The New York herald., 1873-12-08

rest with the Queen, and I am certain that II any
objection were made to an Englishman Her Maj
esty would appoint an Irishman.
CoRREsPoNDEST-Some OF the Protestant gentry
believe. are with you?
Mr.. BUrT-Very many OF them. Only the ultra
Protestants are against us.
CORRESPONDENTS It your idea that the Cath.
olic priesthood mas been holding aoof from you lest
your movement should be thought Catholic
move nent2
Mr. BUTT DO not think so. 1t has been said
that we wish to interfere with the settlement Of
the education question We are anxious not to
interfere with that or any other religious matter.
CORRESPONDENCE Belfast hear, your strength
is nil.
Mr. BUTT i do not agree with that. We havea
strong party In Belfast comprising great many
Protestants. Some OF our best meetings have
been held there. In conclusion let me say to you
that the success OF this movement Is beyond any
thing could have anticipated, especially when we
take into consideration the short time we have
been working, and the fact that. having made no
appeal, we have had, as you may say, no funds at
our disposal This success is greatly to be &c
counted for by the spread OF education and the
publication OF cheap newspapers. The people
know as much about the principles OF the move
ment as do. We are dealing with a totally diff
his speeches, and. besides. O'Conner never had
anything like 40 members pledged to the people.
The National Home Rule Conference in
Dublin.
The Home Rule Conference assemblage in Dublin,
In session during several days Of the past month,
was attended by Professor Butt, M. r., Mr.. Henry,
the O'Connor Don, and many other lrishmen emf
nent for their advocacy of the cause OF legislative
tpI n1ana for Iral md hnt in mi r
poses OF general government, with the Crown Of
England.
The following petition TO the imperial Parlia-
ment, setting forth the objects OF the assemblage,
was presented to the Conference, discussed, and
ordered for circulation for signatures WIZ
We, the undersigned, feel bound to declare our
m a Is @ won 70 BE- e aaa 10
the streng b and stability OF the United Kingdom,
that the right OF domestic legislation on all lrisn
affairs should be restored 10 our country; and that
s desirable that rishmen should unite to obtain
that restoration upon the following principles;-
To obtain Tor our country the right and privilege
OF managing our affairs, by Parliament
assembled IN Ireland, composed OF Her Majesty
the sovereign and the Lords and Commons OK
Ireland.
TO secure for that Parliament, under federal
arrangement, the right OF egisatng Tor and regu.
atng all matters relating TO the internal affairs or
Ireland, and control over Irish resources and reve-
nues, subject to the obligation OF contributing our
just proportion oil the imperial expenditure.
To leave to an Imperial Parliament the power or
dealing with all questions affecting the Imperial
Crown and government, legislation regarding the
Colonies and other dependencies OF the Crown, the
relations OF the United Empire with foreign states
and all matter appertaning to the defence ana
the stability OF the Empire at large.
To obtain such an adjustment OF the relations
between the two countries without any lnterier.
ence with the prerogatves Of the Crown, or any
disturbance OF the principles OF the constitution.
The second day of the Conference, after some
observations by the Chairman exposing "a gross
misrepresentation" OF facts by London journal.
which alleged that the assembly consisted OF only
200 obscure persons the fifth resolution OF the first
series waa moved by Sir ]. N. McKenna. IL de-
clared that the proposed federal arrangements
does not involve any change in the existing con-
stitution or the Imperial Parliament, or any inter-
ference with the prerogatives of the Crown, or
disturbance OF the principles OF the constitution.
The resolution was seconded by Mr. McCartny
Downing, who, though formerly repeater, yielded
TO the cogent arguments adduced by Mr.. Butt in
favor OF federalism, and accepted the programme
iish lH nation would ever grant Mr. Downing took
a hopeful view OF the prospects oil the movement,
ediy said to him. SATISFY us that You only want
Parliament to manage your own affairs, and that
you don't intend afterwards TO look lor separation,
and We will not only listen to you but vote with
you"
Mr.. Blennerhassett Member OF Parliament in
supporting the resolution, expressed bis opinion
that 1t would not be wise TO tie the Irish members
TO any particular course of action on the question
reducing them to the position or mere delegates
but at the same time thought 1t OF Importance that
they should be assured OF the sincerity OF the men
VINO took up the movement. MI. Blennerhassett
considered federalism not only the most desirable
but the most practicable solution.
The esolution having been passed, Sir John Grey
moved the OF the series requiring the appoint.
menS of responsible Irish Ministry.
This seconded by Mr.. d. O'COnnor, M. p, and
was also adopted without objection.
The seventh resolution, declaring that the federal
arrangement would add to the strength and integ-
Henry, NJ. p, seconded by Mr.. O'Neill Daunt, and
supported by Mr.. Dgby, M. P.
This having closed the series Mr.. D0ran brought
forward motion requiring the Irish members to
deliberate among themselves on all questions SUBJ
mitted to Parliament affecting Ireland, and lore
jority should decide. This was strongly objected
to. and amendment having been moved the
discussion adjourned.
The proceedings of the Conference were brought
to a close on the 21st ut.
The proposal to exact pledge from the Irish
been condemned by Mr.. Butt was not pressed and
the series OF resolutions relating to the organiza
ton or the Home Rule League were passed with
out alteration
TWO thousand pounds was subscribed TO form Q.
special fund ior the promotion OF the objects OF the
Conference. The fund VIII be expended In the dif'
fusion OF reliable information as to the nature and
objects OF the movement aud IN assisting the cleo
ton OF eligible candidates who are not them
selves in position to deiray the expenses ol q
contest
In closing the Conference Mr.. Butt warmly con-
graduated the assembly on the earnestncss mod
Grafton and unanimty which had characterized It's
deliberations
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Mr. James Lewis, OF the Fifth Avenue Theatre