The Dreyfus Case. Paris, August 15.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume II, Issue 36, 19 August 1899, Page 3

The Dreyfus Case. Paris, August 15.

Generals Billot, Zurhnden, and Chineme testified that they were convinced of Dreyfus' guilt, but they adduced no proof. When M. Ijaboii fell, two accomplices of the assailant stole his bat* containing papers. It is believed that the object oi the crime was to prevent his cross examination of the generals. He is fclaeplebs and is suffering intense . pain. Jt is feared that his side is paialysed. Dieyfus has written to M. JounSt, asking bun to suspend the sittings,' and hoping, if the request is granted, M. Labou will be able to attend the sittings. The Court rejected M. Demange's request for an ad]ourninent till Monday to enable M. Labou to appear. It is reported that M. L,\l>ori is progressing favourably. The bullet did not touch his lungs or spine. M. Lobon, ex- Minister for the Colonies, then gnve evidence. He testi fied that lie did not regret and that he was prepared to repeat the precautionary measiues he took for the safety of Captain Pre\fus at the lie dv Diable. Dreyfus wept bitteily, and passionately protected agninst the tortures M. Lebou had inflicted him. This incident caused a sensation in Court. Victor Napoleon has warned the plobiscitary committee of Pans that he will be ou the alert during the present crisis. Thero is a growing conviction that the attack on M. Labori w\as prearranged. The police are indifferent about making an arrest. The Court Martial could not l be suspended to permit of M. Laboil taking pait as tne law limit's a suspension to two d-iys. The Government, Commissary lesisted the adjournment in the public interest. He himself had studied the dossier for otily two months while M. Demange, acting ,with M. Labori, had studied it for years. The widow of Colonel Henry testified that hpr husband committed forgery with a view of saving the, army from M. Picquavt's machinations I.'1 .' M. Jounst helped the widow to a further answer by suggesting that Henry had acted in the interests of his country. M. Roget testified that Esterhaay and Bertuhis, the examining magistrate, both lied. Esterhazy never wiote the bordeieavt. The prisoner's treasons were traceable in every paragiaph of the bordereau. Dreyfus, on hearing this, flushed with wrath and pain and exclaimed that it was frightful to have his heart aad soul daily torn, without permission to reply. He heard only lies. His torture was too horrible ; never was an innocent man in so temble a position. This caused another sensation 'in the Court. Dieyfus in his letter toM. Jonnst, asking for suspension of the Court, stated that M. Labon's absence had disorganised his defence, as each of his counsel had a dhtmot role.