The Leader - Saturday, April 6, 1895
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A SOCIETY SCANDAL.
LONDON, 3RD APRIL.
The trial of the Marquis of Queensberry, who is being proceeded against on a charge of criminally libelling Mr. Oscar Wilde, æsthete and playwright, was commenced to-day. As previously stated, the alleged libel consisted in words written on a card and handed to the porter at a club of which Mr. Wilde is a member. The accused pleaded justification, in that he acted to protect his son against the demoralising influences of Wilde, and with a view to public benefit. The case is proceeding.
The trial of the Marquis of Queensberry, who is being proceeded against on a charge of criminally libelling Mr. Oscar Wilde, æsthete and playwright, was commenced to-day. As previously stated, the alleged libel consisted in words written on a card and handed to the porter at a club of which Mr. Wilde is a member. The accused pleaded justification, in that he acted to protect his son against the demoralising influences of Wilde, and with a view to public benefit. The case is proceeding.
LONDON, 4TH APRIL.
The evidence in the Wilde-Queensberry libel case is causing a great sensation in London.
The evidence in the Wilde-Queensberry libel case has caused a great sensation in London.
The line of defence adopted on behalf of the Marquis of Queensberry imputes immorality of a most abominable character to the plaintiff, and in support of this imputation some remarkable documents have been brought to light.
The line of defence adopted on behalf of the Marquis of Queensberry imputes immorality of a most abominable character to the plaintiff, and in support of this imputation some remarkable documents have been brought to light.
Evidence has been given that several suggestively effusive letters were written by Wilde to Lord Bruce Douglas, son of the Marquis of Queensberry.
Evidence has been given that several suggestively effusive letters were written by Wilde to Lord Bruce Douglas, son of the Marquis of Queensberry.
In cross-examination Wilde admitted that he had addressed a letter to Lord Bruce Douglas, who is 24 years of age, in which he wrote — "you are the divine thing I want."
In cross-examination Wilde admitted that he had addressed a letter to Lord Bruce Douglas, who is 24 years of age, in which he wrote — "You are the divine thing I want."
Explaining this passage, Wilde stated that this was a natural expression when used by an artist in describing a beautiful personality.
Explaining this passage, Wilde stated that this was a natural expression when used by an artist in describing a beautiful personality.
It was further stated that the Marquis of Queensberry, before leaving the libellous card complained of at the club, called upon Wilde at his residence and threatened him with personal chastisement if he persisted in his association with Lord Bruce Douglas.
It was further stated that the Marquis of Queensberry, before leaving the libellous card complained of at the club, called upon Wilde at his residence and threatened him with personal chastisement if he persisted in his association with Lord Bruce Douglas.
Wilde stated that he responded to this threat by calling Lord Queensberry "an infamous brute."
Wilde stated that he responded to this threat by calling Lord Queensberry "an infamous brute."
The trial of the Marquis of Queensberry for criminally libelling Mr. Oscar Wilde was continued to-day. Evidence was adduced that the Marquis wrote to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, that "if the worst turned out to be true he would be justified in shooting Oscar Wilde." In the same letter he expressed a belief that his son was crazy, and suggested that he should leave the country.
The trial of the Marquis of Queensberry for criminally libelling Mr. Oscar Wilde was continued to-day. Evidence was adduced that the Marquis wrote to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, that "if the worst turned out to be true he would be justified in shooting Oscar Wilde." In the same letter he expressed a belief that his son was crazy, and suggested that he should leave the country.
Evidence was adduced that the Marquis wrote to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, that "if the worst turned out to be true he would be justified in shooting Oscar Wilde." In the same letter he expressed a belief that his son was crazy, and suggested that he should leave the country.