Belfast News-Letter - Friday, May 24, 1895

THE TRIAL OF OSCAR WILDE.

London, Thursday. The trial of Mr. Oscar Wilde was resumed at the Old Bailey to-day. The prisoner entered the court shortly before 10-30, and stood conversing for some time with Lord Douglas of Hawick and tire Rev. Stewart Headlam. He afterwards entered the dock and sat with his elbow on the ledge before him while listening to the evidence. The learned counsel submitted in regard to Shelly that there was no corroboration. His Lordship said Shelly must be treated as an accomplice, and at present he could see no corroboration. The Solicitor-General submitted that Shelly was not an accomplice, and if he were there was corroboration. His Lordship said he still held Shelly should be treated as an accomplice, but there was no corroboration. This charge would, therefore, be withdrawn. The case was eventually adjourned until next morning.