Auckland Star - Wednesday, May 1, 1895

London, April 30.

The charges of conspiracy against Wilde and Taylor have been withdrawn, leaving only those of misdemeanour.

Wilde is now in the witness box. He denies everything and represents himself as the victim of blackmail.

[A London cable published by the "Australian Star," under the date London, April 24th, says: "The personal property belonging to Oscar Wilde, who, with his accomplice Taylor is waiting trial at the criminal assizes on charges of an abominable nature, will be disposed of at auction to-day. The sale is attracting a good deal of interest."]

New Zealand Times - Thursday, May 2, 1895

London, April 30.

The charges of conspiracy against Oscar Wilde and Taylor have been withdrawn, leaving only those of misdemeanour.

Wilde is now in the witness box. He denies everything, and represents himself as the victim of blackmail.

Received May 1, 7 p.m.

London, April 30.

Taylor swore that he was absolutely innocent of the charge brought against him.

Sir Edward Clarke, counsel for the accused, made an eloquent address to the jury, in which he claimed acquittal on the ground that the chief witness for the prosecution was a man of questionable reputation.

The Judge sums up to-morrow.

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