Indianapolis Journal, Volume 49, Number 249, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 September 1899 — Page 2

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1899.

secretary of war Is here, the secretary of agriculture l here and the president of Cornell University, who was the president of the Philippine commission, recently hack from Manila, is here. And Admiral Smpson here, and now, gentlemen of three great posts, you have your choice." The toastmaster took the President's cue and called on the gentleman named by him. Secretary Root and Profe.or Schurxnann made brief addresses. In which they referred to the war In the Philippines. Doth of them took the stand that the war should be carried on vigorously until peace all over the Islands Is had. The presidential party retired from the hall and drove directly to the Pennsylvania Railroad station, where the party boarded a special train and left for Washington. PARADE OP VETERANS.

President 3IcKlnley Itevleui 3.",000 Old Soldiers. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3. This waa the Mg day of the Grand Army encampment, and the city was alive at an early hour. The presence In the city of President McKlnley and his drive over the route of the jarade aroused the greatest enthusiasm Mi: on,? the throngs. Admiral Sampson and the captains of his fleet made a formal call upon the President before 9 o'clock, Mr. 3IcKInley receiving them In the reception room set apart for him at the hotel. Afterward the presidential party. Including the admiral and the captain;, entered carriages and rode over the route of the parade. The President's carriage was drawn by four richly caparisoned bay horses. With the President were Governor Stone, of Pennsylvania; Mayor Ashbrldge and Gen. Louis Wagner, chairman of the G. A. R. executive committee. As the President started up Broad street a gTeat wave of cheering was started that rever ceased until ha had traversed the entire route of the parade. The presidential party drove past the historic Statehouse. As he passed the President took off his hat. The party reached the reviewing stand at 10:10 o'clock, and the President waited in the rooms of the director of public works until the head of the procession reached the etand, when he again made his appearance. The head of the procession moved at 10 o'clock and inarched five miles. Independence Hall was passed during the march, and caps were lifted and colors dipped by the veterans. A chorus of three thousand school children assembled at the City Hall and sang patriotic airs as the veterans passed. Post No. 1, from Rockford, 111., the oldest post In the Grand Army, headed the line. Gen. James W. Latta. of this city, was chief marshal. Among the many 'relics of the civil war which appeared in the parade was the torn and stained flag which was used at General Thomas's headquarters. It was carried at the right of the line In the Society of the Cumberland at Chicago at the reception of General Grant on his return from a trip around the world. Disabled veterans rode In carriages; following the Department of Pennsylvania, at the end of the line. In order came the Departments of Illinois, Wisconsin, New York, Ohio, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island. New Hampshire, Vermont, Potomac, Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Nebraska, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Mlseouri, Kentucky, West Virginia, Washington and Alaska, South Dakota. Thirty-five thousand men were In line. The Avenue of Fame, with its snow-white columns and festoons of bunting and laurel, was tha favorite viewpoint. From the fronts of the buildings to the curbs the peoplo were packed In a solid mass and even breathing was difficult. As a result of the cru3h about 400 men, women and children were overcome and taken from the crowd to various hospitals. With President McKlnley and Mayor Ashbrldge there were cn the reviewing stand Rear Admiral Melville, Rear Admiral W. T. Sampson, Capt. F. E. Chadwick, Capt. H. C. Taylor, Capt. C. D. Slgsbee, Capt C. J. Train and a score of other officers of the North Atlantic squadron; Secretary of War Elihu Root. Secretary of Agriculture James F. Wilson, Jacob G. Schurmann of the Philippines commission. Secretary to the President J. A. Porter and Assistant Secretary to the President George B. Cortelyou. The parade was six hours and ten minutes in passing the reviewing stand. After a portion of the Department of Pennsylvania had parsed, these veterans brlngfng up the rear, the President left to visit Admiral Sampson's fleet. Governor Stone reviewing the remainder of the procession. At the head of each organization marched military bands and drum corps, and as the veterans moved proudly along the streets tumultuous applau.e greeted them and a sea of handkerchiefs and small flags waved In admiration and welcome. When the Ohio posts appeared the aged paraders became wild with enthusiasm. One veteran broke ranks, and. standing before his comrades, shouted: "Three cheers for jrte biggest man on earth MaJ. William McKlnley, of Ohio!" This invitation for cheers was followed by a mighty roar, which was echoed and re-echoed among the spectators for blocks. As the various posts passed in review the President stood smiling and bowing, and on numerous occasions waved his hand to the more enthusiastic of the marchers. When the torn battle flags were dipped in salute he Joined in the applause by clapping his hands. President McKlnley took occasion to compliment the director of public safety on the police arrangements. After leaving the reviewing stand the President was entertained at luncheon In the rooms of the Department of Public Works. Mr. McKlnley enjoyed the occasion with the spirit of a man unfettered with high official honors and the cares of a nation. FiGirrixa ships inspected. President Visit the Hew York, Indiana and Other Vessels. PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 5. A visit to the fleet was decided on this morning when Admiral Sampson called upon the President at the Hotel Walton. It was the Intention to have the chief executive remain here until Friday to review the naval parade and visit the squadron, but the President's desire to return to Washington to-night caused a rearrangement in the programme. The visit of the President to the squadron proved the greatest marine spectacle ever seen here. It was the Intention to have Mr. McKlnley to visit only the New York, but ho grew, so enthusiastic over the great fighters that he suddenly made up his mind to Inspect all of them. Accordingly he visited the flagship New York, cruiser Brooklyn and the battleships Indiana, Massachusetts and Texas. It was his Intention to also visit the cruiser Detroit, but. much to his regret, he was unable to do so on account of lack of time. There was also a continuous roar of guns during the one and threequarters hours that It took to Inspect the vessels. In all 4C2 guns were flred by the squadron In presidential salutes. Notwithstanding the fact that It was not generally known that Mr. McKlnley would visit the squadron there was a great crowd at the Chestnut-street wharf when he boarded the admiral's pulling barge, manned by twelve bronzed sailors from the New York. It was nearly noon when official Information came to the fleet that the President of the United States would visit the squadron. Signals were soon run up on the flagship to "clear ship for action," "prepare for action" and "prepare to receive the President." Rear. Admiral Sampson, Captains Chadwick, Taylor, Sigsbee, Jewell, Train and Hemphill, and their representative staff, who had viewed the Grand Army parade, returned to their ships shortly after 2 o'clock. Everything was bustle on the six big vessels and the deck3 of all of them w ere soon stripped of every movable article. At 4:15 the President boarded the barge. He was accompanied by Secretary of War Root, Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, Lieutenant Commander WInslow, Mayor Ashbrldge, United States Senator Sewell, Director of Public Works Haddock and Director of Public Safety English. Every vescel In the harbor propelled by steam let its whistle go and this, with the cheers of the crowds on shore, made a deafening noise. Prldst waa tha first to steo on board

