The Cincinnati Enquirer - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
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OSCAR Makes a General Denial, And His Eloquence Elicits an Outburst of Applause From the Gallery.
LONDON, April 30. — The Old Bailey was less crowded this morning when the Court opened for what was expected to be the last day of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor on the charges of serious misdemeanors, &c. Counsel for the Crown, when the proceedings opened, withdrew the charge of conspiracy against Wilde, saying that he desired to avoid any difficulty in placing the prisoners in the witness box.
LONDON, April 30. - The Old Bailey was less crowded today than heretofore when court was opened for what was expected to be the last day of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor on the charge of serious misdemeanor, etc. Counsel for the crown withdrew the charge of conspiracy against Wilde, saying he desired to avoid any difficulty in placing the prisoners in the witness stand.
LONDON, April 30. - The Old Bailey was less crowded this morning when the court opened for what was expected to be the last day of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor. Counsel for the Crown withdrew the charge of conspiracy against Wilde, saying that he desired to avoid any difficulty in placing the prisoners in the witness box.
LONDON, April 30. - The Old Bailey was less crowded this morning when the court was opened for what was expected to be the last day of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor on the charge of serious misdemeanors, etc. Counsel for the Crown, when the proceedings opened, withdrew the charge of conspiracy against Wilde, saying that he desired to avoid any difficulty in placing the prisoners in the witness box. Sir Edward Clarke, Q. C., counsel for the accused, demanded a verdict of not guilty on this count, but the Judge refused to allow it.
London, April 20. -- The Old Bailey was less crowded today when the court opened for what was expected to be the last day of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor on the charge of serious misdemeanors, etc. Counsel for the crown, when the proceedings opened, withdrew the charge of conspiracy against Wilde, saying that he desired to avoid any difficulty in placing the prisoners in the witness box. Sir Edward Clarke, Q. C., counsel for the accused demanded a verdict of not guilty on this count, but the judge refused to allow it.
Sir Edward Clarke, Q. C., counsel for the accused, demanded a verdict of not guilty on this account, but the Judge refused to allow it.
Sir Edward Clarke, Q C, counsel for the accused, demannded a verdict of not guilty on this count, but the Judge refused to allow it.
Sir Edward Clarke, counsel for the accused, demanded a verdict of not guilty on this count, but the Judge refused to allow it.
Sir Edward Clarke, in the opening speech for the defense, denounced the conduct of a large section of the press, saying that it was such as to prejudice the case of his client and imperil the interests of justice.
Sir Edward Clarke, in the opening speech for the defense, denounced the conduct of a large section of the press, saying that it was such as to prejudice the case of his client and imperil the interests of justice.
Sir Edward Clarke, in the opening speech for the defense, denounced the conduct of a large proportion of the press, saying that it was such as to prejudice the case of his client and imperil the interests of justice.
Sir Edward Clarke, in the opening the speech for the defense, denounced the conduct of a large section of the press, saying it was such as to prejudice the case of his client and imperil the interests of justice.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the speech for the defense, denounced the conduct of a large section of the press, saying it prejudiced the case of his client and imperiled the interests of justice.
Wilde was then placed upon the stand, and absolutely denied that there was a word of truth in the charges of indecency brought against him. He answered the questions of Sir Edward Clarke in subdued tones.
Wilde was then placed upon the stand and absolutely denied that there was a word of truth in the charges of indecency brought against him. He answered the questions of Sir Edward Clarke in subdued tones.
Wilde was then placed upon the stand and absolutely denied that there was a word of truth in the charges of indecency brought against him. He answered the questions of Sir Edward Clarke in subdued tones.
Wilde was then placed upon the stand and absolutely denied that there is a word of truth in the charges of indecency brought against him. He answered the questions of Sir Edward Clarke in subdued tones.
Wilde was then placed upon the stand, and absolutely denied that there was a word of truth in the charges of indecency brought against him.
During the examination of the prisoner by his counsel it was apparent that there was a remarkable change in the character of those attending the trial. It was evident that many of Wilde's friends were present in Court, and the general atmosphere of the place was less hostile to the prisoner than upon previous occasions.
During the examination of the prisoner by his counsel it was apparent that there was a remarkable change in the character of those attending the trial. It was evident that many of Wilde's friends were present in court and the general atmosphere of the place was less hostile to the prisoner than upon previous occasions.
During the examination of the prisoner by his counsel it was apparent that there was a remarkable change in the character of those attending the trial. The was evident that many of Wilde's friends were present in court, and the general atmosphere of the place was less hostile to the prisoner than upon previous occasions.
During the examination of the prisoner it was apparent that there was a remarkable change in the character of those attending the trial. It was evident that many of Wilde's friends were present in court, and the general atmosphere of the place Has less hostile to the prisoner than upo nprevious occasions.
Wilde was then placed upon the stand, and absolutely denied that there was a word of truth in the charges of indecency brought against him. He answered the questions of Sir Edward Clarke in subdued tones. During the examination of the prisoner by his counsel it was apparent that there was a remarkable change in the character of those attending the trial. It was evident that many of Wilde's friends were present in the court, and the general atmosphere of the place was less hostile to the prisoner than upon previous occasions.
