LONDON, Sept. 24.––The examination of Oscar Wilde in bankruptcy proceedings was to have taken place to-day, and the convict playwright and author was brought from his prison to the Bankruptcy Court in a cab. He was not called to the stand, however, his counsel having asked for an adjournment of the proceedings, which the Court granted.
London, Sept. 24. - The examination of Oscar Wilde, in bankruptcy proceedings, was to have taken place today, and the convict playwright and author was brought from his prison to the bankruptcy court in a cab.
In moving for the adjournment, counsel stated that Wilde’s debts amounted to £3,581. Toward the liquidation of this sum his friends had subscribed £1,500, and the remainder would be made up, so that 20s. on the pound would be paid.
In moving for the adjournment council stated that Wilde’s debts amounted to £3581. Toward the liquidation of this sum his friends had subscribed £1500, and the remainder would be made up so that 20 shillings in the pound would be paid.