The San Francisco Examiner - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE DENIES IT ALL.
His Lawyers Put the Poet on
the Stand in His Own
Behalf.
Why He
Accepted a Verdict of Not
Guilty in the Queensberry
Case.
TOLD THE TRUTH AT THAT TIME.
But His Counsel Advised Him That He
Could Not Secure a Conviction of
the Marquis.
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 would withdraw the charge of conspiracy.
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.
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.
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.
London, April 30.- At the opening of to-day's sitting of the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, Counsel C. F. Gill intimated that the prosecution withdrew the charges of conspiracy.
LONDON, April 30, 1895. At the opening of today's sitting in the trial of Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor, Mr. 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Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made an application to have the prisoners tried separately.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 Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately.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.
Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset, he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately.
Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, said that if those charges had been withdrawn at the outset, he would have made application to have the prisoners tried separately.
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.
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. 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 as alleged. Sir Edward explained the ending of the Queensberry trial by 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.
Sir Edward Clarke then began his opening address to the jury for the defence. 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 anyone to suppose him guilty of the practices alleged. 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.
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 anyone to suppose him guilty of the practices alleged. Sir Edward explained the end 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.
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 of the practices alleged. 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 Oscar Wilde to accept a verdict against himself.
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 of the practices alleged. 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 Oscar Wilde to accept a verdict against himself.
Sir Edward Clarke then began his opening address to the jury for the defence. He intended, he said, to put Wilde in the witness box, where he would make an unqualified denial of the charges against him. He quoted Wilde's literary works, and argued that in no instance had his client written anything that would lead any one to suppose him guilty of the practices alleged. Sir Edward explained the ending of the Queensbury 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 Queensbury, and he, (Clarke) therefore, advised Wilde to accept a verdict against himself.
Wilde was called to the witness stand and swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated his testimony upon cross-examination without contradiction. 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 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 was called to the witness box. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensbury 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 be anything to do with the publication of his articles in the Chameleon (magazine). On being 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 prefect. 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 was called to the witness stand. He sore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated this testimony upon cross-examination without variation. Wilde said he had nothing to do with the publishing of Lord Alfred Douglas’ poems, nor had he anything to do with the publication of his articles in the "Chamelion" (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.
London, April 30.- Oscar Wilde was put in the witness box on his own behalf today. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensbury 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). On being 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 was called to the witness stand. He swore than his evidence given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true, and repeated it on cross-examination. He said he had nothing to do with publishing Lord Douglas' poems nor his articles in the Chameleon magazine. Asked to define Lord Douglas' 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.
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.
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’ 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.
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.
The speech of Sir Andrew Clarke, for the defence, was a remarkable and telling one, resting its force largely on the argument that the witnesses against Wilde were avowed criminals and blackmailers. The most dramatic incident was the appearance of the prisoner in the box on his own behalf. He swore that the evidence he had given at the Queensberry trial was absolutely true. He repeated this testimony upon cross-examination without variation. Continuing his testimony, he said he had had nothing to do with the publishing of Lord Alfred Douglass’ poems, nor had he anything to do with the publication of his articles in The Chameleon (magazine). On being 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. He 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. Beyond a doubt, the disagreement of the jury is largely due to the favourable impression he made in the box.
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.
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 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.
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.
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