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The examination of Oscar Wilde in bankruptcy proceedings was to have taken place today and the convict playwright and author was brought from his prison to the Bankruptcy Court in a cab. He was not called to the stand, however, his counsel having asked for an adjournment of proceedings, which the Court granted. In moving for the adjournment the counsel stated that Wilde’s debts amounted to £3,581. Towards the liquidation of this sum his friends had subscribed £1,500 and the remainder would be made up so that twenty shillings in the pound would be paid.
LONDON, ENG., Sept. 25. — The examination of Oscar Wilde in bankruptcy proceedings was to have taken place to-day, and the convict playwright and author was brought from his prison to the Bankruptcy Court in a cab. He was not called to the stand, however, his counsel having asked for an adjournment of the proceedings, which the court granted. In moving for adjournment counsel stated that Wilde's debts amounted to £3531. Toward the liquidation of this sum his friends had subscribed £1500. The remainder would be made up, so that 29 shillings in the pound would be paid.