The Sun - Thursday, May 2, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE BACK IN JAIL
THE JURY FAILED TO AGREE AND
WERE DISCHARGED.
The Court Declined to Admit the
Two
Prisoners to Bail - They Will Be Tried
at the Next Term - The Judge's Charge
- It is Thought Wilde's Eloquent Speech
Saved Him
from a Verdict of Guilty.
LONDON, May 1. - The Old Bailey court room was crowded at the opening of the Wilde trial this morning. There was a good deal of speculation as to what course the Judge would pursue in his charge to the jury. Wilde looked careworn and anxious, but Taylor maintained the air of unconcerned which has characterized him throughout.
LONDON, May 1 -The Old Bailey court room was crowded at the opening of the Wilde trial this morning. There was a good deal of speculation as to what course the judge would pursue in his charge to the jury, and the consensus of opinion seemed to be that the result of the trial depended more upon the charge of the court than upon the views taken by the jurors.
LONDON, May 1.– The Old Bailey court-room was crowded at the opening of the Wilde trial this morning. There was a good deal of speculation as to what course the Judge would pursue in his charge to the jury, and consensus of opinion seemed to be that the result of the trial depended more upon the charge of the Court than upon the views taken by the jurors. Wilde looked careworn and anxious, but Taylor maintained the air of unconcern which has characterized his throughout.
LONDON, May 1.— The Old Bailey court room was crowded at the opening of the Wilde trial this morning. There was a good deal of speculation as to what course the judge would pursue in his charge to the jury and the consensus of opinion seemed to be that the result of the trial depended more upon the charge of the court than upon the views taken by the jurors. Wilde looked careworn and anxious, but Taylor maintained the air of unconcern which has characterized him throughout.
London, May 1.—The Old Bailey courtroom was crowded at the opening of the Wilde trial this morning. There was a good deal of speculation as to what course the judge would pursue in his charge to the jury, and the consensus of opinion seemed to be that the result of the trial depended more upon the charge of the court than upon the views taken by the jurors. Wilde looked careworn and anxious, but Taylor maintained the air of unconcern which has characterized him throughout.
London, April 1.- The old Bailey court room was crowded at the opening of the Wilde trial this morning. Wilde looked careworn and anxious, but Taylor maintained the air of unconcern which has characterized him throughout.
London, May 1. - The Old Bailey courtroom was crowded at the continuation of the Wilde trial this morning. There was a good deal of speculation as to what course the Judge would pursue in his charge to the jury, and the consensus of opinion seemed to be that the result of the trial depended more upon the charge of the court than upon the views taken by the jurors. Wilde looked careworn and anxious, but Taylor maintained the air of unconcern which has characterized him throughout.
LONDON, May 1. - The Old Bailey courtroom was crowded at the continuation of the Wilde trial this morning. There was a good deal of speculation as to what course the judge would pursue in his charge of the jury, and the consensus of opinion seems to be that the result of the trial depended more upon the charge of the court than upon the views taken by the jurors. Wilde looked careworn and anxious, but Taylor maintained the air of unconcern which has characterized him throughout.
Justice Charles, in his charge, said the evidence had not sustained the charge of conspiracy, and he therefore directed the jury to acquit the prisoners of that charge. The Judge then proceeded to analyze the evidence, solely referring to Wilde, and begged the jury to dismiss from their minds all press comments and other outside expressions of opinion upon the case. It was a wholesome rule, he said, to refuse to accept the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice. He was of the opinion, however, that there was corroboration in the testimony of all the witnesses in the sense that the law required. It did not, it was true, amount to seeing the actual act, but it showed the relations and general conduct of the parties. The young men who had been called to the witness stand were not only accomplices, but Parker, Wood, and Atkins were properly described as Blackmailers. Furthermore, Atkins had told deliberate falsehoods within the hearing of the jury. And weighing the details of the evidence of these witnesses the jury could not overlook the fact that they were persons of the character which they themselves had asserted.