the flagship from the steep ladder that hangs over the New York's side, and as he did no the entire squadron belched forth the President's salute of twenty-one guns, or 12& guns in all. The bands of all the ships simultaneously played "Hall to the Chief." The President was received at the gangway by Rear Admiral Sampson and the staff officers of the ship, who were in special dress uniform. The rail was manned by the men during the formal greeting. The call to quarters was then pounded and every man on board ship sprang to his place Just as though an engagement was about to start. The sight greatly pleased the President. Mr. McKlnley was then shown over the whole ship, starting at the aft turret, in which two eight-Inch guns are located. Standing within the small incloure of the turret were eight men naked to the waist, who were going through the motion of loading, sighting and firing the guns. The Iresident watched the proceeding with much interest. It took a half hour to go over the vessel, and so interested did the President become that he expressed a wish to lsit the other ships. As he left the New York the entire fleet again flred the President's salute. Captain Taylor was at the gangway when the chief executive came aboard the Indiana and was greeted again by twentyone guns. The battleship, like the New York, was also cleared for action, with ammunition up. Captain Taylor conducted the President to the great thlrteen-lnch guns aft, and the latter nimbly climbed to the top of the turret. While he stood on the turret it was swung around, the big guns were sighted and the entire mechanism of the turret was explained to him. From the Indiana Mr. McKlnley was rowed to the Massachusetts, Brooklyn and Texas. He did not Inspect these vessels, but merely contented himself by greeting the commanders of each. On all these vessels the men were drawn up along the rails, and all the officers were in full uniform. The return of the Present to the shore was an inspiring one. The Texas was moored farthest up the river and the presidential party had to pass each of the great vessels on its return to shore. The river was alive with craft crowded to their utmost capacity, and a great noise was being made. As the barge neared the flagship the signal was given to salute and sir big ships again belched forth a terrlfflc salute. EVery man and officer on the ships stood at "attention" and the bands added to the din by again playing "Hail to the Chief." The barge was atopped while the salute was being flred and after It had ceased the twelve brawny sailors pulled for the shore, closing one of the most patriotic scenes that has ever taken place on the river. President McKlnley proved to be a good sailor. The river was very rough because of the large number of steam vessels In the vicinity of the squadron. The barge constantly pitched violently, but the President rather enjoyed the shake-up. A noticeable feature of the visit to the fleet was the President's cordial greeting of the men on each ship. He never once forgot the "boys," and bowed to them upon boarding and leaving the ships. The party reached the hotel at 6:30 and preparations for the evening were made. GRAND AR3IY POLITICS.

The Fight for the Offices Chicago to lie Xext Sleeting Place. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 5. The fight for commander-in-chief continues, and each candidate still feels sure that he will land a winner. Colonel Albert D. Shaw, of Watertown, N. Y., seems to lead, with Comrade Leo Rassieur, of St. Louis, a good second. There is not much talk about the offico of senior vice commander-in-chief tonight, the canvass for that office being rather quiet, and it la not known who will get the place. M. Minton, of ' Kentucky, will probably be named for Junior vice commander, while William H. Baker, of Massachusetts, seems to have the call for surgeon general-in-chief. The contest among the cities for the holding of next year's encampment has narrowed down to Chicago and Salt Lake City. It is practically conceded that Chicago will be the winner. The actual business of the encampment will begin to-morrow at the Grand Opera House. About 1,250 delegates will have seats in the encampment, which will last two days. The committee on pensions of the National Encampment met to-day and completed the report around which the debate of the sessions la likely to center. It is said that while the committee will suggest certain changes In laws that now seem to be equivocal, and will cite instances of hardship that have come as a result of the interpretation of the law, it will not Join in the denunciation of the pension commissioner, IL Clay Evans. PENSION BUREAU METHODS. Report of S. D. Case, a Member of the Investigating Committee. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Sept. 5. The report of S. B. Case, a member of the G. A. R. investigating committee In the matter of the methods of Pension Commissioner IL Clay Evans, has been sent by him to the chairman of the investigating committee. Accompanying the report he sent a request that if the committee did not adopt his views his reports should bo presented to the National Encampment as a minority report. Committeeman Case expresses the opinion, from all the evidence adduced in the investigation, that the commissioner of pensions is conducting the department In accordance with the law, which he is observing strictly to the letter. He takes the position that the present pension laws are too rigid in some respects, but makes the suggestion that the commissioner is not responsible for the laws. He suggests as a remedy for the many specified evils the enactment of a service pension law, based on an age limit of sixty years, in order that the pension budget shall not be suddenly enlarged to unreasonable proportions. The report recommends an amendment to the existing law in reference to public lands, such as to give the right to preempt a homestead of ICO acres to all honorably discharged soldiers of the war of the rebellion in any of the public lands owned by the United. States. OBITUARY. Rev. Dr. Fierce, Protestant Episcopal Dlfchop of Arkansas. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 5. Bishop Pierce, Episcopal bishop -of Arkansas, died to-day at Fayettevllle, Ark. Bishop Pierce was one of the oldest members of the Episcopal Church in this country. He has for more than a quarter of a century been bishop of Arkansas and was the first to hold this position. Charles I. Bailey. HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 5. Charles L. Bailey, aged seventy-seven, proprietor of the Central iron works and one of the most prominent Iron masters In central Pennsylvania, died to-day at his home here of stomach trouble. He was a large owner of property In Seattle. His son, William E. Bahey, formerly proprietor of the Seattle Press, married a daughter of ex-Secretary Alger. , Annie Yannant. NEW YORK. Sept. 5. Annie Vansant, aged twenty-seven, of Salt Lake City, who had been a missionary in the Levant for three years, died Sept. 4 of consumption, on board the steamer State of Nebraska, which arrived here to-day. Dr. Peter Peterson. BOMBAY, Sept. 5. Dr. Peter Peterson, the distinguished Sanscrit scholar and brother of Principal William Peterson, of McGlll University, Canada, is dead. Alfred Henderson. NEW YORK, Sept. 5. Alfred Henderson, head of the seed firm of Peter Henderson & Co., died to-day at Spring Lake. N. J., aged fifty years. John Y. McKane. NEW YORK. Sept. 5. John Y. McKane died at his home in Coney Island at 6:13 o'clock to-night, aged fifty-eight years. ARRIVALS FROM ABROAD. Prlnee Cantaeusene, Fianee of Miss Grant, anil Other l'romlncnt People. NEW YORK. Sept. 5. Among the passengers who arrived this jnornlng on the steamer Kaiser Wllhelm der Grosse, from Bremen, Southampton and Cherbourg, were Congressman Richard Bartholdt, of Missouri; Prince Cantacuzene, Henry Clay Frlck, Congressman Geo. Foss, of Illinois; Princess Hutzfeld. F. W. Holls, of the delegates of the United States to the International peace conft rence; Sir 11. Jernlngb'm, K. C. M. G., governor of Trinidad. Beautiful Complexions by Using Champlln's Liquid Pearl, 50c, pink or white. Delightful, marvelous results; harmless.

