The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-20
The Prisoners Committed for Trial Be-
fore a Special Tribunal
The Land League Under a Cloud-Matters
of Interest from Special and For
eign Exchanges
TIE IRISH MURDERERS.


The latter shook his head menacingly at his
former comrades. His examination was
then resumed. He spoke more confidently
than he did ON Saturday, and replied to the
cross-examination of counsel sharply and
testify. He deposed, amid Kisses by the
prisoners, that he belonged TO the Fenians,
but not to the Supreme Council. The object
of the Fenians was to separate Ireland from
England, the former country being then har-
raised by coercion; he had no idea that Lord
Cavendish was to be murdered when Burke
was attacked. He was stupefied when he
heard of the murder of Cavendish.
When cross-examined, Carey said he gave
information regarding the murder two days
ago. He said he decided to give evidence di-
rectly after he was arrested, though he did
not do so till Thursday. Carey was exam
ined by Murphy the crown counsel, and
said that after the publication of the article
in the Freemans' Journal, stating that all Off
cials were TO be removed from the Castle, the
murder of Burke was decided upon.
TO BE TRIED BY A SPECIAL COMMISSION.
In the event of the inquiry concluding to-
day. it is understood the prisoners will be
returned for trial before a special commits
sion of three judges. This course will be
necessary, as the prisoners, each having the
right to challenge twenty jurymen, could
exhaust the panel Special arrangements
are already being made at the Green-street
courthouse for the trial.
Carey stated that he did not see George
Smith in Phoenix Park on the 5th or 9th of
Nov Tha who Cd 81.
was Joe Smith. Patrick Whelan was not in
the dock to-day. When Careys deposition
was read, he corrected it in several particu-
lars, and modified his statement concerning
Mrs. Byrne by saying he had only been told
she was the wife of Frank Byrne. He also
corrected the statement that Jos. Mullet
was in his company when he and Curley met
No e"
Counsel for prisoners objected to the alter
ations saying Carey had discovered from the
newspapers that Mullet was in prison at the
time of the alleged meeting The magis-
trate allowed the objection, and the deposit
ton was allowed to stand so as to show the
discrepancy.
Marines are guarding the house of Mrs.
Carey, wife of James Carey. 1t is believed
that when she saw her husbands case was
hopeless she told the authorities of the evil
dence he was able to give. 1t is known she
afterward visited the Castle.
The prisoners committed for trial include
all that were under examination except
Whelan. The public present in court to-day
joined in kissing Carey. The only remarka-
bic feature so far has been the callousness of
Carey while under examination. After the
reading OF Carey's deposition man named
Neil deposed to his seeing cab in the park on
the day of the murder and he identified Fitz-
harris as the driver A laboring man. Muir
ray, gave similar evidence. The four occu-
pants of the car used by the assassins were
then placed in front of the dock for identii-
cation by Golden, the park ranger.
AS Carey passed the other prisoners on the
way to the witness stand, Joe Smith sud
denly strnck at him, and succeeded in tonch-
ing him. Carey turned to ex-
postulate, but was pushed to the witness
table by a detective. After the prisoners
had been committed the crown counsel
stated that Joseph Smith would be examined
at the trial
The article in the Freeman's Journal, re-
ferred to by Carey in his testimony to-day,
spoke of the desirability of a thorough
change of officials at the Castle, which was an
Augean stable.
Carey left the courtroom at the door
furthest from the dock. Golden identified
Thomas Caffrey as the fourth man on the
car containing the murderers when it was
driven from the park. Carey produced q
copy of the Freemans Journal to confirm his
statement in regard to the determination of
inc COUSDlTalOTS 10 nluTQeT HIS
action created sensation. 1t is expected
the prisoners will be tried in March Murphy
stated that he hoped to be able to produce
the man known as mo. !"
The prisoners were remanded for formal
commi:tal tomorrow. Murphy, Crown coun-
sci, after the committal of the prisoners, said
it was with great reluctance that the Crown
had accepted the evidence of the prisoner
who might have been the director and instiea-
tor of the tragedy. 1t had been done. however
in the interest of public safety ard public
good. He trusted the executive had thereby
obtained the power 10 perfectly penetrate
this fearful organization, and hoped to make
amenable to justice the plotters as well as
the perpetrators of the murder.
1t is reported that Byrne and number of
others will be arrested. including the mana
gers of the land-leaeue funds The names
of six prominent politicians are mentioned
1t is rumored that p. J. Sheridan will be ar
rested.
1t is understood the government knows
No. II was born in the East Indies, and
that his mother was French and
his father Irish. He was captain in the
British East India service, and afterward
Joined the French army and became colo
mel during the Franco Prussian war. To-
ward the close OF the war he came TO Ire
and with letters from the Bonapartists, his
object being to raise force, which he en-
listed oStensibly for ambulance service. He
nas served principally under General Bour-
baker.
The Dublin Freeman's Journal says: "The
mystery of the Phoenix Park murder is only
nalf unfolded We must await the denoue-
nent before expressing a verdict The pros
oect now is chat the mystery will be sound
cd to the very bottom. No. H. if he exists
will find his way to the gallows, which is the
prayer Of every honest man"
Byrne and Walsh.
LONDON Feb 19.-Frank Byrne, residing
at Cannes, is the man mentioned by Carey