The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-09

Even the Government prosecutor, Major Car
rere. thought this story not worthy OF m en tion
In his closing address yesterday, N. Demange
said. and he proceeded to contrast Lebrun-
Renaud's story with the spoken and written
words OF the prisoner during his long martyr
dom ON Devils Isle. He read extracts from
many OF Dreyfus's letters to his wife and from
journal kept by the prisoner during all his
| sufferings.
AFFECTED TO TEARS.
Are these the thoughts OF traitor? ?" asked
the advocate. Could q traitor keep his eyes
fixed on Heaven In hope through all these
aRonies? Every page 10 filed with his pro-
testations OF innocence and his love for his
country and it's flag. Gentlemen. these words
ring true; they come from the soul. The man
who spoke them and wrote them cannot be
guilty"
IL was impossible to listen unmoved to the
heartrending words with which the advocate
pictured the Ave years torture OF the victim OF
the nations injustice and thsre was scarcely a
dry eye when the subject was dropped and the
speaker turned to less pathetic details OF his
case. The prisoner himself sat most OF the
time rigid and showing almost no emotion,
but finally was obliged to wipe the tears from
his eyes.
Dropping entirely the pathetic note which
had aroused the sympathies Of even his oppon-
ents NJ. Demange began q clear. logical analy-
sis OF the evidence. He first dissected the docu-
ments submitted secretly to the 1894 court
martial. pointing out that they were either
irrelevant or implicated Esterhazy. He en-
phasized the irrecon cilab ility OF the theories
OF Gen. Mercier and ex-Mnister OF War Ca
raignac. exposing the latter's bigoted prejudice
and ridcuing his sumption OF infallibity.
Then he dealt briefly with Col. Hsnrys role in
the case. diminishing him with these words:
You remember Honry's evidence in the
1894 trial! You recall his solemn declaration
that Dreyfus was traitorl Now you know
the real character OF the man who more than
any other sent Dreyfus to DEVILS Island. To-
DAY he lies in q self made grave. dishonored.
convicted OF forgery and bearing false witness.
Thus the chief witness OF 1894 fades into mist
and nothngness before the Judges OF 1899"
PROOFS OF DREYFUs's INNOCENCE.
Maltre DemanRe next discussed at some
length the attitude OF Col. Schwartzkoppen an
Major Panzzardi. the military attaches OF
Germany and Italy. declaring 1t was i'm po ssible
to believe. despite the familiar phrase about
the lies OF diplomacy. that these two men
should give their word OF honor to their am
bassadors that they had never had relations
with Dreyius and that they were speaking
falsely.
In regard to the secret dossier. which he was
unable to discuss. NJ. Demange contented him
self with the emphatic declaration that the
documents in the dossier clearly prove the
innocence OF Dreyfus. This affirmation. which
was made with great force and emphasis.
called our the first manifestation by the audi
ence and there was a spontaneous outburst Of
applause.
The Court then rose and took recess for
half an hour.
Resuming his speech at 10 o'clock. NJ De-
mango disposed. one after another. OF such
points as Matthew Dreyfuss reputed attempt
to corrupt Col Sandherr. the witness Muler's
absurd story OF his invasion OF the German
Emperor's d-chambe and the Servan
refugee Cernuschi's insane imaHininRs. He
discussed at soma length the point insisted
upon by many witnesses for the prosecution
that Dreyfus showed an inordinate curiosity
at the War ONCE. This man was sent to
headquarters as a student for this very pur-
pose." declared N. Demanee. 1T was his duty
to inform him self in his profession. II was in
famous that as soon az he was accused OF trea-
son this praisewortny trait was turned to his
discredit. Ia Il conceivable that a traitor
should freely conhds in his comrades? Is it
credible that q traitor in chance meeting
with brother officer should idiotcally tell
him he had secret documents at ! me? Yet
such Ia the evidence brought against him here
Verify. gentlemen. even the Spanish Inquisi-
ton would have abandoned this charge when
IL saw the evidence on which It was based"
THE BoRpEREAU.
Finally. Maltre Demanee took up tho bor-
dereau. saying that this was the sole proof now
as in 1894 really existing against the prisoner.
and because 1t had been shown that Drsyfus
could have had access to some information
named therein his accusers come here and say
there's the traitor and this 10 the proof OF his
treason"
The lawyer then entered on technical analy-
sis OF tho bordsreau which was not completed
when Col Jouaust granted an adjournment
until tomorrow.
Maltre Labori has decided not to speak In
behalf OF the defence. He reached this decision
on account OF the manifest prejudice OF the
Court against him and his belief that anything
he might say would do Dreyfus more harm
than good. NJ. Demange will continue his ar
gument for two hours tomorrow.