M. Demange.—“I have the floor to read my motion formulating my opinion regarding closed doors. Under these circumstances, and in my remarks in support of my motion, I shall divulge no documents, but it seems to me necessary to point out” ...
The Judge.—“I do not think that it is necessary to point out a single document. Otherwise, the demand of the representative of the government would be entirely illusory.”
But M. Demange insists:
“I offer a motion. I ask the council to examine certain documents. I reveal nothing of the contents of these documents. I confine myself to my right to specify the facts and circumstances concerning which the members of the council must be satisfied before deciding to close the doors. You will see that I shall reveal nothing.”
And he resumes: “Whereas the only document” ...
The Judge.—“I cannot allow you to continue thus. You cannot speak of the only document.”
M. Brisset, the representative of the government.—“On a question of closing the doors the defence can offer observations only. It is not allowed to offer motions.”
M. Demange.—“I had asked to be given a record of the refusal to allow me to offer a motion.”
The Judge.—“I give you the record. You can offer your observations, and say what you like, but you must not touch the substance of the question.”
M. Demange.—“How can I demonstrate that publicity is not dangerous, if I cannot refer to the material proofs?”