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The Boston Post - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
The Boston Post - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
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The Washington Post - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
The Washington Post - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
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LONDON, April 30. - The evidence for the defence in the Wilde case was finished this afternoon, when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the
jury in behalf of Wilde. The only direct evidence against Wilde, he declared, was the testimony of three blackmailers. Who, he asked, would believe them?
He spoke in this strain at considerable length, and finished his address with a peroration remarkable for its display of passion and eloquence.
The evidence for the defense was finished this afternoon, when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of Wilde. The only direct
evidence against Wilde, he declared, was the testimony of three blackmailers. Who, he asked, would believe them? He spoke in this strain at considerable
length, and finished his address with a peroration remarkable for its display of passion and eloquence, and the extraordinary efforts of the orator to
secure the acquittal of his client.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, contended that the witnesses against Wilde had no object in swearing falsely.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, contended that the witnesses against Wilde had no object in swearing falsely.
The judge will charge the jury tomorrow.
The judge will charge the jury to-morrow.