The Mataura Ensign - Friday, May 24, 1895

The relations existing between the Marquis of Queensberry and his son (Lord Alfred Douglas), arising out of the Oscar Wilde scandal, continue strained, and in Piccadilly, to-day, the Marquis knocked down and severely chastised his son, who called his father a liar and a slanderer. Both were arrested, and subsequently admitted to bail.

Taylor was convicted on two counts in connection with the charges by William Parker. Sentence has been postponed.

North Otago Times - Thursday, May 23, 1895

Taylor was found guilty.

The relations existing between Marquis of Queensberry and his son (Lord Douglas), arising out of the Oscar Wilde scandal, continue strained, and in Piccadilly to day the Marquis severely chastised his son. Both were arrested and subsequently admitted to bail.

Taylor was convicted on two counts in connection with the charges of Wm. Parker, and sentence has been postponed.

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