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Times Union - Saturday, April 6, 1895
LONDON, April 6. - Oscar Wilde's friend Taylor, whose name figured prominently in the Queensberry libel proceedings, was arrested this morning. Later he was arraigned at the Bow street police court, with Wilde, charged with being an accessory. As Taylor stepped into the dock Wilde smilingly recognized him.
The defendants had a preliminary examination, as a result of which both were remanded in custody. A request was made that the prisoners be admitted to bail, but bail was refused. The only witness examined was Charles Parker, aged 19, who was introduced to Wilde by Taylor. His testimony was of the most damaging character, and if his story is true, it conclusively proves the case of the Treasury against Wilde.
The Westminster Gazette, commenting on the results of Wilde's prosecution of the marquis of Queensberry, says:
"The case proves that it is untrue to say art has nothing to do with morality. Wilde’s art rests on a basis of rottenness and corruption.
Daily Times - Saturday, April 6, 1895
London, April 6.— Wilde’s friend, Taylor, was arrested to-day. Wilde was arraigned this morning charged with inciting young men to commit a foul crime, and also having commit the crime himself. Alfred Taylor was placed in the prisoners’ dock, charged with being an accessory to Wilde’s crimes. Wilde greeted Taylor smilingly.
A young man named Parker was the first witness examined. He testified regarding his introduction to Wilde by Taylor, the meetings between Wilde and witness, conversation and conduct at the meetings. He swore he received money and presents from Wilde. Parker’s story, if true, proves the case against Wilde. Counsel for defendant reserved his right to cross-examine Parker.
Wilde and Taylor were remanded, bail being refused.
The Westminster Gazette, commenting on the Wilde case, says: "The case proves that it is unsafe to say that art has nothing to do with immorality. Wilde’s art rests on a basis of rottenness and corruption."