Sunday World - Sunday, May 26, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE GUILTY.
SENTENCE OF TWO YEARS’ HARD LABOUR.
The trial of Oscar Wilde on charges of indecency was concluded at the Old Bailey last evening, 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.
The prisoner looked ill and anxious in the morning when the Court resumed. As soon as he had entered the dock the Solicitor-General resumed his speech for the prosecution. He asked what was the relationship of the prisoner with Lord Alfred Douglas? Though Lord Queensberry resented the intimacy between the prisoner and Lord Alfred, the prisoner continued that intimacy and flaunted Lord Alfred at hotels in London and the country. The learned counsel contended it had been shown that the prison was closely intimate with Taylor.
The trial of Oscar Wilde was resumed at the Old Bailey today before Mr Justice Wills. The prisoner, who looked ill and anxious, having entered the dock, the Solicitor-General resumed his speech in reply for the prosecution. He asked what was the relationship of the prisoner with Lord Alfred Douglas, and said though Lord Queensberry resented the intimacy between the prisoner and Lord Alfred, the prisoner continued the intimacy and flaunted Lord Alfred at hotels in London and the country. He contended that it had been shown that the prisoner was closely intimate with Taylor.
The trial of Oscar Wilde was resumed at the Old Bailey to-day before Mr Justice Wills. The prisoner, who looked ill and anxious, having entered the dock, the Solicitor-General resumed his speech in reply for the prosecution. He asked what was the relationship of the prisoner with Lord Alfred Douglas, and said though Lord Queensbery resented the intimacy between the prisoner and Lord Alfred, the prisoner continued the intimacy and flaunted Lord Alfred at hotels in London and the country. He contended that it had been shown that the prisoner was closely intimate with Taylor.
The trial of Oscar Wilde was resumed at the Old Bailey on Saturday before Mr Justice Wills. The prisoner, who looked ill and anxious, having entered the dock, the Solicitor-General resumed his speech in reply for the prosecution. He asked what was the relationship of the prisoner with Lord Alfred Douglas, and said though Lord Queensbery resented the intimacy between the prisoner and Lord Alfred, the prisoner continued the intimacy and flaunted Lord Alfred at hotels in London and the country. He contended that it had been shown that the prisoner was closely intimate with Taylor.
The trial of Oscar Wilde was resumed at the Old Bailey on Saturday before Mr Justice Wills. The prisoner, who looked ill and anxious, having entered the dock, the Solicitor-General resumed his speech in reply for the prosecution. He asked what was the relationship of the prisoner with Lord Alfred Douglas, and said though Lord Queensbery repeated the intimacy between the prisoner and Lord Alfred, the prisoner continued the intimacy and flaunted Lord Alfred at hotels in London and the country. He contended that it had been shown that the prisoner was closely intimate with Taylor.
London, Saturday.The trial of Oscar Wilde was resumed at the Old Bailey to-day before Mr Justice Wills. The prisoner, who looked ill and anxious, having entered the dock, The Solicitor-General resumed his speech in reply for the prosecution. He asked what was the relationship of the prisoner with Lord Alfred Douglas, and said that though Lord Queensberry resented intimacy between the prisoner and Lord Alfred the prisoner continued intimacy and flaunted Lord Alfred at hotels in London and the country. He contended it had been shown the prisoner was closely intimate with Taylor.
The Solicitor-General resumed his speech in reply for the prosecution. He asked what was the relationship of the prisoner with Lord Alfred Douglas, and said though Lord Queensberry resented the intimacy between the prisoner and Lord Alfred, the prisoner continued the intimacy, and flaunted Lord Alfred at hotels in London and the country. He contended that it had been shown the prisoner was closely intimate with Taylor.
Sir Edward Clarke said that was not borne out by evidence.
The Solicitor-General said it appeared as if counsel for the defence desired that one man should go down, and another be saved because of a false glamour of art.
The Solicitor-General said that it appeared as if counsel for the defence desired that one man should go down and another be saved because of a false glamour of art.
The Solicitor-General said that it appeared as if counsel for the defence desired that one man should go down and another be saved because of a false glamour of art.
The Solicitor-General said that it appeared as if counsel for the defence desired that one man should go down and another be saved because of a false glamour of art.
The Solicitor-General said it appeared as if counsel for the defence desired one man to go down and another to be saved because of the false glamour of art.
The Solicitor-General said it appeared as if counsel for the defence desired one man to go down and another to be saved because of the false glamour of art.
