The World - Friday, May 24, 1895
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WILDE AND HIS
WORK OF ART.
Says His Famous
Letter to
Lord Douglas Was Beau-
tiful, Not
Indecent.
HE APPEARS BROKEN DOWN.
Utterly Unfit, Says Sir Edward
Clarke, to Undergo the Ordeal
He Is Now In.
QUEENSBERRY
WANTS TO BET.
The Marquis Thinks it is 1,000 to
1 that Wilde Will Be
Acquitted.
LONDON, May 24. -- There was the usual crowd of people in the Old Bailey court-room to-day, when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the Jury in behalf of his client, Oscar Wilde. Among those present was Lord Douglas of Hawick, the eldest son of the Marquis of Queensberry.
LONDON, May 24.—There was the usual crowd of people in the Old Bailey Courtroom when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of his client, Oscar Wilde, who is charged with serious misdemeanors. Among those present was Lord Douglass of Hawick, the eldest son of the Marquis of Queensberry.
LONDON, May 24. - There was the usual crowd of people in the Old Bailey court room to-day when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of his client, Oscar Wilde, who is charged with serious misdemeanors.
There was the usual crowd of people in the Old Bailey courtroom. Among those present was Lord Douglas of Hawick, the eldest son of the Marquis of Queensberry.
LONDON, ENG., May 24. -- There was the usual crowd at the Old Bailey courtroom to-day when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of Oscar Wilde, charged with serious misdemeanors.
Sir Edward, at the beginning of his speech, complained of the treatment which Wilde had been subjected to, and said that the defense might well be excused for not putting the defendant in the witness-box again, "broken and unfit for the ordeal as he now is. But," continued Sir Edward, "the defense had resolved to do so."
Sir Edward Clarke, at the commencement of his speech, complained of the treatment to which Wilde had been subjected, and said that the defense might well be excused for not putting the defendant in the witness box again, "broken and unfit for the ordeal as he now is."
Sir Edward Clarke complained of the treatment to which Wilde had been subjected and said the defense might well be excused for not putting the defendant in the witness box again, broken and unfit for the ordeal as he now is.
At the opening of court Sir Edward Clarke, counsel for the defendant, resumed his speech interrupted by the adjournment of court yesterday . He complained of the treatment Wilde has been subjected to, and said the defense might well be excused for not putting the defendant in the witness-box again, "broken and unfit for the ordeal as he now is." But he said the defense had resolved to do so.
Shortly afterwards Wilde was called to the witness-box and was provided with a chair, as he seemed to be utterly broken down.
In answer to the questions put to him Wilde related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to questions, he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to questions, he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to questions he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to questions, he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
Wilde was called to the witness-box and given a chair, as he seemed to be broken down. In answer to questions he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
Sir Frank Lockwood, the Solicitor-General, at the conclusion of the address of Sir Edward Clarke began a severe cross-examination of Wilde, which lasted over an hour. He said that Lord Alfred Douglas was now in Paris, where he went three weeks ago at Wilde's request. The latter, it appears, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-General, at the conclusion of the address of Sir Edward Clarke, began a severe cross-examination of the defendant which lasted over an hour. Wilde said that Lord Alfred Douglas was now in Paris, where he went three weeks ago at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-General, at the conclusion of the address of Sir Edward Clarke, began a severe cross-examination of the defendant, which lasted over an hour. The accused said that Lord Alfred Douglas was now in Paris, where he went three weeks ago at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
Sir Frank Lockwood, solicitor general, at the conclusion of the address of Sir Edward Clark, began a severe cross examination of defendant, which lasted over an hour. The accused said Lord Alfred Douglas was in Paris, whither he went three weeks ago at his request.
That Famous Letter.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letter which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas and which was read at the first trial, the defendant said that it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man. "I look upon it," said Wilde, "as a work of art."
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas, and which were read at the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the letters which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas and which were read at the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas, which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the letters which he wrote to Lord Alfred, which were read at the first trial, he said it was the beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Sir Frank Lockwood asked Wilde whether he considered this letter to be decent, Wilde replied:
"Decency does not come into the
question."
"Do you understand the meaning of word?" asked counsel sternly.
"Yes," replied Wilde.
Sir Frank Lookwood then closely examined the defendant regarding his relations with Lord Alfred Douglas as to how it came to pass that they occupied adjoining rooms, &c. Wilde admitted that he had made repeated visits to rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men.
