The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-09

ton of honor at cards, and that the Wilson's
have rather sought than avoided the notorlety
attendant upon the trial. The evidence 1i
their plebian antecedents. as compared WIN
the family record of Gordon-Cumming, mas
caused O feeling against them in that arlsto-
cratic society ia which they have been at,
tempting to hold their own, and the genera
opinion in clubs and lobbies is that, wha,,
ever the outcome Of the trial. the wilson's VIII
never again shinein high society.
THE PRINCE STRIVING TO SAVE THEM
The Prince of Wales is evidently deter
mined 10 save them if he can, and he has
caused young Wilson to be elected 20 the
Marlborough, which is known as the Princes
private club. This, however does not mean
an open road for the young man to. club so
ciety in London. for the Prince has found be-
fore now that London clubs will not tolerate
his dictation, and that is one reason he started
the Marlborough where he could reign su-
preme in the company OF the people whom he
sometimes chooses for associates.
The outcome of the trial is subject OF
wide speculation. The jurors are mostly
London tradesmen. verdict satisfactory "
the Prince would be TO the personal interest
of any one Of them, for there is nothing
London tradesman loves 50 much as 10 put
the royal or princely arms on his bags ana
his boxes Cumming, therefore, has power
ful influence against him from the evidence.
On the other hand, the natural English sym
pathy for the under one IN the fight IS with
him, and jurymen are not as subservlent as
some years ago.
SIR EDWARDS SHARP WORDS.
Sir Edward Clarke went on to say that
there was nOAing in the charge that could
not be explained by Sir Williams system OF
play The Prince of Wales had condemned
an intimate friend without hearing Looking
&I. -. H. Gtr r1
what the reason was that required the
signing of the document. II was to
save the Prince of Wales There was
the strange and subtle influence of royalty
to dictate Cummings action. The influence
which had adorned history and made many
knight do an unknightly and dishonoring
deed TO save their king because they gave
their honor as freely as they wonld give their
lives for the interests of the dynasty to conceal
the faiiings of a prince lShght applause,
which was checked.
The document was signed to save the Prince
from scandal. The motto Of the Cummings
was without fear" The plaintiff had gone
into the witness box without fear, confident
that the verdict of the jury would wipe the
stain from his record of noble service in gal
liant regiment.
AN EFFECTIVE sPEEcB.
Sir William Gordon Cumming was loyal to
the Prince He was willing to. sacrhce HIM
self in order to save the reputation of one the
recollection of whose friendship will always be
bright in his memory.
Then turning to the Jury, Sir Edward said
1T is too late to undo much of the mischief
that has been done" Then facing the Prince
and looking directly in his face Sir Edward
said: 1T may be too late to save the reputa-
ton of some mentioned in this case, but not
too late to prevent the completion of the sac
rifce of gallant officer"
The speech was regarded as eloquent and
telling, and there was spontaneous applause
at the end. Lord Coleridge ordered silence,
saving that the courtroom was not @ theatre.
There was renewed applause later when Mr..
William Gordon-Cumming arose. The jury
appeared greatly impressed by the address of
Sir Edward Clarke, and il was remarked by
several in court that Cumming would get a
verdict or the jury would disagree.