The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser - Saturday, June 1, 1895
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(FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENTS.
The London Scandal.
Taylor and
Wilde Found Guilty.
Lord Douglas Thrashed by His Father.
LONDON, MAY 21.
The trial of Alfred Taylor, the associate of Oscar Wilde, was continued to-day at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, before Mr. Justice Wills.
The trial of Alfred Taylor, the associate of Oscar Wilde, was continued to-day at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, before Mr. Justice Wills.
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, his associate, were again placed on trial this morning at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, before Mr. Justice Wills.
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, his associate, were again placed on trial this morning at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, before Mr. Justice Wills.
The trial of Oscar Wilde was continued to-day at the Old Bailey before Mr Justice Wills.
The trial of Oscar Wilde was continued to-day at the Old Bailey before Mr Justice Wills.
Oscar Wilde and Taylor, his associate, will be again placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, on Monday, before Mr. Justice Wills.
The jury, after a brief retirement, found the accused guilty on two counts connected with Charles and William Parker. The accused was remanded for sentence.
The jury, after a brief retirement, found the accused guilty on two counts connected with Charles and William Parker. The accused was remanded for sentence.
MAY 22.
After the trial of Taylor to-day the Marquis of Queensberry met his son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, in Piccadilly, and severely chastised him. Both the Marquis and Lord Douglas of Hawick were arrested and were taken to the police station. They were afterwards released on bail.
After the trial of Taylor to-day the Marquis of Queensberry met his son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, in Piccadilly, and severely chastised him. Both the Marquis and Lord Douglas of Hawick were arrested and were taken to the police station. They were afterwards released on bail.
LONDON, Tuesday Night.— The Marquis of Queensberry met his son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, in Piccadilly this evening, and publicly chastised him. Both were arrested, and taken to Bow-street police station, being afterwards released on bail.
It appears that Lord Douglas of Hawick commenced the quarrel by accusing the Marquis of Queensberry of sending insulting letters to Lady Douglas of Hawick because her husband bailed out Oscar Wilde. Lord Douglas of Hawick called his father a "liar and a slanderer." The Marquis eventually knocked his son down, and a furious struggle ensued until the parties were separated by the police. A large crowd gathered round and cheered the Marquis.
Further particulars of the scene in Piccadilly show that Lord Douglas of Hawick commenced the quarrel by accusing the Marquis of Queensberry of sending insulting letters to Lady Douglas of Hawick because her husband bailed out Oscar Wilde. Lord Douglas of Hawick called his father a "liar and a slanderer." The Marquis eventually knocked his son down, and a furious struggle ensued until the parties were separated by the police. A large crowd gathered round and cheered the Marquis.
The Marquis of Queensberry is anxious to renew the fight with Lord Douglas of Hawick for £10,000.
The Marquis of Queensberry is anxious to renew the fight with Lord Douglas of Hawick for £10,000.
Later.
The Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglas of Hawick were brought up at the Police Court this morning. They were ordered to be bound over in their own recognisances of £500 each to keep the peace.
The Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglas of Hawick were brought up at the Police Court this morning. They were ordered to be bound over in their own recognisances of £500 each to keep the peace.
The Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglas were brought up at the Police Court to-day, and were bound over in sureties of £500 each to keep the peace.
The Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglas were brought up at the Police Court to-day, and were bound over in sureties of £500 each to keep the peace.
MAY 26.
The case against Oscar Wilde was concluded at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, yesterday.
The case against Oscar Wilde was concluded at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, yesterday.
The second trial of Oscar Wilde commenced in the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London.
The trial of Oscar Wilde was continued at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, to-day, and was further adjourned.
The trial of Oscar Wilde and Taylor, his associate, was continued at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, to-day.
The trial of Oscar Wilde and Taylor, his associate, was continued at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, to-day.
The trial of Oscar Wilde and Taylor, his associate, was commenced at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, to-day.
Mr. Justice Wills summed up the case to the jury, his speech extending over three hours.
Mr. Justice Wills summed up the case to the jury, his speech extending over three hours.
The jury then retired, and after a lapse of two hours brought in a verdict of guilty.
The jury then retired, and after a lapse of two hours brought in a verdict of guilty.
Wilde and his associate, Alfred Taylor, who had previously been found guilty on two separate counts, were sentenced together.
Wilde and his associate, Alfred Taylor, who had previously been found guilty on two separate counts, were sentenced together.
Mr. Justice Wills, in addressing the prisoners, regretted that he was only able to pass a sentence of two years, which in his opinion was totally inadequate for the crime of which they had been convicted.
Mr. Justice Wills, in addressing the prisoners, regretted that he was only able to pass a sentence of two years, which in his opinion was totally inadequate for the crime of which they had been convicted.
Sir Alfred Wills, in sentencing the prisoner, regretted that he was only able to sentence him to two years' imprisonment, which, in his opinion, was totally inadequate punishment for the offence.
Sir Alfred Wills, in sentencing the prisoner, regretted that he was only able to sentence him to two years' imprisonment, which, in his opinion, was totally inadequate punishment for the offence.
Sir Alfred Wills, in sentencing the prisoner, regretted that he was only able to sentence him to two years' imprisonment, which, in his opinion, was totally inadequate punishment for the offence.
The prisoners were then each sentenced to two years' imprisonment.
The prisoners were then each sentenced to two years' imprisonment.
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor have each been sentenced to two years' imprisonment.