The Solicitor-General said that it appeared as if counsel for the defence desired that one man should [...] and another [...] because of [...] of art.
Sir Edward Clarke protested against this mode of appeal to the jury.
Sir Edward Clarke protested against this mode of appeal to the jury.
Sir Edward Clarke protested against this mode of appeal to the jury.
Sir Edward Clarke protested against this mode of appeal to the jury.
Sir Edward Clarke protested against this mode of appeal to the jury.
Sir Edward Clarke protested against this mode of appeal to the jury.
Sir Edward Clarke protested against this mode of appeal to the jury.
The Solicitor-General next referred to the letter which spoke of "rose-leaf lips and madness of kissing." The jury were tried to be put off with the story that this was a prose-poem which they could not appreciate. They must thank God they could only appreciate it at its proper level, which was somewhat lower than a beast’s. His learned friend had warned the jury lest by their verdict they should enable blackmailing to rear its head unblushingly in this country. They should take care that they did not enable another vice as detestable and abominable to raise itself unblushingly. The jury must believe the evidence of Parker and Ward, because no motive had been shown why they should deceive. He submitted that a conflict of testimony only happened at the point where admission stopped and actual confession commenced. In conclusion, he asked the jury to observe the oath they had taken.
The Solicitor-General next mentioned the letter which referred to "rose-leaf lips" and "madness of kissing." The jury were tried to be put off with the story that this was a prose poem which they could not appreciate. They must thank God they could not. They could only appreciate it at its proper level, which was somewhat lower than a beast’s. His learned friend had warned the jury lest by their verdict they should enable blackmailing to rear its head unblushingly in this country. But they should take care that they did not enable another vice as detestable and abominable to raise its head unblushingly. The jury must believe the evidence of Parker and Ward, because no motive had been shown why they should deceive them. He submitted that a conflict of testimony only happened at the point where admission stopped and actual confession commenced. In conclusion, he asked the jury to observe the oath they had taken.
The Solicitor-General next referred to the letter which referred to the "rose leaf lips and madness of kissing." The jury were tried to be put off with the story that this was a prose poem which they could not appreciate. They must thank God they could not. They could only appreciate it at its proper level which was somewhat lower than a beast's. His learned friend had warned the jury lest by their verdict they should enable blackmailing to rear its head unblushingly in this country, but they should take care that they did not enable another vice as detestable and abominable to raise its head unblushingly. The jury must believe the evidence of Parker and Wood, because no motive had been shown why they should deceive them. He submitted that the conflict of testimony only happened at the point where admission stopped and actual confession commenced. ln conclusion he asked the jury to observe the oath they had taken.
The Judge, in summing up, said he thought Wilde had not suffered by Taylor being tried first. With regard to Wilde’s case, he regretted he must deal with matters affecting Lord Alfred Douglas, who was not a party to these proceedings, and could not give evidence.
His Lordship, in summing up, thought Wilde had not suffered by Taylor being tried first. With regard to Wood’s ease, he regretted he must deal with matters affecting Lord Alfred Douglas, who was not a party to these proceedings, and could not give evidence.
His Lordship in summing up though Wilde had not suffered by Taylor being tried first. With regard to the Woods case, he regretted he must deal with matters affecting Lord Alfred Douglas, who was not a party to these proceedings, and could not get evidence.
His Lordship, in summing up, thought that Wilde had not suffered by Taylor being tried first. With regard to Wood's case, he regretted that he must deal with matters affecting Lord Alfred Douglas, who was not a party to these proceedings and could not get evidence—
His Lordship, in summing up, thought that Wild had not suffered by Taylor being tried first. With regard to Wood’s case, he regretted that he must deal with matters affecting Lord Alfred Douglas, who was not a part to these proceedings and could not get evidence— —
His Lordship, in summing up, thought that Wild had not suffered by Taylor being tried first. With regard to Wood's case, he regretted that he must deal with matters affecting Lord Alfred Douglas, who was not a part to these proceedings and could not get evidence——A juror—He could be here.
A Juror—He could be here.
His Lordship said he could not volunteer to give evidence. With regard to the letters referred to it was for the jury to say whether they pointed to unclean relations and appetites on both sides. Lord Alfred Douglas was the person who sent Wood to Wilde, and the jury had to consider whether that introduction was for purposes of charity or for wickedness.
