The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-04-07
poets OF peaceful solution OF the present
difficulties In Ireland,v

ootu'ence 10 tne laws or the land would
long since have been restored. The CO.
erclon policy that has been so tardily adopt
ed should have been brought into play last
autumn. The vacillating action OF Mr..
Gladstone and his Cabinet encouraged be-
lief In the minds Of the people that the Gov
ernment dared not adopt coercive measures,
and but for the objectionable weakness dis.
played by those in authority the Land
League would never have reached its present
proportions or welded the influence il now
possesses"
But do you not consider that revision
OF the land laws in favor OF the small hold
ers is very desirable?"
"Yes, do. | think that il would be a
good thing TO secure to the tenant the value
OF his permanent improvements"
no HOPE FOR THE LAND BILL.
"lf the land bill is framed in spirit OF
liberal concession to the tillers OF the soil,
do you think the pi esent troubles will be at
an end!"
"Certainly not. Even II it should insist
on the three Fs-Fair rents, Free sale, and
FIXity OF tenure-it would not materially
improve the condition of the mass OF the
Irish people. Nay, will 90 further, and
give 1t as my opinion that il they had the
land for nothing il would not support them,
and will tell YOU why. Ii is the sole am
bition OF an lrishman TO get a portion OF the
land or house, or even cOw-house, as a
homestead. Why, in mountain districts
and on western seaboards there are large
populations, gathered together in villages.
composed Of families having houses ard from
three TO five acres OF ground, mostly Of an in
ferlOr quality, and they are all the time
complaining that from the produce OF these
patches they are unable to support them
selves. Now, how can man reasonably
expect to feed and clohe wife, himself,
and perchance half dozen children, on the
produce of three or four or even half a
dozen acres? The fact Is that all the trouble
in ireland is caused by the insane desire Of
the people TO farm land at all hazards. The
demand is greater than the supply, and that
is all about it,"
"But do not the land laws OF Ireland on
all important points compare unfavoraby
With those i'm force in England as affecting
the interest Of the tenant:'
Certainly not. The Irish tenant ENJOYS
a greater edom in dealing with his land
than does his brother-farmer in England.
AS Il rule no yearly tenant in Ireland is
bound down as to how be shall crop or dis
pose OF the products OF the land. In Eng
land there is a hard and fast rule as to the
routine of cropping aud what produce may
be sold"
"As you appear 10 have no confidence in
any land bill ameIiorating the present con-
dition OF the Irish people. in what other
can they seek relief?"
"Only, | believe, in cmigration.'
"And that is the sole remedy you can
discovery"
"Well, there certainly is one other rem
edy, but the people themselves prevent its
"And what is that Z"
"The introduction of outside capital to
carry on manufacturing industries. There
j. no reason that | have hitherto been able
TO discover why Irclnnd should not have
her own manufactures for glass, carpets.
wool, and many other articles OF domestic
When say no valid reason
| wish TO imply no reason that does not
arise from the faults OF the people them
selves"
How do the Irish prevent the fostering
Of these industries z"
"At the present time no capitalists could
be found TO invest money in the country,
and in its present diSaffected state this al
fords no matter for surprise. Again, il
such manufactures were established, the
people would go TO work, learn the trade,
and then strike for an advance OF wages, or
on account of some real or imaginary
grievance. This is exactly what has pre-
yiouslv occurred in days gone by, and his
tory in Ireland, as elsewhere, invariably
repeats ITSELF"
"In view of a possible outbreak in Ire
land, do you think that the constabuIary are
10 be implicitly relied upon?"
81 don't know UhS was said after a mo-
ment's hesitationl, but on all occasions in the
past when put 10 the test they have shown
themselves as thoroughly reliable"
" Do you think that the Irish element in
he British army, or any portion OF ii, would
Detray their trusts in the event OF rising
)f the peOpIe?"
"No, sir (emphatically). History fails TO
record an instance in which Irish soldiers,
Is a body. have proved dsloyal TO their
Queen. nor do believe that such a specta.
re will ever be witnessed"
GONE TO RICHMOND.
"Wbat is your opinion of Mr.. Parnell!"
81 think he is very good leading man.
yut do not for moment admit that his
programme has the adherence OF the Irish
people at large. The masses are with him,
t is true, but the intellect Of the country
5 against him."
:" presume that you are not in sympathy
With the Land League or its Methods
Indeed | am not, sir. II will accom-
,liSh il sordid success for its leaders and the
uin and degradation OF thc'peOple. How
an it be otherwise when adherence TO IL
Iictates entails the wholesale breaking Of
word and bOnd:"
GAS you are leaving tonight you will
iot be able 10 see much OF New Ork -
"No; but shall return in few weeks, as
here are many things here, such as your
levated roads, The Brooklyn bridge, and
ther American big things that l wish to
arefuly examine"
Mrs. Boycott said that she had had very |
leasant voyage and anticipated much plea
ure during the visit TO this country, when !
7ould probably extend over some two |
lonths. When asked whether she did not !
nd it very trying time during the last Few |
lonths OF the family's residence at LOugh |
lask, the lady responded with an eloquent
Drug of the shoulders, "Oh, dear me |
lease don't talk about il; we want to for
ct that unpleasant episode altogether.'
Mr.. b. Z. Mclean, passenger agent OF the |
ational Line. went specially 10 the Italy !
n her arrival to facilitate the landing OF |
aptain Boycott and his family. and Mr.. +.
I. Low attended them throughout the day !
o TO the hour OF their departure for Rich !
ond, Va.
VeunOr OFF the Track.
CHICAGO, April 5.-VenDor prephe>ied |
)od for Chicago to-day. There probably |