New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-05
PREPARING FOR THE TRIAL
BROTHER AND LAWYER PAY VISITS TO
DREYFUS AT RENNES.
PRISONER AsToNIsHED AT DISCLOSURES
POWERS OF RECUPERATION-
THE CITY CALM.

THE CITY CALM.
Bennes July At is impossible TO imagine
a town calmer than Rennes The inhabitants
continue absolutely indifferent 10 the presence
y, Drevfus Barely half dozen persons wit
,essed the visits Of counsel and Nine. Dreyfus
,o the prison to-day. The town. however is full
~ detectives. who scrutinize all strangers. and
few gendarmes patrolling before the resi-
dence OF Mime. Dreyfus They approach and
watch every one stopping before the gate leading
10 the courtyard OF the house.
Matthew Dreyfus paid his first visit TO his
brother at 3 o'clock this afternoon. the interview
lasting half an hour. The brothers threw them
selves into each others arms. Matthew said he
fornd nj. brother aged and broken in health,
hut not the physical wreck he feared. In spite
Of his sufTerings Dreyfus's eyes are as bright
his mind as clear and his intelligence as keen
as when he was occupied with his duties on
the general staff. he was troubled with insom-
MIA on the voyage. but has now recovered and
last night ne had a refreshing sleep. The prls-
d. oner is still suffering from dysentery, but the
attack has been checked and there is every rea-
son 10 believe he will rapidly recuperate his
forces Naturally. he is under medical treat
ment
RESULTS OF IMPRISONMENT.
Matthew found his brother in good spirits.
strength for the coming ordeal. and by the hope
hat AT last he will have justice done TO him.
uA Is extremely reserved 70 his life on
r.avirs Island which has left an indehole I'M
,rassion and remains in his memory as nor
rible nightmare Dreyfus looks back TO his eH-
,stence Of the last four years with relief uneeo
with &eeling of the horror OF sane man VINO
has escaped from a madhouse. He declares MS
brain is almost reeling in the face OF the mass
OF documents and explanations NM Demanse
and Labor are bringing out regarding the eX-
traordinary Vaccinations OF his enemies ana
the persevering devotion Of his friends Drey-
ms is astounded and full Of heartfelt gratitude
al their sef-sacrihce
This feeling is particularly strong as regarus
Colonel Picouart whom he hardly remembers
o,a the story of whose persecution has pro-
foundly moved him.
OFFICER PRESENT AT INTERVIEW.
Captain Dreyfus was unable 10 talk freely
with his brother owing 70 the presence OF the
officer who is under instructions TO be present at
ell interviews between the prisoner and mem
hers Of his family This arrangement has been
o terrible trial for Nine Dreyfus and the rest,
ss .bAv have been obliged 10 restrain their emo
tions SO far as possible. and have been unable
10 converse on intimate matters because
every word has been overheard and every ees'-
ure watched by the officer
only Maltres Demange and Labor are allowed
10 see Captain Dreyfus privately
His counsel will return 10 see him together at
the beginning Of next week thus giving him
annie time in the mean while. TO acquaint him
self thoroughly with the contents OF the various
dOssiers.
DREYFU-S IN BETTER SPIRITS.
Maitre Labori paid another visit 10 Captain
Drevfus az 10 o'clock this morning remaining
with him until noon. The lawyer found the
prisoner 10 be in much better spirits than yes
terdav and In the resistance Dreyfus has shown
70 the frightful blow ne suffered in the judg-
rnent Of the court martial and his terrible eX-
istence on Devils Island combined with his
marvellous recuperation OF physical and mental
strength since he left Cayenne. Labor saw the
strongest proofs Of his innocence. NJ. Labor
was almost joyful in appearance on leaving the
military prison to-day. and beyond doubt his
interviews with Dreyfus have given 10 him the
most favorable impression respecting the out
come Of the court-martiaL
Dreyfus spent yesterday evening and this
morning in studying the documents relating 10
the Esterhazy and Zoa trials
Maitre Labori in this mornings conference
explained 70 him the obscure points. Dreytus
was naturally astonished at many incidents and
al tbe attitude of various persons since his de-
pOrtation.