Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-22
during the next few months. which he Is
expected to spend here
OFFICIAL VIEW OF PARDON.

OtF1ClAL VIEW OF PAkDoN.
PARIS. September 2l.-Tho Journal
Ofilciel to-day publishes the decree grant
Ing pardon to Dreyfus. In a report pre-
ceding the decree, the Marquis de CALI
fet. Minister of War; points out that
Dreyfus had already undergone five
years deportation, but that, as the law
does not assimilate his deportation with
five years solitary confinement, the
prisoner would have had to undergo ten
years detention.
The Minister also calls attention 10 the
fact that the health Of the prisoner is
seriously compromised. and that he would
not be able, without great danger 10
undergo prolonged detention.
The report OF the War Minister con-
cludes thus:
1.-THE government will not have met the
wishes Of the country, which desires
pacifcation. If it does not hasten to eiface
all traces Of the painful conflict. 1t be-
longs to you, NJ lie President, by an
act of lofty humanity. TO give the first
pledge OF the work OF appeasement when
public opinion demands and the good OF
the republic commands"
THE INCIDENT CLOSED"
rhe Minister of War has addressed the
following order to the corps commanders:
ne lHElutUl 10 tlOrtOs IAt lhAAANt't@
judges. enjoying the respect Of ALL have
rendered their verdict. with complete in
dependence. We all, without harborlnS
afterthought, bend 10 their decision. We
shall in the same manner accept the ac-
ton that a feeling of profound pity die
tated to the President Of The republic.
There can be no further question OF re-
prsals of any kind. Hence, / repeat, the
incident is closed. / ask you, and II II
were necessary l should command YOU
to forget the past, in order that you may
think solely OF the future. With you All
my comrades, l proclaim Vive Iarmee'
which belongs to no party, but to France
alone. GALl@lf II
The order will be read 10 the troops
throughout the French army.
DREYFUS'S APPEARANCE.
LONDON, September "a correspond
ent of the Daily Mail, who Joined the
Dreyfus party at Bordeaux and accom-
panied them to Carpentras, describes
Dreyfus as thoughtful and prematurely
aged. with soft eyes. smile like a wo-
mans, and rather the appearance of a
savant than that Of a soldier When told
of the great wave of British sympathy IN
his behalf he wrung the correspondents
hand and showed the deepest emotion
His health, the correspondent says, is
far from satisfactory He ate meat yes
terday for the first time. ut Is against
the Doctors orders" said Matthew Drey-
fus.
.Ah." said the former captain Of ar
tillery, "1et me have holiday to-day.
will be sedate and obedient again to-mor-
row.
FEELS LIKE A BOY.
- I'm inst like a boy now, and feel that
I could run and jump about the green
fields for very joy. Just think, ! shall
now be able to laugh and play with my
children in the beautiful country
After the neal despite his brothers
balf-laughine protest, ne smoked several
cigars. ito celebrate the holiday
The sad note amid the rejoicing was the
death of NJ Scheu-er-Kestner. 1 am
erieved beyond words" said Dreyfus, TO
think that / shall never be able to thank
that noble heart"
one OF his first acts on obtaining his
freedom was to have a wreath sent to De
placed on the coffin Of his champion anu
friend.
HAS FORGIVEN, BUT CAN'T FORGET
At preeent he speaks little of past
events lie says: Il have forgiven, put
! cannot forget" and he intends TO de-
vote himself in future to proving ms IN
nocence. When that has been accom-
phshed he will only ask 10 De allowed 10
spend the remainder Of his days with MS
loved ones. lar from the busy world.
"His delight at everything on the jour-
nev" continues the Daily Maifs CORE
spondsrt. was that Of man returning
from the dead TO the world he loved. The
affection and solicitude of his brother are
touching TO see. His physica weakness
causes the deepest apprehension TO MS
friends. The journey was IN the man
,neventful except for the expression of
disapnointment on the part Of people who
ondeavorad TO get a glimpse Of him."