The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-07-14
LONG NIGHT OF
DREyFUS ENDED
Prosecuted French Officer Re-
stored. to Army With
Rank of Major.
PICQUART A BROADER
WILD SCENES IN CHAMBER OF
DEPUTIES.

Paris, July 13-This vas the closing
day of parliament and it was largely
devoted to the rehabilitation of Alfred
Dreyfus, so that the national holiday to-
morrow may witness his return to the
army and the official effacenent of the
stain of his good name. The chamber
of deputies met at in the morning for
the purpose of Fastening the proceedings
and War Minister Etienne presented two
government bills, one restoring Captain
Dreyfus to the rank of major of tht
artillery and the other promoting Colonel
Picquart TO that of brigadier general. NJ
Etienne asked for speedy action, adding
that it was the governments intention
to inscribe Deryfus' name on the list of
candidates for the cross of the legion
OF honor. This announcement brought out
a storm of applause. The bills we're re-
ferred to the army committee, which at
once went into session. approved them
and drafted strong, favorable reports.
Bills Passed Amid Excitement.
Later. amid the great excitement, the
chamber considered the bill relnstating
Dreyfus and passed it by vote of 41S
to A.
NJ. Messmy, Radical Socialist. read the
report, amidst applause.
There were two violent incidents as the
voting began NJ. Dure shouted a taunt
directed at the Socialists, whereupon M
Lasies, anti-Semite, rushed at his col
league and attempted to strike him, but
several deputies interviewed.
At the same time, Mn. Flandln, Repub-
lican, and GheSquiere, were separated
after efforts to exchange blows.
A tumultuOus demonstration greeted the
announcement of the vote.
President BrissOr, in announcing the
vote said:
ut is with pride that l register this
vote consecrating the triumph of virtue. -
Knock-Dow Fight.
A knock-down fight occurred in the cen
ter Of the chamber as NJ. Pr eSSinZ. Social
list, demanded that the government pros
ecute the guilty officers.
Nj. Pugiicsi-COnti. Republican. shouted.
"the government officers are scoundreIs."
NJ Sarrieut. Radical Socialist. then
sprang forward and struck NJ. Puglesi-
Cont a stunning blow in the face.
A scene of tremendous confusion fol-
lowed during which the aisles were in
Vaded by struggling deputies. President
BrissCn then suspended the session and
ordered the chamber to be cleared, which
measurably subdued the tumult
Later. NJ. Pugliesi-COnti sent his seconds
TO NJ Millevoye and N. Lasies sent his
seconds to NJ. Sarreiut as result of the
afternoons scene in the chamber.
The Law as Passed
The text of the law. restoring Dreyfus
TO the army, Is as follows:
Captain IF Artillery Dreyfus, according
to the law of 1880, amended in 1890, is
hereby promoted TO be major. taking that
rank on the day of the PRONUNCIATION of
the present law"
The report severely arraigns the Off
GERS who were responsible for his con-
G6mnaton. characterizing their acts as
wicked villanies.
NJ. Denyis Cochin. Conservative, protest
cd against the violent language used in
the report, WhereupOn there were tumult-
nous dema~d DIS that General MERCER be
prosecuted
The restoration of Colonel Picquart was
passed. All to q votes. The disorders
were repeated when the Picquart report
was read.
Prosecution Prevented.
The radical supporters of Dreyfus are
seeking to force the government to pros
ecute the many generals. colonies and
high functiOnaries responsible for his con-
Gemnation. The amnesty law protects
them but a movement IS on foot to re-
peal this law for the purpose of reaching
Generals MERCER and Gcuse. CClorel Du
Patty and others who were prominent IN
the prosecution of Dreyfus.
The government newspapers declare that
the affair is closed, but others. notably
rhe Figaro and Echo de Paris assert that
fierce repTisals are about to begin.
The Figaro. however, appeals to those
who were prominent IN obtaining a reVi-
sion of Dreyfus' trial not to attempt to
obtain revenge.
The Ecaire asserts that the acquittal