The record-union., 1899-09-07


Judges, came forward and said that
he did not know to what documents NJ.
Labori alluded.
THE document" replied NJ Labori,
'in which is recounted a conversation
between M. del Casse, former Prime
Minister, and Count Won Munster-Led-
enburg, Germany's Minister to Paris,
in the course of which Count Won Mum
ster-Ledenburg had said Colonel
Schwarzkoppen had admitted that he
had sent Major Esterhazy a number of
telegraphfc cards, or petit bleus."
M. Paleologue responded that what
NJ Labori said was quite true, and that
the document belonged to the Diplo-
matte Department. AS to the petit bleu
in question, added M. Paleologue, Col
onel Schwarzkoppen could affirm
whether he wrote it himself or whether
he had not seen it. but in any case, NJ.
Paleologue said, he believed it was sent
by Colonel Schwarzkoppen.
This declaration by the expert of the
Foreign Office created a marked sensa-
tion in court.
M. Trarieux again entered upon a
long statement, in the course of which
he said Major Esterhazy was acquitted,
not judged.
Colonel Jouaust stopped NJ. Trarieux,
saying he must not speak that way of
Judges.
NJ. Trarieux replied that he had not
referred to Judges, but to La Chose
Jugee.
Colonel Jouaust then pointed out that
NJ. Trarieux was taking NJ. Labori's
place, and making a regular speech for
the defense.
General Billot now confronted NJ.
Trarieux in reply to the latter's criti-
cism of him.
General Billot was much affected,
and spoke in a husky voice He began
! by declaring that NJ Trarieux had de-
livered an eloquent oFation but that it
was special pleading for Dreyfus and
Picquart and an arraignment of for
eign Ministers. General Billot praised
Picquart for his services in the army,
and declared that he had the greatest
confidence in him-a confidence which,
however, he had since been compelled
to withdraw. Then, discussing Pic
quarts investigation of the suspicious
against Major Esterhazy, General Bill
lot said:
a traitor, that would not prove Drey-
fus innocent, for in cases of espionage
it very often occurs that there are sew
eral accomplices."
NJ. Labor wished to question Cen
eral Billot, and an alteration with
Colonel Jouaust ensued. Finally. M.
Labori cried: ALLOW me to remark,
Mr.. President, that it has never been
said that Dreyfus had an accomplice in
Esterhazy.'
Captain Dreyfus, who had heard Cen
eral Billot's statement, with evident
excitement also sprang to his feet and
shouted: Il protest against the odious
accusation
NJ. Labori again insisted that be be
allowed to question General Billot.
Colonel Jouaust still refused, and a
heated wrangle once more ensued.
NJ. Labori made a passionate protest
against the attitude of Colonel Jou-
aust, who then said: II decline to al
low you TO speak,
NJ. Labori retorted excitedly: 'T
bow to your ruling, but 1 take note
that every time put a question which
is irresistible you refuse to allow it."
This declaration counsel delivered in
ringing voice, punctuating his ut
terance with striking gestures. The
audience burst into loud applause and
the greatest excitement prevailed.
Colonel Jouaust said: 'If this dem
onstration is renewed I will have the
court room cleared. Have you any,
| thing more to say, NJ. Labori?''
NJ. Labori replied: mo, because
and l speak with the utmost respect
am prevented from putting any ques-
/ tions touching the core of the affair.
/ reserve the right to take such action
as regard forc my responsibility com
pels me TO take
! This scene was the climax of the
! strained relations which have pre-
vailed between the President of the
/ court-martial and NJ. Labori almost
from the very outset of the trial NJ
Labori has many times bitterly com,
piained that Colonel Jouaust prevented
him from putting probing questions.
and for the moment NJ. Labori alb
stained from asking witnesses such
questions, fearing by so doing he might
do more harm than good to his client.
! in view of the manifest irritation dis
played by the President of the court
martial whenever NJ Labor has risen
to his feet. In the last few days, how
ever, the advocate resumed his former
aggressive cross-examination methods.
resulting in to-day's crisis.
M. Labori was extremely excited. and
hardly able to contain himself with in
/ dignation, and when afterward asked
If he had any question to put to other
witnesses, he replied pertly: No; moth
/ ing at ALL"
Major Gallopin, an officer of the ar
! tfllery, was then examined. He proved
a rather unfavorable witness for Drey-
fus, whom he declared he once met on
the Boulevard St. Germain, carrying a
voluminous package, which he said
contained secret papers treating OF
mobilization
Dreyfus was questioned regarding
this statement by Master Gallopin, and
admitted that he sometimes took docu.
ments home to facilitate work, but he
said that he did not recall the particu-
lar incident to which the Major re-
! ferred.
This reply of Dreyfus made a bao
impression, especially when the next
witness, Major Hirsch-Anel deposed
i that he heard Dreyfus express a de-
sire to go to the maneuvers Major
Hirsch-Anel. however. could not re-
member the exact date.
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