Morris tribune., 1882-05-18
AN IRISH HORROR.

AN IRISH HORROR.
Lord Cavendish, the New Secretary, and Un-
der Secretary Burke Stabbed to
Death I'm Dublin.
ACTION OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
LONDON, May S.-Every part of the house Of
crowded this afternoon. At 4:2O Glads tone
arose, and, with great emotion and in tremu-
lous voice, moved the adjournment Of the
house. He said the blackness OF the crime
and horror melted throughout tho entire
kingdom were unparalleled. In the murder Of
OF the ablest and most upright members Of
the civil service. But the hand Of the as
sassin had come nearer home, and one Of the
noblest Of hearts had ceased beating while
full Of hope and love for Ireland. So far az
the government were concerned, all previous
next he (Gadstone) would ask the house for
leave to introduce o measure for the repression
of crime in Ireland. He believed he would be
assisted from all quarters Of the house. On
an early day he would introduce q measure
dealing with the question Of arrears Of rent
Sir Stafford Northcote seconded the motion OF
Gladstone for adjournment He promised
that the 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 detestaton Of all Irishmen for
the crime. He said he believed it was COM
mitted in order to frustrate his cause He did
not deny that the government might be COM
PEELED to take steps to restore order in Ireland.
He was Of the opinion that the crime was the
work Of those to whom he had always been
opposed. Forster, just retired from the chief
secretaryship Of Ireland, and James Law
ther, who held that Office under the last Con-
servative administration, eulogized under Sec
retary 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
erick Cavendish, who, he said, he'd suffered q
in the Service Of his Country. Lord SALISBURY s see.
onded the motion. He remarked that though this
was no occasion for political observations he had
no doubt that the course taken tonight would be-
only prelude to stern ana rigorous action. Earl
Cowper expressed his sense of the irreparabe loss
which the country had sustained. The duke Of
Marlborough FUZZY concurred IN the sentiments ex-
services of Burke. Lord Carlingford spoke In .
similar strain. The house then adjourned.
HOW GLADSTONE WAS SHOCKED.
BOSTON, May S.-A cable to the Herald says:
Gladstone attended Saturday evening recep-
ton at the house Of the Austrian ambassador.
While enjoying the occasion the first telegram
from Dublin conveying the intelN-
gence of the crime was received, and
was Immediately dispatched to the ambassa-
doris residence. 1t was delivered to Sir William
Vernon Harcourt, who undertook the task Of
communicating the news to Gladstone. The
premier was quietly called aside and taken in
private room, where he was informed Of
what occurred The natural pallor of the old
mans face became absolutely ghsstly,
and throwing up both hands, he
o., araHf 70 nrS q
moment it was thought he would faint and there
was rush for restoratives, but he gradually
recovered, and, refusing all proffered assist
ance, demanded in a broken voice to know the
particulars. At frat 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 kilograms, debating to his secretary
and forming plans to meet the situation.
Summons were sent members of the cabinet to
meet him at his house Sunday afternoon, and
80 much other business of vital importance
was transacted that it was a. m. before the
premier retired to bed. He was uo again at 8.
The ministers found the premier almost
siashsd ssrs to NEE. hs the eG o1ss but IL ssns si
to tqeir suggestions almost silently, and
made few comments, although he pencilled oc-
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
said he had heard neither Chamberlain nor
Dixie would 60, that being finally decided.
LARGE REWARDS
The government will offer q reward of 21O.-
900 for information given within three months
| which will lead to the conviction Of the mur-
| derers, and reward of e1 900 for private in
| formation. The government will also grant o
| free pardon and extend the special protection
| Of the crown in any part of the queens domin-
crime who may give the information required.
EARL CAvEND1sH's 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 a
| tho coffin. The wreath is composed Of yellow
and white everlasting flowers, and has . card
| attached with the inscription: ''From Queen
| Victoria" 4 letter of coincidence to Lady
| Frederick Cavendish ACCOMPANIES the wreath.
| The interment takes place at Edensor, at two
o'clock Thursday afternoon. Business In sur
| rounding districts will be suspended during the
| whole day. It is expected delegation Of the
| duke of Devonshires Irish tenantry from Cork
| will participate in the 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:
| SIT is my firm belief there will be but one COM
mon sentiment throughout the Kingdom concerning
the terrible assassination, and that Ireland In par
| ticular, throughout her length and breadth, will
demonstrate how far she is from the slightest
| touch Of moral completely in 30 black deed"
| AMEKlCAN 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 adherence of the crime.
The Standard SAYS the appointment oi
| George Otto Trevelyan as chief secretary fol
| Ireland is favorabiy received by the Irish
party. Trevelyan holds advanced opinions i
is believed he sympathizes with the popular
| party in Ireland. -
LORD cAvENDIsH's FuNERAr.
| LONDON, May IA large crowd gathered
at st. Pancras railway station to-day to witness
| the departure Of special train conveying
| mourners to Chatsworth, to attend the funeral
of Lord Frederick Cavendish. Among them
were the 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 oonspicuoui
features of the funeral was the assembiage o!
| 5000 tenants of earl Devonshire, father Of
| Lord Cavendish.
The funeral procession started at 2 o'clock.
The chief mourners were the duke Of Devon.
shire, marquis OF Harrington, Lord Edward
Cavendish, Col Cavendish, brother Of the duke
of Devonshire, Admiral Egerton, son-in-law Of
the duke Of Devonshire, Major Lyttelton, Mr..
] Gladstone and Lord Granville The order O,
! procession was as follows:
Hearse.
Duke Of Devonshire, walking alone.
| Marquis Of Harrington.
Lord Egerton.
| Edward Cavendish.
1 Had.