He tried to exh out the forces of race prejudice, suggesting that the victims of mixed marriages were better dead, and that the evils of miscegenation were alone sufficient argument for granting Rhinelander his annulment.
The evidence was completely against him, but betting in his favour was five to one. The result awaited like that of the Derby Negros throughout the country have been watching: the case with critical intensity, and news are now di printing interviews. wi their verdict and advocating serious courses with a freedom which would have brought all under contempt process in England.
The jury answered every point put them in favour of the girl, even declaring a belief that Rhinelander would have married her had he had full knowledge that she was of coloured blood.
The result has been hailed as a victory for race toleration, To Change His Name Rhinelander's lawyers have aonounced his intention to appeal, but. the wife's lawyers have already instituted a suit for separation and compensation.
Rhinelander is to change his name and try to start life afresh. His father, one of the wealthiest men in America, has made only one comment since the scandal was discovered a year ago by a newrpaper. He still remains in hiding.—Reuter's American Service.
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