THE WEST END SCANDAL.
London, March 1. Mr Labouchere asserted that Lord Salisbury informed Sir Dighton Probyn Controller and Treasurer to the household of the Prince of Wales, on October 25th, that Lord Somerset would be arrested next day, whereupon the fatter bolted.
Sir R, Webster said the delay in prosecution was due to the deficiency of evidence.
Mr Labouchere, when suspended, withdrew from the House, reiterating bis disbelief in the explanation.
Mr W. H. Smith declined to appoint a committee to investigate the matter. The Irish members obstructed the application of cloture on (he debase,
It is understood) SE .'Knolly's;’ Secretary to the Prince jof 'Wales,(was Mr Labouohere’s informant’.' " ;
Mr Labouchere,, speaking at Kentish Town, sajei tbat lie : was .determined to persevere with his action regarding the West End scandal. He stigma Used the majority of the members of the House of Commons as a dipreputa.ble crew.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 2016, 6 March 1890, Page 1
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148THE WEST END SCANDAL. Temuka Leader, Issue 2016, 6 March 1890, Page 1
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