Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-02
AN INTERCHANGE OF VIEWS.
Prohibition of Evictions to be One of
the ParneIIites' Demands.

Prohibition of EVictiOns to be One of
the ParneIlites' Demands.
LONDON, Aug. IAN exchange of
views among the Parnellites has led to a
decision to give the government time to
prepare an Irish bill, but the Parnellites
will demand a measure for the suspen-
sion of evictions. Owing to the fall in
prices numerous tenants in Ireland are in
arrears and are unable to pay their rents.
II the introduction Of the Irish bill be
postponed until spring, the landlords will
IN all likelihood resort to wholesale evic-
tions unless restrained from doing so.
Mr.. kitson's position as President of
the Liberal Federation is menaced by his
acceptance of a Baronetcy. Mr.. Cham
berlaIn and his followers are delighted at
the situation. They ridicule the idea of a
Baronet being at the head of ademocratic
caucus.
sALIsBURY's APPOINTEEs.
The following appointments have been
officially announced:
Secretary of State for India-Sir Richard
Asheton Cross.
Lord Privy seal-Earl Cadogan.
Colonial Secretary-Rt. Hon. Edward
StanhOpe.
President Of the Board of T'rade-Rt,
Hon. Edward Stanley.
Lord Adyocate-Rt. Hon. j. II. A. Nc
Donald.
Solicitor General for Scotland-J. p.
Bannerman Robertson.
Master OF the Horse-Duke of Portland.
The meeting of the Nationalist members
of Parliament, to be held in Dublin We'd
nesday next, has been summoned to con-
slider matters declared urgent. 1t is stated
that the Parnellite members intend.
a, bDd dah fn an, a
to the Queens speech, to direct attention
to the land question and the threatened
evictions.
RIoTING AT BELFAST.
BELFAST, Aug. 1.-Serlous rioting took
place here last night and to-day. A band
Of music yesterday marched to meet a
party of Protestant Sunday school chill
dren who were returning from an eX-
cursion. The crowd accompanying the
band gr0aned at a number OF Catholics
who were assembled on Carrick Hill.
The latter replied with stones and the oth-
ers retaliated. Wild rumors spread
throughout the city and large mob of
Orangemen soon gathered, The police
tried to disperse the crowd, but their
efforts were useless, and the Orangemen
continued to increase. The mob attac ked
and wrecked a large tavern owned by a
Catholic named McKeuna. The police
frequently charged the mob, but were re-
pulsed with stones.
HOUSES WRECKED.
The rioters then wrecked a number OF
houses believed to be inhabited by Catho-
lies. They uprooted the pavements and
fired voleys Of stones at the police. The
latter were finally ordered TO dre buck
shot and the command was promptly
Obeyed. A boy named Knox, who was
a ~ nd oh
persons were wounded some OF them
seriously. The riot had now reached
such proportions that ID was deemed
necessary 10 call out the militia.
SCARED BY THE sOLDIERY.
The rioters were apparently awed by
the appearance of the soldiers and soon
dispersed. Fighting was renewed, how
ever, today aud the police were again
compelled 10 fire upon the mob. Many of
the rioters were wounded. Subse-
quently the mob wrecked several
buildings and the military was again
summoned. Many policemen were badly
cut by missiles thrown by the rioters
Forty-six arrests were made. Police and
cavalry are patrOlling the streets.
GEN, MEAGHER's PORTRAIT.
WATERFORD, Aug. 1.-The unveiIng
of the painting Of Gen. Thomas Francis
Meagher by the Mayor in the Council
Chamber to-day was the occasion OF a
great demonstration. An immense pro.
cesslon, headed by the Mayor and men,
bers of the CITY Council, and
swelled by large delegations from Corr.
Limerick and other places, marched
through the principal streets, across
which triumphant arches had been erect
ed. The city was profusely decorated
with flags. At the unyeiling ceremonies
addresses were made by n number Of Ma
tionalst members OF Parliament and
others.