New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-10


csed the Baronets conduct after leaving Tranby Croft
referring to the occurrences subsequent 10 September
TO- the day when the Tranby Croft party practically
broke up. The plaintiffs conduct then, according 10
the Chief Justice not of a nature tending to In
dcate that the plaintiff was innocent OF the charges
! against him.
LORD ooLERIDGE EXCUSES THE PRINCE
Lord Colerdge referring to the criticism which has
been heaped upon the Prince Of Wales for his share
in the Tranby Croft episode said in the main that
England was not only free country, but censorious
one. The life of the Prince Of Wales. like that OF
every other person Of rank continually made
subject of public comment.
The Prince of Wales" Lord Coleridge added. some
what psthescally IT appeared, goes through many
boring ceremonies and what II he did introduce oac-
carat into that great housei'
In the absence Of any portion OF the scandal being
directly connected with the Prince OF "aIes' Lou
Oolerdge could not imagine how any harm couio 90
done to the Monarchy, to the Prince or 10 anybody
else adding significantly, d" though some people
might have asked when they heard Of the trouble at
Tranby Croft Why did he not read his BibleP
aBut.s added the Lord Chief Justice, "nobody was
any the worse for the hsrd-workng man taking his
pleasures among his friends"
Ma The turv continued the Judge believe that the
plantir signed the dishOnong document in which he
stated that he had cheated at cards And did this
save the Prince of Wales Was the consequence Ear
too great for the Lord Coleridge said in ad
dton that he could not understand how man could
give away all for which life was valued and all which
made life worth living. He closed his charge to the
iurv with the following emphatic remark:
q send you gentlemen of the jury, to do your duty
and adopting the noble words of great man to this
occasion When you pass your judgment upon elr
william Gordon Cummings honor, pray you recoliect
your own
tention TO the summing up and charge On the other
hand Sir William Gordon Cumming and all the deieno-
ants gave their undivided attention TO every WORD
uttered by the Lord Caef Justice.
THE JURY'S SHORT DELIBERATIoN.
The Jury were out only fifteen minutes. during
this interval the plaintiff sat quietly in his usual Seat
reading a big batch of letters. His brotherln-law
7 ord Middleton and other friends who sat near SIR
william were exceedingly nervous, as were the hve
defendants When the clerk OF the court suddenly an
nounced that the jury ready TO report t're was
movement of surprise throughout the packed audience
After the clerk had polled tho jury the LOru Oiic-
Justice, addressing the latter, said:
gentlemen of the jury, have you agreed upon
verdictl"
ives almost whispered the foreman. standing up
and bowling toward Lord Colendgc'
is il for the plaintiff or the defendants' asked
the Lord Chief Justice
For the defendants" answered the torenAah III " INV
voice. $780,, IL,
The announcement of the verdict was received WIN
suobt Kissing from the gallery, where many women
were seated and by some persons in the pody OF lhe
court Sir William Gordon Cumming to all appear
ance was the most unmOved man In court lie lou0u
his arms and looked straight at the jury but oher
WISE did not muscle his face not showing se
SLIGHTEST trace Of emotion. LORD MluIeuo hO"'''4'
flushed scarlet and then turned pale. . $780,, ro
Mrs. Arthur Wilson and Mrs. Lyeett UISga was
also noticed to turn pale when me 49, 49, whom
rendered and were evidently badly frightened Whod
they heard the Kisses when gree eTesIv with their
counsel and then, accompanied uy thtlr Win
ored heads nobody speaking to them, and TO al
appearance, the objects OF much dislike. III ~ de
teIdants unless Mr. Ieveit be excepted, that any
body would have taken them for people WnO Htu ia
had crushing verdict rendered against theHl l4slSa
If benp the victOrs in contest in which me hohor
Of family was pted against the honor Of nan
Ind spread from the courtroom TO the crowds out
side and there all over London ana u was as IN
chilling manner in which they were REGARDED taat
popular sympathy was with the guest OF Ir"nOy Oroi'
CHEERS FOR THE PLAINTIFF
While the defendants we're leaving tho court |
rom the plaintiff had remained calmly seated in his
usual place When the Wilson's had disappeared inc
Baronct stood up and smilnGly shook hands with Dir
Edward Clarke and with others who pressed around
him with cheering words Of sympathy Tor the man |
whose career was thus bghted. Then he walked slowly
but steadily TO little table near by, put on |
his overcoat carefully placed his hat his head and
accompanied by Lord Middleton. walked out Of the |
court by one of the private exits. The two men were
recognized as they entered Lord Middleton's carriage
and were loudly and repeatedly cheered by the dense
law Courts their reception contrasting significantly
with the dead silence amid which the Wilson's drove
away. c,,,o. ,,..,oo 4, .ho |
afternoon undoubtedly more strongly asaHlst Cn
ming than were his remarks in the morning, and may
be said TO have amounted practically to INSTRUCTIONS y
find a verdict against the plaintiff; u. had finally
one Of the jurymen. after the court had imam! |
adjourned said that there doubt from the hTs
the lux ePt te n4Tmen 30U %a Promptly asked
whether he for the plaintiff for the defendants
and each reply given without hesitation ana
iii" For fGa:'' the defendants .,.s
one member OF the jury, the speaker AIDED
frankly admitted that he undoubtedly sympatm11ed |
with the plaintiff but he was so struck WIN tae
Stdonch he would have liked to find for the plaintiff
he said that he could not conscienuousy 40 so IN le
Of the evidence which had been presented on behalf
Of the defence. -,.-,.- H..
II Appeared to him that the jury had made up their
minds as to the verdict they would render before the
Lord Chief Justice summed up and made his charge
CUMMING IN THE ARMY AND THE CLUBS.
The effect of the verdict military circles, it is
generally understood is that Sir William Gordon Cum
ming major and eutenantcolonel of the Scots Fus1er
Guards will be promptly cashered from the army. and
and as quickly expelled from the Marlborough Club,
the Guards Club the Turf Club and any other social
organization 10 which he may belong.
Sir william Gordon Cumming held consultation
with Sir Edward Clarke. Gin and his solicitor in
the course OF the evening before going hoIhe Whefe
he denied himself TO all corners. group OF friends
still adhering to him met at the Turf Club, in expecta
lion Of seeing him. Since the scandal became public,
Cumming has not been seen at the Marlborough OF
(;uards Club Of which he is member, but has ocoi
sionaIly visited the Turf circle. Tonight the mem
bers of the Turf Club seemed Undecided now 70 act
Personality Cumming is liked at the club. lie has
an honorable record throughout all his dealings with
members of the club, aud many are opposed 10 MS
expulsion. 80, H., . A. ,o,,. vim
Ia argev ono OF class, the arstOcratlc circle siding
Nth Inc decision and approving Lord Coleridges
charge while the mass Of the public sympathhe with
Cnmsoing and accuse the judge of gross Partially.
The Kissing with which the gallery Of the court alulea
the verdict was repeated outside by excited crowd
in t,s CORRIDORS The defendants, leaving the
court. were surrounded by a mob, and many insulting
sislce were addressed 10 them until they reached the
rtion of their carriages. Mr. Lewis their solicitor.
had 10 Nv for safety TO the adjacent Chancery Court
where he escaped by climbing ever bench. Just
before leaving the court Mrs. Wilson teegraphed the
NJ adding CONCENTRATION.