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The Ottawa Citizen - Thursday, April 25, 1895
London, April 24.- Counsel for Oscar Wilde made application in the Old Bailey Court this morning for a postponement of his client’s case.
Taylor’s counsel, however, was desirous of proceeding, and the prosecuting lawyer argued in opposition to postponement, saying Wilde had had ample opportunity to prepare for trial.
The court refused to grant a postponement and fixed Friday as the day for the trial.
The sale of Oscar Wilde’s effects by auction upon the order of the Sheriff, is regarded as indication that his pecuniary means are exhausted.
Much speculation is rife over the probable course of events at the trial now set for Friday next. The prosecution is confident of conviction. Its witnesses are being lodged in a private house in Croydon Street, and guarded by a special police detail, to prevent them from suffering mob violence. Special watch also is being kept over Wilde himself to see that he does not attempt suicide. He acts moody and misanthropic. In one quarter it is given out that he will plead guilty to one indictment without standing trial. On the other hand, his solicitors deny that he will plead guilty, declaring that they will fight the case from start to finish, and the seeking for an adjournment and the release of their client on bail, just refused, is the first step.
Manitoba Morning Free Press - Thursday, April 25, 1895
London, April 24 — Oscar Wilde’s counsel made application today for a postponement of the trial. The court refused the application and fixed Friday as the day for the trial. The auction sale of Wilde’s effets is regard as indicating that his means are exhausted.
Much speculation is made over the probable course of events at the trial of Oscar Wilde for serious misdemeanors, which is set down for Friday next. The prosecution is confident of conviction. Its witness are lodged in a private house in Croydon street and guarded by a special police detail to prevent them from suffering mob violence. Special watch also is being kept over Wilde himself to see that he does not attempt suicide. He acts moody and misanthropie. In one quarter it is given out that he will plead guilty to one indictment without a standing trial.