Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-14

DUBLIN, October 13.-Mr. Charles s. Par
nell was arrested this morning at the Kings
bridge Railway station while on his way to
attend the Kildare Convention. 1t is not
vet known with what offense he is charged.
A later account represents that Mr. Par
nell was arrested by detective Superintend-
ent Mallins at Morrison's Hotel on two
warrants, signed by Mr.. Forster, Chief Sec
retary for Ireland, charging him with in
citing the people to intimidate others from
paying their just rent, and with intimidat-
ing tenants from taking the benefit of the
land act. Mr.. Parnell was taken to Kill
malnnam Jail in a cab.
It is reported that the arrest of Mr.. Par
nell is only preliminary to still more vigor-
GUS action against the Land League. The
arrest was effected very quietly at S:35 this
morning. The police appealed to Mr.. Par
nell to avoid all delay. 1t is believed that
Mr.. Parnell's speech at Wexford last Sun
day furnished the government a technical
justification for his arrest.
The Land League Executive Com
mittee is now (at p. m.) sitting. 1t
is expected that 1t will publish a manifesto.
1t Is stated that Jno. Dillon, member of
Parliament for TipperarY, will assume the
Presidency Of the League. The military
force in Dublin Is held in readiness for
action in the event of emergency.
The Secretary of the Land League was
interviewed shortly after Mr.. Parnell's ar
rest to-day. He expressed much astonish-
ment, and exclaimed excitedly: "Let them
come on. We are ready for them.n
Father Sheehy, Patrick Egan and V. B.
Dillon proceeded to Paris to day.
Harrison's Hotel had been carefully
watched from the time Parnell entered it
last night. The officer who made the arrest
first saw Mr.. Parnell in his bedroom. He al
lowed him to finish dressing and pack his
warmly welcomed by the suspects" in Kill
mainham jail. When the arrest became
known there was great excitement, and the
newspaper offices were besieged.
LONDON, October 13-It is understood
that the determination to arrest MIR. Parnell
was only reached at yesterdays Cabinet
council. The warrant for his arrest was
issued to the detectives Of Dublin on the
arrival there of the Chief Secretary for
Ireland, Mr.. Forster, who left London i'm
mediately after the close Of the Cabinet
council.
The secretaries of the Emergency Com
mittee in Ireland write as follows: 'If the
British public do not at once come to the
aid OF those who are fighting the battle Of
the constitution, we must leave the Land
League in possession OF the field. II we
had funds we could stamp out every case of
Boycotting"
The detective Superintendent who ar
rested Mr.. Parnell was accompanied by six
detectives. The cab conveying Mr.. Parnell
to prison was escorted by two cars filed
with police.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: "There is no
reason beyond idle gossip for the talk of
division IN the Cabinet. The section Of the
Cabinet which doubts the efficiency of
coercion never denied that circumstances
may arise which will justify repression.
The Ministers who strove hardest for tbe
land act have the best right to make short
work Of violence and excitements thereto {"
Referring to the arrest of Mr. Parnell, the
Gazette says: "What has been done has
been done unanimously. Mr.. Gladstone
was informed that the arrest had been az
complished after he arrived at Guild
Hall, and his announcement of the fact was
received with uproariOus cheering, the
whole OF the large sssemblsge of guests rs-
ing and waving their hats and handker-
chiefs.''
Mr.. Gladstone, speaking at Guild Hall
to-day, deplOred the arrears Of business in
the House of Commons in consequence OF
the dislOyalty to the House of the men who
had no pride In its traditions. When Par
lisment has been rendered efficient, he said,
reform in the London municipality will be
undertaken.
In announcing the arrest of Mr.. Parnell,
he said: "I have been informed that the
first step has been taken towards the vindi-
cation OF law and order, the rights OF prop
ertv and OF a first element of civilization, by
ha of the man from m Ofivpe xuh /
do not challenge or examine, who has made
himself prominent in an attempt to destroy
the authority of law. We are not at issue
with the people of Ireland. l firmly believe
that the majority of the tenants earn
estfv desire a fair trial of the
land act. The power with which
we are struggling is that which endeavors
to say how far the people shall obey the
law. We have no fear of the people of
Ireland, but do fear lest many should be-
come demoralized or inundated"
He said he would rejoice at
the adoption of any form OF
local government in Ireland, provided 1t
did not impair the supremacy of the Impe-
risl Government. He renewed the claim
for the support of all, without distinction of
party, in the great national crisis.
Mr. Gladstone was enthusiastically cheer
ed throughout the delivery of bis speech.
he also e1pTebs6u Lu6 nope Juab IQe OlI1-
Guilty with the Beers would be soon sai is
fsctorily settled by the ratification Of the
convention.
A telegram published in London tonight
says it is announced in political circles In
Dublin that the Executive had determined
to arrest all the leaders of the Land League.
The Privy Council of Ireland is now sitting
Il is stated that the Dublin authorities
have ordered two trains full Of troops from
the Curragh.
BOSTON, October 13.-P. A. Collins, Presi-
dent Of the Land League of the United
States, Immediately on receipt of the news
of the arrest of Mr.. Parnell, sent the fol-
lowing cable dispatch to the Executive in
Dublin:
BosToN, October 13-T0 Serton, Land
League, Dublin Parnell's arrest is Glad
stones blunder. Parnell in prison must be
the strongest force of the League. Con-
tinue his policy. Stand firm and keep cool.
The British game has always b cen to crush
agitation in Ireland by provoking civil war.
Defeat 1t. Keep on the old line. Be pa
tient, as you have been bold. The Ameri-
can League will redouble its work and stand
by you to the end.
COLLINS, President.