The Press Association has authority for stating, with reference to Mr Oscar 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 say that if Mr Oscar Wilde desired that he should defend him on his trial he would do so, and that for the service so offered he, of course, would not accept any fee. Mr Humphreys has replied, stating that Mr Oscar Wilde 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.