of the struggle occurred yesterday. Lieut.- Col. Picquart was placed under arrest and conveyed to Mont Valerian, where he will remain until the military authorities have decided what to do with him. In this case again the public is left in the dark as to the nature of the accused person's offence. All this mystery can only increase the suspicion that there is something wrong at the War Office. The second incident is the failure of M. Scheurer-Kestner to secure re-election as Vice-President of the Senate. Like M. Zola he is paying the penalty of having the courage of his convietion.
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