The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-08-20
INTELLIGENCE FROM BEYOND THE SEA.
The Convention OF the Young Mems
Christian Associations.
Mr.. ParneIi Getting Ready for Appear
ance Before the Commission.
English Barristers Coming to This
Country Looking After Evidence.

STOCKHOLM, Aug 19--This was the clos
ing day Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation convention. The members attended
the various churches in the morning, after
which special conferences for Bible study
were held. At O'Clock the first session OF
the convention opened. After brief address
ses by the delegates, farewell meeting was
held. Addresses were made by DIR. Beck
man. Bishop of Skara and DIR. loren, Dean
Of the Cathedral Of Upsalea. Tomorrow
morning the delegates generally leave for
nome. Most Of the American delegates Will
make brief tour on the continent before
sailing for home. The convention has been
most successful and will greatly advance the
nent.
ParnelI's Case.
LONDON, Aug 1s.-Parnell will probably
be one Of the first witnesses called before the
parliamentary commission when 1t meets for
business In September Friends authorized
to speak for Parnell say that he will come
promptly when called upon. To refuse
would surely mean imprisonment for con-
tempt. The action-at-law begun In Edln-
burgh makes no difference whatever to the
work OF the commission, though Parnell
may refuse to answer any question which
might prejudice his case in the pending trial
The commissioners have already had more
than hundred applications from ambitious
young barristers who want to 60 over 10
America to take testimony. The remunera-
tlon usually allowed In such cases by Eng
lish courts Is about $25 dollars day and ex-
penses.
Commissioner Smith said today that no
applicant for the place had received serious
consideration yet. and probably would not
until the meeting OF the commission In Sep
tember. The Commissioner who goes to
America will, OF course, have no Judicial
power, and can only get such information as
the men identified with the home rule move
ment volunteer to give him; The commits
enced lawyer for the post with pleasing ad-
dress and good deal Of tact.
Parnell and the whole Of the Irish party
will be legally represented before the com
mission by George Lewis. one Of the leading
the contributions already received TO the de-
fence fund from Liberals In various parts Of
England, they will not fall short Of money.
Lewis said today that 1t was too early yet to
| America, or Of what cities It win be neces-
| sary to visit He said that the Parnell party
and the Times would both send barristers to
accompany the American commissioner.
| The testimony taken there will be sealed,
and not be made public until read to the
commission here. From present appear
ances the American end Of the inquiry will
begin in New York early in October.
Henry Cunningham, who has been ap-
pointed to the important position Of secre-
tary Of the commission, is an able young law
yer Of Irish parents, with moderate tenden-
cies to home rule.
A Defence Fund for ParneiI.
DUBLIN, Aug. 19.-The Freeman's Jour
nal gives prominence to an authorized para
| graph declaring that Mr.. Parnell is able to
make the clearest case of disproof OF the
charge that he was the anthor Of the Times
letters by a chaino Of evidence Of the most
perfect character. Messrs. Walker and
Buckley, says the Journal, will deny all
| knowledge Of the letters and say they got
them from Manager Macdonald, who will
| refuse TO give evidence The Freeman's
/ Journal has opened a defence fund with a
/ subscription of 30 pounds. Archbishop
4 Walsh, with similar subscription, sends a
warm letter endorsing ParnelPs action.
| Foreign Notes
The Nile has risen two feet at Wady
| Halfa.
Mahmond Pasha, ex-minister Of finance Of
Turkey. win be tried on the charge Of steal
ing $4,000 francs.
General Boulanger was elected to the
Chamber OF Deputies from the department
Of the Lorraine yesterday, by majority OF
/ 34,723.
| The Pope is suffering from rheumatism.
lie was able to receive several Of the cardin-
| ais yesterday.