SPEECH BY B0UTWELL

THE EX-GOVERNOR AGAIN CRITICISES SI'KINLEY'S POLICY. He Says the Opinion In Prevalent that Any One "Who Differs with the President Is a Traitor, SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 5.-The first public demonstration of the anti-imperialists of this city to-night was attended by 1,500 people. The supporters of the administration made but little attempt to show their feelings of dissent when the speakers made their strongest statements, and, save for a few cries, there was nothing to mark the audience as being any other than all on the side of the speakers. The principal speaker was ex-Governor George S. Boutwell. At the close of his address a committee was appointed to further the organization of a local society of anti-imperialists, to be called "The Connecticut Valley Patriots." In his address Governor Boutwell said, In part: "The war against Spain and the war in the Philippines have given rise to an opinion, now much cultivated by the advocates and organs of imperialism, that the supreme power of the United States is vested in the President, and consequently that any criticism of hi3 doings is akin to the crime known in monarchies as lese majesty, meaning thereby high treason or a purpose to commit high treason. "Wherever we have touched the Islands of the Philippine group we have found civilization, domestic comfort and a form of government that was popular in its nature and agreeable to the people. In all the principal Islands there are local and municipal governments, on which the framework of a general government can rest and be maintained in stability and vigor. Such a government, based on a declaration of Independence, has been set up, with Aguinaldo at its head and with the authorized concurrence of the representative men of 191 provinces and cities and tpwns. The answer to all this is that the government Is a government on paper only, and that Aguinaldo is not recognized beyond the military limits of his command." Mr. Boutwell gave emphasis to these two propositions first, "we are engaged in war with an organized, civilized body of men, who number eight or ten millions, or even twelve million possibly in all, and who can command a fighting force of two millions, all our enemies and united In opinion and compact in purpose as were never the people of the United States in any war that we have carried on; second, as between the policy of the President and the demand for the Filipinos there can be no compromise, no arrangements. We are to subjugate the Filipinos, or they are to achieve their independence. At the end of the year of occupation we have gained nothing that Is of value to us. The Filipinos have lost nothing that impairs their resources for the conduct of another campaign." KINGS MAY AlpT (Conelnded from First Page.) day, I beg to submit to the court-martial the following conclusions: May it please the court, in view of the fact that at its opening Monday, Sept. 4, the president of the court-martial, by virtue of his discretion and power, called as a witness Eugene De Cernuschi, a former lieutenant of cavalry in the Austrian army, residing at No. 37 Rue Chambon, Paris, who represented notably that Dreyfus had been signalized to him not only by the chief of a department In the Foreign Office of a central European power, but also by an officer of the headquarters staff of another central European power as an informer in the service of foreign nations, and considering that the intervention in such circumstances of a former officer of a foreign army against the French officer renders necessary that the defense abandon the reserve they have hitherto Imposed upon themselves and move for the communication to the court of the documents enumerated in the papers called the bordereau, and of which communication to the court will be of such nature as to prove in a striking manner the innocence of the accused with regard to allegations which cannot entirely or immediately be refuted except by official documents, I therefore move that the government commissary request the government to ask the power or powers concerned, through diplomatic channels, for communication of the documents enumerated In the paper called the bordereau." After reading, the above M. Labori proceeded to inform the court that he did not intend to develop conclusions which in themselves were sufficient. "I am well aware," said counsel for the defense, "that we are face to face with a peculiarly delicate situation, but as I have no control over decisions of the court with regard to the conclusions I have the honor to submit I beg to state that I have notified the government commissary to name Colonels Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardl as witnesses whom I consider it necessary to call before the court-martial at Rennes if they are willing to testify before it. I beg to point out that It is only now and for exceptional reasons that we are obliged to have recourse to the testimony of foreign officers. I add that in view of present circumstances there is nothing In this course that can cause anxiety. It is in conformity with precedent. The moment is very pear when truth and light are about to break forth showing the Innocence of the accused." CARRIERS S PROTEST. Major Carriere replied: "We cannot prejudge the issue of a trial In the conclusions aubmltted by M. Labori. One point seems to be extremely delicate. These conclusions amount to a request that the court instruct the government commissary to ask the French government to submit to a foreign government, through diplomatic channels, a request for the production of documents which are peculiarly nondlplomatlc and possess little official character. Therefore, this mission Imposed on the French government is of a very delicate kind. I do not know if the government commissioner is qualified to perform such a function. Certainly the diplomatic point of view seems to me morally and materially impossible. I cannot conceive of one government addressing another such a request. I think the end now in view cannot be attained. The defense, which has powerful means behind, might obtain these documents in a semi-official manner, but I think there are reasons to believe the government- cannot undertake such a mission. I make all reservations, then, in this respect. As regards notification to me of the names of Colonels Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardl. I see no reason why the gentlemen should not be examined by the court if they care to attend. The court will determine what course shall be taken with regard to the request presented by the defense concerning documents to be obtained abroad. This seems to be beyond our jurisdiction. The court will judge. 1 beg the president to retire with the Judges to a private room and decide the question." M. Paleologue, the representative, of the Foreign Office, supported Major Carriere's views. He said: "I understand perfectly the Importance the defense attaches to the production of tho documents enumerated in the bordereau, seeing that the whole case turns upon them. But while the request of the accused appears to be based on logic and Justice, It seems inadmissable from a diplomatic point of view. Considerations of the highest order are opposed to the government taking the initiative it la requested to take with a foreign power." Colonel Jouaust promised that the court would announce its decision later. ESTERHAZY'S CONFESSION. Serge Bassett, the first witness called today, testified that the Matin sent him to London on five occasions to interview Major Esterhazy, who furnished a mass of interesting information concerning the headquarters staff. Esterhazy declared that he was not the author of the bordereau, though the witness did not believe him. Esterhazy complained bitterly of the generals, who, he said, had thrown him overboard, adding that there was nothing left for him but to blow out his brains. The witness advised against suicide and urged Esterhazy to the utmost endeavor to reveal the truth and the fart he played. Finally, while walking in 'iccadllly. Major Esterhazy said to the witness pointblank: "Well, Ribon (the witness's pseudonym). I am going to tell you what nobody knows. It Is I who am the author of the bordereau. I wrote It in 184 at the request of my friend, Sandherr. There was a traitor at headquarters, Dreyfus, whom Sandherr told me they wanted to catch. I did not htitate to do what I was aked." M. Bassett, proceeding. tId that with Esterhazy's consent he had each of Esterhazy's statements verified. Esterhazy said he had decided to make the avowals because he waa disgusted with his abandonment by

