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Daily World - Saturday, April 6, 1895
London, April 6.- Oscar Wilde was taken to a cell in the Bow street station after the charge indicated by his testimony in court was read to him. Mr. Alexander, of the St. James' Theatre, said that The Importance of Being Earnest would be kept on the stage pending the public verdict. It is reported that the Criterion, to which An Ideal Husband was to be transferred from the Haymarket, has decided to put the play on its stage.
Wilde's friend, Taylor, was arrested today. Wilde was arraigned this morning, charged with inciting young men to commit a foul crime, also with having committed the crime himself. Alfred Taylor was also placed in the prisoners' dock charged with being accessory to Wilde's crimes. Wilde greeted Taylor smilingly. The young man Parker was the first witness examined. He testified to his introduction to Wilde by Taylor, meetings between witness and Wilde, conversations and conduct at meetings (too filthy for publication). He swore he received money and presents from Wilde. Parker's story, if true, proves the case against Wilde. Counsel for defendants reserved the right to cross-examine Parker. Both Wilde and Taylor were remanded; bail refused.
The Westminster Gazette, commenting on the Wilde case, says: It proves that it is untrue to say art has nothing to do with morality. Wilde's art rests on the basis of rottenness and corruption.
Daily Times - Saturday, April 6, 1895
London, April 6.— Wilde’s friend, Taylor, was arrested to-day. Wilde was arraigned this morning charged with inciting young men to commit a foul crime, and also having commit the crime himself. Alfred Taylor was placed in the prisoners’ dock, charged with being an accessory to Wilde’s crimes. Wilde greeted Taylor smilingly.
A young man named Parker was the first witness examined. He testified regarding his introduction to Wilde by Taylor, the meetings between Wilde and witness, conversation and conduct at the meetings. He swore he received money and presents from Wilde. Parker’s story, if true, proves the case against Wilde. Counsel for defendant reserved his right to cross-examine Parker.
Wilde and Taylor were remanded, bail being refused.
The Westminster Gazette, commenting on the Wilde case, says: "The case proves that it is unsafe to say that art has nothing to do with immorality. Wilde’s art rests on a basis of rottenness and corruption."