New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-10-14
land, write as follows: eff we had funds we could
stamp out every case of 'BOycOttingF
DISCUSSING THE ACT IN NEw-YoRK.

DISCUSSING THE ACT IN NEW-YORK.
IRIsHMEN WHO THINK THAT THIS ARREST WILL AID
THE "CAUsE"-AN UPRISING IN IRELAND NOT
EXPECTED.
The arrest of Mr. Parnell was the leading topic OF
conversation yesterday among those who have been
active in the Land League movement in this city
On the receipt of the news the leaders sought each
other to talk over the situation. The general feel
ing was one of intense indignation, and Mr. Glad
stone was freely denounced rs catering by the act
to English prejudice and selfshness 10
those who have watched the movement most
closely the news was not wholly unexpected. Yet
they hold that tie arrest was unconstitutional,
and that it will only strengthen the Irish cause in
the end.
Dr. William B. Wallace, the president of the Irish
National Land League, said last evening that he
looked upon the arrest of Mr. Parnell as further
proOthat the Irish people to be dealt with only
by brute force; and that Mr.. Gladstone was only
dcsrous of gratifying England. when the Land
bill was introduced in the House." be continued,
"tbe leaders in the Irish movement were put out 0t
the way so that thpV Uoul not have au opportunity
10 point out MS defects Now Mr.. Gladstone fears
the test OF the bill in the courts, which Mr. Parnell
has been getting ready to make. The next step wlll
probably be to declare the whole movement reVolu-
LondrY, and endeavOr TO stamp IL oHi., ..1.
Us ut likely that the people will be melted 20
open revolution by tho act :"
There is danger of the people IN cer-
tain paris of Ireland losing their selt-contrri
and attacking The military force; but general u
rising is not expected. The people are not ? epaf9I
for H. such a course would be suicidal. IL Wcul i
result in great loss Of life and would postpone tn
achievement of the end for many years; KeVolu-
tiOn Is just what the English Government wan
What will the effect be upon the cause "a ire
ut will strengthen it ten-fold. There never was
a movement 80 founded on reason, and IL every
l4g. Inn fltYAfx inf
who now have clearer Knowledge or
their rights than ever before, would
carry the movement or. Nr. ParnGll VII De more
popular IN Ireland now than ever. In thlS country
his arrest will have the same effect. heard lristi-
men to-day, who hitherto have been unlh'eresle!,
declare their intention OF giving the cause tnelr
stephen j. Mcany, who has also been prominently
identified with the Land League said that ne was
somewhat surprised on hearing he news, becalSD no
did not think England would lre TO make thc aie'
Such an act was unconstitutional as ME- fal''..ll
was only seeking, in his new departure, 10 regaH.
the rights that were hlChed from Ireland IN lSOO IL
was iujudicous and imuolitic on the part Of Eng
land as il would only make the Irish people more
determined to gain their ends
What is Mr. GlaistOue'5 pOilcy III making tuI7
ITO cause an uprising of tho people, and then
crush il in the bud. But think Mr.. Parneu WI
have greater power in prison than ont OI IL m
tcipate great excitement in every part OF Ireland
ard a disposition to resort to violence In some
places: but il is hoped that the leaders and the
Similar views were expressed by Vi. u. Gallagher
president of the Parncll Land League, VI. y.
! Costello General BOurhc and others; % poh0-
van RoS, the apostle of dynamite rubbed hl' hahds
! glectullv and intimatcd with knowing WINK
! that il was Just the thing to help the physical
f1rcep movement along. T. y. - COBnor, the meHl-
! bcr of Parliament from Galway, is eXpccted to ar
rive m tins city to-day. He as tho representa-
live Of Mr fainel to explain the present condition
| of the Land League movement, and viii speak III
| Steiuway Hall sunday night. ~ ,,
DISPATCHES Wcle received Yesterday by Inc lF,H
/ Woyii from Joseph r. Quinn. tho secretary OF the
Irish Land cague which were Intended Tor the III
formation Of the Land League IN America. nc Hisl
/ dispgtch sent rom Dublin AT II o'clock said;
ireland H. ln a fcrment Dublin Frs in state OF terri
bic excitement. TIE city ia r IN armed camp 5o" lnt
tnat TIN. THE arrest his been prcmedltied NO eFeh
u t history oil ireland has To sirred Dublin, ana lnt
only parallel q, Par- at the destruction OF the Basue'
Another dispatch sent at noon said:
| Ihe condition 0f thiuzs 1t this hour is awful. IT,
wave of INDIGNATION gathers crtS as tne lnonetts ny
and there is telling when 10 may break OF "hat t
/ con. cuurutrS may pr.
Plrur was resting preparatory 10 his ms proceeding
Lo end the Convention ui tIc Lana ana ltDoI
.f Comfy kildare, when surrounded ana hurried OH q
! the dungeon. -t...-..
| Tie IaUI League Executive is m this moment sitting
with John Dillon iu the chair Tho worst Is Dtlng pre-
pared for l. is rumDrcd that the Government VIII TAX,
military pn.-y-,iou OF the Land Lel-ue headquaTtels
rcprr.. the Organization. Calm, uut deIIAtIalt Li'
decisive action Dee loortt iJs from the men Al tu
head Ift,c men iU America stand hrlIy by US lheI'
/ utpI y, no fear, OF innate result.