Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-09-15
SLIGHT RAY OF HOPE.
Dreyfus Encouraged in His Conf
dence of Pardon.
His Judges Ask That lie BE spared
Disgrace OF Public De@radntiOn-
Movement to Boycott Expo
sItion Gnins GrOu.d.

mutual agreement expressed to the
president of the republic, through Gen.
Lucas, the commander of the army
corps at Rennes, their sincere desire
that Dreyfus would not be submitted
to fresh degradation. When NJ. La
boris secretary informed Dreyfus of
this action, he was greatly affected,
and said: 81 still have hopes"
Favors ConciIiatory Policy.
1t is understood that President Lou
bet opposes such an extreme course as
Mercier or the other gen
erals. He is rather inclined to con-
policy, extending even to a
pardon for Dreyfus.
NJ Demangc has been blamed for con-
ceding so many points in his speech,
but it appears that he did so in the
hope of winning another waverer
among the judges, who, however, final
~ joined the majority on the condition
that the verdict would be accompanied
with proviso as to eXtenuating cir
cumstances.
Fear of Trouble in Paris.
Paris, Sept. 12.-EXcept for slight
street disturbances, Paris has remained
unexpectedly quiet but this condition
of affairs is not likely to continue. The
long, heavy rains Monday, combined
with the fac hat the leaders of the
opposing p es were all at Rennes,
prevented any organized demonstra-
ton. Then, too, the general public
were delighted with the verdict as con-
tirming the chose iugee. Now, however.
they are beginning to see the want of
logic in conceding "extenuating cir
cumstances" to convicted traitor,
concession 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 exhibition
will be boycotted which would mean
loss of millions to the country
There is little doubt that the trial of
the Derouledists next Monday, at which
it is asserted that sensational evidence
will be developed, and the reopening of
the chamber of deputies will be signals
for fresh troubles. AT present both
parties are taking breath, but the latent
animosities are undiminished.
1t is estimated that the last years
proceedings have cost the Dreyfus
party at least 100000 francs. They do
not intend to let matters rest, and ru-
mors are revived of the impending ar.
rest of Gen. Mercier.
May Not Participate.
Washington, Sept. 12.-It is believed
that when congress assemblies there
will be considerable agitation of n prop
osition for this government TO abandon
its participation in the Paris exposition.
1t is known that expressions hostile to
the exposition quoted from Senator
Stewart are very widely sympathized
in, and it is thought that if the
conviction of Dreyfus is permitted to
stand there will be very little friendly
feeling for France among members of
either the house or senate.
Such a move, however, would be
grave one. 1t is pointed out that to
withdraw from participation in the ex-
position would be regarded as an official
insult to France. No further legislation
on the part of congress is needed to car
ry out the plans of this country for the
exposition. About 81 100000 has been
appropriated for the expenses of the
commission and the government eX-
hibit; the commission has been APP
pointed and the space desired for ex-
hibits from this country has been Sc
cured.
To Boycott Exposition.
Berlin, Sept. 12.-It is rumored that
committee composed of leading manu-
facturers here is being formed for the
purpose of preventing German partici-
patton in the Paris exposition of 1900.
The private agitation against the ex-
position is beginning to find vigorous
expression. The Vossische Zeitung says
that number of the largest &c. man
firms have pledged themselves to with
draw. The Berliner Tageblatt says the
: Berlin council at its next session will
consider special motion to withdraw
the Berlin municipal exhibit.
On the other hand, it is learned on
, the highest authority that the German
, government considers the Dreyfus case
now, under all the conditions, done with
and does not intend to relinquish Off
, cial representation at the exposition.
! The official responsible for this assur-
! ance adds that it should be borne in
mind that, despite the Dreyfus case,
the official relations between the two
a governments had steadily improved
during recent years.
Z In Italy.
: Rome, Sept. 12.-Col. Panizzardi, re-
: ferring to the verdict at Rennes, said:
81 felt horror, but not surprise" Spon-
taneous demonstrations in favor oil
i Dreyfus have occurred in many parts OF
e Italy. In Florence a crowd shouting
!. Down with the Jesuitsl" threatened
4 the French consulate. The police inter
{ fered and fight ensued in which many
: persons were hurt. Twenty arrests
were made.
Railroads Favor Standard oil Co.
T. Washington, Sept. Estate Senator
d Lewis Emery, Jr., of Pennsylvania, was