, 1881-02-06

HIS ARREST.
Special Cable.
DCDL1N, Feb. 5,-1he excitement in Ire
land consequent upon the arrest OF Dayitt
las given place to a quiet determination to
await the course Of events and make tho best
preparations for meeting any action which
the Government may take under the Coer-
cfon act. Throughout the country the great
est indignation prevails. Protests from
every quarter are reaching the central
offices of the League. The Government
shows no inclination to interfere With
the meetings in public halls in the towns
for this purpose: but nearly all the open-air
meetings called for tomorrow hayo been
proclaimed Tonight. To-day A1r Brennan
received private information that he would be
arrested tonight, hut OIL inquiry in official
quarters it is learned that there is not the
slightest foundation for the report.
TIE GOVERNMENT
does mot intend to interfere with any of the
members OF the League provided that their
speeches and actions are moderate in char
actcr. l have the highest authority for stat
ing that even after the passing Of
the Coercion bill, not more than four arrests
will be made IN connection with tho Land
League. This is the present intention, butany
attempt to fan the agitation into the dimcn-
sions attained III November and December
will tlncucstlonably alter this wise resolu-
ton Oh ths part Of tile authorities. Indeed,
it is not improbable that, If matters continue
i'll their present satisfactory condition, the
Coercion bill, rs far as the Land League Is
concerned, will be almost 4 dead lcrtes.
II IS NOT so, HOWEVER,
with the Fenlans. Their organization will
be mercilesly dealt with. The authorities
have authentic information as to the
number Of rifles :llicitly imported
into the country, almost to with
in q hundred, and know wherc to
lay their hands OIL 4 large number. This, per-
haps, is official braggadocio, but when in
formers are wanted i'll Ireland they
are always forthcoming. One Of the
most experienced detectives OIL the
Irish staff is at present in Eli
ngland making inquiries In the midland
and northern towns respecting tho ramitlca-
tons Of the Fenian Society.
REGARDING A1I. DAvl1T's IMPRISONMENT,
the intention of the authorities is not to de-
tain him in custody after the snbsidence Of
the agitation and the establishment Of elI~
icable relatici,s between the landlords and
tenants Of Ireland. The lnuc1l-dcsired cou-
summation cannot be reached until the Land
bill is passed and comes into operation.
In the meantime, the severity OF prison
discipline will he relaxed III Dnyitt's favor to
the extent that he will be exempt from hard
convict labor and from association with the
lower grades Of criminals.
THE STATE OF Ills HEALTH
will also be taken into full consideration.
This intelligence was allowed to leak out, in
i-.
Of his friends regarding his physical all
ulents.
THE FITNESS
To the 3Icste,7. Associated Prts<.
LONDON. Feb. 5.-The Times approves of
Dasitt's arrest and says: "Davitt has been
an active agent Of sedition, vcrging OIL trea-
son, and he is an adyenturer, acquainted
with the springs and methods OF the Fenian
conspiracy"
NOLAN AND LABoCCuERE
are Interesting themselves III regard to a
memorial concerning Dayitt which is adj
dressed to the Home Secretary.
DoicE, LIBERAL,
viii ask on Monday whether the Govern
lnent will inquire into the condition Of
Dayltt's health, III order that privileges MAY
be granted him. 1t is believed that the Ques-
ton is put in accordance with the sentiments
Of large number OF members.
SENT TO DAETMOol: PRISON,
Dayitt goes to Dart,noor Prison. The att
tllorities have been warned of possible nt~
tempt Mt rescue. lie was removed from Mill
bank Prison at O'Clock this morning.
BRITISH ITEMS.
WE.ArEEs on A STRIKE.
LONDON, Feb. I,-Four thousand Weayers
are on strike at Hyde for in advance of
wages. Eleven thousand looms are idle.
GEORGE EL1oTss FRIENDS
are endcavoriug to di5suade Nr Cross from
his contemplated biography of her, pre-
fcrring, If done at all, that it should be by
another hand. Mr.. Cross thus far persists.
IRISH ITEMS.