His Lordship said he could not volunteer to give evidence. With regard to the letters referred to, it was for the jury to say whether they pointed to unclean relations and appetites on both sides. Lord Alfred Douglas was the person who sent Wood to Wilde, and the jury had to consider whether that introduction was for the purpose of charity or for a wicked purpose.
His Lordship said he could not volunteer to give evidence. With regard to the letters referred to, it was for the jury to say whether they pointed to unclean relations and appetites on both sides. Lord Alfred Douglas was the person who sent Wood to Wilde, and the jury had to consider whether that introduction was for the purpose of charity or for a wicked purpose.
His Lordship said he could not volunteer to give evidence. With regard to the letters referred to, it was for the |ury to say whether they pointed to unclean relations and appetites on both sides. Lord Alfred Douglas was the person who sent Wood to Wilde, and the jury had to consider whether that introduction was for the purpose of charity or for a wicked purpose.
His Lordship said he could not volunteer to give evidence. With regard to the letters referred to, it was for the jury to say whether they pointed to unwholesome sentiments on both sides. Lord Alfred Douglas was the person who sent word to Wilde, and the jury had to consider whether that introduction was for purposes of charity or for a wicked purpose.
His Lordship said he could not volunteer to give evidence with regard to letters referred to. It was for the jury to say whether they pointed to unclean relations. Lord Alfred Douglas was the person who sent word to Wilde, and the jury had to consider whether that introduction was for purposes of charity or for wicked purposes.
The Foreman of Jury said they were anxious to know whether a warrant for the arrest of Lord Alfred Douglas had ever been issued.
The foreman of the jury said they were anxious to know whether a warrant for the arrest of Lord Alfred Douglas had ever been issued.
The Foreman of the Jury said they were anxious to know whether a warrant for the arrest of Lord Alfred Douglas had ever been issued.
The foreman of the jury said they were anxious to know whether the warrant for the arrest of Lord Alfred Douglas had ever been issued?
The foreman of the jury said they were anxious to know whether the warrant for the arrest of Lord Alfred Douglas had ever been issued?
The foreman of the jury said they were anxious to know whether the warrant for the arrest of Lord Alfred Douglas had ever been issued?
The Foreman of the Jury said that the jury wanted to know whether a warrant against Lord Alfred Douglas was ever issued.
His Lordship said a warrant had not been issued.
In answer to another question by the foreman his lordship said the receipt of this letters and the continuance of the intimacy was as damaging to the reputation of the recipient as to the sender; but that had nothing to do with the case. The question was whether guilt had been brought home to the man in the dock.
In answer to another question by the foreman, his lordship said the receipt of this letter and the continuance of the intimacy was as damaging to the reputation of the recipient as to the sender, but that had nothing to do with this case. The question was whether guilt had been brought home to the man in the dock.
His Lordship said the warrant had not issued. In answer to another question by the foreman, his lordship said the receipt of this letter and the continuance of the intimacy was as damaging to the reputation of the recipient as to the sender,but that bad nothing to to do with this case. The question was whether guilt had been brought home to the man in the dock. The jury retired at 3.30.
His Lordship said he thought the receipt of these letters and the continued intimacy was as damaging to the reputation of the recipient as of the sender, but that had nothing to do with the present inquiry. The question was whether guilt was brought home to the man in the dock.
His Lordship said he thought the receipt of these letters, and the continued intimacy was as damaging to the reputation of the recipient as of the sender, but that had nothing to do with the present inquiry. The question was whether guilt was brought home to the man in the dock.
His lordship’s address was interrupted by the adjournment for luncheon, and on
The Court resuming, he again referred to Lord Alfred Douglas, who, he said, if guilty, would not be spared because he was Lord Alfred Douglas. As to whether he would be tried, his lordship knew nothing. It might be there was no evidence against him. The question before the jury was whether the man in the dock had been guilty of immoral practices with certain persons, of whom Lord Alfred Douglas was not one. His lordship then dealt with the case of Parker, in regard to which, he said, the association of the defendant with Parker was a crucial point. They must remember the statement that Parker got an introduction to the defendant because he wished to get on the stage. As to the other charges, either the chambermaid committed perjury or she saw what she had sworn.
The jury retired at 3 30 p m, and at 5 25 returned into the box and asked some questions as to the evidence of the waiter at No 10 St James’s place; in reply to which the judge said there was no evidence of Parker sleeping at that address.
The jury again retired, and returned into court shortly afterwards and declared the prisoner guilty on all counts. Taylor being then brought into court, he and Wilde were sentenced each to two years’ imprisonment with hard labour.