National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03
PARNELL IN WASHINGTON.



hunting parks arc not. lie would like to see
the rich plains of Meade Kildare and Linn
erick, instead Of being desert wastes devoted
to the support of the people. A person might
drive for miles over these fields and parks
without seeing house. II Is remarkable
that the fertility of tho country has been the
means of the destruction Of tho people rather
than Of their prosperity aud preservation. He
would like to see The next EN- grafton from
West Ireland to East Ireland, instead of from
the East to the West; and when the resources
of that country were fully developed, if any
surplus population remained Ireland would
chcoriully give 1t to this great country. Then
our emigrants would come to your shores as
come tue Gormans with money In their
pockets, with sufficient means TO enable them
to get out TO the great West, instead of hang
ing around your Eastern cities.
The speaker at this point quoted approx.
ingly from tho Anericu1 Nation which argued
that ii the resources of Ireland were properly
developed it would support 45,00O,0OO instead
OF 100000 OF people, and referred to the re-
markable prosperity Of the crowded people Of
the Isle of Guernsey. Nearly every man in
the Isle of Guernsey, said the speaker, owns
his own farm. Tho remedy we propose is an
alteration of the land tenure prevailing there
We propose 10 follow the example of Prussia
aud other continental countries, whore the
ieudHl tenure has been tried, found wanting
and abolished, and to give every man III Ire
land an opportunity to own his own farm. If
It can be proven that the terrible sulleriugs in
Ireland are due to this system we can reason.
ably require OF tho legislature, that with
due regard to the rights of proprietors, by
paying II just compensation, the soil be trans
ierred to the people. lie referred to the abUl-
ton Of the tenure system by the King of prus-
s'a, by whom ii was ordained that the tenants
should pay for the land through Il system of
bonds. We have also he said, precedents in
| pf ~ haa ~.
pressed approval of the principle that a class
| OF peasant owners should be created in Ire
land, the plan proposed being that two-thirds
OF tho purchase money should be paid in in
stallmemts.
These clauses have remained up to
the present time dead letter. He saw
that Mr.. John Bright, tho eminent reformer,
now came forward and proposed to amend
these clauses considerably. At Birmingham
the other day Mr.. Bright proposed that a
Government commission be sent to Dublin,
with power to sell lands TO tenants aud ad.
vance threc.iourths Of the money to be repaid
IN thirty-iivo years. Mr.. Bright expressed
the conviction that if this plan was adopted,
self'intcrest would soon compel landlords to
sell. While he did not accept this as II full
settlement of their troubles, he would gladly
welcome it as step in tho right direction.
The difference between the views entertained
by Mr.. Bright aud those entertained by him.
,
that the State ought to adopt plan of
compulsory appropriation of laud. They
thought with Mr.. Bright, however, that the
landlords would be compelled to sell. What
would they think, asked Mr. Parnell of his
hearers, Of n state sman who, while acknowl-
edging tie justice of principle, shriuks from
asking legislation to sanction aud enforce that
principle. This attempt to transfer the re.
sponsibiities of Parliament to the peasant is
neither dignifed nor worthy. Mr.. Parncll,
in closing, apoligizGd for irespassing ut such a
= great length upon the time OF the House, and
thanked his hearers for their attention. II
! regret he said, that this great cause has not
been pleaded by un ADLER man The cause is
> good; and, though put before you so impGr-
icctly, cannot fail, to fad recognition at your
hands. Itwou,d be proud boast for America
having obtained her own freedom, ii she were
= now, by the force of public opinion
alone. and by tho respect with which al
peoples look upon any sentiment prevailing il
America-if She were now to obtain for Ireland
, without the shedding of one drop of blood
4 without drawing the sword, without on,
threatening message, n solution Of that grea
question. For my part one who boasts hi,
American blood, feel proud of the import
ance attached TO American opinion and fee
sure that the time Is at hand when you vii
DO most important factor in bringing about
solution of the Irish land question. These
4 Irish Etmines, now so periodical, compel US e
| appear before tho world as beRgars, posi-
ton humiliating to any land, more humila
ting to proud nation like ours. When thi:
question is solved these famnes will be at au
end; then we shall no longer DO compelled t
tax your generosity aud we shall be able tC
promise you that this shall DO the last Irisl
famine"
;. As soon as Mr.. Parnell finished speaking
= upon motion Of Mr. OCOnnor, of South Caro-
linz the House djourned. After tho adjourn
ment Mr.. Parnell held an impromptu recep
ton in the open space in front Of the Speaker
desk. Speaker Randall presented the mem
= bers of tho House to the distinguished visitor
Messrs. Dillon and Murdoch were also TIN
objects of much attention. Tho recep
ton committee finally Cap;ured tbei
guests, and they were driven back 10 Willard
Hotel. Ii was intended 10 have sereuadet
Mr., Parnell last night, but owing to the storm
this portion of the programme WAS omitted
The band, however had boon engaged, snt
while Mr.. Parnel WAS up stairs enjoying
lunch, the band was brought into the rolunda
; of the hotel aud disCOursed appropriate sulGe
] tiOns. No speeches were made, although larg,
crowd had gathered anticipatingsu an even
The first invitation received by Mr.. Parnel
on his arrival in this city was from Wash
Nailor, the well-kmOwn livery stable-kcoper
He has recently purchased a 23O horse, aud
3 being anxious to show off his points has re
qucstCd Mr., Parnell to take "a ride behinC
mitteo OF Baltimore gentlemen, consisting o
Colonel Joyce, William O'Brieu, Majo
Daniel Consentine aud John b. PET
waited upon Mr. Parnell last even
ing and invited him to visit Baltimore
/. Mr. Parnell accepted their invitation and will
D 90 to that city ON the 18Th instant. To-ngh
Mr. Parnell will attend the entertainment
given by tho ladies Of the Irish Relief Asso
citation at Masonic Temple.
The Robert Emmett Association, which at
recent meeting adopted resolutions looking T.
the establishment in this country of local club
for the purpose Of aiding in every proper an,
possible way the objects Of tho Home Rule an,
D Land Leagues in Ireland, will meet ut vii
lard's Hotel this morning at 10 o'clock to pa,
D their respects to Mr.. Pdrnell aud to consul
with him upon this subject.
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