Justice Charles, in the beginning of his charge, said that the evidence had not sustained the charge of conspiracy, and he therefore directed the jury to acquit the prisoners of those charges. The judge then proceeded to analyze the evidence, solely referring to Wilde, and begged the jury to dismiss from their minds all press comments and other outside expressions of opinion upon the case. It was a wholesome rule, he said, to refuse to accept the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice. He was of the opinion, however, that there was corroboration in the testimony of all the witnesses in the sense that the law required. It did not, it was true, amount to seeing the actual act, but it showed the relations and general conduct of the parties. The young men who had been called to the witness stand were not only accomplices, but Parker, Wood, and Atkins were properly described as blackmailers. Furthermore, Atkins had told deliberate falsehoods within the hearing of the jury. In weighing the details of the evidence of these witnesses the jury could not overlook the fact that they were persons of the character which they themselves had asserted.
Justice Charles, in the beginning of his charge said that the evidence had not sustained the charges of conspiracy and he, therefore, directed the jury to acquit the prisoners of those charges. The judge then proceeded to analyze the evidence, solely referring to Wilde, and begged the jury to dismiss from their minds all press comments and other outside expressions of opinion upon the case. It was a wholesome rule, he said, to refuse to accept the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice. He was of the opinion, however, that there was corroboration in the testimony of all the witnesses in the sense that the law required. It did not, it is true, amount to seeing the actual act, but it showed the relations and general conduct of the parties. The young men who had been called to the witness stand were not only accomplices, but Parker, Wood and Atkins were properly described as blackmailers. Furthermore, Atkins had told deliberate falsehoods within the hearing of the jury, who in weighing the details of the evidence of these witnesses, could not overlook the fact that they were persons of a character which they themselves had asserted.
Justice Charles, in the beginning his charge, said that the evidence had not sustained the charge of conspiracy, and he, therefore, directed the jury to acquit the prisoners of those charges. The Judge then proceeded to analyze the evidence, solely referring to Wilde, and begged the jury to dismiss from their mind all press comments and other outside expressions of opinion upon the case. It was a wholesome rule, he said, to refuse to accept the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice. He was of the opinion, however, that there was corroboration in the testimony of all the witnesses in the sense that the law required. It did not, it was true, amount to seeing the actual act, but it showed the relations and general conduct of the parties. The young men who had been called to the witness stand were not only accomplices, but Parker, Wood and Atkins were properly described as blackmailers. Furthermore, Atkins had told deliberate falsehoods within the hearing of the jury.
Judge Charles, in the beginning of his charge, said that the evidence had not sustained the charge of conspiracy, and he therefore directed the jury to acquit the prisoners of those charges. The Judge then proceeded to analyze the evidence, solely referring to Wilde, and begged the jury to dismiss from their minds all press comments and other outside expressions of opinion upon the case. It was a wholesome rule, he said, to refuse to accept the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice. He was of the opinion, however, that there was corroboration in the testimony of all the witnesses in the sense that the law required. It did not, it was true, amount to seeing the actual act, but it showed the relations and general conduct of the parties. The young men who had been called to the witness stand were not only accomplices, but Parker, Wood and Atkins were properly described as blackmailers. Furthermore, Atkins had told deliberate falsehoods within the hearing of the jury. In weighing the details of the evidence of these witnesses the jury could not overlook the fact that they were persons of the character they themselves asserted. The Judge then proceeded to trace the history of the Queensberry trial. In regard to Wilde’s literature, he did not think that in a criminal case the jury ought to base an unfavorable inference upon Wilde’s authorship of "Dorian Gray." As regard to the story of the "Priest and Acolyte" in the "Chameleon" (magazine), he thought it would be absurd to impute blame to Wilde. The sonnets of Lord Alfred Douglas which Wilde had approved were much more material, as were also Wilde’s letters. The jury, he said, must exercise their own judgment in regard to the letters.
Justice Charles in the beginning of his charge said that the evidence had not sustained the charge of conspiracy, and he, therefore, directed the jury to acquit the prisoners of those charges. The judge then proceeded to analyze the evidence, solely referring to Wilde, and begged the jury to dismiss from their minds all press comments and other outside expressions of opinion upon the case. It was a wholesome rule, he said, to refuse to accept the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice. He was of the opinion, however, that there was corroboration in the testimony of all the witnesses in the sense that the law required. It did not, it was true, amount to seeing the actual act, but it showed the relations and general conduct of the parties.
