OSCAR WILDE'S CASE.
A DISCOURTEOUS LORD. Press Assn—By Telegraph—Copyright London, April 20. In the libel action Lord -Alfred Douglas v. Dr Ransome and the Times Book Club, Judge Darling displayed indignation at Lord Douglas's behaviour. At Lord Douglas's request portions of Oscar Wilde's book "De Profundis" were read, during which Lord Douglas left the Court. The Judge ordered his return and severely rebuked him. A British Museum official stated that the manuscript of "De Profundis" was lodged in the Museum on . condition that it remained unopened till 1960, when the question of publication could be considered.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1901, 22 April 1913, Page 2
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96OSCAR WILDE'S CASE. Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1901, 22 April 1913, Page 2
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