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Marlborough Express - Saturday, April 6, 1895
Marlborough Express - Saturday, April 6, 1895
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Sydney Evening News - Saturday, April 6, 1895
Sydney Evening News - Saturday, April 6, 1895
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London, April 4.
In the course of his evidence, Mr Wilde explained the effusive language of the letters addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas as the natural
expression of an artist attracted by a beautiful personality. The Marquis of Queensberry visited his residence, and threatened Wilde, to which the latter
responded with—"You are the most infamous brute in London!"
Wilde admitted a close intimacy with a number of young men, but denied anything improper in it. He paid no regard to social inferiority
if friends were amusing. Lord Douglas' letters showed that he threatened to shoot his father if he attempted to thrash him. The Marquis' letter referred
to eminent statesmen, but the reference as political.
Wilde's case is closed.
Mr Carsons, in opening the defence, declared that the plaintiff's proteges were among the most immoral persons in London. Wilde's
intimacies were absolutely irreconcileable with his claims to be an exponent of culture. His literature alone justified the charges against him. In
conclusion, he claimed that defendant's witnesses, amongst whom was Wood, the chief blackmailer, would prove the case to the hilt.
Mr. E. H. Carson, Q.C., M.P., in opening the defence, declared that Wilde's protegÈ's were among the most immoral men in London. He
commented strongly on the fact that the prosecutor had not called Taylor as a witness. Wilde's intimacies were absolutely irreconcilable with his claim as
an exponent of culture, and his literature alone justified the action of the Marquis. In conclusion, Mr. Carson said among other witnesses he would call
Wood, the chief black-mailer, and would prove his case up to the hilt.