Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-21

''N'Ni''A
reau (ssensaton)
After Demange had pointed out the dis
crepancies in Fabre's present statements
and those voiced In 1894 Col. Jouaust invited
Dreyfus to reply. The prisoner said General
Fabre quite correctly described the work
on which he was engaged when proba-
toner. especially emphasizing that he had
to keep a dossier relating to the concen-
tration centers on the eastern system post
ed up This not fictitious task Inc
prisoners reply made in calm, meas
ured tones and his frankness seemed to
favorably impress the judges
Col D'Abbevilie Testifes.
Col D'Abbeville former deputy chief of
the fourth bureau related how Fabre had
showed him Il photograph of an anonymous
note in which the writer intimated to his
correspondent evidently foreign to army.
that he had confidential documents to COM
municate-
The witness told Fabre that the docu-
ments mentioned showed the writer could
only be an artillery officer. belonging to the
general staff who participated in the ex-
petition of the headquarters staff in June
and July, 1894. The position of Dreyfus
correspondent with these conditions. and,
Ito their great SURPRISE, a striking re-
semblance was apparent in the writings of
Dreyfus and the anonymous letter.
Witness further declared that only a pro-
batoner could possess the information men-
toned iii the bordereau. 1t was not only
because of the resemblance of the hand
writing that suspicious were directed at
Drcyfus. but because he in a position
TO be acquainted with the documents emu
merated.
NJ. Demange wished to know why Col.
D'Abbeyille said in 1894 that in order to
discover the author of the bordereau he
thought it necessary to investigate the of
ficers who participated in the expedition of
the general staff that year.
Witness replied that he induced to do
so by the expression in the bordeTeau, Il
gong to the maneuvers,' for he con-
sidered the expedition of the general staff
equivalent to the maneuvers. although
troops were not actually present
Counsel. pointing out that a great deal
of argument was founded on the expression
Il going to the maneuvers,' said it
should not be forgotten that in 1874 the
expression was understood to apply to the
expedition of the headquarters staff
In reply to the usual question. Dreyfus
said that he had never held any conversa-
ton with Col Sandherr. the late chief of
the intelligence department. who was 50
little acquainted with him that he only adj
dressed him by another name.
Greater interest in the proceeding was
manifested when the name of the next
witness announced, former chief of
the. detective department. Cochcfert, who
present when Dreyfus underwent the
dictation test in du Patty de CLAIMS office
Cachefert on the stand.
NJ. Cochefert declared he knew absolutely
nothing of the Dreyfus case when the min
lister of war, Gen. MERCER. summoned him
To confer with him on the subject of tbs.
hordereau and the suspicious in regard to
I)reyfus. Gen. Mercier, Cochefert
tinued, asked his advice as to the pro-
cedure which ought to be followed. and in
trcduced him to Patty de Clam. Subse
qUently. after NJ Bertillon's report. the ar
rCst of Dreyfus was decided upon.
The witness proceeded to describe the
arrest and the famous scene of the dicta-
ton test saying that from the first remark
dropped by Patty de Clam the prisoner dis
played evident uneasiness. Then. con-
tinued the ex-chief of detectives, Patty de
Cam. placing his hand on the prisoners
shoulder. said:
Captain Dreyfus. in the name of the
minister of war 1 arrest you"
At the time of the examination of Drey
.fus. witness gained the impression that he
might be guilty. and reported when the
minister of war asked his opinion.
NJ. Gribelin 10 voluble.
NJ Gribeiin the principal archivist Of the
headquarters staff. was the next witness.
He testified With great volublity and ex-
pressed the opinion that when Dreyfus was
arrested in 1894 he was enacting a role by
1IIy da1v {p0 all rbar
against him. even the most obvious and least
important things. and in declaring himself
ignorant of matters which should have been
known onIccT VI the general stan.
The witness said he cognizant of
Dreyfus' relations with loose women In
support OF this assertion, he mentioned an
alleged voluntary statement made by
Matthew Dreyfus. brother of the prisoner
IN the witness presence. that he had been
obliged to pull his brother from the clutches
of a woman of this description living near
the Champ Elysees.
NJ Gribelin recapitulated the discovery of
the leakage at the military Headquarters
the arrival of the bordereau. etc. and dwelt
on the system of espionage conducted. I'M
der cover of diplomatic immunity by
agents "A r. and &c"
Colonel Jouaust-'When was the border
eau received at the intelligence depart
ment?
IL Gribelin-'"The bordereau arrived at
O'Clock in the morning in September 1894
Afierd examining it we did not hesitate to
attribute it TO officer of the headouart-
ers staff.
Colonel Jouau5t-"W was ii submitted
10 Colonel Sandherrr'
NJ Gribel!n-'Why. the very first day."
The witness added:
AS the bordereau arrived through tho
ordinary channels. or what at any rate
was regarded as such. doub, was enter
'alned as TO its authenticity"
replying to further questions NJ Gribe
I'M positively asserted that Esterhazy never
Came 10 the Intelligence department.
In regard To the dictation test the wit
ness eealled Dreyfus' reply to Du Paty de
Iiam. when the latter pointed out that his
hands Were shaking, namely My fingers
are cold
member Of the court-martial referred
10 NJ GrIbelins statements concerning the
Use Col Picquart made of the secret ser
vice funds, and the witness admitted the
truth OF PiCquarts evidence that the sur
FeilIanCe OF EsterEaZy cost but LITTLE