New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-23
THE IRISH AGITATION.
PARNELL DENOUNCED IN PARLIAMENT.

AN IRISH MEMBER SUSPENDED-A DENIAL BY GEN.
| ERAL MACADARAs-sUsPECrs IMPRISONED.
| LONDON, Feb. 22.-In the House of Commons this
afternoon Mr.. Trevelyan, Chief Secretary for Ire
.land. In reply to William OBrien, member for NAL
low, stated that a short-hand writer had been pres
ent while the examination of witnesses was in prog
ress at Dublin Castle. He said the witnesses were
not threatened, nor were they profered drink.
Tho debate on Mr.. Gorst's amendment to the adj
dress in reply to the Queens Speech declaring that
in view Of the confession of the Irish assassins
further concessions should be made to awless agta-
| tion, was resumed.
The Right Hon. James owther promised the Con-
servatIve support to vigorous policy toward
| Ireland
Mr.. Forster defended his own course previous to
his resignation of the Chief Secretaryship for
Ireland. The Prevention of Crimes act, he said,
not accepted before the release of the suspects
but he had advised it urgent. But for the
PhGnix Park murders Ireland would have believed
Mr.. Parnell supreme, and would, therefore, have
become ungovernable. The recent disclosures had
increased the suspicion that the Land League was
connected with the outrages. The public expected
that Mr. Parnel would have elucidated this point
No mere disclaimer would be sufficient. He charged
Mr.. Parnell with heading organization which
had started an agitation that promoted outrages
reaped advantages from the agitation. He did not
plan the outragos, but conniyed at their commits
sion.
Mr. O'Kelly shouted "Its lie' several times
He was named for suspension, and his suspension
was ordered bv a vote of 305 to 90
Mr.. Forster resumed and reiterated his charges
against Mr.. Parne quoting from that gentleman's
speeches. in which he said that murder was unne-
cessary. He said tho wretchas who committed the
Phoenix Park assassinations had not acted on the
letter but according to the spirit of these speeches.
Until Mr.. Parnell expressed regret and repentance
he could not communicate with him. feeling is
now rising even in Ireland, against the agitation.
Mr. Parnell and his friends have been unveiled and
unmasked.
There were loud cries for Mr.. Parnell, but he did
not move.
Mr.. O'Donnell, on attempting to interpose during
the speech. was ruled out of order.
Condert Brothers, solicitors, of Paris, have tele-
graphed the following In behalf of General Mac
Adaras who was supposed TO be the person known
as Number One" mentioned by James Carey at
the hearing of the Irish consprators at Dublin !:
Publish emphatic denial of the Infamous ac-
cusation made against me regarding the Irish con-
spTacy. have to-day invited an inquiry into the
matter at the hands of the British Embassy, and
have aken steps to ascertain the source OF the cruel
libel against me-
DUBIIN Feb. CIT is stated that the Govern
ment Is IN possession of documents connected with
the Land League which afford clew To where the
funds OF the League went. An abundance of money
is forthcoming for the defence OF the prisoners
charged with the PhGnix Park murders.
Thomas Fitzpatrick who was recently arrested
at Poplar for completely in the murder of Lord
Frederick Cavendish aud Mr.. BIrke. and who. it
was stated. acted as watcher IN PhGnix PARK
at the time of the murder, has been discharged.
The FreemdHs Journal says the police now con-
slider that It futile to continue 70 guard Judges
and other officials.
Cork, FeU 22-John O'Bncn and ex.suspects
IIodnctt aud Gilhooly, whose sentences TO imprs-
fVft uft ina lnn
landlords confirmed recently, have been ar
rested TO undergo their punishment
The Marquis of Harrington expressed surprise
at Mr. Parnelrs silence which he said was an ad-
mission that prima faco case had been estab-
lished against the Irish leaders. The Government,
be declared, had 10 intention OF introducing any
measures for extensive change of policy with re-
gard 10 Ireland that would bs likely to arouse
strong party feeling and absorb large portion of
the time of the House. Despite the repeated chal.
lenges OF the Government, he said, the
opposition had formed direct. specific charges
against them. He asked the House whether, seeing
that there was general agreement with regard to
the policy of the Government, IL would cnoose
Mr.. Gorsts amendment which, X carried, would
have the effect of removing the Ministry from office.
Sir stafford NJrhcUte Liberal conservative. said
the opposition would meet the Governments chal-
lenge; he would state in what manner Tomorrow.
Mr.. Parncll moved TO adjourn the debate, which
was agreed to.
PARIS Feb. 22.-In an interview to-day " Frank
Byrne said "Carey's evidence concerning myself
and wife is absolutely untrue. l was never mem
Der of any secret Irish organization | deny
that the Land League and the "Invincibles
were ever connected directly or indirectly. be-
lieve Carey's evidence with regard to Sheridan to
be false and that it was concocted for the purpose
of implicatIng the Land League IN the Phenix
Park murders" Ii is understood that Byrne pro-
ceeded to London this evening.
Dmrine the past Jew hours the authorities have
received valuable information concerning Number
One" and arc quite positive as TO his identity;
Carey
since she turned iutormer. Not tenant has paid
rent, and notices have been chalkcd on the door
steps of her Denzcle-st property warning persons
not TO pay rent to "cuBed informer.'