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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 World - Saturday, April 6, 1895
London, April 6.- Oscar Wilde was taken to a cell in the Bow street station after the charge indicated by his testimony in court was read to him. Mr. Alexander, of the St. James' Theatre, said that The Importance of Being Earnest would be kept on the stage pending the public verdict. It is reported that the Criterion, to which An Ideal Husband was to be transferred from the Haymarket, has decided to put the play on its stage.
Wilde's friend, Taylor, was arrested today. Wilde was arraigned this morning, charged with inciting young men to commit a foul crime, also with having committed the crime himself. Alfred Taylor was also placed in the prisoners' dock charged with being accessory to Wilde's crimes. Wilde greeted Taylor smilingly. The young man Parker was the first witness examined. He testified to his introduction to Wilde by Taylor, meetings between witness and Wilde, conversations and conduct at meetings (too filthy for publication). He swore he received money and presents from Wilde. Parker's story, if true, proves the case against Wilde. Counsel for defendants reserved the right to cross-examine Parker. Both Wilde and Taylor were remanded; bail refused.
The Westminster Gazette, commenting on the Wilde case, says: It proves that it is untrue to say art has nothing to do with morality. Wilde's art rests on the basis of rottenness and corruption.