Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-14

M. fuSlleSl- SoOntl hepuDllCdn, SnOut-
ed "The government officers are
scoundrels"
M. Sarraut Radical Socialist, then
sprung forward and struck NJ. Pug
1iesi-Conti a stunning blow In the face.
A scene of tremendous confusion fol-
lowed during which the aisles were in
vaded by struggling deputies.
President Brisson then suspended the
session and ordered the chamber to
be cleared which measuraby subdued
the tumult.
Later NJ. Puglicsi- Cont sent his sec
onds. M. Vilievoye and Gen. Jacquet.
to M. Sarraut, as the result Of the af-
ternoon's scene in the chamber.
The Radical supporters of D:evfus
are seeking to force the government to
prosecute the many generals. colonies
and high functionaries responsible for
his condemnation. The amnesty law
protects them, but movement Is on
foot to repeal this law for the purpose
of reaching. Generals MERCER and
Come. Col. Du Patty &c Clam and others
who We're prominent in the prosecution
of Dreyfus.
The government newspapers declare
that the affair is closed but others. not
ably the Figaro and Echo de Paris
assert that fierce reprisals are about
to begin. The Figaro, however, ap-
peals to those who were prominent in
obtaining a revision Of Dreyfus trial
not to attempt to obtain vengeance.
THE Eclair asserts that the acquittal
OF Dreyfus means that politicians have
seized the judiciary.
The prevailing tone Of the press tes-
titled to the scrupulous integrity of the
court. and halls it's decision as tri-
umph Of justice.
He declared that proofs were then
shown which was suppressed in the SUI
preme court. Senator Delpech replied
that Gen. Mercier deserved to be sent
to DEVILS Island in place of Dreyfus.
The bill for the transfereuce of Zola's
body to the Pantheon also was enacted
by the Senate.
Both houses have adjourned until au-
tumn.
President Falliercs tonight signed the
eractments for the rehabilitation of Drey-
fus and Picauart and the DEGREES of pro-
mitigation will appear in the Official Jour
nal tomorrow, and also the nomination
of Dreyfus to be a chief of squadron and
Plcquart to be brigadier general. the
time elapsed since both men were dis
missed from the army to count as fuli
service. The Official Journal will also
contain tomorrow the inscription of ORGY
fus on the list for early nomination to
the Legion of Honor.
After the sitting of the Chamber of
Deputies and while the members were
still In the Hobbies. NJ. Pugliesi-Conti sent
his seconds to Under Secretary Sarraut.
It was decided to fight Immediately with
swords and principals and seconds pro-
ceeded by automobiles to the Vile d'Au-
raw, where the combat occurred on the
property Of, Deputy Edmonde Cast. The
seconds selected Minister Clemenceau to
direct the duel. The fight was short but
deSperate, lasting only 30 seconds. Sar-
nut made a quick onslaught and blood
aeon flowed. At first it was thought that
Purliesi-Conti was wounded, but Sarraut
cried: IT am hit" and then tainted. Ex-
nectorating blood he was conveyed to NJ.
Casts residence. The doctors who exam
lined him found deep wound in the right
breast penetrating the lung. The sur
reons consider the wound serious but
not necessarily endangering his life.