The Portland daily press., 1888-09-18
SOMETHING GAINED ON BOTH SIDES,
ParneIIItes Force thelTImes to make
Its Charges Definite,
While the Bank Accounts OF the
League VIII be Inspected.
Mr.'ParneII In Court, Looking Brown
and Hearty.

LONDON, Sept. 17.-Both sides profess to
be satisfied with the preliminary tussle be-
fore the Parnell commission. The Parnell-
ties are able to claim an important success
in enforcing the production Of the Times's
letters, including those Of Messrs. Parnell
and Egan, and one written by Mr.. Campbell.
ParnelPs secretary.
Sir Charles Russell demanded the produc-
ton Of all other letters connected with the
inquiry that are in the possession OF the
Times. This wide demand has been met by
arranging for the inspection Of only those
letters that may be specified by the Parnell-
ties counsel. The Parnellites again scored
by getting the court to instruct the Times to
formulate definite charges It is prepared 10
prove, as well as the allegations falling short
Of definite charges.
The decision relating to the discovery of
documents, combined with the courts ex-
preston oi its determination to make
thorough inquiry into the whole matter,
tends in favor Of the Times. The first re-
suit Of the decision was Mr.. Graham's get
ting power OF access 10 the bank books Of
the League, involving the right TO inspect
the accounts and minutes Of both Land and
that the widest scope will be given 10 the in
qulry, opens up an intermlnable vista Of con-
saution.
fhs .-stion Of the appointment Of
commission TO examine Mr., Egan and others
In America. was only touched upon. It will
be raised definitely when the commission re-
sumes. Probably the suggestion Of Mr..
Graham that ME. Egan come TO London will
be approved. Sir Charles Russell stated
that Parnell denied that Egan's evidence
NJ .t,1 -. L. al.
the Times c0ncurs. As soon as the commits
sion resumes, both sides will apply to the
court TO grant certificate Of indemnity 20
Egan and other Irish-Amerieans under ban,
that they may be heard as witnesses.
Mr.. Parnell appeared In fine health. His
face Is sunbrowned, and he seemed bright
and alert Arthur O'COnnor, L. =. 0Con-
nor, Messrs. Gill, Quinn, Fox and Pictou,
members OF parliament. were present. In
view OF the limited space allowed the public
Mr.. Graham suggested that a larger court
room be secured when the commission meets
again. To this, Justice Hannen replied the
press was the best representative Of the
public.
Proceedings Of the Opening Session.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE commission to
examine in.O the charges by the London
Times against Parnell and other Parnellite
members Of the House Of Commons, opened
its first session in London this morning
Owing to the limited size Of the court
room, 1t was impossible to admit more than
select few Of the public. Judges Hanne-
ma. Smith and Day are the commission. Sir
Charles Russell and Herbert Henry Asquith
appeared for the Parnellists, and Mr.. Ruegg
had the case for 0Donnell.
Justice Hannena said the inquiry would
be carried on in accordance with the rules Of
ordinary courts.
Mr.. Russell demanded that he be allowed
to inspect the letters and photographs bear
ing on the case, and that the commission is
sue an order for the documents upon the au-
thority Of which some Of the Timess charges
were made.
The counsel for the Times agreed to pro-
duce certain letters, but objected TO the COM
mission Issuing an order for the documents.
The commission retired 10 consider the
question, and decided 1t was empowered to
order the documents, and would take upon
itself the right to consider what documents
It would be right for Mr.. RusselPs clients to
inspect.
Sir Charles Russell made application for
the release Of Mr.. Dillon on bail, In order
that he might appear before the commission.
The court said they would order his attend
ance when the inquiry proceeded, ON condi-
tion that he abstained from taking part In
public matters. and entered into recognizance
In the sum Of $1,000.
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