The Judge then proceeded to trace the history of the Queensberry trial. In regard to Wilde’s literature, he did not think that in a criminal case the jury ought to base an unfavorable inference upon Wilde’s authorship of "Dorian Grey." In regard to the story of "The Priest and Acolyte" in the Chameleon (magazine), he thought it would be absurd to impute blame to Wilde. The sonnets of Lord Alfred Douglas, which Wilde had approved, were much more material, as were also Wilde’s letters, which Mr. Carson, in the Queensberry trial, had described as horribly indecent. These letters were couched in the language of passionate love, but Wilde denied that there was anything in them to be ashamed of. The jury, he said, must exercise their own judgment in regard to the letters.
The judge then proceeded to trace the history of the Queensberry trial. In regard to Wilde’s literature, he did not think that in a criminal case the jury ought to base an unfavorable inference upon Wilde’s authorship of "Dorian Grey." As regarded the story of the priest and acolyte in the Chamelon (magazine), he thought it would be absurd to impute blame to Wilde. The sonnets of Lord Alfred Douglass, which Wilde had approved, were much more material, as were also Wilde’s letters, which Mr. Carson, in the Queensberry trial, had described as horribly indecent. These letters were couched in the language of passionate love, but Wilde denied that there was anything in them to be ashamed of. The jury, he said, must exercise their own judgment in regard to the letters.
The judge then proceeded to trace the history of the Queensberry trial. In regard to Wilde's literature, he did not think that in a criminal case the jury ought to base an unfavorable inference upon Wilde's authorship of "Doran Grey." As regarded the story of the priest and Acolyte, he thought it would be absurd to inpute it to Wilde. Sonnets of Lord Alfred Douglas, which Wilde had approved, were much more material, as were also Wilde's letters, which Mr. Carson in the Queensberry trial had described as horribly indecent These letters were couched in the language of passionate love but Wilde denied that there was anything in them to be ashamed of. The jury, he said, must exercise their own judgment in regard to the letters.
The judge then proceeded to trace the history of the Queensberry trial. In regard to Wilde’s literature, he did not think that in a criminal case the jury ought to base an unfavorable inference upon Wilde’s authorship of "Dorian Gray." As regard to the story of the priest and acolyte in the Chameleon magazine, he thought it would be absurd to impute blame to Wilde. The sonnets of Lord Douglas, which Wilde had approved, were much more material, as were also Wilde’s letters which Mr. Carson in the Queensberry trial had described as horribly indecent. But wild denied that there was anything in them to be ashamed of. The jury, he said, must exercise their own judgment in regard to the letters.
In weighing the details of the evidence of these witnesses the jury could not overlook the fact that they were persons of the character which they themselves asserted. The Judge then proceeded to trace the history of the Queensberry trial. In regard to Wilde’s literature, he did not think that in a criminal case the jury ought to base an unfavorable inference upon Wilde’s authorship of "Dorian Grey." As regarded the story of the priest and acolyte in the "Chameleon" (magazine), he thought it would be absurd to impute blame to Wilde. The sonnets of Lord Alfred Douglas, which Wilde had approved, were much more material, as were also Wilde’s letters, which Mr. Carson, in the Queensberry trial, had described as horribly indecent. These letters were couched in the language of passionate love, but Wilde denied that there was anything in them to be ashamed of. The jury, he said, must exercise their own judgment in regard to the letters.
The Judge then proceeded to trace the history of the Queensberry trial. In regard to Wilde's literature, he did not think that in a criminal case the jury ought to base an unfavorable inference upon Wilde's authorship of "Dorian Grey." As regarded the story of the "Priest and Acolyte," in The Chameleon, he thought it would be absurd to impute blame to Wilde. The sonnets of Lord Alfred Douglas, which Wilde had approved, were much more material, as were also Wilde's letters.
He then proceeded to deal at length with the case of Shelley, who, he said, was not tainted with blackmail. Shelley's letters showed that his mind had become excited. In regard to the evidence of the hotel servants and other persons in similar positions, the Judge said that what they saw was only seen when they answered a bell call from Wilde. An instance of this was shown in the testimony of the chambermaid who swore to having seen a boy in the room, but admitted that Wilde had asked the boy to come to the room and light the fire.
He then proceeded to deal at length with the case of the young man Shelley, who, he said, was not tainted with blackmail. Shelley’s letters showed that his mind had become excited. In regard to the evidence of the hotel servants and other persons in similar positions, the judge said that what they saw was only seen when they answered a bell call from Wilde. An instance of this was shown in the testimony of the chambermaid who swore to having seen a boy in the room, but admitted that Wilde had asked the boy to come to the room and light the fire.
