Reynolds's Newspaper - Sunday, May 12, 1895
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RELEASE OF OSCAR WILDE.
HIS BAIL AND SURETIES.
At Bow-street on Tuesday Mr. Travers Humphreys, Mr. Angus Lewis (of the Treasury), and Detective-inspector Brockwell (of Scotland Yard), were in attendance with reference to the proposed bail of Mr. Oscar Wilde. Addressing Mr. Vaughan, the presiding Magistrate, Mr. Humphreys explained that Baron Pollock had fixed the amount of bail at two sureties in £1,250 each, and himself in £2,500). Two gentlemen were present and were willing to enter into sureties and produce Mr. Wilde at the next sessions. Mr. Vaughan: Who are they? Mr. Humphreys: They are the Rev. Stewart Headlam, of 31, Upper Bedford-place, and Lord Douglas of Harwick and Tibbers. Mr. Vaughan: Is there any objection on the part of the Treasury?
Mr. Angus Lewis: No, sir. Mr. Headlam and Lord Douglas then entered into the necessary sureties, and Mr. Vaughan directed that Mr. Wilde should be brought from Holloway at Bow-street in order that he might enter into his own recognizances as directed by the Judge.
Sergeant White, the Bow-street gaoler, at once proceeded in a cab to Holloway, and returned with Mr. Wilde at twenty minutes past two. The news that he was expected had spread rapidly, and a large crowd awaited his arrival. They saw very little, however, as the cab containing the gaoler and the prisoner was rapidly driven into the police station yard. Mr. Wilde looked far more cheerful than when he last appeared at Bow-street, but there was a wearied expression at his features strongly indicative of sleepless nights, and it could plainly be seen that he was in anything but robust health. His body seemed to be slightly bent.
On entering the gateway leading into the courtyard of the police station, Mr. Wilde found the Rev. Stewart Headlam and Lord Douglas of Harwick awaiting his arrival. Some trifling formalities had to be gone through to enable the prisoner to legally enter into his own recognizances for £2,500, and hence several minutes elapsed before Mr. Wilde and his sureties passed down the passage and entered the clerk's office, where the former completed his obligations by signing what is commonly known as the bail book. The Press men who thronged the passage in question were, while this was going on, requested by an inspector to quit the premises, and thereby narrowly escaped missing altogether Mr. Wilde's departure. He and his two companions, however, were discovered making their exit somewhat hurriedly from a side door leading into Drury-lane, with a man behind them carrying a a portmonteau. A four-wheeler was drawn up in Drury-lane close to the station, and Mr. Wilde, the Rev. Steward Headlam, and Lord Douglas at once entered it and drove off. In this instance too, Mr. Wilde was fortunate enough to escape public recognition, and thus avoided demonstration of any kind. The vehicle was driven at a rapid pace to the Midland Hotel at St. Pancras, which was reached about three o'clock. Here rooms were engaged by his lordship. Apparently a consultation was held between Mr. Wilde and his sureties, for it was not until four o'clock that the Rev. Stewart Headlam left the hotel by the main entrance. Later on in the afternoon, Mr. Wilde was visited by an old personal friend, and he was also busily engaged for a considerable time over his private affairs, and the pending new trial. Mr. Wilde's solicitors, at their client's own request, have intimated to the authorities that they are perfectly prepared to keep them fully informed as to his movements and precise whereabouts between now and the 20th inst., when Mr. Wilde will in due course give himself up to the police.
MR. HEADLAM'S REASONS.
The Rev. Stewart Headlam, interviewed by a Press representative at the close of the proceedings at Bow-street as to the reasons which induced him to become surety for Mr. Wilde, handed to the reporter the following statement in writing: "I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Mr. Wilde any help I could to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits."
The Rev. Stewart Headlam, interviewed by a Press Association representative at the close of the proceedings at Bow-st., as to the reasons which induced him to become surety of Mr. Wilde, made the following statement:--I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Mr. Wilde any help I could to enable hi, to stand his trial in good health and spirits.