tha generals. In conclusion, the witness referred to offers of money to Esterhazy. Lieutenant Colonel Brongnlart, a member of the court-martial Did Esterhazy tell you Dreyfus was guilty? M. Bassett Yes. Colonel Jouaust The two statements of Esterhazy are Incompatible. M. Bassett It is not for me to reconcile them. Major Carriere was invited to express his opinion and said: "There is much to say. but I prefer to remain silent. I have made it a rule not to enter into discussion with witnesses, but as M. Bassett states that Major Esterhazy asserted that Colonel Sandherr told him to write the bordereau, I, on behalf of Colonel Sandherr's memory, protest against such insinuations. He was incapable of such an order." M. Labori I hope this protest is not addressed to the defense. M. Carriere It is not addressed to the counsel for the defense; it is addressed to the man who was capable of launching such a statement. M. Labori Does M. Bassett know that Major Esterhazy addressed letters to Gen. Roset? M. Bassett I do not know. M. Labori General Roget, perhaps, will tell us. . General Roget I did receive a letter from Major Esterhazy in August and informed the president of the court-martial of the fact, asking him to make what use he liked of it. I refused to open further letters as soon as I recognized Esterhazy's handwriting. ESTERHAZY'S LETTERS. M. Labori asked to see the letter. Colonel Jouaust said he would not put the letter in evidence because it contained only abuse and recriminations. As M. Labori pretested. General Roget said he had handed all the letters to the president of the court-martial because he did not wish to be compromised by Esterhazy, which was evidently the latter's Intention. Colonel Jouaust said he had not Included Esterhazy's letters in the evidence because he did not wish the proceedings to be unduly protracted, but as the defense insisted, the letters would be produced. General Roget offered to read the first of Major Esterhazy's letters. In which Esterhazy offers to prove the existence of a Dreyfus syndicate. The writer complained that the general staff refused to hear or accept information he had obtained. Major Carriere also saM he had received numerous letters from Major Esterhazy, which he had never read. M. Labori Does General Roget consider the confessions of Esterhazy valid? General Roget No. All versions given by Esterhazy are quite incorrect. He is an Imposter, concerning whom I prefer to express no opinion. M. Labori Does General Roget consider Esterhazy a man of straw? General Roget I have no proof of the fact, but I am inclined to believe he is. M. Labori Was he a straw man in 1894? General Roget No. I do not think so. M. Labori When, do you think, did he first contemplate playing the part? General Roget I have made no investigation on that point. Contrary to Esterhazy s assertions, the generals of the headquarters staff had no relation with him. M. Labori Why was Major Esterhazv's eSf straw man mentioned in the trial Of 1898? General Roget I was not present and do not know. Considerable discussion followed between Colonel Jouaust and M. Labori, the former attempting to protect General Roget from too close questioning. M. Labori insisted, however, and gained his point. The examination proceeded: M. Labori Did not General Roget express an opinion on this case. Upon what does he base it? General Roget On the part generally played by Esterhazy. M. Labori How do you explain the fact that Esterhazy made no confession during the Zola trial? General Roget I do not know. M. Labori You have made a speech for the prosecution rather than a deposition. I have, therefore, the right to question and note the fact that you do not reply. M. Labori then expressed surprise that there was no mention of a man of straw until so late a day, while all the acts of which Esterhazy is accused were long known. COURT OF INQUIRY'S REPORT. At the request of M. Labori the report of the Court of Inquiry, which decided whether or not Esterhazy should be cashiered, was read. According to this report the court was not permitted to go outside of specific questions submitted to it by the minister of war. One of the questions, referring to Maj; Esterhazy's letters to President Faure, caused 'Major Du Paty de Clam to admit that he Inspired those letters. This made a great Impression upon the Court of Inquiry, which finally concluded that there was ground for clemency. When the reading of the report was concluded M. Labori vainly tried to question General Billot concerning the document "liberateur," which secured Esterhazy's acquittal. Colonel Jouaust declaring he would not permit General Billot to be re-examined. M. Demange said he could not understand why it was alleged that the defense desired to compromise , the headquarters staff and asked whence arose the suggestion that Major Esterhazy was a mere dummy. General Roget replied that one reason which induced the belief that Esterhazy was a man of straw was that his confession that he had written the bordereau was absolutely inadmissable. General Roget was perfectly convinced that Esterhazy was entirely innocent of treason. Murmurs of assent and dissent General Roget next attempted, but without success, to refute the evidence given on Saturday by M. Desfonde Lamothe relative to the sentence: "I am going to the maneuvers," saying the circular Issued may have been Indefinite. With regard to the spy Cormlnges, Gen. Roget declared that Corminges's information was valueless. He was a man of bad character and had recently written a letter to M. Labori. Captain Dreyfus at this Juncture pointed with reference to the sentence, "I am going to the maneuvers," the court possesses the circular and could Judge whether it contained definite instructions. The prisoner recalled the fact that in August the probationers were asked which regiments they desired to Join. The situation was very clear. All the probationers at the staff headquarters had participated in the June Journey made by the general staff. He did not know whether or not certain officers retained doubts, but he was absolutely certain he had never asked for leave to attend the maneuvers. The sentence in the bordereau, "I am going to the maneuvers," expressed a positive idea. He not only never went to the maneuvers, but never could have attended them. M. Dcffes, a correspondent of the Temps, deposed that Esterhazy told him in London that he (Esterhazy) was the writer of the bordereau. A Judge Did it not occur to you to ask the obvious questions who delivered the documents mentioned in the bordereau? M. Deffes Never. SENATOR TRARIEUX'S STATEMENT. Senator Trarieux, ex-minister of Justice, was the next witness. He looked straight at the judges while testifying. He preceded his evidence by saying that he wished to throw full light on his conduct in this case. When Dreyfus was convicted, the witness said, he was convinced, like everybody else, of the prisoner's guilt, but violent diatribes on the fact that Dreyfus was a Jew awakened his suspicions. He therefore consulted M. Hanotaux, late prime minister of France, and the latter informed the witness of the existence of the "Cette canaille de D " document, though M. Hanotaux failed to inform him that it had been Imparted to the Judges Of the first court-martial unknown to the prisoner. This fact the witness learned later. Senator Trarieux, whose statement was practically an impassioned speech for the defense, proceeded to denounce the secret communication of the document as a monstrous illegality and a violation jf the most sacred rights of the defense. The witness described as impossible the hypothesis advanced by M. Teyssonleres to convince the witness that Dreyfus was guilty. The witness's doubts were confirmed when he heard that M. Scheurer-Kestner had secured proofs of the Innocence of Dreyfus and the guilt of another. M. Trarieux dwelt on the noble ideal of M. Scheurer-Kestner, who, although unacquainted with Dreyfus, passed sleepless nlght3 tormented with the thought that an innocent man was shedding tears of blood. When M. Scheurer-Kestner revealed what he knew the witness was greatly surprised, especially when he learned that lieutenant Colonel Picquart had not succeeded in obtaining the support of the chiefs of the army. The witness said he was amazed that the latter had not eagerly grasped the opportunity to work together for the rehabilitation of an innocent man. M. Trarieux said he could not agree to a single conclusion reached by General Gonse In his correspondence with Lieutenant Colonel Picquart, and said the latter's removal from the secret Intelligence department was the result of underhand plotting by some one opposed to revision. The witness enumerated in support of this statement various forged documents which he isserted had emanated from the secret Intelligence department, namely, the "Cette canaille de D " document, In which the

