "Blan che" tele-
grams and the favorable impression he
had acquired of Picquart's honesty dur
ing the course of the inquiry. The wit
ness repeated the story of Picquart's
dismissal from the army and Picouart's
denunciation of Esterhazy and Du
Patty de Clam and dwelt exhaustively
on his laborious inquiry into the
charges against Esterhazy describing
the papers found at the residence of
Mile. Pays, where Esterhazy sought
refuge.
Bertulus then related the notable in
terview between himself and Henry on
July IS, 1898, shortly before Henry com
mitted suicide. This naturally was a
painful recital for the widow, who was
much distressed and wept silently as
the dramatic scene between Bertulus
and Henry was depicted by the witness.
The magistrate repeated the whole
story, with emphasis, and it had a great
effect upon the audience.
Dreyfus Innocent.
Bertulus energetcally affirmed his
belief in the innocence of Dreyfus. He
declared the bordereau was in three
pieces. not in little pieces. He also said
it did not reach the war department
by the ordinary channels Bertulus said
his belief in the innocence of Dreyfus
was based on documents in the secret
dossier which he had seen. But what,
above all, confirmed witness in his be
lief was the entire absence of motive
which could have tempted Dreyfus to
commit such a crime.
Without motive" emphatically de-
clared the experienced magistrate,
there was no crime
The earnestness with which Bertulus
dwelt upon the innocence of the ac-
cused created profound impression
upon its hearers.
You have been told" he said, that
Dreyfus is guilty. For myself l believe,
and believe profoundly, in his inno-
cence."
In coming here to give you this evil
dence you will understand that my
conscience tells me that in SO doing I
am performing duty. an absolute
duty. The court of cessation has de-
clared the bordereau to be the work
of Esterhazy. y court of cessation
is the supreme authority in all matters
of Justice in France" (Sensation).
At this juncture there was a brief
suspension Of the session. When 1t
was resumed NJ. Bertulus was recalled.
but he had little to add of an interest
ing character. When the prisoner was
asked if he desired to put any ques-
tions to the witness, he answered in
the negative.
Nine. Henry then ascended the plat
form and, standing beside M. Bertulus,
she said:
"on July Is, the day my husband
called on NJ Rertulus, the colonel in
the course of a conversation that even
ing told me he had a friendly and
charming reception. He described how
the magistrate advanced to meet him
and held out his arms.
The Kiss of Judas.
II said to my husband, Are you sure
of this man? Are you sure he is sin
cere? l am very much afraid that his
kiss was the kiss of a Judas
There was a great sensation in court
at this statement of Nine. Henry.
II was not wrong" she continued
amid the brea thless interest of the
court. This man is indeed the Judas
imagined
Referring to the papers which ar
rived at the same time as the border
eau, Nine. Henry said:
"These papers We're not all torn in
a thousand pieces. ! was able to note
that personally. Letters often came
entire NJ Bertulus has maintained
that everything arrived in pieces.
That is false"
The court here resounded with eX-
carnations of surprise, and Nine. Hen
ry concluded: Il have nothing more
to say
NJ. Bertulus said he did not desire to
reply to Nine. Henry. adding: "She is
only a woman"
Il am not a woman" exclaimed
Nine. Henry furously. Il speak in the
name of my husband"
The incident caused great excitement
in court. a,
Now / reply to madame" said M.
Bertulus. she is defending the name
of q dead man and that of her child
(Renewed sensation).
After gazing steadfastly at M. Ber-
tulus, who was greatly moved, Nine.
Henry descended from the platform and
took a scat beside General Zurlinden
M. Bertulus forthwith left the court.
Colonel Picquart was then called to
the witness stand. He protested most
firmly against all suspicion of having
caused the disappearance of any doc
ument relating to Dreyfus. Documents
had disappeared, but he was not con-
nected with their disappearance. He |
also repelled with scorn the assertion |
that he had endeavored to put another |
officer in the place of the real author |
Of the bordereau.
1T is true" the witness continued, |
that the name of Captain Dorval be- |
ing mentioned to me as dangerous |
man, | had him watched, and do you |
know, gentlemen. by whom Dorval was |
denounced? BY his cousin" contiu-
ned Picuuart, Major Du Patty de |
Clam" (Sensation).
Colonel Picquart then next proceed
al To rsply m the NariOuS attacks made |