Evening star., 1880-02-03
PARNELL IN WASHINGTON.
A CORDIAL WELCOME.
His Speech at the Capitol.


was assembled at the depot to welcome him.
The committees mentioned in yesterdays STAR
escorted him to Wizards where the party took
up their quarters. Shortly afterwards a re-
ception was held in the parlor, which was taste
fully decorated with the stars and stripes and
the green flag OF Ireland. Captain O'Meagher
Condor, in behalf of the Irish citizens of Wash
ington. delivered an address of welcome. A
long crowd was in attendance and a general in
PRODUCTION followed the speech OF welcome Mr..
Murdoch, OF The party, was dressed in full High
land Ian costume ana attracted much attention.
w. j. O'Brien. Col Joyce, j. B. Piet and Major
David Constantine, representing the Irish
American citizens OF Baltimore, had an inter-
view with Mr.. Parnell, in which they invited
him to visit Baltimore 1t was arranged that he
should visit that city on the 18th inst.
kR. PARNELI AT THE CAPITOL.
In the evening Mr.. Parnell made short
speech in the haD o. the House OF Representa-
tives. The galleries we're crowded and every
seat on the floor was occupied. There were many
ladies' in the galleries and on the noor Speaker
the clerks seat. At ten minutes after eight
Speaker Randall called the House to order-that
body had simply taken recess-and directed
the resolution OF January 10Th. rendering the
use OF the House to Mr.. Parnell, for the occa-
sion, to be read. After the reading he stated
that in conformity with that resolution he had
now the honor and the pleasure of introducing
Chas. Stewart Parnell, of Ireland tapplause),
who came among them to speak OF the dis
treSSes OF his country.
HIS SPEECH IN THE HOUSE HALL
Mr.. ParneH arose amid great Clapping of
hands. and returned thanks for the honor con-
ieired on him in being permitted to address such
an august assembly On the state Of affairs IN his
unhappy country. American public opinion
would be OF the greatest Importance in enab-
ling them to obtain settlement of the Irish
question. He proceeded to speak of the tenure
Of land in Ireland as being the most pressing
question Of that country, and he quoted the
testimony of the historian Froude against the
quoted approvingly the New York Mutton
against the idea OF emigration as a remedy. He
proposed to initiate the example Of Prussia and
other Continental countries, where the feuial
tsnure had been tried, found wanting and aban-
doned. He proposed to give the opportunity to
every occupying farmer in Ireland to become
the owner OF his own farm. He referred TO Mr..
Bright's proposition for company to advance
money for the purchase of Irish farms and crti-
cised Mr.. Bright for shtrking from asking the
British Parliament to sanction that principle
In conclusion he said that it would be proud
boast for America If she were, by the force of
her pubic opinion alone and by the respect
with which all people looked upon any Senti-
ment prevailing in America, TO obtain for Ire
land without the shedding Of one drop of blood.
without drawing the sword, without one threat
ening message the solution of that great ques-
ton. He was proud and happy in the belief
that in the way he had mentioned, and In no
other way, America would be an important
factor in the solution OF the Irish land question
[ApplauSe.l
On motion of Mr.. O'Connor, of South Carolina,
the House then adjourned aud the ceremony or
the personal Introduction of members and
others to Mr.. Parnell was performed by the
Speaker In the area in front OF the reporters
desk.
A SUPPER AT wILLARDs.
Mr.. Parnell returned to the hotel from the
Capitol. A collation. was rendered him by the
congressional reception committee. MesSrs.
Dillon and Murdoch (who are with him, Speaker
Randall, Representatives O'Connor, Young,
Mafsh, Wills, Morrison, Magnnis, Harris, Frost,
King: LIE Fevre. Senators Conover and Jones,
Col. Peyton, Mr. Cochrane, Mr.. Matthew'S Capt.
ON. Condor and Col. Scully were present.
Speeches were made by the visitors and several
others present. The band played in the hotel
LOBBY While the supper was in progress.
SPEECHES AT THE HOTEL.
at 1880 o'clock Mr. Parnell was introduced to
the large crowd in the lobby and spoke from the
greeted with cheers he spoke of his cor
lieved that the - moral oral effect s; OF OF the the
attitude OF America would do much in relieving
the people of Ireland. He introduced Mr.. Mur-
dock who made a strong speech in behalf Of
Ireland. MIR. Dillon followed with similar
remarks. Representative Thomas Young made
the last speech. He dealt severely with the
land tenure system In Ireland inaugurated By
the British government, and said that the only
remedy was to remove the cause by compelling
the landlords to give laborers a chance to live
and let others live
MR.. PARNEIL WAS CALLED UPON TODAY
by a large number OF citizens, many OF them
net Irish Americans. The Robert Emmett Asso-
citation called and presented the resolutions
adopted by them looking to the organization of
local clubs in aid of home rule for Ireland.
They found Mr. Parneil In accord with the prop
osition. and the officers of the association had
an interesting talk upon this and kindred sub
JectS. Tonight the ParneN party Will attend
he concert at Masonic Temple.
THE CASE OF IRELAND STATED
MeSsTs. Parnell, Dillon aud MuIdock will ad-
dress the citizens of Washington at the Congre-
gational church to morrow evening at 7.aG
O'clock. and the proceeds viii be devoted to the
permanent relief of the irish people. Several
Senators and Representatives will he present
and address the meeting. which win also be
graced by the presence of Mrs. and Hiss Par
nell the mother and sister OF ireland's Illus
trious advocate. Charles Stewart Parnell.
"A DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY took place
on 18th street, near T NV, last night. Mrs.
Mary F. Chapman, residing at the corner OF 18th
and Boundary streets. while walking down 18th
street had reached T street, when she was ap-
preached by two young men, one of whom put
his hand over her mouth and the other held a
large knife close to her face, threatening to kill
her if she screamed. They then cut her pocket
book with $50 in money. The pocket book was
found subsequently near the place where the
act was committed by Officers Heinline and
succeed in bringing these parties to justice.
THE DEAF HEAR THROUGH THE TEETH.-Ordj-
nary conversation, public speaking concerts
&c. are heard perfectly by the deaf by means
OF the folding fan Dentaphone. On exhibition
at the DunbartoD, 623 PENNSYLVANIA avenue.
PETTY TH1EvING.-This morning in the Police
court, JOnn Henry Evans and William Perry
DuVali, two colOred men arrested by OFFICER
Pfaff, were arraigned for the larceny OF a eau OF
lard box Of goldfish, ETC., from Mrs. Campbell
residing at 1885 o street, ON Sunday morning
last. They pleaded guilty. Mrs. Campbell teS-
titled that her area way was broken open on
Sunday morning and these things taken. The
Court said that he was determined to stop this
marauding and stealing and sentenced each to
SIX months in jail. They were then arraigned
for the larceny of three baskets of provisions
from Mrs. Elliott, residing next door to Mrs
Campbell, were convicted and sentenced to
three months in Jail. Evans and VIM. Bowtlen
were then arraigned for the larceny of two
boxes OF cigars. tobacco, wine. whisky gin, &C.
from VIM. Dant, corner OF 10th and P streets,
on Sunday morning. BOwden pleaded guilty:
but Evans claimed that he went into Dant's
TO get drink, but did not steal anything They
were sentenced to six months In jail.
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coughs, colds, sore throat, etc. Only % cents Il
bottle.
THE COURTS.
COURT IN GENERAL TERN
Yesterday, National Metropolitan Bank agt
District; garnishe2. Tucker & Sherman agt
same; ordered to be heard before full bench
To-day, O'Brien agt SanderSon. Judgment
below reversed Prathar HIl. Saft1a6