The morning call., 1891-06-09

changing his mind, Green wrote to his
mother-in-law, in magnificent tones of ele-
Yat,d morality, and then return.d TO play
again, and afterward directed the attention
of the Prince of Wales, who was agaiu pres
ent, to the affair, and who, without hearing
Sir Williams version of the occurrence,
cOnde emned his intimate friend.
To SAVE THE PRINCES REPUTATION.
What was Sir William Gordon Cum
ming'S reason for signing the document
about which so much has b en Said?' asked
the SOlicit0r-General, looking straight into
the Prince of Wales eyes. ut was, hs
said, after an effective pause, Ito save the
Prince of Wales" "Among the masses of
the people," Sir Edward continued, uttering
each word with startling distincinesS, sit is
known that club or inn could be
prosecuted for playing bacearat, and in
greater part of the community there was
feeling that this unhappy incident ought
never to have been allowed to become
known, because the circumstances were
those which were at variance with the feel
ing and conscience OF the people. Then
there was the strange and subtle a. fuence OF
royalty" still more Solemniy and dramatic
ally said the SOlicltor-General, and Sir
William Gordon Cummings action IN sign
ing that document was due u the influence
which has adorned history, and which has
made many knights do unknlghtly and dis
honorable deeds to save a King, because
lHty gave tutit uOllOI IIctiNs a. lucg Moutu
have given their lives for the interests of
dynasty. or to conceal the foibles OF
Prince"
HIS ELoQUENCE APPLAUDED.
slight ripple of applause, which was
promptly suppressed, broke out in court as
the eloquent juriSt uttered the last words,
in the most COUGHING aud impressive man
ner. "Ihe document" continued Sir Ed
ward Clarke, with increasing force, and
amidst the most intense silence throughout
the courtroom, was signed by Sir William
Gordon Cumming in order TO save the
Prince of Wales from scandal The motto
o. Sir William Gordon Cummings family
is without fear de came into the Wit
ness-bOx without fear, confident of Yer-
dict, which he wished to wipe the stain
from his noble record OF service with his
gallant regiment of brave soldiers" Sir
Edward Clarke's plain language through
out when he referred to the Prince of
Wales. and when he made the assertion
that the DreciS was prepared by Lord Cow
entry and signed by Sir William Gordon
Cumming, SOiely In order to shield
the Prince of Wales from scandal, caused
one of the greatest sensations OF this SELL
satiOnal trial, and those who heard
the remarks made in court were so i'm
pressed with them that they were generally
discussed afterWaTd, aud were commented
upon IN the clubs aud other circles far into
the night and early morning. The solicitor
General quoted, as basis Of these startling
allegations, an extract from the Earl Of
COventTy's darv, i'm which the following
words occur: I'VE were induced tn recon-
mend this course because we desired 20
avoid scandal, a1d in order to keep the
name of the Prince of Wales out of it."
''Sir William Gordon Cumming, as we'll as
the Earl Of Coventry" said Sir Edward, us
loyal TO the Prince Of W.des, who has been
most kind to him, and Sir William Gordon
Cumming signed that document because lie
was willing TO sacrifice himself as his old
frinds were willing 10 saerice him in order
TO save the reputation of one the recOllec-
tlOn of whose friendship will always be
bright in his memory"
TOO LATE TO SAVE POPULATIONS.
The Solicitor General said slowly TO the
jury: 1T is too late TO undo much of the
mischief which has been done" and turning
TO the Prince Of Wales and looking the lat
ter direct in the face for about the space OF
a minute, he continued in a voice ap-
paTenlly shaken with emotion, "and it may
be too late 10 save the reputation of some
people mentioned in this case, but again
turning to the jury, '1t is nGttOo late for you
to prevent the completion of the sacrifice Of
this gallant officer" Sir Edward Clarke's
speech was regarded as most eloquent and
telling effort, and as he closed his remarks
there was burst Of spontaneous applause,
cheering and hand-ciapplng throughout the
court, which caused the Lord Chief Justice
10 shout, Silence ! TINS IS not 4 theater.
The Lord Chief Justices call had the de-
sired effect aud the applause stopped, but
as Sir William Gordon Cumming rose from
his seat minute later, aud while the Prince
of Wales and Lord ColeIidge were still on
the bench, there was a renewal Of the cheers
and hand-cldpplng, OF which the plalntln
appeared to take no notice.
aThe jury, it was plainly evident, appeared
greatly impressed with the speech Of the
Sulict0T-Geueral and as he ended it the re-
mark was heard throughout the court:
Cumming viii get verdict, or at least the
jury will disagree" The court then ad-
lOuTned until tomorrow, when the Lord
Chief Justice will sum up and the case wi Il
be given 10 the jury.
SHOULD GIVE UP GAMBLING.
Speaking in the Congregational Church at
High Barnet yesterday Rev. j. Matthews
said: considering his great influence and
responsible position the Prince of Wales
was the man who should have promised
never to touch another card"
PROPOSED BY THE PRINCE.
Young Arthur Stanley Wilson has been
elected a member Of tile MARLBOROUGH Club
on the proposal of the Prince of Wales.