Sir Edward Clarke, who will be remembered as having withdrawn from the Queensberry case, where he acted as counsel for Wilde in the prosecution of the Marquis on the charge of libel, which charge fell to the ground, made a masterly speech to-day. In it he claimed that Wilde was a martyr, and that he had accepted a verdict of not guilty in the Queensberry case only because it was evident that it could not be properly tried then. But it could now be determined on a proper issue according to counsel.
Sir Edward Clarke, who it will be remembered as having withdrawn from the Queensberry case, where he acted as counsel for Wilde in the prosecution of the Marquis on the charge of libel, which charge fell to the ground, made a masterly speech to-day. In it he claimed that Wilde was a martyr, and that he had accepted the verdict of not guilty in the Queensberry case only because it was evident that it could not be properly tried then. But it could now be determined on a proper issue, according to counsel.
After a short cross-examination, during which Wilde denied everything, Charles Parker was examined and cross-examined. Sir Edward Clarke made a masterly speech today. In it he claimed that Wilde is a martyr and that he had accepted a verdict of not guilty in the Queensberry case only because it was evident that it could not be properly tried then. But it could now be determined on a proper issue according to counsel.
Sir Edward made a masterly speech in opening for the defense. He claimed that Wilde was a martyr, and that he had accepted a verdict of not guilty in the Queensberry case only because it was evident that it could not be properly tried then. But it could now be determined on a proper issue, according to counsel.
When Wilde was placed in the dock it was evident that he had been well coached for the occasion. He seemed to have lost all the airy swagger which so disgusted all who witnessed it during the former trial.
When Wilde was placed in the dock it was evident that he had been well coached for the occasion. He seemed to have lost all of the airy swagger which so disgusted all who witnessed it during the former trial.
When Wilde was placed in the dock it was evident that he had been well coached for the occasion. He seemed to have lost all his swagger, which so disgusted all who witnessed it during the former trial.
When Wilde was placed in the dock it was evident that he seemed to have lost all of the swagger which so disgusted all who witnessed it during the former trial.
Wilde was then placed upon the stand and absolutely denied there was a word of truth in the charges brought against him. It was evident that he had been well coached for the occasion. He seemed to have lost all the airy swagger which so disgusted all who witnessed it during the former trial.
Mr. C. F. Gill, on behalf of the prosecution, began his cross-examination on the same lines as that Mr. Edward M. Carson, Q. C., who defended the Marquis of Queensberry against the charge of libel. He quoted from the sonnet to Lord Alfred Douglass, in which occurred the line:
Mr. C. F. Gll, on behalf of the prosecution, began his cross-examination on the same line as that of Mr, Edward M. Carson, Q. C, who defended the Marquis of Queensberry against the charge of libel, and quoted from the sonnet to Lord Alfred Douglas, in which occurred the lines:
C. F. Gill, on behalf of the prosecution, began his cross-examination on the same lines as that of Edward M. Carson, Q. C., who defended the Marquis of Queensberry against the charge of libel. He quoted from a sonnet to Lord Alfred Douglas, in which occured the line:
C.F. Gill, on behalf of the prosecution, began the examination on the same lines as that of Edward M. Carson, who defended the Marquis of Queensbury[sic] against the charge of libel. He quoted from a sonnet to Lord Alfred Douglass[sic] in which occured:
C. F. Gill, on behalf of the prosecution, began his cross-examination on the same lines as that of Edward M. Carson, Q. C., who defended the Marquis of Queensberry against the charge of libel. He quoted from the sonnet to Lord Alfred Douglas, in which occurred the line: "I am that love; but dare not speak its name."
C. F. Gill, on behalf of the prosecution, began a cross-examination on the same lines as that of Edward M. Carson, Q. C., who defended the Marquis of Queensberry against the charge of libel. He quoted from a sonnet to Lord Alfred Douglas, in which occured the line: "I am that love, but dare not speak its name." Gill asked what was the nature of the love represented in that poem.
"I am that love; but dare not speak its name."
Mr. Gill asked what was the nature of the love represented in that poem.
Mr. Gill asked what was the nature of the love represented in that poem.
Mr. Gill asked what was the nature of the love represented in that poem.
Mr. Gill asked what was the nature of the love represented in that poem.
Wilde, with marked deliberation and emphasis, answered: "It is a love not understood in this country. It is the love of David for Jonathan—a deep, spiritual affection, as pure as it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it, and sometimes puts one in the pillory."
Wilde, with marked deliberation and emphasis, answered: "It is the love not understood in this century. It is the love of David for Jonathan. A deep spiritual affection, as pure as it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it, and sometimes puts one into a pillory."
Wilde, with marked deliberation and emphasis, answered: "It is the love of David for Jonathan - a deep, spiritual affection, as pure as it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it, and sometimes puts one into the pillory."
"It is a love that is not understood in this century. It is the love of David for Jonathan. A deep, spiritual affection as pure as it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it and sometimes puts one into the pillory."
"It is a love not understood in this century. It is the love of David for Jonathan--a deep, spiritual affection as pure as it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it and sometimes puts one into the pillory."