The Rev Stewart Headlam, interviewed at the close of the proceedings as to the reasons which induced him to become surety for Wilde made the following statement: "I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Mr Wilde any help I could to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits."
The Rev. Stewart Headlam, interviewed at the close of the proceedings as to the reasons which induced him to become surety for Wilde, made the following statement: "I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Mr. Wilde any help I could to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits."
The Rev. Stewart Headlam, interviewed as to the reasons which induced him to become surety for Mr. Wilde, banded to the reporter the following statement in writing : I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case begun, and I was anxious to give Mr. Wilde any help I could to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits.
The Rev Stewart Headlam, interviewed by a Press representative at the close of the proceedings as to his reason for becoming surety, said—I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Mr Wilde any help I could to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits.
Mr Stewart Headlam, interviewed by a Press Association representative at the close of the proceedings, as to his reasons for becoming surety, said, "I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Mr Wilde any help I could, to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits."
Mr. Stewart Headlam, interviewed by a Press Association representative at the close of the proceedings as to his reason for becoming surety, said: I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Mr. Wilde any help I could to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits.
Mr Stewart Headlam, interviewed by a Press Association representative at the close of the proceedings, as to his reason for becoming surety, said, "I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Mr Wilde any help I could, to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits."
Mr Stewart Headlam, interviewed by a Press Association representative at the close of the proceedings as to his reason for becoming surety, said—"I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Mr Wilde any help I could to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits."
Mr. Stewart Headlam, interviewed by a Press Association representative at the close of the proceedings as to his reason for becoming surety, said—"I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind had been prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Mr. Wilde any help I could to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits"
Wilde looked brighter and not much worse for his incarceration. The Rev. Stewart Headlam, in an interview as to his action, says: "I have undertaken this responsibility on public grounds. I felt that the public mind has been prejudiced before the case began, and I anxious to give Mr. Wilde any help I could to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits."
OSCAR WILDE GONE TO THE SEASIDE.
Mr. Oscar Wilde on Thursday left the Midland Hotel at St. Pancras, and, although his movements are kept a secret, there is good reason to believe that he took his departure from town for Babbicombe, near Torquay. Before leaving town Mr. Wilde had given his solicitors full instructions for the new trial, which commences at the next sessions at the Old Bailey on Monday week. Since his release from Holloway, there has been but little improvement manifested in his general health. He is stated, however, by those who last saw him to have become more cheerful in his demeanour. The date of Wilde's return to the metropolis is uncertain, but it is probable that he will take full advantage of the change of air permitted by his bail.
Mr Oscar Wilde has left the Midland Hotel, St Pancras, and although his movements are kept secret, there is good reason to believe that he took his departure for the seacoast by an early train this morning. Before leaving town Mr Wilde had given his solicitors, Messrs Humphreys and Son, full instructions for the new trial, which commences at the next sessions at the Old Bailey on Monday week. Since his release from Holloway there has been but little improvement manifested in his general health. He is stated, however, by those who last saw him to have become more cheerful in his demeanour. The date of his return to the metropolis is uncertain, but it is probable that he will take full advantage of the change of air permitted by his bail.
Oscar Wilde has left the Midland Hotel, St. Pancras, and although his movements are kept secret, there is good reason to believe that he took his departure for the sea coast by early train yesterday morning. Before leaving town Mr. Wilde had given his solicitors, Messrs. Humphreys & Son, full instructions for the new trial, which commences at the next sessions at the Old Bailey on Monday week. Since his release from Holloway there has been but little improvement manifested in his general health. He is stated, however, by those who last saw him to have become more cheerful in his demeanour. The date of his return to the metropolis is uncertain, but it is probable that he will take full advantage of the change of air permitted by his bail.
Mr Oscar Wilde has left the Midland Hotel, St Pancras, and although his movements are kept secret there is good reason to believe that he took his departure for the seacoast by early train yesterday morning. Before leaving town Mr Wilde had given his solicitors, Messrs Humphreys and Son, full instructions for the new trial which commences at next sessions at the Old Bailey on Monday week. Since his release from Holloway there has been but little improvement manifested in his general health. He is stated, however, by those who last saw him to have become more cheerful in his demeanour. The date of his return to the metropolis is uncertain, but it is probable that he will take full advantage of the change of air permitted by his bail.
