EULENBURG RELEASED.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 311, 25 September 1908, Page 7

EULENBURG RELEASED.

CAMARILLA SCANDAL. (BY TELEGRAPH - "TRESS ASSOCIATION—CO'fTRIGHT.) Berlin, September 23. Prince Philip zu Eulenburg, arrested on a charge of committing perjury in that ho denied on oath. having committed certain irr regularities that ivcro alleged against him by tiro witnesses, has been released on the ground of .illness. . . DRAMATIC DEMAND FOR JUSTICE. "When the prosecution of Princo Philip zu Eulenburg tfhs adjourned on the ground of illness, the opinion was held in some quarters that that would be the- last of it. Writing on July 17, tho Berlin correspondent of the "Daily Mail" says:—Princo Philip zu Eulenburg's trial for perjury, which began before tho Criminal Court on Juno 2!), but lias beon continued for the past three days in tho prison ward of the Charito Hospital, came to a sudden end to-day in consequence of tho medical authorities' declaration that tjio fallen favourite of tho Kaiser was no longer physically able to take part in tho proceedings. On tho motion of tho Crown Prosecutor, supported by tho prince's counsel, the .Court declared tho trial indefinitely postponed. After both prosecuting and, defending counsel had recommended the postponement of tho. procoedjngs, Prince Philip begged permission to address the Court. Making a painful and feeble effort to raise himself from tho pillow of his sick bed, tho prince, whose wife sat sobbing by his side, then proceeded to deliver an impassioned protest against the interruption of the trial. Raising his voice at times to a hoarso scream, and now and then thumping tho table at the head of his bed with his clenched fist, ho said: — . "I havo no idea how far the rights of an accused man go, but I contradict from a full heart and from firm conviction that which has been said both by the prosecution and tho defence. My health is a matter of entire indifferenco to mo. I feel that I have strength enough to continue the trial. I am sorry that the physicians think otherwise. "An innocent man fights for his honour and for his innocence. What is life to him? How can I know whether I will even survive until the furthor proceedings? I am a sick man. I may collapse—(at this point the prince's eyes hlled with tears and ho sobbed loudly)—and then the grave will close over one on whom tho judgment of tho law did not fall. For this reason I repeat again that I feel strength within mo. I am sorry to cause the Court J ur - T these hardships, but something within me impels me to say that I must not regard tho feelings of anybody. For this reason L opposo a postponement. If I knew that I could appear before you again in good health I would say 'All right. I am sick and suffering, but I will get better, and then will stand firmly before you.' But I cannot bo sure. With this decision 'to postpone you pronounce judgment on me, a judgment which bears heavily upon mo, because it means uncertainty. I ani suffering so much that I hardly think I shall over bo able to riso again. Think of that! Think of what is going on within mo! Think of it humanly! That is my wish!" : !'he prince was ordered by the Court to bo kept under arrest in hospital unless he improves sufficiently to permit of his transfer to gaol, Tho Court declared that, while his condition removed any danger of flight, it was necessary to kcop him in custody because of the possibility of collusion with a view of defeating tlie ends of justice.

Mr. Thomas Culpan has been appointed Registrar of Births, Doaths, and Marriages at Auckland, vice Mr. E. H. Lyons, who resigns at tho end of this mouth. Deputy-Re-gistranr appointed includo Mr. W F Y ktewart (Petone), Mr. P. M. Savweli t? rT (Greytown), Mr. H " H-M'lntosh (l'icton), Mr. E. W. Rudman (Takaka\ Mr. H. Bennett (Takapau), and Mr. E. E. Clarke (New Plymouth): Reference to the death of Mr. K. F. Travers, ono of the oldest employees of tho Wellington Harbour Board, was made at yesterday's meeting of the board. The chairman (Mr., T. M. Wilford) said that the deccased joined tho wharf service in Norember, 1873, and had been - continuously in the servico of tho board until just before the date of his death, which took place whilst ho- was ou woll-deserred leave in the Old Country. On behalf of the board ho desired to say that tho deceased's services had always been highly appreciated. His capacity was unquestioned, and he had always enjoyed tho entire confidence of tho successive boards which had been appointed. Ho moved, "That a Jotter bo sent to his widow extending the sympathy of the board to her and her family." Mr. Fletcher, who had known tho deceased for twenty-four years, endorsed tho remarks which had fallen from tho chairman. Tho deceased was,, ho said, an obliging, courteous, and painstaking officer of tho board. The motion was then put and carried, LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S TAILORING. We invito jour inspection of our new winter suitings and overcoatings. The latest cloths cut artistically, and mado by the very best workmen at moderate prices John Henderson and Co., 30 Willis Street, Wellington. CSG2 INDIES' TAILORS. The oldost and best firm in Australasia. Eton Gowns and Costumes from -Co 55.; Skirts from XI 10a. Nodine and Co., 30 Wellington Terrace. C.TJI George Goodall, Auctioneer, General Valuator, Salesman, Cash Buyer of Job Lines, Stocks, etc. ' Goodall's Cafo Buildings, Wellington. C 335 •J.'Uo Technical School fourth quarter begins t ou Monday