The decision to inform Dreyfus of what is being done on his behalf is a great relief. Only a few days before it was announced, Mme. Dreyfus received a despairing letter from her husband, declaring that he had given up all hope of establishing his innocence and that he would write no more. Mme. Dreyfus appealed to the Government to be allowed cable a few words of sympathy to the unhappy prisoner, but the Government refused. Fortunately, the Court of Cassation was not afraid to take the responsibility which M. Dupuy declined. The message aving been sent by cable, Dreyfus is now aware of what is going on. In view of the delay which must occur in obtaining th risener's answers to the questions of Yourt, the only practical course would be to bring him back to France for examination. The Court of Cassation has full pom, to do this and the Government would bardly refuse to carry out the order. -Undoubtedly, the return of Dreyfus would be the signal for an outburst of anti-Semitic hatred, but I believe the growing desire to put an end to this disturbing affair at all costs will ultimately overcome other considerations.
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