The Portland daily press., 1882-05-09
IRELAMD'S WOE.
Further Details Of the Dark
Deed at Dublin.
| STATEMENTS OF EYE WIT
NESSES OF THE AFFAIR.
A Verdict of Wilful Murder
by Unknown Parties Rem
dered.
OTHER ARRESTS REPORTED
TO HAVE BEEN MADE.
The House of Commons Packed at Yes
terday's Session.
A RETURN TO THE POLICY OF coER
CIoN FORESHADOWED IN
THE COMMONS.
OTHER ARRESTS REPORTED
TO HAVE BEEN MADE.
The House of Commons Packed at Yes
terday's Session.
A RETURN TO THE POLICY OF COER-
CIoN FOREsHADowED IN
THE COMMONS.

DUBLIN, May 8.-There is no clue as yet to
the identity of the assassins VIM. johnson,
Attorney General for Ireland arrived here to-
dav.
The draymen who were nearly run into by
car supposed to have contained the assasslDs,
were returning from Msynooth when they met
them. The occupants of the car appeared
greatly excited and motioned the dray men
hastily to clear the way. One OF the party
aimed blow with stick at the driver OF the
dray. Witnesses feel certain they could 1den-
tify two of the strangers.
1t is reported another arrest has been effect
ed at Kildare. 1t Is stated few days ago
Burke received letter warning him if he did
not at once follow the example of Forster and
clear out of the castle he would have only
three days to live.
The remains of Lord Cavendish were con-
yeyee on a gun carriage from the vice regal
lodge to North Wall Wharf this evening and
placed on board an ordinary steamer for tran
portation to England. A detachment OF dra-
goons accompanied the remains to the wharf
as an escort and all along the route the process
sion was received with evidences of sympathy
by immense crowds.
DUBLIN May 8.-Two men with a dray
Saturday evening nearly came In contact with
a red backed car being driven furiously and
which contained four men who can be identi-
fed.
A largely attended meeting of the corpora
tion of the city wrs held to-day, which was
presided over by the Mayor. A resolution
was passed expressing horror and detestation
of the assassinations and declaring that until
the perpetrators are brought to Justice Irish
men must feel dishonored. The corporations
of Cork, Londonderry, Wexford and Limerick
have taken similar action.
LONDON, May 8.-The official and private
residences of all cabinet ministers are now
guarded by special constables Latest infor-
nation from Earl Spencer shows there is some
evidence indicating the existence of plot
aimed not only at the Irish government but
also at the head of the liberal party. Hence
the above precautions are taken.
A telegram from Dublin says it is reported
car containing four persons was seen Saturday
night driving out of Knockmaroon gate OF
Phoenix park in the direction OF Lucan and
that the horse was covered with foam and dust
This report corroborates with evidence given
at the inquest to-day, and if the police can
follow up this clue there is some hope OF the
capture of the murderers.
Lady Frederick Cavendish left today for
Chatsworth- Prior to her departure Gladstone
called to bid her farewell, and both were much
overcome during the interview. After Lady
Cavendish left telegram was received ex-
pressing a hope that she tdid not believe the
Irish people had sunk so low as to murder one
who had brought peace offering to Ireland
LONDON, May 8.-The Cabinet will be pres
ent at the funeral of Lord Cavendish.
Mr.. Jonson, Attorney General for Ireland,
temporarily takes the Chief Secretaryship.
1t is understood the ministry intends to post
pone procedure rules and that the whole Of
the rest OF the session will be occupied with
Irish business.
The suspects in Mas Jail have passed resoln-
tiens denouncing the crime and condoliug with
the widow of Lord Cavendish.
Mr.. Gladstone today replying to condolences
of the Marquis of Ripon, Viceroy OF India,
telegraphs, "The object of this black act is
plainly to arouse Indignation and passions and
embtter the relations between Great Britain
and Ireland"
LonD0N, May 8.-The Daily News confirms
the report that Sir Chas. Dixie has declined
the Chief Secretaryship of Ireland, which post
is now offered to George Otto Trevelyan, pres
ent Secretary to the Admiralty.
ROME, May S.-When the Pope heard of the
assassination he sent instructions to the Irish
bishops to request the clergy to express from
| their fpulpits execration of the crime and ex-
hort the faithful to respect the law of the land.