THE WILDE SCANDAL.
HIS COUNSEL RETIRES FROM THE CASE.
VERDICT FOR THE MARQUIS.
A .HORRIBLE AFFAIR
PROBABLE ARREST OF WILDE.
\FE& PBBSS ASSOOIAMOM. —COPTaiGHT.j (Received April 6, 10.30 a.m ) London, April 5. The charge of libel against the Marquis of Queensberry finlshea to-day, a verdict of not guilty being returned. The jury considered that the charges made by the Marquis of Queensberry were of publio benefit. Wilde's counsel withdrew from the case, and Wilde himßelf left the Court while his counsel was explaining that the plaintiff's literature and letters justified the plea of defence that Wilde posed as au immoral person. He explained the reason he withdrew from the ease. It was bo as >to avoid the appalling evidence which would be adduced. The verdict was received with loud oheers. It is expected Wilde will be arrested. No warrant has yet been applied for, but counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry has sent the Public Prosecutor a statement of-the witnesses and notes on _the evidence, in order to prevent a miscarriage of justice.
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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 7335, 6 April 1895, Page 3
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173THE WILDE SCANDAL. Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 7335, 6 April 1895, Page 3
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