The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-06-13

Cumming.
LONDON, June 12-ISpecial. lit is
understood that the Prince Of Wales is
keenly stung at the adverse press criti-
cism which has been showcrcd upon
him from all quarters. Especially is
this the case in regard to the newspaper
comments which practically revealing
the secret of the Tranby Croft scandal,
and referring to the fact that he, the
Prince of Wales, was not asked if he
had spoken of the affair to anybody
after Sir William Gordon Cumming
signed the discriminating documents.
while this question was put to all other
witnesses for the defendants. The Prince
of Wales cmphatically denies that he
divulged the secret 10 anybody.
The war Office authorities arc holding
frequent conference and are DISCUSSING
the action to take in consequence of
the verdict given against Sir William
Gordon Cumming. Tho Duke of Cam
bridge. field marshal COMMANDMENT.
chief, yesterday summoned Gen. Owen
Williams and Col. H. III. ID. Stacey, in
command OF Scotch Fusilcer Guards. Sir
William Gordon Cummings regiment, to
Horse Guards, where these two officers
had long interviews with the Duke.
Sir William Gordon has announced that
he is willing to meet the charge of
playing an illegal game.
In the house of commons, Monday
next, Mr.. YIN. Summers, (Libcrail
member for lluddersfeld, and Mr..
Henry Pcyton Cobb. Uiadical Non-con.
formist,) mcmber for Rugby district OF
wicSshire. will question the right
of Hon. Edward Stanhopc, of secretary
of state for war as to what action he
officers, field marshal, Prince of Wales,
Gen. Owen Williams and Lieutenant
8crkely. Lieutenant Scott, of Fusilcr
Guard, who signed the document which
practically allowed Sir VIM. Gordon
Cumming TO remain an officer of the
british army, although he was believed
to have cheated at cards, and as to
what action he intends to take in regard
to the same officers for having broken
the army regulations requiring that
such case as the one which occurred
at Tranby Craft in September last,
should be brought to the notice of the
commanding officers.
The United Press cores pondent
members of the cabinet had been called
to consider the events following the
baccarat trial and especially the un-
prccedcnted criticism upon royalty in
the press and among the people. There
is no thought of legal action unless the
Wilson's or others should conclude to
prosecute for libel. but there is Il feeling
in the highest circles of the government
that the monarchy is shaken by the
harshness Of the discussion touching the
heir to the throne, as criticisms of this
character have heretofore been confined
To socialist clubs and disreputablc news
papers. Now they are heard and read
every where.
What the government most breads is
the proposed attack upon the Prince by
the Radicals in Parliament under the
Shield Of discussing army matters. 1t
Is intended to demand that the Prince
shall resign his Office as field marshal
OF the army. This the government will
oppose.
The Official Gazette this evening an
nounces, under date of June 10. that the
name Of Sir William Gordon Cumming
had been removed from tho list of olli-
GERS OF the army, as her majesty has O
further occasion for his services.
New YORK, June IL Special
Members of the Garner family deny that
any relative Of Miss Florence was
present at tho marriage to Sir William
Gordon Cumming. They state that the
marriage was disaprroved by the family
and leave leave it to be inferred that the
bride will be ostraciscd by them. New
York society will probably not receive
Sir William and his bride if they come
here. There is quito general criticism
on Sir William taking advantage of Miss
farmers generous impulse. 1t is held
that he should have required her TO wait
until the full effect of his disgrace was
apparent and she could fully estimate
what his position would be.