The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-07
THE BACCARAT SCANDAL.
Public Attention in London RlYeted On
the Case.
OPINION FAVORABLE TO SIR WILLIAM.
The Princes Testimony Produces an I'm
the Derby--News From Beyond Sea.
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LONDON, June 6.-Publio attention is riv-
eted on the case in Lord Chief-Justice Cole
ridges court 1t must be confessed that i'm
partial judgment leads to the conclusion that
the case is going against Gordon-Cumming.
for the evidence of the witnesses who have
been called to support the charge is mistaken.
The accusation that Sir William withdrew a
portion of his stake when he saw the cards
unfavorabie to his side has been virtually
withdrawn. and the only charge now remain
ing is that he added his stake when, on the
other hand, he saw the cards favorable. IL is
evident when he played the system of coup
de tobis, which uecessitates adding TO stake
which has already been put up, was adopted.
novices like Arthur Wilson. might imagine
they were cheated. As for the capital winch
il has been sought 10 make out of the Princes
remark that he wished Sir William would put
his stake in a conspicuous position so that no
might see it, it is remarked that undue import
ance might be attached to very common
words under similar circumstances. The great
point made by Sir Charles Russell In the con-
duct of the case is that Sir William never
asked to be confronted with his accusers, but
in opposition to this ne asked to De judged
by the commander-chief of the army and not
be arragned before "a parcel of boys"
In the world of London the fashionable
part knows that the plaintiff is not persona
grata at Tranby Croft. and that the female
members of the Wilson family hated him.
The question agitating the minds of those
who have followed closely the case may be
stated in this way: will an ordinary jury
have the courage to override the verdict of
the self-constituted jury at 1ranby Croft and
return a verdict not proven""
HIS ROYAL HIGHNEss PEACHED
1t is an interesting point that with one ex-
ceptiOn every witness who had entered into
the pledge secrecy was asked, Did ever you
mention the matter TO any OneP The one ex-
ception is the Prince of Wales, and there is
reason to believe the rumor which startled
society and led TO the action was first set
a1oat by Lady Norris, who was told under the
promise of secrecy by Lady Brooke. Lady
Brooke is able to wheedle anything
out of His Royal Highness. How the
story leaked out, however. or what
the outcome of the verdict Of tho jury.
it is a fact that public opinion is on the side OF
Sir William. Everybody approves the kindly
action taken by the sergeants and non-com-
missoned officers Of the Second battalion Of
Scots Guards, the plaintiffs regiment, IN
dispatching deputstion on Tuesday last to
express their sympathy.
TERRIBLE ON THE PRINCE.
The whole affair is q terrible blow TO the
Prince, who has aged a great deal lately. HIS
countenance in court looked very pale and
drawn. His evidence did not produce favora-
bic impression. AS far as he himself Is con-
cerned it is unfortunate that he Il ( only took
the bank every night, chalked a. Lines 0n
1he table with his own ha.. - aCtualfy
carries about with him his own
counters for the purpose OF gambling.
The Princes winnings on the Derby was
much larger than they were stated. He was
q tta hU Glr IQhn-
stone early in the spring. when long odds
were procurable about the common. His
winnings amount to f25. 900 instead OF fS ,000
as originally said. Lord Roselyn is a very
heavy loser, having parted with $4,000
during the Epson meeting.
SPORTING NEWS.
Austin Gibbins. who weighs 1872 pounds and
is the middle-weight champion of America IS
at present training for glove fight which
will occur Tuesday week, the 10th instant. at
the Pelican Club. His colOrs found many pur-
chasers Season members of this sporting in
stitution are partial to American boxers since
Dixon beat Nune Wallace There is a proba-
bility of some American coming over TO fight
the latest champion, O'Bren, an irishman
born. who was reared in Wales, and has never
suffered defeat at the hands of his opponents.
He weighs 1853 pounds.
oNE-LEGGED BOXERS.
A curious sparring match has been arranged
bv the Pelican Club for the amusement of its
members, and will occur next week. 10 IS an
encounter between two boxers with only one
leg each.
PERSONAL.
Patti. who is q guest Of Rothschild. is buslly
engaged in preparations for the talked-of fes-
tiyal which is TO be held in August at her
Welsh home. Craig-y-Nos.
Mr. and Mrs Andrew Carnegie are expected
TO reach Clury Castle on the 10Th; They are
driving four-in-hand from Fifeshire, which
is Mr.. Carnegie's native place.
Cornelius Vanderbilt sailed on Wednesday
in his new 70O-ton yacht-the COnquerer
which was formerly the property Of the Grand
Duke o. Mecklenburg The party went up
the Clyde to Glasgow and Travelled by rail to
Edinburgh.
Thomas Mast, the caricaturist. at present
staying at the Hotel Continental for day or
two, will return to New York on Wednesday g
steamer. 1t is probable that Mast will do
some special work for the New York edition
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