The Portland daily press., 1881-10-14
PARNELL ARRESTED.
The Leader Of the Land League
in Jail.
GREAT EXCITEMENT THROUGHOUT
IRELAND.
other Arrests Soon to Follow.

DUBLIN, Oct. 13-Charles S. Parnell was
arrested this morning at Kings bridge while
on the way to attend the Kildare convention.
1t is not known with what offence he is charg-
ed.
1t is understood that the determination TO
arrest Parnell was only reached at yesterdays
cabinet council The warrant was issued to
the detectives of Dublin on the arrival there of
Mr.. Forster who left London Immediately af-
ter the close of the cabinet council
A later account represents that Parnell was
arrested at Morrisons hotel on two warrants
signed by the Chief Secretary of Ireland,
charging him with melting people to intimi-
date others from paying their just rent, and
with intimidating tenants from taking benefit
of the land act. Parnell was taken to Kilmaln-
ham Jail in a cab.
NEW YORK, Oct 13.-The following official
despatch was received by Mr.. Ford, editor of
the Irish Word this morning:
DUBLIN.
Parnell was arrested in bed in Morrson's
hotel at So minutes past nine this a. M, and
lodged him in Kilmainham JAIL Ireland is i'll
a ferment. Dublin is in state OF terrible ex-
element The city is an armed camp, show
ing that this has been premeditated and pre-
pared for action.
The condition of things at this hour is awful.
The wave of indignation gathers force mo-
ments fly, and there is no telling when il may
be styaed or what the consequences may be-
The Lana League Executive is at this moment
sitting with John Dillon in the chair. The
worst is being prepared for, for it is rumored the
government will take military possession OF the
Lang League headquarters and proceed to the
utmost extremity of brute force to repress the
organization. Calm but deliberate and de-
cisive action can be looked for from the men
at the head.
II the men in America stand firmly by us
there need be no fears Of the ultimate result.
(Signed) p. QUINN,
Secretary Land League.
MONTREAL, Oct. 13.-Tne arrest of Parnell
created a great sensation here, as it was alto
gether unexpected. The arrest is approved by
some and denounced by others.
Boston, Oct. 13.-P. A. Collins, President of
the Land League of the United States, ON re-
ceipt of the news of Psrnell's arrest, sent the
following telegram to the Executive in Dub
lin:
Parnell's arrest is Gladstone'a. blunder.
Parnell in prison must be the strongest force of
the League Continue his policy, stand firm
and keep cool. The British game has always
been to crush agitation in Ireland by provok-
ing civil war. Defeat it, keep on the old lines
Be patient as you have been bold. The Amer
can League will redouble its work and stand
by you to the end.
LONDON. Oct. 13.-Gladstone speaking at
Guildhall to-day in relation to Parnells ar
rest, said the first step had been taken toward
the vindication of law and order. He had no
fear of the people of Ireland, but did fear lest
MANY more should become demoralized or in
Inundated. Gladstone said he would rejoice
at the adoption of any form of local govern
ment in Ireland, provided it did not impair the
supremacy of the Imperial government
DUBLIN, Oct. BIT is reported the arrest of
Parnell is only preliminary to still more vigor-
GUS action against the Land League. Moder-
ate Liberals and Conservatives approve OF the
arrest. 1t is believed Parnells speech at WEEK
ford last Monday, furnished the governments
far fhia 10
said John Dillon will assume the Presi-
dency of the League The military force in
Dublin is held in readiness for action in the
event OF an emergency.
Tie Gazette proclaims the counties OF Car
low, Kildare, Longford, South Wexford and
Wicklow and certain baronies in Meath under
the coercion act.
An additional guard and two nine Founders
have been stationed IN the upper cattle yard.
A meeting of the citizens Of Dublin is sum
moned for Friday to express INDICATION at the
arrest of Parnell. Dillon will preside.
DUBLIN, Oct. 13-At meeting of the Land
League executive committee Dillon said this
was the most trying and critical moment that
had occurred in their history during the past
century. He said the statement that Parnel /
had lntimidated people was false 1t was the
duty of the nation to deal with the matter
coolly and with Judgment and to maintain the
struggle within the law.
The Cork branch of the Land League has
passed resolution denouncing the Govern
ment.
NEW YORK, Oct. 13-Dispatches received
from all quarters report considerable indigna-
ton and excitement in Irish circles on the ar
rest of Parnell A meeting to express sympa-
thy with Parnell are announced in several
Cities and leagues are invited to renew their
efforts for the cause OF Ireland.
LONDON, Oct. 13.-It is announced in poliUi-
cal circles in Dublin that the Executive has
determined to arrest all members of the Land
League.