San Francisco Chronicle - Saturday, May 25, 1895
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WILDE ON THE STAND
MORE ABOUT THE BIG LONDON
SCANDAL.
The Marquis of Queensberry Says
the
Accused Will Be
Acquitted.
Special Dispatches to the CHRONICLE.
LONDON, May 24. - There was the usual crowd at the Old Bailey courtroom to-day when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of Oscar Wilde, charged with serious misdemeanors. Wilde was called to the witness box and given a chair, as he seemed to be broken down.
LONDON, ENG., May 24. -- There was the usual crowd at the Old Bailey courtroom to-day when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of Oscar Wilde, charged with serious misdemeanors.
LONDON, May 24.—There was the usual crowd of people in the Old Bailey Courtroom when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of his client, Oscar Wilde, who is charged with serious misdemeanors. Among those present was Lord Douglass of Hawick, the eldest son of the Marquis of Queensberry.
In answer to questions he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to questions, he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to questions, he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to questions, he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to the questions put to him Wilde related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
Wilde was called to the witness-box and given a chair, as he seemed to be broken down. In answer to questions he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-General, at the conclusion of the address of Sir Edward Clarke, began a severe cross-examination of the defendant, which lasted over an hour.
Sir Frank Lockwood, solicitor-general, at the conclusion of the address of Sir Edward Clarke, began a severe cross-examination of the defendant, which lasted over an hour.
The accused said that Lord Alfred Douglas was in Paris, whither he went three weeks ago at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
The accused said Lord Alfred Douglas was in Paris whither he went three weeks' before at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
The accused said Lord Alfred Douglas was in Paris, whither he went three weeks before at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
The accused Lord Alfred Douglas was in Paris, whither he went three weeks before at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas, which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas, and which were read at the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the letters which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas and which were read at the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the letters which he wrote to Lord Alfred, which were read at the first trial, he said it was the beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letter which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas and which was read at the first trial, the defendant said that it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man. "I look upon it," said Wilde, "as a work of art."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red rose-leaf lips" and "slim gilt soul," that walked "between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into question."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red roseleaf lips" and "slim gilt soul" that "walked between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written Lord Alfred praising his "red roseleaf lips" and "slim gilt soul" that "walked between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter which Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red, rose-leaf lips" and "slim gilt soul," that walked "between poetry and passion." Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter to be decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter which Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red rose-leaf lips" and "slim-gilt soul," that walked "between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter to be decent, Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red roseleaf lips" and "slim gilt soul" that "walked between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered the letter decent. Wilde replied:
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel, sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked counsel sternly. "Yes," replied Wilde.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" Asked counsel sternly. "Yes" replied Wilde.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked counsel sternly. "Yes," replied Wilde.
"Yes," replied Wilde.
Wilde admitted that he had made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his association with the other young men whose names were mentioned in the previous trial.
Wilde admitted that he had made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his association with the other young men whose names were mentioned in the previous trial.
Wilde admitted that he made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his association with the other young men whose names were mentioned in the previous trial.
Wilde admitted that he mad repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his association with the other young men whose names were mentioned in the previous trial.
Wilde admitted he had made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde admitted his intimacy with other young men whose names were mentioned previously.
Wilde admitted that he had made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his intimacy with other young men.
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press—(Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. (Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. (Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press—(Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly reexamined Wilde and then made his final address to the Jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press.(Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly reexamined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking it to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had barely been quenched by the torrents of prejudice in the press. (Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jurors, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which had been "nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press."
Sir Edward Clarke, in his address to the jury, asked them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the Press.—(Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but had barely begun his address when the Court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the Court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun when the court adjourned.
The Marquis of Queensberry is reported as saying: "I do not wish to see Oscar Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. Everyone knows Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor."
The Marquis of Queensberry, in an interview, is quoted as saying: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. One of his companions has been found guilty and every one in London knows that Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor."
When asked what he thought would be the verdict he said: "I am willing to forfeit 1000 to 1 that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing."
PARIS, May 24. - A paper to-day published a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself who "corrected" their father.
Paris, May 24. – The Temps today publishes a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick and not himself who had "corrected" their father.
PARIS, May 24. — The Temps to-day publishes a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself who had "corrected" their father.
PARIS, May 24. -- The Temps to-day publishes a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself, who had "corrected" their father.
Paris, May 25 — The Temps yesterday published a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself, who had corrected their father.
A Paris paper published a telegram, May 24, from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret that it was his brother, and not himself, who "corrected" their father.