The Hutchinson Daily News - Wednesday, April 3, 1895
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
A Disgusting Libel Suit on
Tap in London.
OSCAR WILDE IN COURT.
Some
Sensational Developments
Promised.
Other Matters of General Interest
Reported by Telegraph -Powderly
in court- Mc'Bride's
Condition Serious.
LONDON, April 3. -- The approaches to the central criminal court were crowded this morning in anticipation of sensational developments growing out of trial of the Marquis of Queensberry on the charge of libelling Oscar Wilde, the apostle of aestheticism. Tickets, however, had been issued by the clerk of the court for almost the entire seating capacity, a fact which was greeted with hoots and yells when it became known to the besieging throng. The favoured ticketholders were about equally divided between "the middle classes" and the "dipper ten;" hence the court room presented a much more attractive presence than is usually the case. The marquis and his accuser were among the earliest on the scene. Both sides were represented by formidable array of counsel, the marquis having as his leading attorney, Mr. Carson, M.P., queen's counsel. The case against the marquis is that on the 18th of February last he gave to the porter of the Albemarle club a card to be delivered to Oscar Wilde on which a sentence that constitutes the alleged libel. This card was not read or shown to the press at the preliminary investigation, and its content are known only to the principals and lawyers in the case. It is in fact doubtful whether the exact language will be made public in court to-day. The Marquis claims that he wrote the card to "save his son," Lord Alfred W. Douglas who has been very intimate with Oscar Wilde for several years past. The peculiar nature of the defense and the language employed suggests the notorious Cleveland street scandal of some years since, and the atrocious practices which at that time were exposed. Lord Queensberry pleads justification in reply to the indictment, asserting that it was necessary to the morality of his son to put a stop to his relations with Wilde. It is said, that the names of certain young members of the nobility, including one of exalted birth, may be brought into the case, if the defense be hard-pressed. Judge Collins, recently appointed to the criminal court, presides over the trial. In case of conviction, the sentence will probably be a heavy fine, although it is within the discretion of the judge, to impose a term of imprisonment.
The marquis and his accuser with amongst the earliest on the scene. Both sides were represented by a formidable array of counsel, the marquis having as his leading attorney Mr. Carson M. P., queen's counsel. The case against the marquis is, that on the 18th of February last, he gave to the porter of the Albemarle club a card to be delivered to Oscar Wilde on which was written the sentence that constitutes the alleged libel. This card was not read or shown to the press at the preliminary investigation, and its contents are known only to the principals and lawyers in the case. It is in fact doubtful whether the exact language will be made public in court today. The marquis claimed that he wrote the card "To save his son, Lord Alfred W. Douglas, who has been very intimate with Oscar Wilde for several past years past." The peculiar nature of the defence and the language employed suggests the notorious Cleveland street scandal of some years since, and the atrocious practices which at that time were exposed. Lord Queensberry pleads justification in reply to the indictment, asserting that it was necessary to the morality of his son to put a stop to his relations with Wilde. It is said that the names of certain young members of the nobility, including one of exalted birth, may be brought into the case, if the defence be hard pressed. Judge Collins, recently appointed to the criminal court, presides over the trial. In case of conviction the sentence will probably be a heavy fine, although it is within the discretion of the judge to impose a term of imprisonment.
The marquis’s leading attorney is Mr. Carson, M. P., Q. C. The case against the marquis is that on Feb 18th last, he gave to the porter of the Albemarle club a card to be delivered to Oscar Wilde on which was written a sentence that constitutes the alleged libel. This card was not read or shown to the press at the preliminary investigation, and its contents are known only to principals and lawyers in the case. It is in fact doubtful, whether the exact language will be made public in court today. The marquis claims that he wrote the card "to save his son" Lord Alfred W. Douglas who has been very intimate with Oscar Wilde for several years past. The peculiar nature of the defence and the language employed suggests the notorious Cleveland street scandal of some years since, and the atrocious practices which at that time were exposed. Lord Queensberry pleads justification in reply to the indictment asserting that it was necessary to the morality of his son to put a stop to his relations with Wilde. It is said that the names of certain young members of the nobility, including one of exalted birth, may be brought into the case if the defense be hard-pressed. Judge Collins recently appointed to the criminal court, presides over the trial. In case of conviction, the sentence will be a heavy fine, although is is within the discretion of the judge to impose a term of imprisonment.
Oscar Wilde charges the marquis with libel, by leaving on February 28, last, an uncovered card at the Albermale club, on which card was written certain foul epithets.
Wilde charged the Marquis with leaving on February 28 an uncovered card at the Albemarle Club, on which was written certain foul epithets.
Wilde charges the Marquis with leaving, February 28th, an uncovered card at the Albemarle club on which was written certain foul epithets.
The marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the docket and answered to the indictment by pleading first, not guilty; and secondly, that the libel was true, and that it was published for the public good.
The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty, and, secondly, that the libel was true and that it was published for the public good.
The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was was placed in the docket, and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty, and secondly, that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty, and, secondly, that the libel was true, and that it was published for the public good.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading, first, not guilty and, secondly, that the libel was true and that it was published for the public good.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first, not guilty, and secondly, that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
The court-room was crowded with lawyers. The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock, and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty and secondly that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
The court-room was crowded with lawyers. The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock, and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty and secondly that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and secondly, that the libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and secondly, that the libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and secondly, that the libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and, secondly, that the libel was true, and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty" and secondly that the Libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first, not guilty, and secondly, that the libel was true, and that it was published for the public good. The Marquis seemed quite unconcerned, and replying to the questions put to him, he spoke quietly and clearly.
