THE DREYFUS CASE.
* It has transpired that when his captivity had lasted two years Dreyfus received a telegram bearing the Colonial Office stamp stating that bis wife had given birth to a child. It has also transpired that the authorities arranged a pretended night rescue to test the fidelity of the warders, who had previously received orders to shoot the prisoner if he evinced the least desire to escape. Dreyfus, on awakening on this occasion, found a warder's revolver placed at hig head, but he remained passive. Several correspondents indicate that the Government fear an attempt will be made to assassinate Dreyfus at Rennes, and are taking preventive measures. Many touching appeals addressed by Drefus to the Presidents of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies have been found pigeon-holed at the Colonial Office. The Government have reminded the courtmartial at Rennes that the trial must be limited to points mentioned in the decree of the Court of Cassation.
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Clutha Leader, Volume XXVI, Issue 1318, 25 July 1899, Page 3
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158THE DREYFUS CASE. Clutha Leader, Volume XXVI, Issue 1318, 25 July 1899, Page 3
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