name of Dreyfus had been substituted for the hypothetical "De D ," the Weyl forgery and the publication of a facsimile of the bordereau. "Lastly," said M. Trarieux, "there appeared the cynical Henry forgery. All these facts created a great impression regarding the headquarters staff. I accuse no one, but assume that the chiefs were deceived." M. Trarieux pointed out that if any proof whatsoever of the guilt of Dreyfus existed in 1S General Gonse would have shown Lieutenant Colonel Picquart an order to stop the investigation. SAY ESTERHAZY IS GUILTY. After an Interview with M. ScheiirerKestncr, the witness said, he became convinced of the guilt, of Esterhazy, and said his duty as a conscientious citizen and senator, and, prrhaps, as an ex-mimV.T, and that to fulfill this duty he must devote himself to a work of justice. In describing the steps taken in support of revision, M. Trarieux mentioned an interview he had with a foreign ambassador, who, in tones of the most profound and affecting sincerity, declared that Dreyfus never had relations with him nor with any military attache cr officer of the army of his country. M. Trarieux asserted the importance of this statement of the ambassador, who energetically reaffirmed the absolute innocence of Dreyfus. The ambassador added that he had investigated and found nothing to implicate Dreyfus. Further, the ambassador saii, he had seen in the hands of Colonel Panizzardl a letter from Colonel Schwartzkoppen, proving the guilt of Esterhazy who, his excellency added, generally communicated information of minor value. Moreover, at the tlms of M. ScheurerKestner's revelations Major Esterhazy called on Colonel Schwartzkoppen, and it was then that a dramatic scene of violent recriminations and threats occurred. The ambassador also showed the witness that the "Cette canaille "de D " phrase did not apply to Dreyfus. As he proceeded M. Trarieux became more and more impassioned and tramped back and forth upon the platform. He explained that, notwithstanding the confidential nature of his revelations, the ambassador had accorded him permission to communicate it to the judicial authorities. In a subsequent Interview which the witness had with the same ambassador, the latter had Informed him that the Henry forgery, which had just been discovered, had long been known to his government and that the French government had been aware of it for a year. M. Trarieux continued: "Certain passages of what I have asserted may be taken exception to, but among men who honor me in listening there is not one who doubts the sincerity of my language or the truth of what I have said. It may be said that I should not adduce here the evidence of a foreigner. That is M. Cavaignac's opinion, and I do not oppose it, but it had no foundation either in fact or in law. The testimony of foreigners Is not disallowed by law, which does not restrict the field of investigation of a Judge, to whom it merely says: 'See, Investigate, enlighten yourself.' Moreover, Colonel Panizzardl was cited to appear in a case of swindling at Versailles. This country should be bold ind proud enough to seek the truth everywhere. Besides, was there not yesterday somewhat unexpected evidence of a foreigner who related remarks of a foreign sovereign? Why should the testimony of foreign representatives be opposed here? Even the supreme head of the army, the gallant soldier, De Gallifet, has not shurnk from adducing before the Court of Cassation the testimony of General Talbot." M. Trarieux said he suspected neither the sincerity nor the probity of the judges of the court-martial of 1S94, but only the nature of tho documents submitted to that tribunal. MERCIER CRITICISED. Criticising General Mercler's role as a witness, M. Trarieux said he was surprised that the ex-minister .of war had not Included in the dossier the official version of the Panizzardl cipher telegram. With regard to General Roget and Captain Cuignet, the witness declared that? their allegations that Colonel Panizzardl had informed his ambassador that Colonel Schwartzkoppen had had relations with Dreyfus were absolutely unfounded. On the contrary, the wltr ness asserted, Colonel Panizzardl expressly stated that Dreyfus had no relations with any foreign attache. General Roget and Captain Cuignet had therefore misread he would not say misinterpreted the report upon which it was alleged they have based their statements. . General Roget attempted to intervene, but M. Trarieux continued, reasserting the truth of all he had stated. The ambassador already referred to, M. Trarieux continued, said "Esterhazy is the traitor." Continuing, M. Trarieux said: "The Supreme Court has given its decision, and our very eyes confirm its judgment." M. Trarieux proceeded to show that Maj. Esterhazy's confession mu3t be genuine. "If," he said, "an ideal of the type of traitor is sought, he is the man. He is overwhelmed with debts and is a man of loose habits. He wrote the 'uhlan letter to Madame Boulancy. He has not even the soul of a Frenchman. And yet he is placed on a level with a young captain of irreproachable conduct against whom nothing but secret documents have been brought. Doubt is no longer possible." After demonstrating, in his way, why questions of the guilt of Dreyfus is impossible, Mr. Trarieux concluded: "This is no longer the time for pleading falsehoods; it is the hour for pacification. It is also the hour for Justice, which has declared that small as well as great, without distinction of sex or person, shall have their rights." After a brief desultory Interchange of remarks the court retired to deliberate over the application of M. Labori for an order on the government commissary to request the French government to invite foreign governments to supply documents enumerated In the bordereau. After a brief interval it was unanimously decided to reject the application of M. Labori, on the ground that the court did not consider itself competent to pronounce a Judgment which might entail diplomatic action by the government. It was also decided unanimously to examine M. De Cernuschi to-morrow behind closed doors. At 11:50 a. m. the court adjourned for the day. In view of the rejection by the courtmartial of M. Labori's motion, the defense intend to issue subpoenas to Colonels Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardl. The subpoenas will be transmitted by the courtmartial through the minister of war, the minister of justice and the minister of foreign affairs, successively, and thence through the French ambassadors at Berlin and Rome. Colonels Schwartzkoppen and Panizzardl can elect whether they shall appear before the court-martial or make depositions before magistrates in their respective countries, in which latter case the depositions will be transmitted as evidence to the court-martial through diplomatic channels.