Letters, addressed by Oscar to Lord Alfred Douglas, second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, alleging to contain information that the plaintiff had solicited persons named to commit indecent offenses were presented.
Letters addressed by Oscar to Lord Alfred Douglas, second son of the marpuis of Queensbury, alleged to contain information that the plaintiff had solicited persons named to commit indecent offenses, were presented.
Letters addressed by Oscar to Lord Alfred Douglas, second son of the marpuis of Queensbury, alleged to contain information that the plaintiff had solicited persons named to commit indecent offenses, were presented.
Oscar Wilde took the stand and testified to a visit of the Marquis of Queensberry with another gentleman to his (Wilde's) home. When they arrived, the marquis ordered Oscar to sit down, whereupon the latter replied: "Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse your son and me of sodomy?"
Oscar Wilde took the stand and testified to a visit of the marquis of Queensbury with another gentleman of his (Wilde's) home. When they arrived, the marquis ordered Oscar to sit down, whereupon the latter replied: "Lord Queensbury, I will not allow anyone to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is is possible you accuse me and your son of "sodomy?"
Oscar Wilde took the stand and testified to a visit of the marquis of Queensbury with another gentleman of his (Wilde's) home. When they arrived, the marquis ordered Oscar to sit down, whereupon the latter replied: "Lord Queensbury, I will not allow anyone to talk that way in my house, I suppose you have come to apologize. Is is possible you accuse me and your son of "sodomy?"
Queensberry replied: "I don't say it, but you look like it, and appear like it."
Queensbury replied: "I did not say it, but you look lot it and appear like it."
Queensbury replied: "I did not say it, but you look lot it and appear like it."
He replied: "I don't say it, but you look like it, and appear like it."
The Marquis replied: “"I don't say it, but you look like it, and appear like it.”
The Marquis replied: "I don't say it, but you look like it and appear like it."
He replied, "I don't say it, but you look like it and appear like it.'"
He replied, "I don't say it, but you look like it, and appear like it."
"He replied: 'I don't say it, but you look like it and appear like it.'"
"He replied: 'I don't say it; but you look like it and appear like it.'"
He replied, "I do not say it, but you look like it, and appear like it."
A letter written by Oscar, which was alleged to reflect seriously upon Oscar's relations to Lord Douglas, referring to the latter as having "rose, red lips" and addressing him as "my own boy," and signed "With undying love, Oscar," was read by the judge.
A letter written by Oscar which was alleged to rfleect seriously upon Oscar's relations to Lord Douglas, referring to the latter as having "rose red lips" and addressing him as "My own boy," and signed "With undying love Oscar," was read by the judge.
A letter written by Oscar which was alleged to rfleect seriously upon Oscar's relations to Lord Douglas, referring to the latter as having "rose red lips" and addressing him as "My own boy," and signed "With undying love Oscar," was read by the judge.
Counsel, amid much laughter, explained that the letter might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but he added, it was "mere poetry."
The counsel, amid much laughter, explained that the letter might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, "but," he added, "it was mere poetry."
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters; but he added, it was mere poetry.
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but, he added, it was "mere poetry."
Counsel in explaining this letter said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but, he added, it was mere poetry.
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters; but, he added, it was mere poetry. (Laughter.)
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but, he added, "it was mere poetry." (Laughter.)
Counsel in explaining this letter said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letter, "but," he added, "it is mere poetry." (Laughter.)
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters. But he added, "It was mere poetry." [Laughter.]
Counsel, in explaning this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters. But, he added: "It was mere poetry." (Laughter).
Council, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters. But he added, “It was mere poetry.” (Laughter.)
Counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry quoted from one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, "Dorian Gray," to show the author upheld sodomy. Oscar said the description of Dorian Gray, given on page 6, was taken from Shakespeare's sonnets.
The counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry quoted from one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, "Dorian Gray," to show that the author upheld unnatural admiration. Oscar said the description of "Dorian Gray" given on page 6 was taken from Shakespeare's sonnetts.
Carson, attorney for Queensberry, cross-examined Wilde and brought out the story of certain intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age. The cross examination regarding various other boys and men were so pointed as to be unprintable. To all of them, however, Wilde emphatically denied that he had done anything improper. The cross-examination was not completed when the court adjourned.
Carson, attorney for Queensbury, cross-examined Wilde and brought out a story of a certain intimacy with a newsboy 18-years of age. Cross examination regarding various other boys and men, were so pointed as to be unprintable. To all of them, however, Wilde emphatically denied that he had done anything improper. The cross-examination was not completed when the court adjourned.
Carson, attorney for Queensbury, cross-examined Wilde and brought out a story of a certain intimacy with a newsboy 18-years of age. Cross examination regarding various other boys and men, were so pointed as to be unprintable. To all of them, however, Wilde emphatically denied that he had done anything improper. The cross-examination was not completed when the court adjourned.
Mr. Carson, attorney for the Marquis, cross-examined Wilde and brought out the story of certain association with a newsboy, 18 years of age. Cross-examination regarding the various other boys and men were so pointed as to be unprintable. To all of them, however, Wilde emphatically denied that he had done anything improper. Cross-examination was not completed when court adjeurned.