On the hearing of the Oscar Wilde bankruptcy case in London, Wilde’s counsel stated that his debts amounted to £3,591 ($17,955) and that there were no assets. Several friends, it was stated, had subscribed enough to pay all these claims except that of the largest creditor, who is a personal friend.
London, September 24– In a hearing of the Oscar Wilde bankruptcy case to-day, counsel for Mr. Wilde stated that his debts amounted to £3,591 and that there were no assets. Several friends, it was stated, had subscribed a sufficient sum to pay all the claims against Mr. Wilde except that of the largest creditor, who is a personal friend of the debtor. The examination was adjourned until November 12.