LONDON, THURSDAY.Mr. Oscar Wilde has left the Midland Hotel, St. Pancras, and although his movements are kept secret, there is good reason to believe that he took his departure for the sea coast by the early train this morning. Before leaving town Mr. Wilde had given his solicitors, Messrs. Humphreys & Son, full instructions for the new trial, which commences at the next sessions, at the Old Bailey, on Monday week. Since his release from Holloway there has been but little improvement manifested in his general health. He is stated, however, by those who last saw him to have become more cheerful in his demeanour. The date of his return to the metropolis is uncertain, but it is probable that he will take full advantage of the change of air, permitted by his bail.
Mr Oscar Wilde has left London, and, although his movements are kept secret, there is good reason to believe that he took his departure for the sea coast by an early train yesterday morning. Before leaving London Mr Wilde had given his solicitors full instructions for the new trial, which commences at the next session at the Old Bailey on Monday week. Since his release from Holloway there has been but little improvement manifested in his general health. He is stated, however, by those who just saw him to have become more cheerful in his demeanour. The date of his return to the metropolis is uncertain, but it is probable that he will take full advantage of the change of air permitted by his bail.
Mr Oscar Wilde has left London, and, although his movements are kept secret, there is good reason to believe that he took his departure for the sea coast by an early train on Thursday morning. Before leaving London Mr Wilde had given his solicitors full instructions for the new trial, which commences at the next session at the Old Bailey on Monday week. Since his release from Holloway there has been but little improvement manisfested in his general health. He is stated, however, by those who last saw him to have become more cheerful in his demeanour. The date of his return to the metropolis is uncertain, but it is probable that he will take full advantage of the change of air permitted by his bail.
INSULTING LETTERS TO MR. HEADLAM.
Since he became surety for Oscar Wilde, the Rev. Stewart Headlam has been the recipient of a number of letters containing obscene rhymes and vile insinuations. Two or three of his cowardly assailants have even resorted to postcards. As might be imagined, these grossly insulting epistles are strictly anonymous, but in one case the writer, who is evidently a University man well versed in the classics, is suspected to be a personal enemy of Mr. Wilde's.
One the other hand, Mr. Headlam has been overwhelmed with communications from friends congratulating him upon his bold and generous conduct. The Fabians, moreover, at their annual meeting on Friday evening gave him when he entered the hall of reception that clearly betokened approval of his action. It has been pointed out that Mr. Headlam has frequently strongly supported people, the opinions or actions of whom he could not approve. Mr. Bradlaugh's atheistic views, for instance, did not prevent Mr. Headlam from doing everything he could in order that he might have justice. The persecuting attitude of the theater managers towards the author of" Lady Windermere's Fan" is one of the factors that induced Mr. Headlam, whilst he has also been impressed by the manly way in which Oscar Wilde has so far gone through his fiery ordeal.
The statement that Mr Wilde has gone to Babbicombe Torquay, is incorrect. He is elsewhere, but in order to secure him freedom from annoyance the name of the place is not to be published at present.
"Esculapius," writing from Turnbridge Wells, says he is delighted with the comments that have appeared in Reynolds's Newspaper on the Wilde case, and he thinks Society is deeply indebted to us for our exposure of current hypocrisies. After expressing admiration of our article on Sex-Mania, he strongly protests against the evil practice of Malthusianism, when he says is anti-Christian.
BIOGRAPHY OF OSCAR.
George Taylor, at the City Summons Court on Tuesday, pleaded "Guilty" to a summons for carrying a placard by way of an advertisement without the consent of the City Commissioner of Police. Constable Edwards, 165, said the defendant was carrying the large placard produced, upon which there appeared in large type, "Life and Doings of Oscar Wilde. Complete, 1d. "Let off" with a fine of 1s, and no costs. Removed for "one day" in default.