He then proceeded to deal at length with the case of the young man Shelley, who, he said, was not talented with blackmail. Shelley’s letters showed that his mind had become excited. In regard to the evidence of the hotel servants and other persons in similar positions, the Judge said that what they saw was only seen when they answered a bell call from Wilde. An instance of this was shown in the testimony of the chambermaid, who swore to having seen a boy in the room, but admitted that Wilde had asked the boy to come to the room and light the fire.
He then proceeded to deal at length with the case of the young man Shelley, who, he said, was not tainted with blackmail. Shelley's letters showed that his mind had become excited. In regard to the evidence of the hotel servants and other persons of similar positions, the judge said that what they saw was only seen when they answered a bell-call from Wilde's room. Instances of this was shown in the testimony of the chambermaid, who swore to having seen a boy in the room, but admitted that Wilde had asked the boy to come to the room and light the tire.
The Judge, in concluding his charge, said the case was one of great importance to the community. If the jury believed that the charges against the prisoners were true they should say so fearlessly.
The Judge, in concluding his charge, said the case was one of great importance to the community. If the jury believed that the charges against the prisoners were true, they should say so fearlessly.
The judge, in concluding his charge, said the case was one of great importance to the community. If the jury believed that the charges against the prisoners were true they should say so fearlessly.
The judge, in concluding his charge, said the case was one of great importance to the community. If the jury believed that the charges against the prisoners were true they should say so fearlessly.
The judge, in concluding his charge, said the case was one of great importance to the community. If the jury believed that the charges against the prisoners were true they should say so fearlessly.
The judge, in concluding his charge, said the case was one of great importance to the community. If the jury believed that the charges against the prisoners were true they should say so fearlessly.
The judge, in concluding his charge, said the case was one of great importance to the community. If the jury believed that the charges against the prisoners were true, they should say so fearlessly.
The Judge, in concluding his charge, said the case was one of great importance to the community. If the jury believed that the charges against the prisoners were true, they should say so fearlessly.
The judge, in concluding his charge, said the case was one of great importance to the community. He said if he jury believed that the charges against the prisoners were true, they should say so fearlessly.
The jury retired at 11:30. After deliberating three and a half hours, the jury returned to the court room and announced that they had failed to agree upon a verdict. They were thereupon discharged and the prisoners were remitted for a new trial.
The jury retired at 11:30. After deliberating three and a half hours, the jury returned to the court room and announced that they had failed to agree upon a verdict. They were thereupon discharged and prisoners were remitted for a new trial.
After deliberating three and a half hours, the jury returned to the court room and announced that they had failed to agree upon a verdict. They were thereupon discharged, and the prisoners were remitted for a new trial.
At 1.30 p.m. the case was given to the jury and the jury retired. After deliberating 3 1-2 hours the jury returned to the court room and announced that they had failed to agree upon a verdict. They were thereupon discharged, and the prisoners were remanded for a new trial.
The jury retired at 1:30 o’clock p. m. After deliberating three and a half hours, the jury returned to the courtroom and announced that they had failed to agree upon a verdict. They were thereupon discharged.
The jury acquitted Wilde of the charges against him in connection with Atkins, and reported to the court that it was impossible for them to agree in regard to the other charges. They, however, acquitted him of the charges of conspiracy.
The jury acquitted Wilde of the charges against him in connection with Atkins, and reported to the court that it was impossible for them to agree in regard to the other charges. They, however, acquitted him of the charges of conspiracy.
The jury acquitted Wilde of the charges against him in connection with Atkins, and reported to the court that it was impossible for them to agree in regard to the other charges. They, however, acquitted him of the charges of conspiracy.
London. May 2.- The jury acquitted Oscar Wilde of the charges against him in connection with Atkins and reported to the court that it was impossible for them to agree in regard to the other charges. They, however, acquitted him of the charges of conspiracy.
The jury acquitted Wilde of the charges against him in connection with Atkins, and reported that it was impossible to agree in regard to the other charges. The jury, however, acquitted him of the charges of conspiracy.
The jury acquitted Wilde of the charges against him in connection with Atkins, and reported to the court that it was impossible for them to agree in regard to the other charges. They, however, acquitted him of the charges of conspiracy. Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, said the case would undoubtedly be tried at the next session.