BENTIIEIM'S STATEMENT. State Department Officials Inclined to Discredit It. WASHINGTON. Sept. 5. The officials of the State Department have been much interested In the remarkable story of the artist, Bentheim, of Atlanta, Ga., of his connection with the German secret service. The point In his narrative that particularly attracts the atttention of the State Department is the allegation that tho United States deputy and vice consul at Sonneberg has been serving as a German agent to convey secrets relative to war material stolen from the French government, and that the official has used the United States consulate and the official letter heads and envelopes of the consulate to further his ends. The records of the department show that Alvln Florschultz was appointed vice and deputy United States consul at Sonneberg In ISSi. He has been connected with the banking business in that town, and resigned the place of cashier of one of the largest banks to accept the position in the consulate. His record is exceptionally good. When the consulate was removed from Sonneberg to Coblenz, Florschultz went along. He has given sattefaction at every point, and has frequently discharged the duties of consul during the absence of that official. He still holds his place. Inquiry made into the accuracy of the detailed statements made by Bentheim appears to contim most of them. His claim that he was a soldier in the Two-hundred-end-second regiment of New York and discharged in Washington Is borne out by the War Department records. Notwithstanding this, the officials of the State Department discredit Benthelm's statements, though now that they have been given such publicity, it may be found expedient to quietly investigate the matter. The German embassy treats the Bentheim story lightly, and while the officials say there are a number of circumstances referring to his alleged employment in the military service at Berlin which are consistent with the established system there, yet they will not dignify the story by going into details. Sculptor Trentarmve. who Is mentioned as the one who will be visited by Bentheim in Washington, has gone abroaa. Bentheim Discredited. DENVER. Col.. Sept. 5. "I never knew Charles E. Bentheim," said Wolfe Londoner to-day, referring to the man now at Atlanta, Ga., who has revealed the alleged methods by which state secrets were transmitted from Franc to Germany and who

said that he was born In Denver thirtysix years ago. "I think it is a fake name." said Mr. Londoner, "for there .were rot many people here in and I would have known his father if he had really been born here." John Martin, the commission man, who lived In Denver since the first house was built, could not remember such a name.

