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The Chicago Tribune - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
The Chicago Tribune - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
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The Cincinnati Enquirer - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
The Cincinnati Enquirer - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
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London, April 30. - The Old Bailey was less crowded today than heretofore when court opened for what was expected to be the last day of
the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor. Counsel for the crown withdrew the charge of conspiracy against Wilde. Sir Edward Clarke in his opening speech
for the defense denounced the conduct of a large section of the press.
Sir Edward Clarke made a masterly speech, claiming Wilde was a martyr, and that he accepted a verdict of not guilty in the Queensberry
case only because it was evident that it could not be properly tried then.
Wilde was then placed upon the stand and absolutely denied there was a word of truth in the charges brought against him. It was evident
that he had been well coached for the occasion. He seemed to have lost all the airy swagger which so disgusted all who witnessed it during the former
trial.
When Wilde was placed in the dock it was evident that he had been well coached for the occasion. He seemed to have lost all the airy
swagger which so disgusted all who witnessed it during the former trial.
Mr. C.F. Gill, on behalf of the prosecution, conducted the cross-examination. He quoted from the sonnet to Lord Alfred Douglas, in
which occured the line: "I am that love; but dare not speak its name."
Mr. Gill asked what was the nature of the love represented in that poem.
Mr. Gill asked what was the nature of the love represented in that poem.
Wilde, with marked deliberation and emphasis, answered: "It is the love of David for Jonathan - a deep, spiritual affection, as pure as
it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it, and sometimes puts one into the pillory."
Wilde, with marked deliberation and emphasis, answered: "It is a love not understood in this country. It is the love of David for
Jonathan—a deep, spiritual affection, as pure as it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it, and sometimes puts one in
the pillory."
As Wilde finished his answer there were loud cheers from the gallery, which called forth a rebuke from the Judge, who threatened to
eject those who took part in the demonstration.
As Wilde finished his answer there were loud cheers from the gallery, which called forth a rebuke from the Judge, who threatened to
eject those who took part in the demonstration.
After a short cross-examination, during which Wilde denied everything, Charles Parker was examined and cross-examined.
After a short cross-examination, during which Wilde denied everything, Charles Parker was examined and cross-examined.
Sir Edward Clarke in conclusion to the jury contended there was no real evidence against Wilde except that of blackmailers. Counsel
then appealed to the jury not to convict his client unless the evidence against him was overwhelming and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible
position "one of the most renowned, accomplished men of letters."
Sir Edward Clarke, in concluding his address to the jury, contended that there was no real evidence against Wilde, except that of
blackmailers, whose testimony should be utterly discredited. Counsel then appealed to the jury not to convict his client, unless the evidence against him
was overwhelming, and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible position "one of the most renowned, accomplished men of letters."