The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-09-07

case. He had defended with all his force
the chose jugee which had been intrusted
10 him. He protested against the course
Replying TO NJ Labori, General Billot ac-
copied entire responsibility for the receipt
given to Major Esterhazy for the document
and expressed the opinion that even proof
OF EsterhaZy's guilt would not acquit Drey-
fus, as often several culprits were mixed up
In espionage.
NJ. Labori-That goes without saying But.
excuse me- Mr. President it has never been
said that Dreyfus had an accomplice in
Esterhazy. We must know If the prosecu-
ton or accusation is approaching that
theory
DREYFUS PROTESTS.
AT this point the prisoner startled the
court by shouting in ringing tones: Il pro-
test against such an odious accusation
Colonel Jouaust-I must ask you, NJ La
bori, to observe more moderation.
NJ Labori-I never uttered an immoderate
word.
Colonel Jouaust-Your tone Is improper.
II Labori-I am not altogether master of
my tone.
Colonel Jouaust-Unless you can control
your tone ! forbid you to speak.
NJ Labori-I must submit TO your ruling,
out l note the fact that L am forbidden 10
speak every time L enter on ground where
my position Is irresistible.
This retort by counsel for the defense
aroused excitement in the courtroom
Cheers broke out. drowning the murmurs
OF the generals and their supporters
Col9nel Jouaust after quiet had been re-
were renewed the courtroom would be
cleared. The president of the court martial
then asked NJ. Labor if he had any ques-
lions TO put.
NJ. Labori-I speak respectfully; but since
1t is impossible for me to approach those
questions which are the very core of the
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which my responsibility and the rights of
the defense compel me to take.
Colonel Jouaust (sharply)-Sit down.
N; Labori-l resume my seat. but not by
Colonel Jouaust-Call the witness, Gall
lopin.
that Dreyfus never asked him for informa-
ton. He once met Dreyfus carrying a pack
age age and asked him what II contained. ORGY
cret papers relating TO mobilization.
(which he added. Il am taking to the
Geographical Department to be destroyed
as soon as printed
Go Colonel Jouaust (to the prisoner)-Did you
The Prisoner-I do not think so.
Colonel Jouaust-Where did you meet
Major Gallopin-On the Boulevard ST.
GERMAN. He was going to the Avenue de
fAima, where he was staying
Captain Dreyfus-There must be some
confusion. 1t was perhaps transfer papers
Colonel Jouaust-Did you say you were
taking the papers home?
Captain Dreyfus-I do not remember.
Maj. Hirsch-Auer. of the engineers, de-
posed that in 1884 he heard Dreyfus express
attend the maneuvers. The witness minute
ly detailed circumstances which made him
positive that Dreyfus proposed to attend
the maneuvers, but curiously, the major
had entirely forgotten the dates.
Captain Dreyfus corrected Maj. Hirsch-
Auer on several points and added: 1T is
possible expressed regret that could not
attend the maneuvers, but what is certain is
that we all knew we should not be pres
ent."
Major Hirsch-Auer suggested that Lieut.
COL Picquart might confirm his (witness' 50
statement that Picquart declared that
Dreyfus never asked to be allowed to at
tend the maneuvers.
DU PATTY DE CLANS DEPOSITION
After the introduction of a letter pur-
porting to fix the date of the bordereau as
Aug. 6, 1884, the evidence of Lieutenant
Colonel Du Patty de Clam, which
was taken by Magistrate Tavernier
was read. In his deposition Du Patty
de Clam began by replying to attacks
against him a soldier and a citizen. He
complained that slanderous statements un-
supported by proof had been made regard
ing him. The witness laid stress on the fact
that the charges against him had been dis
sole object Of the ISLANDERS was to impugn
the judges who condemned Dreyfus in 1894.
He denied that he ever had relations with
the late Lieutenant Colonel Henry or that
he was concerned with the notification of
articles in the Eclair or with furnishing
Esterhazy with the document liberateur."
The witness admitted that he had had re-
lations with Major Esterhazy and repeated
the explanations with reference thereto
which he gave before the Court Of Cassa-
ton. With regard to the Dreyfus case the
dno1 ro1 hax s&l-
the discovery of the bordereau. 1t was only
on pressure, the deposition continued, that
the witness accepted the task of Investigate
the course of this investigation Du Patty
de Clam said the order for the arrest of
Captain Dreyfus had been distinctly issued
quite Independent of the dictatior test.
The witness then described the famous
dictation scene, in the course of which he
said Dreyfus displayed an emotion regard
ing the cause of which there might be
differences of opinion, but the fact wit
ness asserted, was undeniable that NJ. Coch-
Effort, the chief detective of the department,
who was present, regarded the prisoners
agitation as an indication of his guilt.
Dreyfus manifested his excitement by ner-
vous movements of the jaw and complained
that his fingers were cold.
SAYS HE is NOT A TORTURER.
Du Patty de Clam defended himself against
the charge of being a torturer of Dreyfus
and his family. He said he had been in
trusted with the transmission of the pris-
oner's letters to his wife and that he had
always treated Madame Dreyfus with the
greatest consideration. With regard to the
date of the bordereau Du Patty de Clam
expressed the opinion that it must have
been written between the 18th and the Goth
OF August, 1894.
The witness denied all statements at
tributed to him with regard to the incor-
rect versions of the Panizzardi telegram.
Du Patty de Clam referred to the prepara-
ton by himself and Colonel Sandherr of a
secret commentary intended to show who
was the traitor among the officers at the
headquarters of the general staff, who
uments accompanying the commentary
mentioned the PaniZZardi telegram nor the
manufacture of shell.
The witness further asserted that in the
communication of secret documents to the
court-martial of 1894 he acted solely as a
views with Dreyfus Du Patty de Clam de-
clared that he never said to Dreyfus 1.-THE
minister knows you are innocent" The min
lister or war never spoke of delivering docu-
ments in order to obtain others What
Dreyfus said was: mo. no, major / did not
wish to Plead extenuating circumstances.
My counsel has promised me that in three
five or six years my innocence will be ad-
mitted." Later Dreyfus said: Major /
know your belief. i have not opposed it. /
know you are an honest man, but / assure
you you have made a mistake. Seek what
you call my accomplices and what / call
the culpritS, and you will find them" The
prisoners last word to him was seek
The deposition of Du Patty de Clam made
no reference to cases connected with that
of Dreyfus. The deponent swore that every
thing contained in his statement was true.