LONDON, May 1. - The jury acquitted Wilde of the charges against him in connection with Atkins and reported to the court that it was impossible for them to agree in regard to the other charges. They, however, acquitted him of the charges of conspiracy. Sir Edward Clarke asked that Wilde be admitted to bail, but the court refused the request.
Sir Edward Clarke asked that Wilde and Taylor be admitted to bail, but the court refused the request.
Sir Edward Clarke asked that Wilde be admitted to bail, but the court refused the request.
Sir Edward Clarke asked that Wilde be admitted to bail, but the court refused the request.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, said that the case would undoubtedly be tried at the next sessions. Wilde and Taylor were returned to Holloway jail.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, said that the case would undoubtedly be tried at the next sessions. Wilde and Taylor were returned to Holloway Jail.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, said that the case would undoubtedly be tried at the next sessions.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, said that the case would undoubtedly be tried at the next session.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, said that the case would undoubtedly be tried at the next session.
Mr. Gill, for the prosecution, said the case would undoubtedly be tried at the next session.
The disagreement of the jury in the Wilde case has caused much surprise in London. Several newspapers inclined to the opinion that Wilde’s speech, which elicited applause in the court room, may have saved him from a verdict of guilty. They quote as the most eloquent part of his effective plea the first ten or twelve sentences with which Wilde answered Mr. Gill’s question as to the meaning of his affection for Lord Douglas. These sentences were:
The disagreement of the jury in the case has caused much surprise in London. Several newspapers incline to the opinion that Wilde's speech which elicited applauce in the court room, may have saved him from a verdict of not guilty. They quote as the most eloquent part of this effective plea the first ten or twelve sentences with which Wilde answered Mr. Gill's question as to the meaning of his affection for Lord Douglas. The sentences were:--
Several newspapers incline to the opinion that Wilde's speech, which elicited applause in the court room yesterday, may have saved him from a verdict of guilty. They quote as the most eloquent part of this effective plea the first 10 sentences with which Wilde answered Mr. Gill's question as to the meaning of his affection for Lord Douglas. These sentences were:-
"It is such a great affection of the elder for the younger man's existed between David and Jonathan; such as Plato made the very basis of his philosophy; such as we find in the sonnets of Michelangelo and Shakespeare. It is that deep spiritual affection which is as pure as it is perfect, and dictates great works of art like those of Shakespeare and Angelo and these two letters of mine, such as they are. This love is misunderstood in the present century - so misunderstood that on account of it I am placed where I now am. It is beautiful; it is fine; it is the noblest form of affection. It is intellectual, and has existed repeatedly between an elder and a younger man when the elder man has the intellect and the younger man has all the joy and hope and glamour of life. That it should be so, the world does not understand. The world mocks at it, and sometimes puts one in the pillory for it."
Witness: The "Love that dare not speak its name in this century" is such a great affection of an elder for a younger man as there was between David and Jonathan, such as Plato made the very basis of his philosophy, and such as you find in the sonnets of Michael Angelo and Shakespeare--that deep, spiritual affection that is as pure as it is perfect, and dictates great works of art like those of Shakespeare and Michael Angelo and those two letters of mine, such as they are, and which is in this century misunderstood--so misunderstood that on account of it I am placed where I am now. It is beautiful, it is fine, it is the noblest form of affection. It is intellectual and it repeatedly exists between an elder and a younger man when the elder man has intellect and the younger man has all the joy, hope, and glamour of life. That it should be so the world does not understand. It mocks at it, and it sometimes puts one into the pillory for it.
Oscar Wilde's eloquent words are said to have saved him condemnation. The most effective were the following in answer to Mr. Gill's question as to the meaning of his affection for Lord Douglas: It is such great affection of the elder for the younger man as existed between David and Jonathan; such as Plato made the very basis of his philosophy; such as we find in the sonnets of Michael Angelo and Shakespeare. It is that deep spiritual affection which is as pure as it is perfect, and dictates great works of art like those of Shakespeare and Angelo, and these two letters of mine such as they are. This love is misunderstood in the present century, so misunderstood that on account of it I am placed where I am now. It is beautiful, it is fine, it is the noblest form of affection, it is the intellectual, and has existed repeatedly between an elder and a younger man when the elder has the intellect and the younger has the joy and hope and glamor of life. That it should be so the world does not understand, the world mocks at it and sometimes puts one on pillory for it.