The Delta independent., 1891-06-17
ATTACKING THE PRINCE.
No One has a Good Word for the
Prince of Wales.

Echoes OF the baccarat scandal suit
still fill the air in London. The denuncia'
tion Of the Prince of Wales by the news
paper press, especially his depunciatiou
BY the Tory press, has caused tremen-
dous sensation throughout Great Britain,
and it is freely asserted that the revela-
tions made during the trial Of the baccara.
scandal suit in court are Judged TO have
done more TO imperiI the monarchy than
any event which has taken place for many
years past in England. The fiat assertion
made by the Daily Chronicle to the effect
that until the Prince Of Wales, on oath,
swears as "his confederates" did, that he,
the prince, did not violate the solemn
pledge he gave to Sir William Gordon
Cumming, ne, the heir apparent. rests
under an imputation OF dishonxr quite as
shameful as that which the Jury put upon
Sir Wilism Gordon Cumming, reflects the
general feeling on the subject.
The Queen does not attempt TO conceal
the fact that she is angry with everyone
connected with the baccarat scandal, and
the effects OF the royal displeasure ma
yet be felt In several quarters.
The Star, under the heading of "Royalty
at the Stake" says that the Prince Of
Wales Il the male head of his race. The
women OF his house are virtuous, self
restrained and reliant The English peo
pie throughout the world want the men to
be more like the women Of this royal line.
This Is proud country, and the man who
aspires TO represent Englishmen must keep
everything about him fresh ard bright,
and must be exceedingly Jealous OF his
reputation, and must not be known as .
baccarat banker and as q specialist in
gaming counters.
Inc religious press, A. might be eX-
pected, is the most severe in its comments
upon the Prince Of Wales conduct.
The Christian World, al influential
independent weekly paper, representing
All the Protestant denominations, says,
for instance: "The throne rests upon the
foundation of public opinion only. A few
more scandals like that Of Tranby Croft;
would destroy the foundation and Edward
VIII would never be crowned"
Inc British Weekly remarks: "The
revelations are enough 10 sober up the
strongest supporters of the monarchy.
The Vienna correspondent OF tho Times
says that the bsccarat scandal has caused
sensation in army circles on the couii-
nent especially in the countries where
the Prince OF Wales Is honorary colonel Of
several regiments. This correspondent
also calls attention 10 the fac. that An
Austrian general who WAS found TO have
condoned in a similar manner to that
adopted by the Prince Of Wales, acts of
cheating on the par, OF one OF his suoor-
dinate officers, WAS compelled TO resign
from the army in order 10 uvoid be.r z
tried by court martial.
The Globe says that both the army and
navy felt most keeniy the stiSma which
had been placed Upon an honorable pro-
fcssion by the agreement entered into
between field marshal and general To
maintain secrecy in regard to gambling,
and by gambling with youngsters. one Of
them . subaltern."
AT the Primitive Methodist conference
now being held at Northampton. several
speakers dcnopuce the Prince Of Wales
for the share he took in the baccara,
scandal. In addition, some Of the speak
crs urged that tho Prince Of wales should
not be allowed to ascend the throne unless
he Abandoned gambling.