The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-05-03
FOREIGN.
Forster, Chic Secretary Of Ireland,
Resigns.
ARNELL AND OTHER MEMBERS RE-
LEASED FROM JAIL.
Great Rejoicing Throughout Ireland.

LONDON, May 2.-In the House of Lords
this evening Earl Granville announced the
resignation Of W. E Forster, Chief Secretary
for ireland, and the intention of the govern
ment to release the three imprisoned members
of Parliament Earl Granville explained that
Earl Cowper had not resigned the Lord
Lieutenancy on account Of any difference with
the government in regard to their policy
/ Granville stated that reconsideration of the
prisoners cases would not extend to the case
of Michael Davitt.
Gladstone in the Commons made an an
nouncement similar to that OF Granville in
the House of Lords. Gladstone stated large
number of suspects would be released ana tnat
the government instead of renewing the coer-
cion act would introduce measure rernedying
the administration OF Justice IN Ireland. In
structions had already been sent to Ireland Tor
release of the three imprisoned members Oh
Parliament and the lists of suspects were be-
ing carefully considered with view to the re-
lease of all except those arrested on suspicion
of having been personally concerned in out
RACES. Thesesreleases would be on the govern
ment's sole responsibility.
Gladstone stated Forster had resigned be-
cause he was not willing to share this respon-
sibility and that Forster would make per-
sonal explanation Thursday. The measure
which the government will introduce remedy
ing the administration OF Justice 1nllreland
deals with protection of life and property.
Mr.. Sexton at the conclusion of Gladstone's
remarks arose and said the government had
taken the first step in policy that would
crown the administration with glory and
produce ties of mutual interest between Ire
land and England.
Gladstone speaking with reference to the
coercion act, made special reservation tnat II
peace and security should be Jeopardlzed by
the action of secret socieres the government
would consider it its duty to propose counter
acting measures. He declared the government
did not think the coercion act had failed, as 1t
had served an important purpose In great
crisis. He warmly praised the manner In
which Forster had performed his duties ana
expressed regret at his retirement. He de-
clared none of the measures announced In the
Queens speech at the opening OF the session
except the resolutions in regard to the rules OF
parliamentary procedure would be allowed 10
stand in the way of measures which the gov
ernment would introduce for restoring peace
ond order in Ireland.
Another Coiliery Explosion.
Seven persons have bean killed by an explo-
sion in the Victoria colliery near Leeds.
Irish Affairs.
The Times states that Earl Spencer, Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland, will remain Lord Pres
ident of the Council, the duties OF that post
during his absence in ireland being performed
by Lord Corlingford, Lord Privy Seal. 1t will
be formal, decided to-day whether the sus-
poets are to be liberated. The correspondence
between the Government OF Great Britain and
the United States relstive to the suspects Will
show that there has been no weak acknoWl-
edgement of pretensions inconsistent with in
ternational law and common sense. Great
Britain has firmly maintained the position that
American Irishmen lin Ireland must submit
like other Irishmen to the laws deemed neces-
sary by Parliament IL is in deference to the
comfy of nations, not to any claim OF night
that prisoners of American nationality were
offered their liberty if they would leave the
country II some of them foolishly and inso-
lently refused to give such pledge they must
take the chance of remaining in Jail ar long as
the Executive deems necessary. 1t is howev-
or. no longer doubtful that the cabinet is con-
sidering whether the prisoners may not be set
at liberty except those who were arrested on
suspicion of being personally concerned In the
outrage.
There are spontaneous rejoicings throughout
Ireland over the the release OF leaguerS at Linn
erick. Many of the people da need with JOY
shouting "Ferster is gonel God save Ireland"
Bands turned out at Water ,re end emblems
of rejoicing are universal. Fires are blazing
on the Wicklow hills.
LONDON, May 2.-The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph
Chamberlain, president of the board OF trade,
or BIT. Hon. George Shaw Levere, commission
er of works and building, will probably sue
ceed Forster.
DUBLIN, May 2.-There was great excite
ment on the news being received OF the resg-
nation of Forster Crowds gathered on the
streets and cheered for Parnell and groaned
for Forster and bands paraded the city playing
national airs.
Parnell, Dillon and O'Kelley have been re-
leaseds from Kilmainham Jail. After release
they drove in cab round the outskirts OF the
city to Harcourt street station whore they took
a I'll train in for Avondals. They will remain at
Parnells residence two days and arrive IN
London Friday.
Five suspects were Internationally released
from Mas jsil to-day.