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The Freeman’s Journal - Thursday, April 25, 1895
The Freeman’s Journal - Thursday, April 25, 1895
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The Irish News and Belfast Morning News - Thursday, April 25, 1895
The Irish News and Belfast Morning News - Thursday, April 25, 1895
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London, Wednesday.
At the Central Criminal Court this afternoon Mr Charles Matthews, who has been retained with Sir Edward Clarke to defend Mr Oscar
Wilde, asked for a postponement of the trial until next sessions in order to allow time to prepare the case for the defence, and also on the ground that
the accused would not secure a fair trial in the present state of public feeling.
LONDON, WEDNESDAY.At the Central Criminal Court this afternoon Mr. Charles Matthews, who has been retained with Sir Edward
Clarke to defend Mr. Oscar Wilde, asked for a postponement of the trial until next sessions in order to allow time to prepare the case for the defence,
and also on the ground that the accused would not secure a fair trial in the present state of public feeling.
Mr Grain, who represented Alfred Taylor said his client was anxious that the trial should be taken as early as possible.
Mr. GRAIN, who represented Alfred Taylor, said his client was anxious that the trial should be taken as early as possible.
Mr Gill, for the prosecution, strongly opposed Mr Matthew's application, and said the case was shortened at Bow street at the request
of Wilde's representatives with a view to the trial being taken up early.
Mr. GILL, for the prosecution, strongly opposed Mr. Matthew’s application, and said the case was shortened at Bow Street at the
request of Wilde’s representatives with a view to the trial being taken up early.
Justice Charles refused the application, saying the case must remain in the list for Friday or Saturday.
Justice CHARLES refused the application, saying the case must remain in the list for Friday or Saturday.