Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-14
DREYFUS VERDICT SEVERE BLOW
TO EXPOSITION.
HOSTILITY IN CONGRESS
May Re Urged for This
Government to Abandon Its Par
ticipation in the Exhibition Gros-
yenor Says 1t Would BE Unwise
Step-Other Nations May Boycott 1t.

w dSnluStOn} sept. i-.--lt is DelleNeu
that when congress assemblies there
viii be considerable agitation of the
proposition for this government to
abandon its participation in the Paris
exposition. 1t is known that the eX
pressions hostile to the exposition
quoted from Senator Stewart are very
widely sympathized in If the con-
yction of Dreyfus stands there will be
little friendly feeling for France among
the members Of either the house or the
senate. Such a move. however, would
be a grave one. 1t is pointed out that
withdrawal from participation in the
exposition would be regarded as an Of
fetal insult to France. There are now
only Two ways ii which congress could
interfere one would be to revoke such
part Of the appropriation as has not
been already expended and the other
TO pass a resolution refusing to send
valuable government exhibits. To do
either of these would be sufficient, 1t is
believed, TO break off all friendly rela-
lions between the two countries. IN
less congress expressly forbids it, the
government will proceed with the
preparations for its exhibition and viii
send TO Paris such government
exhibits as are decided upon, but this
is to be done with the realization of the
probability that the space secured for
private American exhibits will be
largely left unused. Little doubt is
felt that the latitude allowed private
citizens will be quite extensively
availed of for withdrawal from partici-
patton in the exposition.
Representative Hepburn (rep., la
said Monday that he had ceased to
marvel at the methods of French army
justice after observing how the trial Of
Dreyfus was conducted. He did not
think, however, it would in any way af-
feet diplomatic relations between this
country and France, nor did he think il
would interfere with the United States
exhibitors at the coming exposition.
Representative Grosyenor rep, o.,
who has just returned from Europe
where he spent part OF his time in
Paris, when asked if the Dreyfus de-
cision would hurt the Paris exposition,
replied: without doubt No nation
can afford to boycott the exposition as
nation because such action would be
a direct insult to France but individ-
uals can express their opinion, and in
my judgment, thousands who otherwise
would have visited Paris now will re-
main on this side of the water. This
will touch the French in a tender spot
| The French people are looking forward
! to making a great deal Of money out
/ of the show. 1t is a good thing the APP
preparation for the exposition has been
made. Congress would hardly be in a
mood now to appropriate money"
Some officials express fear that this
sentiment will have a serious effect on
| the Franco-American treaty when it
comes before the senate, as that in
strument has not proved very popular
| and the present feeling may turn the
| tide against IL.
Royal Commissioner Disguised.
Newcastle on Tyne, Sept. 12.-W d.
| Steven, ship owner and royal commits
sioner to the Paris exposition, has de-
clared that a result of The Dreyfus yer
diet, he would not put a
foot on French soil He
adds that thousands Of his country
men viii take the same attitude Sew
eral important firms have already de-
oliGed to exhibit at Paris
Miscarriage Of Justice.
! New York, Sept. 12.-At a meeting
Of the Methodist association Monday
resolution was unanimously adopted
deploring the shameful miscarriage
OF Justice in the recent conviction Of
1 Captain preyirs."
Germans viii Withdraw
Berlin. Sept T. The private agita-
4 tiou against the Paris exposition is be-
ginning to find vigorous expression
The Vossische zehung says number
/ of the largest German firms have
pledged themselves to withdraw
Opposed to Fresh Degradation.
Rennes. Sept. 12-The judges Of he
I lJlEAIAH EDAIi -mdllid1 AbHudS by Hu-
tual agreement expressed to the pres
ilent Of the republic through General
/ Lucas, commander Of the army corps
al Beunes, their sincere desire that
/ rreyfus should not be submitted to
/ fresh degradation When LaDoris
secretary informed Dreyfus Of this
action ne was greatly affected and
said Il still have hopes
Quiet in Paris
Paris, Sept IL. Except FOR slight
street disturbances last night Paris
! has remained Unexpectedly quiet, but
I this condition Or affairs Is not likely
/ to continue long The heavy rain Or
! sunday, combined with the fact tnat
the leaders Of the opposing parties
were all at Rennes, prevented any or
i ganized demonstration Then, too. the
general public is delighted With the
4 verdict Now. however. they are be-
ginning to see a want Of logic In con
cad.ug "egtenuating circumstance" to