THE SACKVILLE SCANDAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 25, 30 June 1913, Page 5

THE SACKVILLE SCANDAL.

LADY SACKVILLE'S. INFLUENCE. By Cable —Press Association—Copyright. Received 2!), 5.5 p.m. London, June 28. The evidence to-day chiefly went to show the influence exerted on Sir John 1 by Lady Sackville. J Walter Scott, in cross-examination, deI clared that he had not suggested any ira- ! moral relations. The hearing was then adjourned till Monday. SHARP CROSS-EXAMINATION. WALTER SCOTT'S EVIDENCE. Received 29. 5.5 p.m. London, June 28. In the Sackville case Sir E. Carson slur-ply cross-examined Alicia on the de stre ing of her brother's letters and pap rs. She admitted that Sir John gave the two sisters £IO.OOO in 1899, and later they received the interest on £IOO,OOO and half the residuary of the estate; also the pictures and furniture at the Connaught place, which this week fetched £IIO,OOO at miction. She admitted that Sir John was thoroughly sane and able to fish and shoot and enjoy himself. Sir E. Carson, cross-examining Walter Scott, elicited that the family did not accuse Lady Sackville of immorality. The cross-examination suggested that Walter fell in love with Lady Sackville, but feared to tell Sir .John. Soon after Walter had an attack of brain fever, and kept crying for Lady Sackville in his delirium. Walter denied this.