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.

The Cromwell Argus - Tuesday, May 28, 1895

London, May 21.

The relations existing between the 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 by William Parker. Sentence has been postponed.

May 22.

Lord Douglas began the quarrel by calling the Marquis of Queensberry a liar and a slanderer. The latter eventually knocked his son down. A furious struggle resulted, until the police interfered and separated the pair.

May 24.

Oscar Wilde's case has been adjourned. The charge against him in connection with Shelly has been withdrawn as there was no corroborative evidence.

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