The Chicago Tribune - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
This report was originally published in English. Machine translations may be available in other languages.
OSCAR WILDE'S TRIAL NEARS ITS END
His Love for Lord Douglas Like That of
David for Jonathan.
London, April 30. - The Old Bailey was less crowded today than heretofore when 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. Sir Edward Clarke in his opening speech for the defense denounced the conduct of a large section of the press.
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 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.
Sir Edward Clarke made a masterly speech, claiming Wilde was a martyr, and that he accepted a verdict of not guilty in the Queensberry case only because it was evident that it could not be properly tried then.
Sir Edward Clarke undoubtedly made a masterly speech to-day. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Mr. C.F. Gill, on behalf of the prosecution, conducted the cross-examination. He quoted from the sonnet to Lord Alfred Douglas, in which occured the line: "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 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."
"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 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."
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."
"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."
"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."
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 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."
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 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 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."
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."