New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-09-10

streets were enlivened from time to time oy
troons OF the same picturesque soldiers marcn-
ing through with their shining helmets anu ''e
horsehair plumes trailing behind
PRECAUTIONS AT THE COURT
Every one entering the court was subjected
"a the closest scrutiny. Even the "o"e"
attended the session were deprived OF 'he'
small sunshades before being pcrni''eo ~
ter the room. ..euos tho s.
A larger crowd than usual With'SS'
sage Of Dreyfus from the prison 90 ' ,,o
put the crowds We're nowhere "'ke' "' mas
from the presence or me ''''''
as tranquil as usual zoe 20 decide
r..o -. rr.vfus broke dull and 'hee''sS
VIZ, .,,o courtroom, was Nllo1 with n 'o'u u''
o,,o.,c ught which lent sadness 10 wv
aoa,rgs This was enhanced 10y the X"
Eo.. -. tho audience The faces Oh ''' J"'@
o,so reeected the solemnity " the o''"S'0" o.
ohori was among the few "o'n'" '''
80, -. IN. press seats there N''' '
about aftv reporters. Baron fusSeu W a.
60 ,no Lord Chief Justice Of England wa"
ouoto nresont. Among the promn'n'
e..r rr,-,eux the former MINISTER 90
yrst,ce remained seated in the iT""' ~" ,.
,v,,,esses' seats In the second row "' Wv, l,...
,ooed rublic facing the judges S''
Irevfus. brother II the prisoner "n'S' ..,
o,.os and coreworn face reflected MS '''N -
anguish II was evident that ne ma" ""'
a,rlnq the night lie was dressed ia
tI,s hrother sat beside captain "l
end as NJ Denangc refutcc lh' "'7
o,o e. tho snccch Of the Government Commis-
sary. Major Carriere the prisoner 49,
,urnod his face toward Matthew 90 Wa''n '"'
loft
d,d NOT DISPLAY the intense emotion WIN "N''"
49, noor. ., tins critical morning. must have
been bursting ,ho
l,o,aorr,os were nlentifullv sown among 'he
ord,ence and were posted in the gang"ayS
a-o,rd the courtroom There was a pleasant
contrast IN their blue uniforms with white cora
.,r,,n,ngs 20 the sober attire Of the ma)ori's ''
tho sncctators. They kept their eyes roaming
over the court. and their hands rested @" the
Hack leather cases in which nestled big army
revolvers
ADDRESS OF VI. DEMANGE.
N. Demange. when the court was opened a.
7.3o NJ. resumed his speech for the defence
which was Interrupted yesterday by the an.
tournament Of the court The audience listened
20 his remarks with the most serious attention.
and he was also closely followed by the judges
i
the words. a judge must have proof No
aoubt must rest on the conscience ~ a Judge.
NJ Deuango concluded his summing up al
,125 . m. ana The court adjourned unth
y m \ loud clapping Of hands greeted the
conclusion Of NJ Demangc's plea. Dreyfus now
ever appeared impossible. but as he left the
stage he exclaimed 10 those around nm;
am not guilty The prisoners hearers replied
with cries Of Courage Courage
After NJ Demanee had spoke. Maitre Labor
arose and formally renowned his right 20 plead
The peroration Of VI Demange was a splendid
piece Of oratory. His voice Numbered through
the court and echoed outside and the officers and
troopers stationed in the courtyard crowded
around the entrance hall standing on tiptoe to
catch a glimpse Of the speaker.
THE APPEAL FOR JUSTICE.
The speech was splfully arranged. and devoted
70 demolishing. stone by stone the edifce built
up by the General STAFF. going over every point
brought UP in the bordereau. and refuting the
arguments OF Generals MERCER and Roget Al
ter asking God to onlighten the minds OF the
Judges. NJ Demange concluded with turning TO
the audience and in a voice choked with emo
ton and his hand trembling. he said:
you. gentlemen. be you for or against me, In
the inspiration IL the sublime thought OF NJ
Morvard before the Court Of Cessation tell
vou we are all Frenchmen. Consequently let
rs unite in common love u the Fatherland. love
IF Justice and love for the army" An outhurst
Of cheers followed the lawyers appeal
The cordons OF troops and gendarmes were
maintained during the suspension Of the court
saturday being market day the streets were
fun Of people. and the crowds massed outside OF
the lines Of troops who blocked every street
.eading 70 the Lycee.
The quarter Of the town IN which The I.ycee
Is situated appeared though in a state OF
siege with pickets Of red trousered Infantry
brass helmeted Dragons and strong detach-
ments Of gendarmes. mounted and on foot
SECOND SESSION OF COURT
Every ticket holder entering the Lycte was
lgain searched on reaching the courtroom. The
Judges re-entered the court at =. m. precisely.
They were all extremely serious. There was
hush in the courtroom when Major Carriere
rose and in a calm and dlgnihed tone. his de-
meanor being contrast a. his usual appear
ance and which testified TO his appreciation Of
he gravity Of his position, made a short speech.
concluding with asking for the imposition Of the
verdict and punishment q 1874.
NJ. Demause replied with few words, and
hen Dreyfus flushed and said hoarsey Il af-
lrm l am innocent"
The prisoner added that he had lived for his
,wn hosor and the honor Of his wife and chill
,ren After five years Of friehtful torture he
VAS convinced that he would AT last receive Jus
ice.
FINAL SCENES IN THE TRIAL
The ringing of a bell announced the entry Of
he Judges an officer ordered Garry arms" and
present arms" the rattle Of rifles followed and
.hen Colonel Jouaus. mar bed IN. saluted and