The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-05
But I'm Good Spirits and BuOyed Up
Have Justice Done Him.
ALWAYS CLOSELY WATCHED
AN OFFICER PRESENT AT ALL IN
TERvIEWS WITH HIS WIFE.
Sensational Letter from the COmte
the Prince Of Monaco.

RENNES, July 4.-Maitre Laborie paid
another visit to Capt. Dreyfus at 10 O'Clock
this morning. remaining with him until noon.
The lawyer found the prisoner to be In even
better spirits than yesterday, and in the re-
sistance Dreyfus has shown to the frightful
blow he suffered in the judgment or the
court-martial and his terrible existence on
Devils island, combined with his marvel
Gus recuperation of physical and mental
strength since he left Cayenne, Maitre La
borie saw the strongness of his innocence
Counsel was joyful in appearance on leav-
ing the military prison to-day, and beyond
doubt his interviews with Dreyfus have
given him the most favorable impression re-
specting the outcome of the court-martiai
Dreyfus spent yesterday evening and this
morning in studying the documents relating
to the Esterhazy and lola trials. Maitre
Laboric, during this mornings conference,
explained to him the obscure points. Drey-
fus was naturally astonished at many Incl
dents and at the attitude Of various persons
since his deportation.
1t is impossible to imagine a town calmer
than Rennes. The inhabitants continue abb
solutely indifferent to the presence of Drey-
fus. Barely half dozen persons witnessed
the visits of counsel and Nine. Dreyfus to
the prison to-day. The town, however, is
full of detectives, who scrutinize all strang-
ers and a few gendarmes are patrolling be-
fore the residence of Nine. Dreyfus. They
approach and watch everyone who stops in
front of the gate leading to the courtyard
of the mansion.
Matthew Dreyfus paid his first visit to his
brother at 3 o'clock this afternoon, me In
terview lasting half an hour. The brothers
threw themselves into each others arms.
Matthew said he found his brother aged and
broken in health, but not the physical wreck
he feared. In spite of his sufferings Drey-
fuss eyes are as bright and his mind as
clear and his intelligence as keen as when
he was occupied with his duties on the gen.
eral staff. He was troubled with insomnia
during the voyage. but has now recovered
and last night he had a refreshing sleep.
The prisoner is still suffering from dysen-
terry. but 1t is now slight and there is every
reason to believe he will rapidly recuperate
his forces. Naturally he is under medical
treatment. Matthew found his brother in
good spirits and buoyed up by the necessity
of mastering all his strength for the coming
ordeal and by the hope that at last he will
have justice done him. He is extremely re-
served as to his life on Devils island, which
has left an indelible impression and remains
in his memory az horrible nightmare.
Dreyfus looks back to his existence of the
past four years with relief, tinged with a
feeling Of the horror of a sane man who has
escaped from a madhouse. He declares
his brain Is almost Keeling in the face of the
mass of documents and explanations NM.
Demange and Labor are bringing out regard
ing the extraordinary Vaccinations of his
enemies and the persevering devotion of his
friends. Dreyfus is astounded and full of
heartfelt gratitude at their self-sacrifice.
This feeling is particularly strong as re-
CARDS Colonel Picquart, whom he hardly
remembers. and the story of whose persecu-
ton has profoundly moved him.
Captain Dreyfus was unable to talk freely
with his brother owing to the presence of the
officer who is under instructions to be pres
ent at all interviews between the prisoner
and members of his family. This arrange
ment has been terrible trial to Nine. Drey-
fus aud the rest, as they have been obliged
to restrain their emotions far as posi-
BILE and have been unable to converse as to
intimate matters. because every word has
been overheard and every gesture watched by
the officer. Maitres Demange and Labori
are allowed to Dreyfus privately. His
counsel will return TO see him together at
the beginning of next week, thus giving him
ample time in the meanwhile to acquaint him
self thoroughly with the contents Of the va
rious documents.