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London, April 4.

In cross-examination, Oscar Wilde admitted he was acquainted with young men named Taylor, Parker, and Atkens. Taylor had introduced him to 5 young men on separate occasions, to whom witness had given money, but he was not aware that any of them were gentlemen's servants. He said he derived pleasure from being in the company of bright and happy people. Witness had frequently been to Taylor's room, and was aware that both Taylor and Parker had been arrested, but still continued their friendship. Once he took Atkens and a youth named Price to Paris and introduced them to another youth named Earnest Scarp, who became acquainted with Lord Douglas when making a voyage to Australia. Wilde said he had made presents to Scarp and Mabor because he liked them. Letters were read in Court which proved that the Marquis of Queensbery was endeavoring to stop his son from visiting Wilde. His son wired back to his father that Wilde was a funny little man. The Marquis subsequently called at Wilde's house, where a furious scene took place. The latter denied the charges levelled against him, and showed the Marquis the door. Witness wrote to the Marquis complaining that his wife encouraged his son's visits. Wilde's friendship with Lady Queensbery and the sons remained unbroken. Certain letters from the youths already named showed that the writers were poverty stricken. Some were imploring assistance or employment.

Wilde admitted close intimacy with a number of young men but denied anything impropsr in it. He said he paid no regard to social inferiority if the friends were amusing. Lord Douglas' letters showed he threatened to shoot his father if he attempted to thrash him. The Marquis's letter referred to an eminent statesman but the reference was political. Wilde's case is closed.

Carson, in opening for the defence, declared plaintiff's protegés were among the most immoral persons in London. Wilde's intimacies were absolutely irreconcilable with his claims as an exponent of culture. His literature alone justified the charges against him. In conclusion he claimed the defendant's witnesses, amongst whom was Wood, the chief blackmailer, would prove the case to the hilt.

LIBEL CASE.OSCAR WILDE AND THE MARQUIS OF QUEENSBURY.

London, April 11.

The hearing of the charges against Oscar Wilde and Taylor has been resumed.

April 4.

In the libel action, Oscar Wilde vs. the Marquis of Queensberry, Marquis of Queensberry wrote to his son, saying he believed he was crazy, and suggesting he should leave the country.

Wilde admitted intimacy with a number of young men, but denied anything improper in it. He paid no regard to social inferiority if his friends were amusing.

Lord Douglas' s letters showed that he threatened to shoot his father if he attempted to thrash him. The Marquis' letter referred to an eminent statesman, but the reference was political.

Wilde's case is closed.

Mr Carson, in opening the case for the defence, declared that the plaintiff's protégés were among the most immoral persons in London. Wilde [...] intimacies were absolutely irredeemable with his claims as an [...] of culture. His literature alone justified the charges against him. In [...], Mr Carson claimed that the defendant's witnesses [...] whom was Wood, the chief blackmailer, would prove the case up to the hilt.

VERDICT FOR THE DEFENDANT.

London, April 5.

The charge of libel against the Marquis of Queensbury finished today, a verdict of "not guilty" being [...].The jury considered that the charges made by the Marquis of Queensbury were of public benefit.

Wilde's counsel withdrew from the case, and Wilde himself left the Court while his counsel was explaining that the plaintiff's literature and letters justified the plea of the defence that Wilde posed as an immoral person. He explained the reason he withdrew from the case was to avoid appalling evidence which would be [...].

The verdict was received with loud cheers.

It is expected Wilde will be arrested. No warrant has yet been applied for but counsel for the Marquis of Queensbury has sent the Public Prosecutor the statements of witnesses, and notes on the evidence in order to prevent a miscarriage of justice.