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Original paragraph in
Auckland Star - Saturday, April 6, 1895
Auckland Star - Saturday, April 6, 1895
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The Evening Star - Saturday, April 6, 1895
The Evening Star - Saturday, April 6, 1895
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London, April 4.
In the libel action, Oscar Wilde v. the Marquis of Queensberry, it was stated that the Marquis of Queensberry wrote to his son, saying
he believed he was crazy, and suggesting he should leave the country.
Wilde admitted intimacy with a number of young men, but denied anything improper in it. He paid no regard to social inferiority if his
friends were amusing.
Lord Douglas's letters showed that he threatened to shoot his father if he attempted to thrash him. The Marquis' letter referred to an
eminent statesman, but the reference was political.
Wilde's case is closed.
Mr Carson, in opening the case for the defence, declared that the plaintiff's proteges were among the most immoral persons in London.
Wilde's intimacies were absolutely irreconcilable with his claims as an exponent of culture. His literature alone justified the charges against him. In
conclusion, Mr Carson claimed that the defendant's witnesses, amongst whom was Wood, the chief blackmailer, would prove the case up to the hilt.
London, April 4.
The charge of libel against the Marquis of Queensbury finished to-day, a verdict of "not guilty" being returned. The jury considered
that the charges made by the Marquis of Queensbury were of public benefit.
Wilde's counsel withdrew from the case, and Wilde himself left the Court while his counsel was explaining that the plaintiff's
literature and letters justified the plea of defence that Wilde posed as an immoral person. He explained the reason he withdrew from the case was so as to
avoid appalling evidence which would be adduced.
The verdict was received with loud cheers.
It is to be expected Wilde will be arrested. No warrant has yet been applied for, but counsel for the Marquis of Queensbury has sent
the Public Prosecutor the statements of witnesses, and a note on the evidence in order to prevent a miscarriage of justice.
It is expected that Wilde will be arrested. No warrant is yet applied for, but counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry has sent the
Public Prosecutor a statement of the witnesses and notes on the evidence in order to prevent a miscarriage of justice.