The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-10-12

the most important place in the whole of Ire
land. The reception of Mr.. Parnell by his
constituents here is regarded as the great
est event Of the present anti-rent agi-
tation, which is destined to give a new
course to- Irish policy in the British
Parliament. Navan is an interesting town, of
considerable antiquity. Eight years ago the
first note of the national Irish party in the Brit
ish Parliament was sounded by the candidature
of felon Of 4S-John Martin. Tonight the
town is gay with triumphal arches,
the hotels arc full of politicians from
all parts of Ireland, members of
Parliament and the representatives of the Eng
lish and Irish press. A considerable reinforce
mcnt of the Royal Irish Constabulary has ar
rived, and 100 of them are wandering about
the streets looking for lodgings. More armed
police are expected, though no military have as
yet come upon the scene.
ARE THE PRECAUTIONS NECEssARYg
1t is not thought, however, that this increased
police force will be necessary to keep the peace;
it is believed that the Sabbath will pass quietly,
for all the priests of the country around will be
here. Their number will be, it is estimated, ut
least sixty. Since O'Connells time so many
priests have never taken part in demonstra-
ton of this sort. There will be here to-
morrow popular representative priests who
I'll NJ A.
land occupiers Of the county are expected in
their thousands Ten popular members Of Par
lament will speak. All these will indorse Mr..
Parnells policy of paying no rent until
the times mend, and the principles
of Parnell's manifesto-abolition Of land
lords and the roofing of tho people
in the soil. Mr.. Parnell himself will answer
the criticisms of the English press The
agitator has already received letters of ad-
bers. The meeting will be made pic
turesque with banners, bands, uniforms
and professions The authorities on the
scene do not know how to meet the
agitation, which will be carried on in q peace
able and constitutional manner 1t is rumored,
indeed, that paid agents may endeavor to create
disturbances, but an order has been issued en-
joining the people to maintain patience, quie-
tude determination.
A SOLEMN WELCOME.
Parnell will be met on entering the town by
clergy and people and conducted in triumphant
procession to the place of meeting. The gather
ing will be presided over by justice Of the
peace, who will address words of welcome to
Parnell and thank him in tho name
of the Irish people, urging him to up
hold his policy in Parliament as the
last refuge of the afflicted country, and declare
that the condition of the farmers has become 80
desperate as to call for immediate relief in the
alteration Of the land system, which will be the
ngrarian declaration of war against Irish land
lordism.
WELCOME TO BIGGAR.
The bands are parading the town tonight in
honor of Mr.. Biggar, who is the first promincift
arrival Deputations from England have been
coming in all day long. Tomorrow excursion
trains will run hither from Dublin, Drogheda,
Dundalk and all the neighboring counties.
Throughout tho county Of Meath mass will he
celebrated in the country chapels ut an earlier
hour than usual in order to permit people and
priests to arrive in time. The demonstration is
given to Parnell in the evening.