Hawera & Normanby Star - Thursday, May 2, 1895

The charges of conspiracy against Wilde and Taylor have been withdrawn, leaving only those of misdemeanor. Wilde is now in the witness box. He denies everything, and represents himself the victim of blackmail.

The jury in the Wilde and Taylor's case disagreed, and were discharged. Bail was, however, refused the accused.

The Thames Star - Thursday, May 2, 1895

Taylor swore he was absolutely innocent of the charge brought against him. Edward Clarke, counsel for the accused, made an eloquent address to the jury, in which he claimed an acquittal, on the ground that the chief witness for the prosecution was of questionable reputation. The Judge sums up to-morrow.

May 1.

The Jury in Wilde and Taylor's case disagreed and were discharged. Bail was, however, refused the accused.

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