The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-03
IRISH AFFAIRS.

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Morley in Dublin.
| Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal
LONDON. Feb. 2-The Tory press seems to be
| in a sad quandary, just at present, over the
| magnitude OF the reception which Lord Ripon
| and Mr. John Morley receiving in Ireland.
Whether to rise in righteous wrath and de-
nounce the whole affair 70 prove
tremendous dignity by portentous 81
lence. is evidently the question perplex-
ing them The Times chooses the latter
course, and maintains an editorial silence
after recording the event in its news columns.
Some of its contemporaries however, are en-
deavoring to throw contempt upon the Liberals
visit to Ireland and accuse the Roman Catholic
bishops who are taking part in the reception OF
Inconsistency, and sneeringly inquire how they
reconcile fellowship with Morley. who is
notorious for his opinions in matters relating TO
the teachings of their church. The Morniu G
Post accuses the bishops Of Swallowing free
thinker Morley" and dubs the union s'singu-
larly unholy alliance"
The committee appointed to arrange for the
projected reception to Messrs. Sullivan and
OBrlen on their arrival in London had not sue
ceeded. at late hour to-day, in obtaining hall
for the purpose. They have met with refusals
thus far at everv place they have applied. The
only concession they seem able to obtain is from
the manager of the Aquarium. who Gays that he
will let the hall for banquet. but not for a
macs meeting. 1t is possible the committee will
compromise matters with the Aquarium people
and call the reception a banquet. Mr.. William
OBrien has again written from his resting
place the continent, the location of which
only few of his friends know. He writes that
he is better. and very comfortably situated
Earl Spencer. speaking at Manchester to-
night, said that he had acquired the convictions
that he held favoring home rule for ireland dur
ing the last three momentous years in which he
was Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. He said that
ton of Ireland could be improved. Lord Spen-
said that Mr.. Gladstone's present position
was the result Of national DEVELOPMENT. but that
his was the result of distinct conversion.
Leinster Hall, Dublin. was crowded tonight
at the reception of Lord Ripon and Mr.. Morieys
Ex-Lord Mayor Timothy Sullivan presided.
Messrs. Davitt. Redmond. Healy, Plimsoll and
many Nationalist members of Parliament were
the platform. Mr.. Sullivan read a
letter from, Archbishop Walsh, apoioeiz-
ing for his absence. Other letters
of regret were read, and then resolution well
coming the visitors and thanking the Liberals
for sending them. was adopted. Lord Ripon
then addressed the meeting In his speech he
said that Ireland now had a great party of Eng
land on her side and the time near at hand
when their hopes would be crowned with
cess, therefore be appealed to the people Of Ire
land not allow violence from the govern
ment to goad them into crime He
had assured English and Scotch Pro-
Catholic majority in Ireland would, in case
home rule was granted them, interfere with the
just interests of Irish Protestants. If any
just interference was used, then those who had
granted home rule would take away the priyi-
lege.
Mr.. Morley said that the question of home
rule fast approaching n crisis. His only
fear, he said, was that Irishmen might
forget that it of their country
who started the movement. and that
it would depend mainly upon Irishmen to carry
it on to a successful issue. He would ask the
landlords of Ireland who among them bet
ter off for the Tory policy. If tenants were the
dupes of agitators landlords were certainly the
dupes of Salisbury. Mr.. Morley said that he
did not favor the socialistic extirpation Of the
rights of property, and be believed that
an Irish Parliament would be the last
to agree to such a thing He agreed
with Lord Ripon that there danger of
religious persecution. Regarding the ad hitting
of such Parnell ana Dillon to an Irish
government, he thought if they good
enough to inspire the policy they good
enough to execute it. Their policy was to make
Ireland ons-united and happy.
Both the speakers addressed outside meetings
after the reception.
Mr.. Cox M. P, in prison at Limerick. put on
the Jail dress without protest. and went to work
in the prison yard, chopping wood and doing
other labors of ordinary criminals cneerfully.
warrant has been issued for the arrest Of
Father Fahey, of Woodford for participation in
the proclaimed league meetings. Father Fahey
was arrested In August of 1886 Tor incitng the
peopa 20 resist rhe collection of rants