The Portland daily press., 1882-05-05

| in the Office He would have released the
| suspects If ireland had been quiet or If the
| government had full powers but could not
| agree to an unconditional surrender. lie ad-
| mitted the condition Of Ireland was better than
1 January, but was still SO bad that he wanted
the government to let the rules Of procedure
wait until fresh act securing punishment for
outrages had been passed. The coercion act,
he said, had broken up the league or put it un-
der petticoats and rents were being better paid I;
nut he feared an unconditional release would
bndo all the good effects
Forster in iustifyipg the arrest of Parnell
said, Parnell, if he had been allowed, would
have become King of Ireland. Forster de-
clared the proceedings of the imprisoned mem
bers had been far more than individual incite-
ments TO outrage. Replying to question he
said it had been intimated to him the "no
rent manifesto would be withdrawn.
Dillon, O'Kelly and Sexton stated such an
intimation was without their authority.
Gladstone stated the information came from
Parnell, and as that gentleman was then absent
he (Gladstone) declined any further statement.
After defending the arrest made Forster said
If all England could not govern Parnell let the
government acknowledge he is the greatest
power in Ireland. But he believed neither
such admission nor any weakening concessions
were necessary. Better even the hideous Sc
cret societies than paying black-mail to law
breakers (Ths exclamation was received
with roars and the opposition cheering) Com
tinung Forster said the course be had hoped
TO see pursued was that an act strengthening
the ordinary law should be pressed forward
and then all the suspects released He feared
the price which would have to be paid for the,
immediate dimnution OF outrages which might
be produced by the unconditional release of
Parnell would be weakening to the power OF
any government to protect life and property
Foster spoke with considerable emotion.
Parnell first entered the House while Fors-
ter was making his statement and was loudly
cheeFed
Gladstone warmly praised Forster for not
compromising his liberal principles and de-
clared there was no arrangement or bargain
with the Leaguers but tnat the government
had availed themselves of information ten
dered by men in position to offer it. 1t was
intended at the earliest moment to legislate an
arrears of rent
Sir Henry Drummond Wolff quoted Glad
stones declarations that the land leaguers had
caused outrage, rapine and murder. Sir Henry
ridiculed the government for releasing the
leaguers as If they were innocent men. The
land league he declared had beaten the govern
ment and Gladstone had recognized Parnel
as the ruler of ireland.
Northcote thought the present aspect OF
affairs looked like triumph for the agitators.
Parnell denied that the question Of the re-
lease of himself and others was due to any con-
dition as to their future action Though he said
he had stated verbally and in writing that be
believed the settlement of arrears would have
and if such settlement should be made he
would be able to take such steps as would have
a material effect in diminishing the number of
outrages
Dillon said he had not had directly or indi
rectly any communication with the govern
ment.
O'Kelley denied having agreed to any con-
dition, wich denial Gladstone confirmed.
DUBLIN, May AIN reply to an address
from the corporation Of Dublin to-day Earl
Cowper, late Lord Lieutenant, said although
he regretted it, coercion he considered lndis-
pensable. He was convinced that in time of
trouble and difficulty the position of viceroy,
with chief secretary in the cabinet vir-
taally entrusted with the government of the
country is a thoroughly false one.
Earl Cowper eulogized the abilities of Earl
Spencer, his successor, and in conclusion said
II wish to remark am not personally respon-
sible for anything but the most ordinary busi-
ness which has been transacted during the
last few days." Earl Cowper departed for
England to-day. The streets through which
he passed were crowded with people and lined
with troops. He was frequently cheered.
Irish Affairs.
LONDON, May 4.-Parnell, Dillon and O'Kel-
ley arrived in London this morning and only
few persons were at the depot to meet them.
The Home Rule members of Parliament are
much disappointed at the selection of Lord
Cayendish for Chief Secretary for Ireland.