The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-05-13
IRISH AFFAIRS.

in the Lords, this evening, Earl Granville
sesretarT bf State for Foreign Affairs. an
nounced the resignation OF W. f. Forster.
Chief Secretary for Ireland, and the Intention
OF the Government to release the three inpris-
oned members of Parliament. Granville en-.
planned that Earl Cowper hsd not resigned the
Lord Licutenancy on account OF any difference
with the Governments in regard to policy. He
confirmed the report that j bra rarlingrord
would temporarily take the Presidency of the
Council during Earl Spencer's absence in Ire
and. Earl Granville stated that reconsider.
ton of the prisoners cases would not extend
to the case OF Michael Davitt
Mr. Gladstone, in the Commons, made an an
nouneement similar to that Of Earl Granville
IN the House OF lords. MIR. Gladstone stated
that large number of other 'suspects'
would De released, aud the Government, m
stead of renewing the Coercion act, would in.
trUduce measures remedying the administra.
ton of justice in Ireland He said instruo-
tons had already been sent to ireland f,r tba
release of the three Imprisoned members OF
Parliament, and that the, lists of Suspects
were being carefully considered with a Wow
TO the release of all except those who were ar
rested on suspicion of having been personally
concerned in outrages. These releases would
be on the Governments sole respous ibilitv
Mr. Gladstone stated that Mr.. Forster had re-
signed because he was not willing to share
this responsibility. The measure which the
Goyernment will introduce remedying the adj
ministrat on OF Justice in Ireland deals with
the protection of life and property.
Speaking with reference to the Coercion ACT.
Mr. Gladstone made special reservation that
II peace and security should be jeopardized
by the action of the secret societies the Gov
ernment would consider 1t its duty to propose
counteracting measures. Hsdeciared the Gov
eminent did mt TIN tilS the 20 5roion act failed.
as IL mad served an important purpose in n
great crisis. He warmly praised the manner
In which Mr.. Forster had performed his du-
ties, and expressed regret at his retirement.
Mr.. Gladstone declared that none of the meas
ures announced in the Queens speech at the
opening of the session, except the resolutions
in regard to the rules of parliamentary proceed
ure, would be allowed to stand in the way of
measures which the Government would in
troduoe for restoring peace and order in Ire-
land. t.l.. .r- ,-... ~. .u
Mr.. Gladstone said the release of Dayitt was
totally distinct from the release of the ''sus-
poets" which was question 1t might borlght
for the Government to consider. f,....-.
Lord Northcote lilIened the Government to
a pendulum swinging from one side back to
the other.
Mr.. Sexton, at the conclusion of Mr.. Glad
stones remarks, said the Government had
taken the first step in policy that would
crown its administration with glory, and would
produce ties of mutual interest between Ire
land aud England. .I's.i .i... ..ta....H.
The Times says: 1.-THE policy now to be tried
In ireland IS one of concession and concila-
ton, pure and simple"
Dublin dispatch says: Parnell, Dillon and
ORelly have been released from the Kilmain-
There xvae
news being received of the resignation of
Forster. Crowds gathered on the streets and
cheered for Parnell and groaned for Forster
BANDS paraded the city, playing national airs.
The news of the release of the Land-leaguers
was quickly transmitted throughout the coun-
try, and soon fires were blazing on the Wick
low hills. There were spontaneous rejoicings
everywhere. At Limerick many people danced
with joy, shouting - Forster 10 gone; GOD save
1reland?" Bands paraded at Waterford IL
Nominations were general.
<lilf.4'I [tnt LONDON, May 4.
Messrs. Parnell, Dillon and O'Kelly arrived
In London this morning. Only few persons
were at the depot to meet them
Replying TO question by Mr.. Joseph Cowen,
the Home Secretary said Michael Dayitt had
been released for the same reasons as those for
which the suspects had been released No
conditions were attached to his release, except
those attached 70 his previous liberation.
Mr. Gladstone announced that the charges of
tr.asonabe practices against Parnell would DO
withdraw. 'r 'Ha I. .I. ~.
Mr.. Forster stated the reasons of his with
drawal from the Office of Secretary for ireland.
He said he cuuIdnot agree to release the sus-
poets unless he got from thema public promise
t. cease opposing the execution of the law.
AS he could not obtain that, he could not re-
main in Office, He would have released tho
suspects if Ireland had been quiet, or If the
Government had had full powers, but he could
not agree to an unconditional surrender. He
admitted that the condition of ireland was
better than in January, butit was still so bad
that he wanted the government to let the rules
of procedure wait until fre;h act secur.n NJ
punishment for outrages had been passed.
The Coercion act, he said, had broken up the
league, or put 1t under pettcOats, and rents
were being better paid; but he feared that an
unconditional release would undo all the good
effects of the act.
Mr.. Forster, in justifying the arrest of Par
nell, said Parnell, If he had been allowed,
would have become the uncrowned King of
Ireland. Mr., Forster declared the proceed
inss of the imprisoned members had been far
more dangerous than the individual incite-
ments 10 outrage.
After defending the arrests, Mr.. Forster
said If all England could not govern Parnell,
let the Government ackn jwledge he is tho
greatest power in Ireland. But he believed
ne Their such admit sion nor any weakening
concessions were necessary. Better even hid
e,ous secret societies than paying blackmail to
lawbrealScrs.
Mr. PsirnelLdenied that the question of re-
lease Of himself and others was due to any
condition as t. their future action though he
said he hadlstated verbally and in writing that
he believed the settlement of the alreirs
would have an enormous eject IN restoring
law andlorier; and that if such a set, 10 ncnt
should b madN he wOu a be able to fake such