THE BACCARAT SCANDAL
By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. THE PLAINTIFF’S MARRIAGE, HER MAJESTY’S WRATH. FOREIGN CRITICISM. (SPECIAL.) London, June 11. Sir W. Cumming’s bride procured a special license, and insisted on tlie n odding ceremony being performed immediately after the trial. Truth says the Queen has expressed her displeasure at the events which occurred at Tranby Croft, and 'is angry with everyone who figured in the case. Lord Coventry is likely to resign his position in the Queen’s household. He is Master of the Buckhounds.
A question has been tabled in the House of Commons, calling attention to the scandal attaching to a Field Marshal (the Prince of Wales) and a General (Owen 'Williams) in the English Army. Sir W. Gordon Gumming has resigned the membership of his clubs. The European press unanimously condemn the Prince of Wales—a Field Marshal—for gambling with youngsters and subalterns. (per press association.) London, J une 11. The Prince of Wales’ connection with the baccarat scandal is severely criticised in foreign military circles.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 9319, 13 June 1891, Page 2
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