New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-27
THE FENIAN FEUD.
Further Developments - Another Letter
IndsrsinR the senaie-Thc Approach
ing Cengress-ssephens Probably Not
Coming to this Country.


Coming to this Country.
The troubles in the Fenian camp will evi.
dently culminate in few days and come to a conclu
soD much In the manner Of a large bubble, which
expands and bursts. And yet it is still difficult to
safely conjecture whether the final victory will perch
upon the banner of the O'Mahony or take up a final
abode IN the halls OF the Fenan Senate.
But though the atmosphere OF the controversy con
nues to remain decidedly murky the adherents Of both
factions confident that very shortly there Will be
general clearing up. What the dispersion OF the
angry clouds will reveal is difficult to determine. 1t
may disclose merely the calm blue sky OF the peace
loving o Mahoney; or an unmistakablc thunder storm
may reform In the shape Of the triumphant war prin
clpea OF the Senatorial policy We can only hope that
the change will be of positive character whether OF
sun or storm, that the dstractng dissensions may
at last terminate and some harmonious action be pur
sued with respect TO Ireland Canada whatever other
portion OF the globe may occupy the consideration OF
| the brotherhood.
THE FHyIAy SENATE
not At present in session and probably will not meet
again for several weeks. In the meantime. however
the Executive headquarters at the Jones House con-
tinue to presents scene OF active business.
Letters continue TO be received by the officials,
strongly ndOrsnZ the course Of the Senate Ia depOslng
IUMahony. and recognizing Col. Roberts as the real
head OF the Brotherhood in this country One OF these
letters we give below as II is the first that has been re-
| ceiyed from the quarter whose Fenan sentiment II
| pretends 10 represent
IUcxAHoE CIRCLE F. b., DISTRICT OF MAsnArrAs,
| Dec. ~, 1908. }
Col W. Il ROBERTS. Pradent r. r.
sIR At the last regular meeting Of this Circle held Fri
day the I'D inst Matthew Hoan Center elect in the chair
| it was
Re'oired That will man. support the Constitution
Of the F. b. revised aud adopted by the Phiadepha Con
R,olred That we will be un,iring in Efforts Circle
TO aid and assist the Secretary OF War toward the carrying out
s,so,d That abide by the action Of the Senate
deposng Col Ohahony, and pledge ourselves to work
with renewed ygor a true Fenians and lovers u liberty
MARTIN HOHAN, Center Elect
JONI X. REILLY, Secretary.
Your address etc. to the T. B. with copy Of Constitution
inco.ed he. received by this Circle with the
thA, you viii hear from at the end Of the month IN the form
your administration which has far characterized it,
main your devoted sdhercnt in fraternity
JoHS X. REILLY, Sec'y Tuckahoe Circle T. b.
II will be seen from the above that the Senate and
President Roberts have, at least the unbounded conf
dence Of their Fenian CORE spondens.
II is reported by some OF the Fenian members that
there may shortly occur even
ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL CHANGE,
from the fact that Col Roberts is weary Of the heavy
responsibilities which his position President Of the
Fenan brotherhood IN America causes him TO labor
under and owing the fact that bis private b1siness
has suffered materially during the time which his public
duties have occupied.
We do not know how true these reports may be- but
We certain Of one thing at least. II such change
shall be- effected. Il will only be through the repeated
requests OF President Roberts himself IL Is even
doubtful that be could persuade his brethren TO permit
him 10 enqash an Office which he has thus far filled
will such marked ability and such earnest nervous
des.c that something more than talking and circle
forming should be done toward carrying out the objects
CT tie common Brotherhood.
In this respect therc Is n striking
CONTRAST BETWEEN ROBEBTs AND oMAHoSEY.
The latter moves in al air OF mystery and believes
in tse efficacy of Intrigue.
believes that bo accomplished by sturdy
action than subtle scheming.
-OMahoney seeks TO elevate himself above the rank
and file OF his brethren. whom he would apparently
have 10 blindly follow his lead with absolute trust IN
his chle'tainshlp.
Roberts OIL the other hand. wishes the humbest the
most unreasOning OF his brethren 10 comprehend, in
their fullest meaning toe designs OF the leaders and
would sooner lead them as beloved public servant
than as blindy trusted dictator.
These excellent qualities have greatly enhanced
PREsIDEST RoBEBTss POPULARITY
and his genial presence aud unsssumiug address have
also served 10 endear him to all.
1t Is therefore. most likely that the Fenian Senate
and the Fenian Brotherhood would not listen TO any
proposals for his resignation Deprived OF his strong
sense and executive ability for their guidance, the
chances Of tie Senate. in the fight with OMahony
would be Of aNt4 uncertain character For even the
foes 0i VMahony generally accord To that magnate the
possession of considerable long headedness. combined
with fair executive ability and, as the present conro
yersy Of diplomatic nature, with pen aud ink and
mental shire wdness for weapons the ntrigue-loyiDg
mysterious working Dictator of the oeyenteenth.st
Headquarters would be as much In his element as a
fish in water, while the blunt faction Of the Jones
House would be liable to founder about like stranded
whale
As the case now stands-ns near as we can make ont
THE oMAHOSY CONVENTION,
called TO IN this city the % prox will tell the
tale of that chieftan's real strength
IL is true this Convention will be composed almost
entirely OF OMnhony's friends. But how large viii 1t
bei IL the demonstration be small feeble affair, the
members composing il may be discouraged at their
paucity and feebeness aud 90 in body to the side Of
the Senate, become weakened by deserton as 20
be entitled 20 consideration IN the future H. on the
other hand the Convention proves TO be grand gather
ing Of determined earnest men, strong IN their attach
ment 10 Oahony and sincere that they have espoused
the side Of Justice he may be enabled 10 prove Roberts
an nsurper and gain O decided victory over his oppo
nents.
THE CONVENTION PROM THE SENATE STANDPOINT
is simply nothing at all They contend that the cons
tuition az amended makes provision for the calling
together OF a Convention under any circumstances
IL simply provides FOR n Congress 10 be composed OF "A
senate and House of Delegates. As the Senate will
have no participation in the coming gathering, oi
course that conyOcaton will not be a Congress; and
as such thing as Convention is unconstituti0nal
Of fcourseaccording 10 the SenatcaDy action OF any
body on the 2d ofJauuary will have weight nor value
whatever.
RUMORs REGARDING sTEPHESs
continue to be far numerous than Trustworthy IL
is however present the opinion OF those who would
appear be best informed, that stephens has rclin-
quishcd the idea of coming to America, II he ever EN-
tcrtsined such an intention They that Stephens IL
all right and that be will be enabled 10 accomplish
more good where he is wherever that may be) than in
this country: but they also confident that his
received. and that it will operate powerfully toward
restoring harmony.
A Senator for the Congress-Gravc Charges
Aguinst the Senate and President Rob-