"Wilde, with marked deliberation and emphasis, answered: ‘It is a love not understood in this century. It is the love of David for Jonathan - a deep, spiritual affection, as pure as it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it and sometimes puts one into the pillory.' As Wilde finished his answer there were loud cheers from the gallery."
Mr. Gill asked what was the nature of the love represented in that poem. Wilde, with marked deliberation and emphasis, answered: "It is a love not understood in this century. It is the love of David for Jonathan—a deep, spiritual affection, as pure as it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it and sometimes puts one into the pillory."
"It is a love not understood in this century. It is the love of David for Jonathan - a deep, spiritual affection, as pure as it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it and sometimes puts one into a pillory."
"It is a love not understood in this century; it is a love of David for Jonathan - deep, spiritual affection, as pure as it is perfect. It is something this age does not understand. It mocks at it and sometimes puts one into the pillory."
As Wilde finished his answer there were loud cheers from the gallery, which called forth a rebuke from the Judge, who threatened to eject those who took part in the demonstration.
As Wilde finished his answer there were loud cheers from the gallery, which called forth a rebuke from the Judge, who threatened to eject those who took part in the demonstration.
As Wilde finished his answer there were loud cheers from the gallery, which called forth a rebuke from the Judge who threatened to eject those who took part in the demonstration.
As Wilde finished his answer there were loud cheers from the gallery, which called forth a rebuke from the Judge, who threatened to eject those who took part in the demonstration.
As Wilde finished his answer there were loud cheers from the gallery, which called forth a rebuke from the judge who threatened to eject those who took part in the demonstration.
As Wilde finished his answer there were loud cheers from the gallery, which called forth a rebuke from the Judge, who threatened to eject those who took part in the demonstration.
As Wilde finished his answer there were loud cheers from the gallery, which called forth a rebuke from the Judge, who threatened to eject those who took part in the demonstration.
After a short cross-examination, during which Wilde denied everything, Charles Parker was examined and cross-examined.
After a short cross-examination, during which Wilde denied everything, Charles Parker was examined and cross-examined.
After a short cross-examination, during which Wilde denied everything, Charles Parker was examined and cross-examined.
After a short cross-examination, during which Wilde denied everything. Charles Parker was examined and cross-examined.
After a short cross-examination, during which Wilde denied everything, Charles Parker was examined and cross-examined.
After a short cross-examination, during which Wilde denied everything, Charles Parker was examined and cross-examined.
After a short cross-examination, during which Wilde denied everything, Charles Parker was examined and cross-examined.
Sir Edward Clarke, in concluding his address to the jury, contended that there was no real evidence against Wilde, except that of blackmailers, whose testimony should be utterly discredited. Counsel then appealed to the jury not to convict his client, unless the evidence against him was overwhelming, and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible position "one of the most renowned, accomplished men of letters."
Sir Edward Clarke, in concluding his address to the jury, contended that there was no real evidence against Wilde except that of blackmailers, whose testimony should be utterly discredited. Counsel then appealed to the jury not to convict his client unless the evidence against him was overwhelming, and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible position "one of the most renowned and accomplished men of letters."
Sir Edward Clarke, in concluding his address to the jury, contended that there was no real evidence against Wilde except that of blackmailers, whose testimony should be utterly discredited. Sir Edward appealed to the jury not to convict his client unless the evidence against him was overwhelming, and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible position "one of the most renowned and accomplished men of letters."
Sir Edward Clarke, in conclusion to the jury, contended that there was no real evidence against Wilde except that of blackmailers, whose testimony should be utterly discredited. Counsel then appealed to the jury not to convict his client unless the evidence against him was overwhelming and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible position "one of the most renowned, accomplished men of letters."
Sir Edward Clarke in conclusion to the jury contended that there was no real evidence against Wilde except that of blackmailers, whose testimony should be utterly discredited. Counsel then appealed to the jury not to convict his client, unless the evidence against him was overwhelming, and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible position "one of the most renowned and accomplished men of letters."
Sir Edward Clarke, in conclusion to the jury, contended that there was no real evidence against Wilde except that of blackmailers, whose testimony should be utterly discredited. Counsel then appealed to the jury not to convict his client unless the evidence against him was overwhelming, and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible position "one of the most renowned and accomplished men of letters."
Sir Edward contended that there was no real evidence against Wilde except that of blackmailers, whose testimony should be utterly discredited. Counsel then appealed to the jury not to convict his client unless the evidence against him was overwhelming, and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible position "one of the most renowned and accomplished men of letters."
Sir Edward Clarke in conclusion to the jury contended there was no real evidence against Wilde except that of blackmailers. Counsel then appealed to the jury not to convict his client unless the evidence against him was overwhelming and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible position "one of the most renowned, accomplished men of letters."
LONDON, ENG., April 30. -- In Old Bailey to-day Oscar Wilde testified in his own behalf. In poetic language he denied the charges against him. During his argument for the defense Sir Edward Clarke appealed to the jury not to convict Wilde unless the evidence against him was overwhelming, and asked the jury to liberate from a terrible position "one of the most renowned, accomplished men of letters."