Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-15
GIADST0NESTIGHTPINCH
CONSERVATIVES CONFIDENT OF
COMING VICTORY.

DemOustratiVe.
IovDoN. May IA meeting Of the
sollowers of Lord Harrington was held
today for the purpose Of cementing the
Wing and Radical opposition to the home
rn,e bill. Sixty-four gentlemen attended,
;rcluding Messrs. Chamberlain, Trevel-
van and Game. Mr.. Harrington made
twentv-minute speech IN which be ex-
nlained the reasons why the Liberals
should oppose Mr.. Gladstone's measure.
The meeting was harmonious throughout
and unanimously adopted resolution
declaring that those present would op-
nose the second reading of the home rule
hin. the meeting lasted half an hour.
The government has forwarded two
million rounds OF ammunition to Dublin.
DEFEAT DECLARED CERTAIN.
Mr. Harrington in his speech declared
that pledges from the Liberals to oppose
Mr.. GladstOne's home rule bill were suf-
fcient in number to make the rejection
of tbe bill on its second reading a GER
talntv. The defeat of the bill, he said,
would cast heavy responsibility on him,
which. however. he was quite prepared to
accept
Several gentlemen made brief remarks,
in which they stated their determination
10 oppose any measure brought forward
which did not equally apply to the whole
kingdom. Mr. Chamberlain said il the
government should recOmpense the land
lords of Ireland they would establish
precedent for the recompense of lmpecuni-
Gus tradesmen, workingmen and others.
LIBERALS IN CONVENTION.
At convention To-day of members OF
Parliament from Sc0tchburgh, sup
porters of MIR. Gladstone asked the
Premier to call meeting OF the whole
Liberal party. including the malcOntents,
for a conference. Mr. Gladstone, in an
interview with Mr.. Allingworth, member
OfParament, said lie thought it would
he best to leave the disputed questions
with the House. He saw little chance
that a gathering OF the whole party
would lead to reconciliation.
The report or the appointment of Gen.
Roberts to the military command in Ire
land is a ridiculous invention. Gen.
Roberts is IA Conservative and openly
hostile to MIR. Gladstone. No garrison
changes in Ulster are contemplated.
The Dublin executive report to the gov
snment throws dlscredit on the rumors
hat Oran gemen are preparing to fight.
The Morning Post says that John
Morley had a conference with several
Parnellte mem bers, and hinted at the
necessity of modifying the home rule bill
in order to conciliate Mr. Chamberlain,
but was unable to persuade them to con-
sent TO any changes.
STRENGTH or THE LIBERAL sECEDERS.
Lord Hartington's "whlps" report that
10 Liberals have pledged themselves TO
vote against the home rule bill and 30 are
doubtful The Conservative leaders ad-
wise the Conservatives in the House of
Commons not 10 speak during the debate,
as they wish to hasten the division on the
second reading. It is rumored that Mr..
Gladstone is consulting with his col
leagues uDon the advisability of with
drawing the home rule bill.
LONDONDERRY ARMING.
More firearms have been sold in Lon
donderry during the past three months
than were sold during the previous five
years. Orders have just been given there
for 1000 new rifles.
Crowded meetings of Orangemen were
held today at Newry and Mourne, at
which pledges were given not to submit
to Dublin Parliament and not TO pay
taxes. All present enrolled themselves
as volunteers .or military service. The
canadian Orangemen promise support.
NATI0NALIsTs IN SECRET SESSION.
The Nationalist members of Par
lament this afternoon held a sec
ret meeting in the House Of Com
mons. Mr. Parnell presided. 1t Is
understood that MIR. Parnell laid before
tae assembiage a number of cOmmunica-
IONS from MIR. Gladstone suggesting cer-
IAN notifications in the home rule bill
ana further concessions TO the demands of
Ihe Radicals.
RTOTIN(; AT sOUrHW ARK
During meeting Of the Patriotic Union
~ southwark this evening the speakers
Aauorm was stOrmed by mob and free
usnt ensued, in the course of which one
man was stabbed.
., Az a meeting of the Belfast Anti Repeal
,ulon today arrangements were made
10 Aold a convention OF LOt alists in the
near future. Letters from England We're
'oau o1efing armed assistance.
cABLEGRAMs FROM AMERICA.
LONDON, May lj, D A. MIR. Glad
e.one 1as received from the Mayors OF
several American cities cable dispatches
@ntalning resolutions OF approval of his
,ust policy adopted at meetings in their
VspectlYe cities.
me Daily News says: "rhe Importance
L1iu hartingtOn's meeting Yesterday
s.,s oes IN the evIuence that all of Mr.. Glad
SS.onG Liberal opponents are united. ltis
peiess 10 try TO cOnciliate Mr.. Chamber
u''.u' tu' ~ simply remains TO persevere
tii1 tiIn lue second reading OF tue home rule
gm WIN almost certain prospect OF de-
~ withdrawal Of the bill would Oe
,ucaly worse than defeat. The
rLuuy will either sanction home
@ 'e OF we shall endure period Of Tory
so'eIInment, during which the Liberal
rSe"ef' VIII become reconciled 10 nome
re' which will besanctiOned on the next
Tr'"' TO the country. the connec-
i, OF Mr. Chamberlain aud
o,a ." "a, harrington destroys the chance
ti " hlg'conservative coalition. Every
mans points TO a dissolution Of Parlla-
~ early m the coming summer"
ana standard says Lord harrington
a"d,lr' Alr' Chamberlain have agreed upon
N, g.se OF action TO secure the defeat OF
a., nome rule bill. They have agreed,
'' upon their future policy.
10 QUIT ULSTER.
ba, hLiN, May 14.-One firm OF manu-
aIeu5 efs m tue province of Ulster has
is,,'F concluded arrangements for
sia,,3 "t Us nIls TO Germany. II is
lbs that othar firms are considering
"u'lstbiliiy Of removal also.
H. Arrest of IA Bicyciist.
gor.n,S, Don, May IA dispatch from
mes states that stephens, the English
sif VINO ia engaged IN making a tour on