We have authority for stating, with reference to Wilde's defence, that Sir Edward Clarke wrote early on Saturday to Mr. Humphreys saying that having regard to the events of Friday, he thought it right to state that if Wilde desired that he should defend him on his trial he would do so, and that for the services he offered he, of course, would not accept any fee. Mr. Humphreys has replied stating that the accused gratefully accepts the offer.
LONDON, APRIL 9.--With reference to Oscar Wilde's defence the Westminster Gazette says Sir E. Clarke wrote early on Saturday to Mr. Humphreys, saying that having regard to the events of Friday, he thought it right to say that if Wilde desired that he should defend him on his trial he would do so, and that for the services so offered, he, of course, would not accept any fee. Mr. Humphreys has replied stating that the accused gratefully accepts his offer of treatment.