The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-18

GLOOMY VIEW OF THE CASE


His Prejudiced Judges 10
Growing Smaller.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE Rennes cor
respondent Of the Tribune. describing We'd
nesday's proceedings in the trial Of Capt
Dreyfus, cables:
THE chances Of Dreyfus' acQuittal are
becoming smaller and smaller. Had judy
ment been pronounced Wednesday night
II would in all probability have been con-
demnation. The testimony of Gen. Roget
made a visibly profound impression on the
court. It must be remembered that all the
members OF the court-martial are gradu-
ates OF the polytechnic school. and from
early youth have been imbued with a re-
spect for military authority and prestige
amounting to religion. 1t should also be
remembered that Gen. Roget. although not
employed at the ministry OF war when the
discoveries were made there which led to
the first Dreyfus court-mart.ai In 1894, was
a former sub-chef Of the bureau Of the
general staff. and that Dreyfus served un-
der his immediate orders and supervision.
Gen. Roget turned toward Dreyfus this
morning, ana in a ringing voice, with UNI
fiinching glance, said: Dreyfus has denied
any knowledge of the plans OF the con-
centration OF troops In case of mobiliza-
ton: but Dreyfus himself. In 1893, drew
three maps, showing the zones OF concen-
tration Of the French army. These maps
are in the fourth bureau Of the general
STAFF
"Dreyfus made no reply. but turned and
spoke to Maitre Demange. Gen. Roget
again. turning ferociously upon Dreyfus.
said:
"'Dreyfus denied uaving any knowledge
of the manual of arms. but In a letter
from Col. Jeannel, dated June s. 1895.
which now hand to the court Col. jean
mel declares that he distinctly remem-
bers having given Dreyfus copy Of the
manual OF arms 1900
at will be remembered that the zones
of concentration and the manual Of arms
are two OF the FIVE subjects enumerated
In the bordefeau. and any evidence tend
ing to connect Dreyfus with them is OF
vital Importance. The prisoners face
flushed with excitement as he declared:
1T In frightfuI to be compelled for
five lays to listen to such charges with.
out being able to defend myself. It IL
veritable torture to an innocent man.
His face became livid and waxen; he
appeared more nervous and disheartened
than at any previous period OF the trial.
Demange Seems Embarrassed.
'Maitre Demange seemed embarrassed by
his failure to secure an adjournment I'M
til Monday, and either from inability or
want Of mastery OF the facts. made no at
tempt by croes-questions. as Maitre La
bori would doubtless have done. to sift
cut the truth OF Gen. Roget's testimony.
which, like that OF Mercier. Blllot and
Cavaignac. is an impassioned pleading for
the prosecution. All the rest OF Gen.
Roget's evidence was a violent and ir-
relevant diatrihe against Col. Picquart.
Generals Seem Conndant.
Gen Merc,er. in civilian dress. and Gen.
Zurlinden and Gen. Biliot, In uniform,
seemed immensely pleased when Nine.
Henry testified that she had had no knowl-
edge of the person to whom her late hus-
band referred In his famous last letter
to her. when he said You know In whose
interests I acted A galaxy OF general
officers congratulated Nine Henry when
she descen''ed from the witness stand, and
from the!: radiant faces 1t could be read
that they regarded Dreyfus' condemnation
as q foregone conclusion"