The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-01

the degradation of Dreyfus, was me next
witness. He testified that on leaving the
parade ground he met Captain u At'e'
who informed him that Dreyfus had maze
remarks IN his presence, the meaning OF
which 10 his mind clearly was. First
formal confession that he had delivered
documents; Second, an allegation that the
documents were unimportant. Third, that
the prisoners object was 10 obtain more
Important documents I'm exchange.
Lleutenant-Colonel Gueriu. who Gene
raj Saussier ordered 10 attend the desra-
dalton and report on IL. was next ex-
amined. lilo said: Captain Lebrun-Re-
nault. when relieved from duty. saw me
and Immediately began 10 relate what
Dreyfus had said. The three statements
which struck him. because of their inn
portance, remained so craven in my
memory that I could never forget them.
namely: First. the prisoners pride in the
facings he had lost; Second. his confession
that he had delivered documents to for
eign power: Third that I'm three years
Justice would be done him.
NJ Demange. How do You reconcile his
protests Of innocence with his alleged con-
fession?"
Colonel Guern: THAT IS not my bust
ness"
NJ Demange: You reported the confes-
sion 20 General saussiere.'
Colonel Guerin: Certainly"
Mr.. Demange. "Was it suggested that
stems be taken 90 verify the alleged con-
fesslon?"
Colonel ciuerin: "I do not recollect.'
NJ. Demange: so there was no attempt
20 interrogate Dreyfus in regard TO the
alleged Confession
Colonel Guerin 1.-THE case had passed
ont Of the hands of the military authori-
Ties, the prisoner having been handed
over 10 the civil authorities"
LINK NOT ESTABLISHED.
One of the Judges asked the witness
whether NJ. Well. when attached 20 the
army headquarters had relations with
Esterhazy. 10 which Colonel Guerin re-
piled that he believed ST. Wen had known
Estethazy for a long time.
The Judge. do you think Esterh7zy
knew the Drisoner?'
Colonel Guerln: 81 do not know"
Dreyfus here remarked chat De n.ver
knew Esterhazy.
Major De Ali.ry. Of the Husars. testified
10 Captain Anthoine telling him of the al
legged confession OF Dreyfus. Condnuing
Major De Mitry SAIL: u said to Captain
Lebrm-PeEault point blank. How is 30
the confession OF Dreyfus was not report
ed 60 our President and Premier when
yOl were summoned 90 the Eysce%
Captain Lcbrun-Renault replied: Il
dii not report it through o. kind OF appre-
hension. because when In the ante-room +
heard some one say who is this gendarme
who IS betraying professional secrets and
feeding the press? lie might smart for
such indscreti0us
IL replied: 'Renault you have made q
mistake. IN your place J would have tod
the President"
When called upon to reply, Drcyfus de-
clared he had never said his trial would
be revised in three years.
Il 10 not understand these words sid
the prisoner. 81 should he very grateful
90 you, my colonel. Il. in the interest OF
truth. YOU would make public the letters
which I wrote 20 the chief OF the Head
quarters stan II would then be seen I'm
what terms ( asked that an Investigation
should be made"
Major Forsinetd. who was governor Of
the Cherche Midi prison while Dreyfus
was confined there, followed Tie tesudel
that while IN prison Dreyfus seemed 10
have the bearing of am innocent man and
always asserted his innocence. The wit
ness added that be told General Je bols-
denre that he believed Dreyfus was inno-
cent.
Replying TO NJ Demange. the Major SAID
Colonel Du Patty De Clam asked him 10
surprise Dreyfus I'm his sleep In orier 10
disturb him and catch him on his guard
by throwing the light Of a bright lamp in
his face
The witness also recalled the dispair OF
Dreyfus after his conviction and the re-
grets he expressed at not having resisned.
preyfus the Major also said. talked Of
committing suicide.
When urevfus rose % reply he admitted
that after his DEGRADATION he intended 90
commit suicide but he added that if n
succeeded In enduring the torture ioiictei
il was owing 10 his wife. who made MN
understand his duty (Commotion).
Major Forsinetu corroborated this. lie
said Drevfus' statement was quite correct
At l1:25 a. NJ. the court adjourned Tor
the day.