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The Daily Colonist - Tuesday, May 21, 1895
The Old Bailey court was crowded at 11 o'clock this morning when Justice Wills, accompanied by the Lord Mayor of London, the Right Hon. Sir Joseph Renals and several aldermen, took their seats upon the bench preparatory to the commencement of the second trial of Oscar Wilde. Wilde was accompanied by Lord Douglas of Hawick and Rev. Stewart Headlam, his two bondsmen. He looked haggard, but walked smartly into the dock, where he took his stand beside Alfred Taylor, charged with a similar offence. Sir Edward Clark, Q C., immediately made an elaborate argument in favor of having Wilde tried separately. The judge agreed to this and decided to try Taylor first. Sir Edward Clark then dwelt on the great injury which had been done his client by having to wait while Taylor was tried, but Wilde looked pleased as he stepped from the dock and was again released after filing his personal bond in $12,500 and finding two securities. It is probable Wilde's case will go over to the next session of the central criminal court.
The Chicago Tribune - Tuesday, May 21, 1895
London, May 20. - The Old Bailey Court was crowded today when Justice Wills, accompanied by the Lord Mayor of London, the Rt.-Hon. Sir Joseph Ronals, and several Aldermen took their seats upon the bench preparatory to the commencement of the second trial of Oscar Wilde. Wilde appeared, accompanied by Lord Douglas of Hawick and the Rev. Stewart Headlam, his bondsmen. He walked smilingly into the prisoners' dock, where he took his stand beside Alfred Taylor, charged with similar offenses.
Sir Edward Clarke immediately made an elaborate argument in favor of having Wilde tried separately. The Judge agreed to this and decided to try Taylor first. Wilde looked pleased as the Judge allowed his bail to be renewed. It is now probable Wilde's case will go over until next session of the Central Criminal Court, and there is evidently but slight chance of his conviction. In consequence indignant comment is heard on allsides at the turn events have taken.
In the meanwhile, the trial of Alfred Taylor proceeded.