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Bristol Mercury - Saturday, April 6, 1895
Bristol Mercury - Saturday, April 6, 1895
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Dublin Evening Telegraph - Friday, April 5, 1895
Dublin Evening Telegraph - Friday, April 5, 1895
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The hearing of the charge against the Marquis of Queeasberry of criminally libelling Mr Oscar Wilde was resumed yesterday morning at the
Central Criminal Court, London, before Mr Justice Henn Collins. The defence was a justification of the libel.
Mr Carson, continuing his address for the defence, said he hoped he had convinced the jury that defendant was justified in bringing to a
climax the association of his son with Wilde. It would be his painful duty to call several young men to tell their own tale. He would show that Taylor
acted as a procurer for Wilde. Mr Carson remarked, with much emphasis, that it was a wonder the man Wilde had been tolerated in London society so long.
Mr Carson, continuing his address for the defence, said he hoped he had convinced the jury that the defendant was justified in bringing
to a climax the association of his son with Wilde. It would be his painful duty to call several young men to tell their own tale. He would show that
Taylor acted on behalf of Wilde. Mr Carson remarked with much emphasis that it was a wonder the man Wilde had been tolerated in London society so long. He
regretted to have to call the young man Parker because he had joined the service of his country, and now bore an excellent character. The learned counsel
characterised Wilde’s behaviour to a Worthing fisher boy as an instance of his disgusting audacity.
Mr Carson was continuing his argument when Sir Edward Clarke and Mr Mathews retired from the court for a moment. Mr Wilde had up to this
point been absent. Sir Edward Clarke on returning whispered to Mr Carson, who resumed his seat.
Sir E. Clarke, then addressing the Court, said he had to make a statement under the gravest responsibility. Mr Carson on Thursday said
that he hoped he had said enough regarding Mr Wilde's letters and literature to influence the jury, and to relieve him from the necessity of dealing in
detail with other issues. Those representing Mr Wilde had, therefore, before them a terrible anxiety, and could not conceal from themselves what the
judgment of the jury might be, and that the jury might say Lord Queensberry was justified in using the words he had done. The position he (Sir Edward)
stood in was that without expecting to obtain a verdict he would be going on from day to day investigating circumstances of the most appalling character.
Under these circumstances, he hoped his Lordship would think he was taking the right course. After consulting Mr Wilde in reference to the letters and
literature, he felt that he could not resist a verdict of not guilty in regard to the words, " posing as a -." He, therefore, asked on behalf of Mr Wilde
to withdraw from the prosecution and submit to a verdict of not guilty in respect to that part of the particulars connected with the publication of
"Dorian Grey" and the "Chameleon."
Sir E Clarke then, addressing the Court, said he had to make a statement under the gravest responsibility. Mr Carson, by saying
yesterday that he hoped he had said enough regarding Mr Wilde’s letters and literature to influence the jury, relieved him from the necessity of dealing
in detail with the other issues. Those representing Mr Wilde had therefore before them a terrible anxiety, and could not conceal from themselves what the
judgment of the jury might be, and that the jury might say Lord Queensbery was justified in using the words he had done. The position he (Sir Edward)
stood in was that without expecting to obtain a verdict he would be going on from day to day investigating circumstances of a most appalling character.
Under those circumstances he hoped his lordship would think he was taking the right course. After consulting with Mr Wilde in reference to the letters and
literature he felt that he could not resist a verdict of not guilty in regard to the words "posing as a ——." He therefore asked on behalf of Mr Wilde to
withdraw from the prosecution and submit to a verdict of "not guilty" in respect to that part of the particulars connected with the publication of "Dorian
Grey" and "Chameleon."
Sir Edward Clarke's statement produced a profound sensation in court.
Sir Edward Clarke’s statement produced a profound sensation in court.
Mr Carson said a verdict of not guilty involved a verdict also of justification.
Mr Cason said the verdict of "not guilty" involved a verdict also of justification.
Mr Justice Collins said that if the jury found a verdict of not guilty they would also find that the justification set up was true in
substance and in fact, and that the statement was published for the public benefit.
Justice Collins said that if the jury found a verdict of not guilty they would also find that the justification set up was true in
substance and in fact, and that statement was published for the public benefit.
The jury, after a few moments' consideration, returned a verdict of not guilty against the Marquis of Queensberry, the foreman adding that
what he had written was published for the public benefit.
The jury, after a moment’s consideration, returned a verdict of "not guilty" against the Marquis of Queensbery, the foreman adding that
what he had written was published for the public benefit.
The Judge thereupon ordered the Marquis of Queensberry's discharge from custody, and certified for costs.
The Judge thereupon ordered the Marquis of Queensbery’s discharge from custody, and certified for costs.
The Marquis, on descending from the dock, was heartily congratulated by his friends, and the court soon rapidly cleared.
The Marquis, on descending from the dock, was heartily congratulated by his friends, and the court soon rapidly cleared.
As was surmised, Mr Wilde was in the precincts of the Old Bailey when the speech for the defence of Lord Queensberry was resumed. It was
for the purpose of holding a conference with Mr Wilde that his leading counsel left the court. At the close of the consultation in one of the waiting
rooms Mr Wilde hailed a hansom and drove away, leaving Sir E Clarke to formally withdraw from the prosecution.
As was surmised Wilde was in the precincts of the Old Bailey when the speech for the defence of Lord Queensbery was resumed. It was for
the purpose of holding a conference with Wilde that his leading counsel left the Court. At the close of the consultation in one of the waiting rooms Wilde
hailed a hansome and drove away leaving Sir E Clarke to formally withdraw from the prosecution.
Mr Oscar Wilde was arrested between six and seven o'clock last evening, and conveyed to Bow street police station, where he arrived at
ten minutes past eight. The arrest was made by Inspector Richards at half past six at the Cadogan hotel, Sloane street, Chelsea, where Mr Wilde it appears
drove after leaving the Holborn Viaduct hotel. Mr Wilde's visit to the hotel was of a casual character, he being accompanied by two gentlemen. Throughout
the day the accused had been closely followed by two officers, and when Inspector Richards entered the hotel and asked for Mr Wilde it was stated that he
was not staying there. This was virtually correct but when the inspector insisted that he was in the establishment and explained the circumstances, he was
conducted to a room in the establishment where Mr Wilde was engaged with his two friends. Mr Wilde, in custody of two officers, was at once conducted to a
cab, which conveyed the party to Scotland Yard, whence he was driven to 330w street. He was at once placed in the prisoner's dock in the charge room, but
he made no reply to the charge. Lord Alfred Douglas visited Bow Street to inquire as to the possibility of the accused being bailed out but it was,
explained that the prisoner had been arrested on a warrant charging an offence which admitted of no bail until the prisoner had appeared before a
magistrate, Lord A. Douglas appeared much distressed when he was informed that on no consideration could the authorities entertain his application. Sir
John Bridge, who signed the warrant, will investigate the charge.