The Boston Globe - Tuesday, April 30, 1895
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WILDE A WITNESS.
Swears that Former Testimony Was
Absolutely True.
LONDON, April 30 - At the opening of today's sitting of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, counselor C. F. Gill intimated that the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately.
LONDON, April 30 - At the opening of today's sitting of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, counselor C. F. Gill intimated that the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately.
LONDON, April 30.– At the opening of to-days sitting of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, Counselor C. F. GIll intimated that the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately. The Court said that after the evidence which had been given the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
LONDON, April 30. - At the opening of to-day's sitting of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, Counselor C. F. Gill intimated that the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately. The court said that after the evidence which had been given the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
London, April 30 - At the opening of to-day's proceedings in the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor Mr. Gill intimated the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately. The Court said that, after the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
The court said that, after the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
The court said that after the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
The court said that, after the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
The court said that, after the evidence which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
The Court said that after the evidence which had been given the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
Tho court said that after the evidence, which had been given, the counts charging conspiracy were needless.
Sir Edward Clarke - Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir Edward Clarke - Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir Edward Clarke: "Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts."
Sir Edward Clarke - Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir Edward Clarke - Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir Edward' Clarke- Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on these counts.
Sir Edward Clarke--Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir Edward Clarke - Then I asked for a verdict of not guilty on those counts.
Sir EDWARD CLARKE.-- I ask for a verdict of not guilty at once on those counts.
Sir Edward Clarke.-- That cannot be done. I have a right to have a verdict of not guilty on these counts.
The court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The Court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The Court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The Court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that it would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The Court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that it would simply accede to the application of Mr Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
The judge refused to listen to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
Sir Edward Clarke said: "Then I ask for a verdict of not guilty on those counts." The court refused to consent to such a verdict, saying that he would simply accede to the application of Mr. Gill to have the charges of conspiracy withdrawn.
Sir Edward Clarke then began his opening address to the jury for the defense.
He intended, he said, to put Wilde in the witness box, where he would make an unqualified denial of the charges against him. He cited Wilde’s literary works, and argued that in no instance had his client written anything that would lead any one to suppose him guilty.
Sir Edward explained the ending of the Queensberry trial, saying that Wilde’s counsel were entirely responsible for its abrupt termination. It became clear, he said, that the jury would not convict Lord Queensberry and he (Clarke) therefore advised Wilde to accept a verdict against himself.
Wilde was called to the witness stand.
He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated his testimony upon cross examination without variation.
He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated his testimony upon cross examination without variation.
Wilde was called to the witness box. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated his testimony upon cross examination without variation.
Wilde was called to the witness-stand. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated his testimony upon cross-examination without variation.
Wilde was called to the witness stand. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated this testimony upon cross examination, without variation.
Wilde was called to the witness stand. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated this testimony upon cross-examination without variation.
Oscar Wilde was called to the witness stand. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated this testimony upon cross-examination without variation.
Wilde, continuing his testimony, said he had had nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglas’ poems, nor had he anything to do with the publication of his articles in the Chameleon (magazine).
Wilde, continuing his testimony, said he had had nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglas’ poems, nor had he anything to do with the publication of his articles in the Chameleon (magazine).
Wilde, continuing his testimony, said he had had nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglass’ poems nor had he had anything to do with the publication of his articles in the Chameleon (magazine).
Asked to define Lord Alfred's expression, "I am the love that dare not speak its name," Wilde said he thought it meant spiritual love, as pure as it was perfect. Wilde proceeded to enlarge upon the subject, and became so eloquent as to evoke a burst of applause, causing the judge to threaten to clear the court unless silence was observed.
Wilde said he had nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglas's poems, nor had he anything to do with the publication of his articles in the Chameleon. Asked to define Lord Alfred's expression "I am the love that dare not speak its name," Wilde said he thought it meant spiritual love, as pure as it was perfect. Wilde proceeded to enlarge upon the subject and became so eloquent as to provoke a burst of applause, causing the judge to threaten to clear the court unless silence was observed.
Wilde, continuing his testimony, said he had had nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglas’ poems, nor had he anything to do with the publication of his "Chameleon" (magazine). Asked to define Lord Alfred's expression, "I am the love that dare not speak its name," Wilde said he thought it meant spiritual love, as pure as it was perfect. Wilde proceeded to enlarge upon the subject, and became so eloquent as to evoke a burst of applause, causing the Judge to threaten to clear the court unless silence was observed.
Continuing his testimony, Wilde said he had nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglas' poems, nor had he anything to do with the publication of his articles in the Chameleon magazine. Asked to define Lord Alfred's expression: "I am the love that dare not speak its name," Wilde said he thought it meant spiritual love, as pure as it was perfect. Wilde proceeded to enlarge upon the subject, and became so eloquent as to evoke a burst of applause, causing the Judge to threaten to clear the Court unless silence was observed.
Wilde, continuing his testimony, said he had had nothing to do with publishing Lord Alfred Douglas’ poem, nor had he anything to do with the publication of his articles in the Chameleon Magazine. Asked to define Lord Alfred's expression: "I am the love that dare not speak its name," Wilde said he thought it meant spiritual love, as pure as it was perfect. Wilde proceeded to enlarge upon the subject and became so eloquent as to evoke a burst of applause, causing the judge to threaten to clear the court unless silence was observed.
Wilde said he had nothing to do with publishing Lord Douglas’s poems nor his articles in the Chameleon Magazine. Asked to defined Lord Douglas’s expression, "I am the love that dare not speak its name," Wilde said he thought it meant spiritual love, as pure as it was perfect. Wilde proceeded to enlarge upon the subject, and became so eloquent as to evoke applause, causing the judge to threaten to clear the court.
Alfred Taylor, codefendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career.
Alfred Taylor, codefendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career.
He was educated at Marlboro college, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of $200,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
He was educated at Marlboro college, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of $200,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor was called to the stand. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand, and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, codefendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough college, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand, and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and becanme an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with WIlde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer of the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £45,000. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
Alfred Taylor, co-defendant with Wilde, was called to the stand and told of his career. He was educated at Marlborough College, he said, and became an officer in the militia, but abandoned military life upon coming into an inheritance of £4,000 pounds. He absolutely denied the charges against him.
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