The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-10

the offices OF the Ihtrdnsi0ednt. an anti
Dreyfus journal. The offices OF several
OF the Nationalist newspapers were decorated
and illuminated to night. Guerln, the anti
semitic leader. who is still besieged In Rue
Charbral. learned the news from woman who
displayed from across the street huge news
bill. He bowed his thanks.
The crowds in front Of the Offices Of the
Libre Pdroie and Intrdnsi0ednt INDUCED in
shouts OF "vive IA. NEE" and 'yive la France. !"
All the troops are confined to barracks
President Loubet was informed OF the YER
dict concurrently with the Ministry OF tho In
terror. No meeting Of the Cabinet has been
held.
The Nationalist Deputies had drafted man
ifesto which they intended TO issue in case
Dreyfus was acquitted.
M. Jauros. noted Dreyfusite and member
OF the Chamber OF Deputies. says in the Petite
Republique Nan1aise that the verdict is a
monstrous defiance Of conscience and reason.
The Gaulots conRratulates the court martial
on its victory against the enemies OF the army
and France.
What manifestations occurredito-night were
In sign 1cant. A band OF Nationalist headed
by NJ. Paulmier marched along the boulevards
at a late hour shouting Long Live the Army"
The demonstrators were scattered by the
police. who made many arrests.
Despite the complete calm. the police. acting
under orders. would not allow the crowds to
remain stationary. The officials OF the
Libre Parole. Intrdnsio6a lie !Soir. Petit Jour
nal and other anti Dreyfus organs were decor
ated with flags and brilliantly illuminated
There were many cries of"Vive l'armee!" The
crowds on the Montmarte boulevards were
especially large.
The result OF the trial has caused a sensation
throughout France. especially in Lyons,
Bordeaux. Nice. Nancy. harseilles and Lille
whore the public crowded around the bull
letin boards. The people generally are satisfied
with the verdict. The fact that the
prisoner was condemned was sufficient to
convince them that he was guilty OF treason
N. Drumont, in the Lbre Parole says that
the mem bers OF the court martial presented
beautiful spectacle. They are warriors. with
out fear and without reproach. Nothing could
disturb them. neither outrages or batteries
which were still moro insulting. Nor did the
Governments blackmail succeed In extracting
By force the acquittal OF the most fragrant of
traitors.
The Petit Journal says: The guilty offlcer
struck down tries to continue the agitation
despite his promises to respect the court
martial's verdict"
La Croir declares that the verdict confirms
Frances military justice 1t was dealt with
out fear or favor and without passion except
such as was inspired by justice.
lie !Soir prints a similar article.
The Courier du Soir demands that every
body accept the verdict. II prays the Govern
ment to accord mercy to the prisoner on &C.
count OF the expatlon he has already made. 1t
adds that only extremists would persist in agi-
tation. which, in any case. will henceforth be
without nourishment
Tho Fcldtr reminds the country OF President
Loubet's declaration that he would bow before
the judgment OF the court-martial 1t says
that no organized society can live without re-
spect for the decisions OF justice.
The Temps contrasts the calm manner in
which tho verdict was received in Paris
with the excitement 1t caused In foreign
countries. which. IL says, are giving the
matter far greater importance than It deserves.
The paper confirms the report that Dreyfus
will have again to undergo degradation.
1t is stated that Nine. Dreyfus saw her hus-
band before and after the second session Of the
court-martial and told him to take courage
and all would end we'll.