The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-05-11
STABBED TO Death.
Terrible Double Tragedy in Dublin.
Lord Cavendish, the New Score
tary, and Under Secretary
Burke, the victims.

Burke, the Victims.
Irish Leaders Horrified at the
Turn of Affairs.
Parnel. Dasett and Dillon Issue Manifesto to the
Land Leasae
The Crime Condemned In ali QuArters-
Details Of the Affair.
rUBLIN, May 6.-Earl Spencer, the new Lord
Lieutenant OF Ireland, arrived here to-day,
and was greeted by the corporation OF the
city, aud was loudly cheered at every point
on his way to the Castle. Lord Frederick
Cavendish, the new Secretary of Ireland. and
Earl Spencer had remained at Dublin Castle,
engaged in the transaction of official business,
until six o'clock this evening, when each drove
to his respective residence. After dinner
Lord Frederick and Mr.. Thomas Henry Burke,
Under Secretary, went for walk In Phoe-
nix Park. They were both strolling in the
park, about.hal mile from the city gate,
tary's lodge, when a car drove up containing
four men, two of whom jumped down from the
car and attacked Lord Frederick Cavendish
and Mr.. Burke, stabbing them both several
times in the throat and breast. The victims
struggled hard for life, and in the struggle
became separated, their bodies being found
some ten PAGES apart. The tragedy occurred
about ten minutes after seven O'Clock in
the evening, and in broad daylight. The
bodies were first discovered by two gentle
men who were riding bicycles through the
park, and who Immediately gave the alarm
to the police. Surgeons soon reached the spot,
but the police were already conveying Burke's
body away to the town, where an examination
showed life was extinct. The upper part Of
the body was perforated in shocking manner,
and presented a CHASTITY sight. Proceeding fur
ther the medical men reached the body of Lord
Frederick Cavendish, which WAS being conveyed
away from the park on stretcher. The body
Of the Chief Secretary displayed the same
dreadful wounds, in addition to which his left
arm was also broken and torn, as if he had put
it up to protect his breast. Lord Frederick
Cavendish was quite dead. The bodies were
taken to Stevens Hospital, where they will
remain until the inquest is held. The locality
of the outrage is terribly marked with blood.
The spot where the body of Lord Frederick
Cavendish was found was absolutely deluged,
while Burkes body lay in pool Of blood.
After the act the murderers imme ediately drove
OF. There seems to be no clue to the assassins
at present, but the police are taking most
extraordinary measures to discover the per-
petrators. large quantity of notes and gold
coin, besides their gold watches, were found in
II Al n
object of the crime was not robbery. Great
excitement prevails throughout Dublin and
widespread indignation is expressed over the
event.
LONDON, May IA correspondent at Dublin
telegraphs as follows: "a gentleman informs
me that at about o'clock Saturday afternoon
he saw country car of peculiar build driving
through Grafton street. It contained four
very suspicious-looking fellows, with blackened
faces, and wearing slouched hats pulled down
in front SO as to some extent conceal their
faces"
The victims of the tragedy are laid out on
beds in the hospital Just as they were brought
in. The Hospital Surgeon states that he fam
cied he felt slight pulsation in Burke's body
| when he first saw it. kilograms were imme-
diately sent to all the police stations in Ireland
and Great Britain, giving information Of the
murder. 1t has been ascertained that Under
Secretary Burke walked from the castle to the
| park gate, where he got on q car, and while
driving through the park overlook 3 gentleman.
| Mr.. Burke alighted from the car, and accom-
| panied the gentleman, who was undoubtedly
Lord Frederick Cavendish, on foot The car
| man returned to the city. Mr.. Burke had long
Nationalists Of Ireland. Police are on guard
at the scene of the murder, in order to prevent
interference with the pools of blood.
Parnell and Davitt have spoken upon the
assassination. Parnel said II am horrifed
more than can express. This is one Of the
most atrocious crimes ever committed. Its
effect must certainly be most damaging to the
interests of the Irish people. have
always found Lord Frederick Cavendish
the most amiable gentleman, pains
fufllment of his official duties. !
did not shase the disappointment expressed
| in liberal Irish circles regarding his
appointment, as anticipated that the
principal reforms of the present session, such
as the amendment of the land act, would be
under Mr.. Gladstone's personal supervision,
| and believed administrative reforms would
be somewhat postponed. I can not con-
| ceive that any section Of the people OF
| Ireland could have plotted deliberately against
the life of Lord Frederick, and am surprised
that the Dublin police, who had been able to
protect Mr.. Forster, should apparently not
have taken any steps to watch over his suc-
cessor during the few hours Of his official
|
destiny presiding over Ireland, which always
comes ut a moment when there seems some
chance for the country, to destroy the hopes Of
her best friends. I hope the people Of Ireland
will take immediate and practical steps to ex-
press their sympathy with Mr.. Gladstone in his
most painful position.
Michael Davitt said: "No language can
possibly command can express the horror
with which I regard the murders, or my
despair at their consequences. When heard
| Of 0af do y,iU n0f
news grieve to think that when the Govern
ment had just run the risk of introducing new
policy when everything seemed bright and
| hopeful; when all expected the outrages to
1 wish to God had never left Portland. The
crime was without motive. 1t il not
only the most fatal blow that has
ever been struck at the Land
League, but one Of the most disastrous blows
which has been sustained by tho national
cause during the last century. Its occurrence
at this particular juncture seems like terrible
destiny My only hope is that the assassins
may be discovered and punished as they de
serve. 1t is wonderful how the outrage could
occur within a few hundred yards OF the con-
stabulary depot"
Mr.. Dillon, in an interview, said he deeply
deplored the sorrowful tidings. He fully
concurred in the opinions on the outrage ex-
pressed by Parnell and Davitt.
Cork, May IA meeting Of citizens has been
| held. including Nationasts and Land Leagners,
the Mayor presiding Even the extreme Land
Leaguers present suggested the closing OF
shops as a mark Of sympathy. Resolutions
were unanimously adopted declaring that the
crime was one which calls on heaven for ven
geanoe and repudiating Its authors with dis
gust and abhorrenoe. o --
Speculation is rife as to the origin Of the con-
spiracy, and it is suggested that Irish Ameri'
can emmissaries were employed to commit the
crime. telegram from Limerick states tina.
Clifford LLOYD had received information thai
three men:had left America to assassinato him
This, it is thought, gives color to the surmse
The Dublin tragedy may have had its origin IL
similar conspiracy.
BUFFALO, May THE following Telegram