Snj Dreyfus "Will De Acquitted. MINNEAPOLIS , Sept. 5. Mile. Anna Dreyfus, a resident of Minneapolis, has Just returned to this city from a visit to France, ter native country. While In France she made a trip to Rennes and attended one session of the Dreyfus court-martial. She was the guest at Rennes of Princess Rattazzl. Speaking of the trial, ehe says: "To my mind there can be but one outcome to this' present trial. Captain Dreyfus will be acquitted. He Is as innocent of treason as a new-born babe. The best people and best papers of France are his advocates." ADDRESS BY W1LHELM GERMAN EMPEROR PRAISES HIS SUBJECTS OF THE REICHSLAXD, And Conveys tlie Greetings of the Empress, Who Is Detained at Home by IllnessThe Bubonic Plague. STRASSBURG, Sept. 5.-A gala banquet was given this evening at the imperial palace and Emperor William delivered the following address: "Before drinking to the welfare of the Reischland I feel constrained to express to you the sorrow of the Empress at her inability to accompany me here. Her Majesty asks me to convey to you her hearty greetings and her sincere regrets that she is unable to fulfill her duty In visiting the local charitable institutions and adding to the comfort and happiness of their inmates. "I had opportunity in years past, even during the lifetime of my grandfather, to study the Relchsland and to participate in the receptions and festivals which then occurred. In the last ten years of my reign I have learned more from my own observations, and I am now able with a deep emotional thankfulness to assert chat' the ever growing warmth of welcome extended to xne here is proof that the Relchsland realizes the benefits derived from incorporation in the German empire. In whichever direction one looks one sees happy Intercourse, active and diligent work and advancing development. "Well, gentlemen, I express to you my congratulations on the conditions I have found here in the Relchsland. I honor the feeling of the elder generation, which found it hard to conform to the new order of things, and I am grateful for and touched by the enthusiasm of the younger generation, the generation which has sprung up under the flag of the empire. "Before all, however, I would Impress on the church dignitaries, who exert powerful Influence over our people, the duty of striving in their work and of using their personal influence so that regard for the crown and confidence in the government may become ever and ever stronger. For, in these agitated times, when the spirit of unbelief is rampant, the church's only hold is temporal hand. "If I read the hearts of the Strassburgers aright, the enthusiastic reception accorded me to-day, as well as that of yesterday, at the opening of the parade, was in some measure due to the Impression made upon the inhabitants of this beautiful old city, by the splendid appearance of the armed sons of this country, renewing their confidence that under the shadow of the wings of the German eagle the Relchsland Is secured against all dangers. Therefore I raise my glass and drink to the welfare of the Relchsland, in the hope that it may long continue to enjoy unalloyed peace for quiet and rapid development. "What lies in my power to maintain and rule my country in peace, that I will do, and you may trust me that you shall reap Borne of the benefits. Long live Alsace-Lorraine. Hoch! Hoch! Hoch!" Plagne and Famine. BOMBAY, Sept. 5. Lord Sandhurst, Governor of Bombay, in the course of a speech at Poona, said the plague was spreading, and that owing to the failure of the monsoon, not only the plague was in the midst of the people, but grim famine was staring at them. He expressed the hope that the September rains would come to their relief, and stated that In the meantime arrangements would be made to open relief routes. OPORTO, 6ept. 5. The Pasteur Institute commission, which recently arrived here to study the epidemic, asserts that It Is the genuine Indian plague. The commissioners have begun treating patients with the Pasteur serum, and protest against the Inefflcacy of the sanitary cordon. ST. PETERSBURG, Sept. 5. The plague commission reports officially that there have been twenty-four cases of Jhe plague in Astrakhan since July 7, and that the deaths numbered twenty-three. There is only one case now. ! Moreu and Pardee Acquitted. MADRID, Sept. 5.The trial of Captain Diaz Moreu, who commanded the Spanish cruiser Cristobal Colon at the battle of Santiago de Cuba, and General Pardee, who was on board the Colon, on charges arising from the destruction of the Spanish fleet, off Santiago, on July 3 of last year, was concluded yesterday, both the accused officers being acquitted. Next French Ambassador. LONDON, Sept. 6. According to the Rome correspondent of the Standard. Camllle Barrere, the French ambassador to Italy, will be the next French ambassador to the United States, and has already been appointed. CHANNEL BLOCKED. Largest Ship on the Lakes Sank In St. Mary'a Hirer. SAULTE STE. MARIE, Mich., Sept. 5 The steel "steamer Douglass H. Houghton, the largest ship on the lakes, lies eunk across the channel of St. Mary'a river at Sailor's Encampment, and effectually blocks the passage of all Lake Superior commerce. All down-bound boats are being advised to wait here until something has been done with the wreck, and it is said it will take several days to raise the steamer. The Houghton, which belongs to the Bessemer Steamship Company. John D. Rockefeller's fleet, was bound down from Lake Superior, towing tho big steel schooner Fritz. Both were deeply loaded with iron ore. Over 22 Knots an Hour. NEW YORK, Sept. 5. The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wllhelm der Grosse arrived this morning from Bremen, Southampton and Cherbourg after a record passage of five days, eighteen hours and fifteen minutes, beating her best previous westward Cherbourg passage by two hours and fifty-three minutes. The Kaiser covered a distance of 3,049 knots at an average speed of 22.08 knots an hour. This is over the northerly, or. as it is called, the short course, and she has made less average speed than on the record broken, which was 22.31. Steamers In Collision. CADIZ. Sept. 5. The Danish steamer Cathay, bound from Antwerp for Port Arthur, has put into this port with her stem smashed and plates injured. She reports having been in collision yesterday morning off Cape St. Vincent, on the vouthwest extremity of Portugal, with the British steamer Clan McGregor, which sailed from Madrls Aug. 5 and from Colombo Aug. 8 for Iondon. The Cathay added that the Clan McGregor sank, but that her crew was safely landed. Five People Drowned. BATH, Me., Sept. 5. By the capsizing of the yacht Ahadia in Sheepscot bay yesterday five persons were drowned. The victims are Dr. John H. Steadman. William Nason. Harry Biggins, Frank Avery, all of Georgetown, and Jaro A. Martin, of Boston. The yacht was upset In a squall. Movements of Mteuiners. NEW YORK. Sent. 5. Arrived: State of Nebraska, from Glasgow; Kaiser Wllhelm der Grosse. from Bremen; Westernland, from Antwerp. Sailed: Bulgaria, for Hamburg; Cevic. for IJverpool; Lahn, for Bremen via Southampton. QUEENSTOWN. Sept. 5.-Arrived: Cephalonla, from Boston, for Liverpool.

