The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1882-05-18

AN IRISH HORROR.

AN IRISH HORROR.
Lord Caven1laf, tho Now Secretary, and Un-
dor Secretary Burke Stabbed to
Death In Dublin.
ACTION OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
LONDON, May 8-Every part Of the house OF
commons at the opening Of the session was
crowded this afternoon. At 4:2O Glads tone
arose. xnd, with great emotion aud in tremu-
lous voice, moved tho adjournment Of the
house. He said the blsckness Of the crime
and horror melted throughout the entire
Burke, he said, they had 5een robbed Of one
OF the ablest and most upright members of
the civil service. But the hand Of tho a.
sassin had come nearer home, and one of tho
noblest of hearts had ceased boating while
full OF hope and love for Ireland. So far %
arrangements must be recast On Thursday
next he (Gladstone) would ask the house for
leave to introduce measure for the repression
OF crime In Ireland. He believed he would bo
assisted from all quarters OF tho house. On
IN early day he would introduce measure
Sir Stafford Northcote seconded the motion Of
Gladstone for adjournment He promised
that tho opposition would support the govern
ernment in measures for the repression Of
crime. He considered the occasion too sad TO.
more than passing tribute OF respect to ths
deceased
expressed the detsstatlou OF al Irishmen for
the crime He said he believed It WAS COM
mtted in order to frustrate his cause He did
lot deny that the government might be COM
PEELED to take steps to restore order in Ireland.
Ho was Of the opinion that the crime was the
work of those to whom no had always been
opposed Forster, just retired from the chisf
secretaryship OF Ireland, aud James Law
tEaer. who held that Office under the last Con-
servative administration, eulogized under Seo-
rotary Burke for his unwearying diligence
The house then adjourned until Thursday.
IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
Earl Granville moved an adjournment until to.
morrow: He delivered an eulogy on Lord Fred
erck Cavendsh, who, he said, had suffered q
In the service Of his country. Lord Salisbury ses-
onded the motion. He remarked that though this
was no occasion for political observations he had
no doubt that the course taken tonight would b.
only prelude to stern ana rigorous action Earl
Cowper expressed his OF tho irreparable loss
which the country had sustained. Tho duke oi
pressed by Earl Cowper. and referred to the erea,
services OF Burke Lord Carngford spoke In q
similar strain. The house then adjourned.
HOW GLADSTONE WAS SHOCKED.
Boston, May 8.-A cable to the Herald SAYS
Gladstone attended Saturday evening recep.
tion at the house OF tho Austrian ambassador.
While enjoying the occasion the first telegram
from Dublin conveying the intelli.
gence Of the crime was received, and
was Immediately dispatched to tho ambassa-
doris residence. It was delivered to Sir William
Vernon Harcourt, who undertook the task Of
communicating tho news to Gladstone. The
premier was quietly called aside and taken In
private room, where no was informed OF
! what occurred. The natural pallor Of the old
mai maps face became absolutely ehsssly.
staggered to seat without word. For 4
moment it WAS thought he would faint aud there
was rush for restoratives, but he gradually
recovered, and. refusing all proffered assist
ence, demanded in broken voice to know the
particulars. At first he would not believe the
story. After he became convinced there was
no hope that reports had been exaggerated,
HE RALLIED.
and making brief excuse to his host, entered
his carriage and was driven directly home. He
spent nearly the entire night writing and
| reading teiegrams, debating to his secretary
Summons were sent members Of the cabinet to
meet him at his house Sunday afternoon, and
80 much otler business of vital importance
was transacted that it was 6 m. before tho
! premier retired to bod He was uo again at 8.
or1tSsd The M found & the premier slmSs!
alert to meet tho crisis He listened
to tQeir suggestions almost silently, aud
made few comments, although he pencilied &C.
casional notes Forster said tonight the posi-
| ton would not be rendered him. He though
| no selection had yet been made. He said The
Irish tenants had lost by Burke's death the
best friend they ever had in Ireland Parneli
| said he had heard neither Chamberlain mol
Dixie would 60, that being finally decided
LARGE REWARDS
The government will offer reward Of e10.-
900 for information given within three months
which will lead to the conviction of the mur-
deIers, and reward of FL 900 for private in
formation. The government will also grant q
free pardon and extend the special protection
Of the crown in any part of the queen's domin-
! ions to any persons other than principals in the
| crime who may give the information required
EARL CAvEND1sHs FUNERAL.
The body Of Lord Cavendish was laid out for
public view in . chapel at Chatsworth. The
features are calm, only one scar being visible,
across the nose. The queen sent q
special messenger with a wreath for
the coffin. The wreath is composed Of yellow
and white everlasting flowers, and has o card
attached with the inscription: s'From Queen
Victoria" A letter Of coincidence to Lady
Frederick Cavendish accompanies tho wreath.
O'Clock Thursday afternoon. Business in sur
rounding districts Will be suspended during the
whole day. 1t is expected delegation Of the
duke Of Devonshiro's Irish tenantry from Cork
Will participate IN tho funeral procession. A
special train from London will convey the min
listers Who will act as pail bearers.
GLADsToNE's LETTER
Mr.. Gladstone has written the mayor of
Cork, acknowledging the receipt Of resolutions
passed at the meeting OF citizens on Sunday
In the letter he says:
ut is my firm belief thero will be but one COM
mon sentiment throughout the kingdom concerning
the terrible assassination, and that Ireland in par
tjcular, Throughout: her length and breadth. will
demonstrate how far she is from tho slightest
touch OF moral completely in 40 black deed
AMERICAN SYMPATHY.
Parnell received kilograms from the presi-
dent Of the American land league and officers
OF many branch leagues and affiliated socie-
ties requesting him to convey to Gladstone
the expression Of their sympathy for him and
their abhorrence of the crime.
Tho Standard says tho appointment of
George Otto 1revelyan as chief secretary for
Ireland is favorably received by tho Irie},
party. Trovelyan holds advanced opinions. II
is believed he sympathizes with the populaz
party in Ireland.
LORD cAvENDIsH's FUNERAL
LONDON, May l1.-Alarge crowd gathered
at St. PaIcras railway station to-day to witness
the departure Of q special train conveying
mourners to Chatsworth, to attend tho funeral
Of Lord Frederick Cavendish. Among them
wero tho prince Of Wales and duke Of Edin-
burg, representing the queen; Gladstone, Lord
Granville, Forster, the attorney-general, the
postmaster-general and many other distin-
guished persons. One Of the most conspicuous
features of the funeral was tho Assemblago of