The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-02-07
Witness Beach Continues His Story ofthe Plans
and Purposes Of the American Supporters
of Parnell and His Friends,
And Tries to Connect Alexander Sullivan
and Parnell with the Dynamiters.
British and American Consulates at Ching
Kiang-Foo Looted by Mob andthe Inmates
Compelled to Flee for Their Lives.
PARNELL AND SULLIVAN.

Beach Endeavors to Show that They Were
Familiar with the Dynamiters' Plans.
LONDON, Feb. 6-Mr. Parnell was present
at the session of the Parnell commission to-
day, and held a lively conversation with
Mr.. Michael Davitt.
The witness Beach, who is also known as
DR.. LeCaron, continued his evidence. He
detailed conversation which he had with
Mr.. Alexander Sullivan, in June, 1881, re-
garding proposed alliance of the different
Irish organizations, in which Mr.. Sullivan
said that no radical change could be effect
ed until they had change of representa-
tives on this side of the water, which
would be very soon. Mr.. Sullivan, refer
ring to a visit to Ireland which lie contem-
plated making, said he could not think of
allowing Mr.. Parnen to pay his expenses,
as doing so would place Mr.. Parnell in
false position. Mr.. Sullivan bitterly OPP
posed the discussion of this matter in open
convention, ON the ground that
it would leak out and compromise
the Parnellite party. The witness
stated that conference Of the "F. c." was
held on Aug. 3, 1881. The meeting discussed
preparations for dynamite operations and
recommended the formation of classes in
mining engineering. At secret meeting
held prior to the convention, delegate
O'MahOn Conner attacked the revolution di-
rectOry for its inactivity during the pre-
ceding two years. He said he had made
certain suggestions which had not been
executed. These suggestions included the
rescue of Mr.. Davitt from prison and the
fitting out of an expedition to South Amer
lea which should land upon the territory
recently occupied by the English.
At this point Attorney general Webster.
for the Times, read financial document,
including an item for the subsidizine of
foreign newspapers.
The witness continued and stated that
Breslin was paid for building a submarine
torpedo-boat, which proved to be failure.
Another firm built boat, which lay on the
New Jersey side of New York har-
6Ssa bsr four months hsb but sbps was TSs hUs
witness said Mr.. John OConnor, an
agent employed for carrying arms to Ire
land, attended the convention as repre-
sentative of the Supreme Council Of the
Irish Republican Brotherhood.
Sir Charles Russell, of counsel for the
Parnellites, objected to the detailing. by
the witness, of the statement made by Mr..
OCOnnor, on the ground that 1T had no
bearing upon the case Of Mr.. ParnelL
Acknowledgement Webster said that Mr..
Parnell was not the only one against whom
charges had been made, and urged the ad-
mission of the evidence, as O'Connor was
an agent of the Irish Republican Brother
again: against ~ whom charges had been brought,
had been proved to be members.
Sir Charles Russell objected, because, he
said, it was private conversation. and
there was nothing connecting OConnOr
OF showing that OConnOr was authorized
to represent them.
Presiding Justice Hannen said:
1--WE are of the opinion that thereis prima
| facie evidence that OConnor was the me-
| dunn of communication between members
| of the organization in Ireland and Amer
| ica."
Sir Charles Russell pursued his objection,
| and the witness, interposing, said he did
not suppose that Mr.. Parneli would deny
| that he had the conversation referred to.
Sir Charles Russell said that the witnesses
| alleged conversation with Mr.. Parnell was
| to the effect that Mr.. Parnell wished to in
| form the heads of the Irish organization in
| America that he would like to act in concert
with them. For that purpose Parnell was
| supposed to have commissioned the witness
| to see Alexander Sullivan and others How
| did that make the conversation between
Chief.instice Hannen-So far as the evil
dence goes, the witness had q definite OBJ
| ject. OConnor represented. TO a certain
| extent, both parties. The witness had a
conversation with him regarding that very
| object. That is evidences.
| The witness, continuing, said that the
| conversation with O'ConnOr took place in
the Palmer House, Chicago, in the presence
| of two others. O'Connor, in reply to the
wi as
| stood, assured him that it was all salts
factory. DR.. Gallagher, the witnesses
! brother delegate and an official of the
United Brotherhood, was present. He had
several conversations with DIR. Gallagher.
| Sir Charles Russell linterposing)-Is this
| evidencei
Attorney-general Webster, replying, said
that Gallagher had been convicted of dyna-
mite outrages in England. He submitted
that the witness having stated that policy
| of dynamite was proposed, evidence as to
| what the leading members did IN preparing g
| to execute such policy was admissible.
Chiefjustice Hannen ruled that the. con-
| versations with Gallagher were not ad-
| miSsible.
| The witness said that he saw Mackay and
| Lomasny two days before Lomasny left
America for the purpose of carrying out the
"Pian of Campaign" by explosions, the
details of which the witness could not give
Lomasny never returned, and the 0rganiza-
tion had ever since supported his family
| and father. The witness believed that
LOmasny and his brother William
Lomasny, perished in the London bridge
explosion. The witness produced a circular,
which was read by Sir Henry James. II
was dated Sept. I, 1881. and was distributed
after the Chicago convention. 1t was
headed with the word Caution" and
read: 'S. G.'s will read this document al
the meeting following its receipt. After
reading it twice they will burn it in the
presence of the S. q. and j. G. of each D.,
and send to the secretary of I. c. a state
ment that it was SO burnt. If the s. G.
fails to burn it, the j. q. will report the
fact"
After the reading of the circular the wit
ness continued his testimony. He said
that, in compliance with instructions from
headquarters, he attended the Chicago con
ventiOn. L. p. O'Connor and Timothy
Healy also attended. Rev. Mr.. Belts wal
proposed Cor president of the con
vention, but the clerical element
representing the moral suasion sec
tion, objected to him. Bett
belonged to the aggressive party. At tn
direct request of OConnor this objection
was withdrawn, and Belts was unanimousl,
elected. Several priests who approved
dynamite policy attended the convention.
Attorney general Webster here quote,
from the Irish Nation extracts of speecl
gate, Father Sheehy, who advocated th
abolition of landlordism. and said he woul
give no quarter in Ireland until the countr,
was nationally independent The speecl
was delivered on Jan. 3, 1882, and O'Conno
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