Tube Works Wro-2-Mroa Pipe (or Qix Steam and Water, Boiler Tubei. Cat an MI&M Iron Fitting (black and raWanlxi). Vlve. top Cock. Knrln? Trlroroinf. Etcara tiiurfi, Pip Tonfa. Ilp Cutter. Yl a. Scrvw Platrs n1 Die.Wrnche a, Fteani Trap. Pumj Kltcbtn Sink, nor. Belt ing. liabblt Metal. Solder, White and Colored Wiping Wate. and all other Fup Iites ud In connection with Ga. Steam anl Water. Natural Gat Sup!tles a specialty. Steaia leatlng ArPratu for lubllc Bulldlnf. Storeroom. Hills. Shopa. Factories. Laundries, Lumber Irj Houses, etc Cut and Thread to order any 1 Wroujrht-Iron Pipe, from H inch to U Inches diameter. KNIGHT & JILLSON, 121 to 177 B. PENNSYLVANIA CT

T M J 1

DEAL IN MEXICAN LANDS. ChlcaKonna and ir Yorkers Par chuie 3,000,000 Acres. CHICAGO, Sept. 5. A deal involving the transfer of 3.000.000 acres of land in the states of Nevo Leon and Tamauiipas, Mex., was concluded In Chicago to-day by L L Summerllr, of San Antonio, Tex., with, Chicago and New York capitalists. Mr. Summerlln, speaking of the deal, said: "This property is one of the richest on the continent. There is a heavy deposit of asphalt, probably the largest In America, with petroleum and many valuable timbers, such as mahogany, rosewood, black ebony and cedar. It 13 situated in the northern part of Mexico and borders on the gulf. It Is the intention to build up a commercial and industrial center at some point on it-Seventy-flve thousand head of cattle and 20.0t head of horses and mules go with the land. Much of this property is already under cultivation, raising excellent crops of sugar-cane, corn, cotton and a little coffee. Refrigerated meats will be shipped to Cuba and Porto Rico, extensive slaughter pens will be erected and we will control our own steamship lines. In addition to this large tanneries will be built. We can obtain large supplies of fustic dye woods, which is also used for tanning, from this property." For a few days, he said, he would not be at liberty to give the names of the persons making the purchase. Several million dollars will change hands in the transaction, the first million being deposited to-day. Mr. Summerlln will leave for his home in Texas to-morrow. TWENTY-TWO CONVICTED. Alleged Rioters at Dnrlen Sent to the Chain Gang for a Year. DARIEN, Ga., Sept 5. Tho riot trials were concluded to-day with the convictions of four and the acquittal of four of the accused. The total convictions 'aggregate twenty-two, and the acquittals about half as many. Sentence was parsed on those convicted. Six received the maximum penalty of 11,000 fine each, or one year In the chain gang, and sixteen were fined $230 or a year In the chain gang. Henry Delegal will be put on trial for rape to-morrow. -This Is the case out of which grew the riots. Delegal was brought from Savannah this afternoon under a strong military guard. John Delegal, who secured a change of venue to Effingham county, and will be put on trial next week, was taken to Savannah for safe keeping. By order of the Governor, the troops which have been stationed here for nearly two weeks were sent home this evening. GUUne Gun Wanted. ATLANTA, Ga,, Sept. 5. Governor Candler was asked to-day to send a Gatllng gun to Brunswick, Ga. The request comes because of the implied threat In a statement recently made by a negro editor that armed negroes were ready to sustain him In whatever he said or did. AMUSEMENTS. i Oldest Actress Dead. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 5. Mrs. Sarah A. Baker, who has just died at Forrest Home, was the oldest American actress. Her last appearances were made with Thomas W. Keene during the season preceding his death. After that she retired from the stage, and a place was found for her at the Forrest Home. Mrs. Baker was born in Philadelphia in ISIS, and made her debut nineteen years later at the Walnut-street Theater, of which her father, Charles S. Porter, was at that time manager. She was ectlng in Buffalo In when she married J. S. Baker, a well-known actor of his time. Mrs. Baker belonged to various stock companies in the larger cities, and later Joined one of the traveling companies. She had made a reputation before this as an actress of talent, and had acted all the plays of the repertory standard In the days of her earlier career. She played with all fhe famous actors the American stage had known during the sixty years of her professional life. With the three Booths, Ed. win Forrest, Charlotte Cushman and F. L. Davenport she had been associated. Mr Baker's death leaves Joseph A. Smith, age4 eighty-six, the oldest Inmate of the Forrest Home. D. TV. Smoote Dead. HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Sept. 5. B. W. Smoote, who was burled here yesterday, turns out to have been one of the best known theatrical managers In the country in his day, and was recognized as one of the best critics In New York on matters theatrical. He was one of the founders of the New York Clipper and for many years managed the editorial department of that Kaper. In the hope of regaining his health e came to the springs several weeks ago. He was fifty-eight years old. Local Stase Xotea. Frank Byron, of the Bon Ton Burlesquers, now at the Empire, is a versatile genius. Within the limitations of the characters assigned him his renditions of the chappie, the Irishman and the farmer are ail close to the real article, the ,Rtub" character being a work of art. Miss Eliza Ryan, formerly of this city, is now playing the part of Madge In "Old Kentucky," opening at South Bend. In a short time she will go to California. Kitty Beck, of Murray & Mack's company, who Is known in private life as Mrs. Ollle Mack, fell down stairs the other day and is Just getting over the effects. She and Jlmmie Doollng have a pretty little song and dance In "Finnlgan's Ball" called "The Boy Without a Sweetheart and the Girl Without a Beaux." They have not been doing this clever little specialty, but now that MUs Beck has about recovered from her fall they will introduce it. Murray anrt Mack are good hot-weather cards, for they manage to draw big audiences to the iark in spite of the atmosphere. It is iust the sort of diverting nonsense for this lnd of weather. "The Purple Lady," one of last season's farcical successes, will be the attraction at English's Friday and Saturday. Its author, Sydney Rosenfeld, who wrote "The Senator" for W. II. Crane, Is too well known as one of the foremost members of his profes5lon to need any extended introduction here. His new play has thus far had over one hundred preaentation. and in each of the cities In which it was presented since the New York run. It was received with great favor by theater-goers. The beautiful There.a Maxwell will enact the part of the Purple Lady, and the play is said to be the best farce-comedy that Mr, Rosenfeld has written for some time. Arrivals from Alaska. PORT TOWNSEND. Wash.. Sept. 5.Among the passenger- on ine steamer Cltj of Topeka, which arrived to-night, from Alaska, were a number of miners from Copper river. W. H. Hendricks, of Hartford. Cal., after eighteen months' prospecting, returns with nothing but the clothel on his back. T. C. B. Nadeau. of Pycbe, Wash., is the only one of a party of three who returned to tell the tale of misfortune and death. The United State? revenue eutter Perry was at Valdes when the party left. The object of her visit waa to bring forty destitute miners. It Is thought sha will bring out eighty or one hundred.