Sir Frank Lockwood closely examined the defendant regarding his relations with Lord Alfred Douglas, as to how it came to pass that they occupied adjoining rooms, etc. Wilde admitted that he had made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his intimacy with other young men, whose names were mentioned during the previous trial.
Sir Frank then closely examined defendant regarding his relations with Lord Alfred Douglas, as to how it came to pass that they occupied adjoining rooms. Wilde admitted that he made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his intimacy with other young men whose names were mentioned during the previous trial.
Sir Frank Lockwood then closely examined the defendant regarding his relations with Lord Alfred Douglas, as to how it came to pass that they occupied adjoining rooms, &c.
Wilde also admitted his friendship with young men whose names were mentioned during the previous trial.
Wilde also admitted his intimacy with other young men whose names were mentioned during the previous trial.
Sir Edward Clarke briefly reexamined Wilde and then made his final address to the Jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press.(Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press—(Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. (Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. (Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press—(Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly reexamined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking it to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had barely been quenched by the torrents of prejudice in the press. (Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jurors, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which had been "nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press."
Sir Edward Clarke, in his address to the jury, asked them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the Press.—(Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation.
Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but had barely begun his address when the Court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the Court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun when the court adjourned.
Queensberry Is Satisfied.
The Marquis of Queensberry, in an interview, is quoted as saying:
"I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son.You know I have carried my point and that I have been praised by the best selected jury which ever sat in God's or man's jury-box. Consequently, I do not care what else is now done to Wilde. One of his companions has been found guilty, and everyone in London knows that Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor."
The Marquis of Queensberry, in an interview, is quoted as saying: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. You know I have carried my point and that I have been praised by the best selected jury which ever sat in God’s or man’s jury box. Consequently I do not care what else is now done to Wilde. One of his companions has been found guilty, and every one in London knows that Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor."
LONDON, May 24. — The Marquis of Queensberry, in an interview, is quoted as saying: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. You know I have carried my point, and that I have been praised by the best selected jury which ever sat in God or man's jury box. Consequently I do not care what else is now done to Wilde. One of his companions has been found guilty, and every one in London knows that Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor."
London, May 25.- Before the verdict in the Wilde case the Marquis of Queensberry was interviewed. He said: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. You know I have carried my point and that I have been praised by the best elected jury which ever sat in God's or man's jury box. Consequently, I do not care what else is now done to Wilde. One of his companions has been found guilty, and everyone in London knows that Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor."
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought would be the verdict in Oscar Wilde's case he said;
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought would be the verdict in Oscar Wilde's case, he said:
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought would be the verdict in Oscar Wilde's case he said:
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought wouold be the verdict in Oscar Wilde's case he said:
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought would be the verdict in Oscar Wilde's case, he said: "I am willing to forfeit $1000 to $1 that Wilde is acquitted."
"I am willing to forfeit 1,000 to 1 that Wilde is acquitted.There are many names back of this thing that say so. I have as much chance of dropping dead in the street today as Oscar Wide has of being found guilty."
"I am willing to forfeit 1,000 to 1 that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing that say so. I have as much chance of dropping dead in the street to-day as Oscar Wilde has of being found guilty."
"I am willing to forfeit 1,000 to 1 that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing that say so. I have as much chance of dropping dead in the street to-day as Oscar Wilde has of being found guilt."
"I am willing to forfeit £1,000 to any one that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing that say so. I have as much chance of dropping dead in the street to-day as Oscar Wilde has of being found guilty."
When the marquis was asked what he thought would be the verdict in Oscar Wilde’s case, he said: "I am willing to forfeit 1,000 to 1 that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing that say so. I have as much chance of dropping dead in the street today as Oscar Wilde has of being found guilty."
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought would be the verdict, he said: "I am willing to bet 1,000 to 1 that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing that say so. I have as much chance of dropping dead in the street today as Oscar Wide has of being found guilty."
PARIS, May 24. -- The Temps to-day publishes a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself, who had "corrected" their father.
Paris, May 24. – The Temps today publishes a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick and not himself who had "corrected" their father.
PARIS, May 24. — The Temps to-day publishes a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself who had "corrected" their father.
Paris, May 25 — The Temps yesterday published a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself, who had corrected their father.
PARIS, May 24. - A paper to-day published a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself who "corrected" their father.
A Paris paper published a telegram, May 24, from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret that it was his brother, and not himself, who "corrected" their father.