The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-10
HOW THE WILSON'S TOOK IT.

the verdict was rendered, and were evil
IDENTIFY badly frightened when they heard
the Kisses which greeted 1t. The two ladies
stood for several minutes whispering earn
panied by their husbands, they passed
slowly out of the court. with bowed heads,
nobody speaking TO them, and to
all appearances objects of much
dislike In fact, 80 frightened
and downcast was the bearing of the de-
PENDANTS, unless Berkely Levett be ex-
cepted, that anybody would have taken
them for people who had just had crush
ing, withering verdict rendered against
them, instead of being. according to law.
the vfctors in long series of well-contested
legal battles, in which the honor OF an en-
tire family was pitted against the honor Of
the man who had just been non-suited.
''THE WILSON'S WIN"
"The Wilson's win," had as if by magic
spread from the court room to the crowd
outside, and from there all over London,
and it was again made evident, as the de-
PENDANTS arove away, by the chilling man.
ner in which they were regarded, that the
popular sympathy was with the guest OF
Tranby Croft, whose future was now as
black looking as that of a man condemned
to long term Of imprisonment for some
heinous crime.
SIR CUMMINGS PROUD BEARING.
In the meanwhile how different was the
greeting extended to Sir William Gordon
Cumming. When the Wilson's had disap-
peared the baronet stood up gracefully,
smilingly shook hands with Sir Edward
Clarke aud with the others who pressed
around him with many cheering words Of
sympathy for the man whose career was
thus hlighted beyond all hope. The
soldierly form of Sir William.
instead of shrinking beneath the
blow which had been dealt him. seemed
TO be proudly drawn up to its full hight,
as he walked slowly but steadily to the little
table near by, donned his overcoat, care
fully placed his hat on his head. and, ac-
companied by Lord Middleton, walked out
Of the court by one of the private exits, fol-
lowed by the pitying glances Of the ladies,
who still remained in the galleries, anxious
to have a last glimpse Of the victim of the
Tranby Croft baccarat playing.
cHEEREp BY THE CROWD.
Sir William and Lord Middleton were no
sooner recognized as they entered the lat
ter's carriage than they were loudly, re-
peatedly and enthusiastically cheered by
the dense, excited crowds packing every
approach TO the new law courts, this recep-
tion contrasting vividly and most signi1-
cantly with the totally different manner
dead silent-with which the Wilson's were
greeted as they drove away. One
of the jurymen, who was inter"
adjourned, said that there was no doubt
from the first momont the jury entered the
private room as to how the verdict would
go. Each of the jurymen, it is said, was
asked whether he was for the plaintiff or for
the defendants. and each reply was given
without hesitation and Immediately, "for
the defendants" One juryman frankly
aAk AoI khok hn rnkh y fg1A rvsth Nhn
plaintiff, but he was SO struck with the
unanimity of opinion which prevailed in
favor of the defendants that. although he
would have liked to have found for the plain
tiff, he said that he could not consoien-
tiously do SO, in the face of the evidence
which had been presented on behalf of the
defense. The interviewed juryman said,
the jury had made up their minds as to their
verdict bsfore lord chief justice summed
up aud made his charge.
EFFECT IN MILITARY CIRCLES.
The effect of the verdict upon military
circles, it is generally understood, is that
Sir Cumming will be promptly cashiered
from the army and expelled from all the
clubs of which he is a member. The sum-
ming up OF the lord chief justice during the
afternoon was undoubtedly more strongly
against Sir Cumming than were his remarks
during the morning. The afternoon utter
ances may be said to have amounted prac-
tioally to instructions to find a verdict
against the plaintiff.
THE PRINCE AT THE RACES.
The Prince OF Wales was present at the
Ascot races to-day in company with the
Princess of Wales and her daughters, the
Princesses Victoria and Maud Tn prince
and other "royaltiesn drove in state from
Windsor castle TO the grand stand. being
preceded by the Yeomen Prickers( volunteer
light horsemen) in dazzling uniforms of
green and scarlet, headed by one of the
baccarat trial witnesses, the Earl of Cow
entry, as master of the buckhounds. Enor-
nous crowds of people lined the route along
which the procession passed. Many people
were curious to know what kind of re-
ception the Prince of Wales would get
from the public on his first public appear
ance after his recent experience in court.
GREETED WITH CHEERS.
Bets were made that the prince would be
received very coldly. but the royal pair was
cheered most enthusiastically by the thou
sands assembled along the roads between
Windsor aud Ascot. Some people ascribe
this enthusiasm partly to the fact that the
popular wife Of the prince was by his side.
In any case the prince received a most
hearty and loyal reception from the
his party were met by the carriages OF
Prince Christian, Earl Spencer, Ear
Londesborough, Baron Cheylesmore and
the Earl of Cardigan and the dashing
well-horsed drags of the officers Of The
Horse Guards, Life Gnards. Grenadier
Guards, Scots Guards, Coldstream Guards
and other ''swell" aristocratic organiza
tions.
A SWELL PARADE.
Amid much cheering and footing OF
coaching horns the procession was reformed
and the whole line of vehicles drove slowly
to the royal stand, where. upon the Prince
| of Wales presence becoming known, thert
was a scene of enthusiasm similar to thost
witnessed during the drive from Wind
sor, and all doubts as to the manner In
which the prince would be received bv the
public after the baccarat trial revelations
| were set at rest.
The Baptist Association of Carnarvor
has adopted q resolution censuring the
Prince of Wales for gambling.
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.
LONDON, June 10, 3 A. M.-Referriug Il
the result of the baccarat case the Pos
says: I'VE do not desire to add TO thi
anguish over the sad ending of brilliant
career, but the fact remains that signing
the documents rendered it impossible fol
the eminent and dextrous counsel to re
habihtate the honor which Sir Cumming
himself treated SO highly"
The NeUs says; "In our Judgment, M
other verdict was possible. SIR Cumming:
signing OF the paper was damning. 1hs