New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-28
THE PARNELL-" TINES INQUIRY.
LEARNED COUNSEL ENGAGE IN TECHNICAL
spARR1NG MATCH.

sPARRING MATCH.
Edinburgh, Oct 27.-ID the Court OF Session TO-DAY
the case OF Mr.. Parncll against The Times
was again called. Messrs. strachan and Baour, Mr'
Parnelis counsel. moved that closure of the record
OF proof be allowed.
Mr. Murray counsel for I" The Times moved that
the question Of Jurisdiction in this be sent for
determination to the procedure roll. The prosecution
had made many alterations in their complaint Ihey
had deleted all reference to this statement that MT.
Parnen had supplied Byrnc with money to cnaoio
him escape Justice, and It was no longer alleged
that the statement false, untrue and malicious.
The Judge thcreupon said that his left the record
with only question.
Mr. Murray said he wanted the question OF 1uris-
dction to 60 to the procedure roll because relevant
avermcnt 10 Jurisdiction had been made. He said
that where the defendants statements were not mct
the plaintiffs made simple denial. The prosecution
had taken no notice of two averments concerning Eng
lsh law.
Mr. strachan thcreupon replied that tho only qucs-
ton of English law involved referred to the summons
taken out of England. Attorney-Gcneral Weostcr
continued Mr.. strachan, spoke in the O'Donnen t1a
on the instructions which The Times had given hlm
but "The Tines had edltorfaly adopted tho Attor-
neyGcnerars alleged ISLANDERS.
The court then granted the motion OF plaintiffs
counsel that the record be closed.
Mr.. Murray said the only publication averred In
the complaint that copies Of The Tines had
been mailed TO persons in scotland. This averment
he contended, Irrelevant The prosecution, he
further said, claimed right under the Registration
Act to certain funds which he clear the act gave
them right TO.
The Judge decided to send the to the procedure
roll for decision on the various points submitted
"The Timcs's, record maintains the whole OF It's
charges. 1t alleges that the action is an attempt
Mr.. Parnells part to avoid full inquiry by the
Parnen Commission and to limit the issue Of the
fLa caIn nf
ineness of three letters The defendants do not rely
upon the letters for proof of their statements, which
are equally true even If the letters were not signed
purported On the day before tho summons In
this issued the prosecution secured the Is
an action libel 5000 pounds As that action Is
pending, other proceedings with respect to the same
matter are by English law barred. The publication
of the Attorney Generals statement in the ODonnel
action and fair report of the proceedings were PRIV
ileged by English law, therefore no action can lie
:" The Times's" articles fair comment, there
fore, the defendants should be acquitted The prose,
cutions statements declared TO be Irrelevant ana
insufficient 10 support an action
TIRE CZAR TO REVIEW HIS BLACK SEA FLEET.
St Petersburg, Oct. 27-Thc Car and Czarina have
sailed from Batoum for sebastopol, where they VIII
review the Black Sea fleet They Will afterwards re-
turn TO Gatschina
ANOTHER HOME RULE LEADER ARRESTED.
Dublin, Oct. Ell. d. sheehan. Member Of Par
lament for East Kerry arrested at a meeting OF
Lord Kenmares tenants to-day, for advocating the
Plan Of Campaign.
CONDITION OF JAMES C. FLOOD.
HeIdelbcrg, Oct. 27.-Jamcs c. Flood passed good
night last night. His condition Is unchanged.
THE FOREIGN REGISTRY IN FRANCE
Paris, Oct 27.-presldent Carnot has issued de-
cree extending the time for the registration of foreign
ers to January l, 1852
DEP QE TILE nERXISuES POISONED