The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-20
He Is Willing to Wait Three Weeks for the
Introduction of Home Rule Measure,
but 1t Should Precede the Land Bill.
The First Step Will Be Stoppage of
the EyictiOns Now in Progress.
Sir Charles Dixie Will Not Resign, and An
nounces His Intention of Living Down
the Clamor Against Him-Cable Notes.
THE IRISH QUESTION.

Smoothing Path for Morley-Parnel1 Well
Satisfied with the Outlook.
LONDON, Feb. 19.-In the House of Commons
Mr. Sexton asked whether Mr.. John Morley, the
Chief Secretary for Ireland. intended to appoint
ills speeches in Ireland.
During discussion on vote for the Irish
constabulary, Mr. Dillon expressed the strong
est desire to make a smooth path for Mr.. Nor
ley because he knew that Mr.. Morley wished to
leave ireland as soon as possible.
Mr.. Morley replied in an unconcerned manner.
He said that the question how long English Min
listers would rule Ireland was rapidly approach
ing solution one way or the other. Loud Par
nellite cheers greeted Mr.. Morleys remarks.
Baron Henry De Worms gave notice that he
would ask Mr.. Morley on Monday whether he
adheres to theopinion expressed in his speeches,
from Parliament
In order to learn how the delay in dealing with
the Irish problem was regarded by the National
ist party correspondent sought and obtained
an interview with Mr. Parnell After getting an
expression of his opionon as fully as he wished
to make it public, his language was read over to
him as it was written, and it is sent exactly as
revised by him.
'"The situation" he said, ''as it existed after
the defeat Of the Conservative government two
weeks ago has not been altered in any way by
the declaration Of the Prime Minister. think
it only reasonable that the new Ministry should
be allowed the time Mr.. Gladstone asks for the
consideration of these proposed measures with
regard to Ireland Considering the circum-
stances of the situation, and the fact that it is
only three days since the Cabinet held their first
meeting, do not think three weeks, the period
mentioned by Mr.. Gladstone, too much for prep
aration OF the momentous scheme of legislation
that we expect"
With regard to the statement that has been
widely circulated that the government intends
to introduce the land bill before discussing legis
latlon for homo rule, Mr.. Parnell said: IF the
government adopt that course they will greatly
mistake the sentiment of the Irish people and
their representatives in Parliament. Before all
questions in Importance for the welfare of Ire
lad, and in the anxiety of the Irish people, of
the Irish Parliamentary party and of myself, is
the question of home rule. While there are
many questions in Ireland at present, especially
questions connected with the land, entailing
grievance and hardships, think the Irish peo-
pie are unanimous IN the feeling that in the great
crisis, In which events have now rpened, the
highest wisdom and the highest duty will con-
SlSt III SuDOEUluaCnS tne interests OF every CLASS
to the interests of all classes.
Il am further of the opinion that If the lapd
question be left to the determination of an Irish
parliament, landlords will obtain more favora-
bic settlement than if they be thrown upon the
mercy of the present Parliament at West
Minister"
Whatever may be- the scheme submitted to
Parliament regarding Ireland, the first steps of
the government will be to secure the suspension
OF evictions now being so generally enforced.
Irish leaders assert that these evictions are be-
ing carried out expressly to drive the peasantry
to desperation and cause them to commit acts Of
violence in order to influence English public
opinion against Ireland They point to the fact
that, whereas evictioDs were formerly used to
obtain new tenants in place of non payers, no
such reasons now exist for landlords know
they cannot get new tenants to re-
place those who are being evicted The
Irish also complain that the taxes called seed
tithes are being collected with great cruelty and
harshness. the agents sometimes seizing the
small stores Of potatoes, bacon and other food
upon which whole family expected to live
through the winter.
While evictions will be checked at once, as
cabled before. that result may be obtained with
out bringing in a bill for that purpose to Paria-
ment 1t is limited that Mr.. Morley will merely
refuse to allow the police to accompany and pro-
tect baiiffs and seed tthe eviction proceedings
The effect of this course would be to stop them
The other two features, bill for buying out
landlords. and one for establishing Parliament
in Dublin, will then be treated together, one not
to take effect until the other has been adopted
and put in operation.