Daily Republican., 1881-10-20
THIRD. edition.
IRELAND's TROUBLES.
The Lsnd Leagues AanifestO In.
terpreted In Englapd,


DUBLIN, October 19.-Forty police
men are now disabled from injuries re-
ceived in the recent riots.
The wording of the League manifesto
is exceedingly violent. 1t reminds the
people that their ancestors, though
without leaders, abolished the payment
of tithes, and that it is as lawful to re-
fuse to pay rents as it is to receive them
against the passive resistance of the en-
tire population. Military power has no
weapons, and 1t is no more possible TO
evict than to imprison the whole ma
tion. The funds of the League will he
poured out unstintedly for the evicted
and exiled. Our brethren IN America
may be relied upon to contribute as
many millions as they have already
contributed thousands. One more he.
roic effort will destroy the cursed sys-
I'm of landlordism.
At the Land League meeting yes'er-
day the Rev. Mr.. Cantwell, who pre-
sided, announced that although the
weekly meeting of the League would
be Il discontinued the business OF the
League would as far as possible con-
tinue to be trlnsa cted at its rooms in
Dupln. Ae urgently advised the peo-
pie to avoid collision with armed
forces.
Four persons who were injured the
Dubliu riots have had legs amrutated
at the Mervers' Hospital.
The Freem mans Journal commenting
on the manifesto OF the League, says
1--WE foresee dire confusion and rum to
individuals, and possible strife and
bloodshed. However opinions may
differ rs to the propriety and legality of
the advice rendered TO the people by the
imprisoned leaders of the Leage. there
can be no difference as TO the eioQu"nce
and ability with which the case OF the !
League is stated
The Irish Times says: I'VE do not
believe that t,nants viii follow the
counsel not to lay rents. We believe
that better aud wiser spirit is spring
ing up. There is shown III many dis
uicts an extreme desire to terminal.
the truirless controversy. We have 10
proof yet that the Lana act will not be
carried out otherwise than in the most
honest way
During the rioting here last nigh a
number Of passengers on tie tram at
tackled were wounded. The police cap
trred many prisoners.
Lopgworth Daimes who recently in
heriJed lands in Westmeatl county de-
Quoted one-titth of the rent OF his ten
ants. aud promised to reside upon the
estates himself, and 10 consider "a fur.
ther reduction. The tenantry paid |
their rents readily and cheei cd the t,
land ord.
LOSDIN, Oct. l9.-Thc signatures TO !
the Land League manifesto were not |
actual " written by the prisoners, but |
virtually appended by their authority. !
The Molnug Post say: "We consid-
or that the issue Of the manifesto ISSUED |
by the Irish LandLeague is d!rec, in
eentive u civil war.
The Stanuard says "War to the |
knife is proclaimed explicitly. So far
there is no fin ching on either side.
The Daily Telegraph says Nothing
can be more explicit than the detcrm-
nation of the Land LeagGe to maintain
II fierce conflict with the Government"
A sensational statement is publlsheu
that the War Office is arranging for the
dispatch Of an army corps to Ireland
in the event of necessity. General Sir
Thomas Steele, however says he thinks
the reinforcements now on their way 10
Ireland are sufficient.
The frs. class double turreted iron
clad iniiexible, carrying tour Sl-ton
guns, will probably make her trial trip
10 the Irish coat, thereby making II
great increase i'll the naval force avail.
able iu tie event Of disturbances.
Mr.. Cobbe, a leading member Of the
Board Of Guardians OF Mount Mellick,
has been arrested. A troop of Lancers
e cOrted him to Mas jail.
AT the meeting OF he Carrick branch
of the League TO day 1900 persons were
present. Two hundred tradesmen joined
the organization. A detachment of
huZzars with sabres drawn paraded the
streets, and The shops We're closed.
Mr.. Goddard, a member of tue prop
erty Defence Association, asked Gov
ernmeut protection on account of the
mobs assembling outside
his house in Dublin. The house is now
guarded.