Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-07-24
PARNhLLITES DRAW OUT
Sensational Scene IN the Parlia-
mentary Inquiry
DEMAND FOR FAIR TREATMENT
The Refusal of the State to Show the Let
tiers Offered In Evidence Anglers the
Irish Leaders-Interes sting Tes-
timony Relating to Fen.
ian Movements.

LONDON, July 16.-Upon the reassem-
q sensation was created III court by the
statement of Sir Charles Russell, Par
nelPs counsel, that he was estopped
from further continuing the case on be-
half of his client by the Withholding of
the books belonging to the Loyal Union
In the possession of Secretary Houston.
The eminent and distinguished lawyer
recalled the attention of the Court and
opposing counsel Sir Richard Webster,
who appears for the Times, to the fact
that all books, letters, papers and docu-
ments calculated to afford the informa-
ton required as to the transactions of
the National Land League were sub
mitted to the court and he held that he
was entitled on behalf of his client, to
expect that the commission would rec
ognize the simple equity of his request
and permit him to continue the case.
The production of the books of the 10y
al Union in court he alleged to be abso-
lutely indispensable to his further con-
duct of the case. Their being withheld
Sir Charles Russell pointed out, could
not but operate most powerfully in ia
vor of Mr.. Parnell, his client, but unless
the commission would order them to be
produced practical estoppal would be
put to the prosecution of his case The
production of the books was again re-
sisted by Sir Richard Webster in the in
terest of the Times.
In reply to Sir Charles statement,
which Ulrtr1Q lv nfif f. 90 fhof
Mr.. Parnell declined to make any fur
Their presentation of his case before the
commission, Presiding Justice Hammer
said: 'Mr. Parnell will, of course, re-
main subject to the jurisdiction of the
COURT
Messrs Reid and Lockwood, counsel
for other mem bers of Parliament against
whom charges were made by the Times,
then also withdrew from the case
Mr.. Parnell made personal applica-
ton to the court, asking that if there
was any design to further examine him
such examination be proceeded with
without delay. He complained of
Atty.-Gen Webster's action in post
poning Tor three months mis- re.exami-
nation on the subject Of the checks
drawn by Mr.. Parnell. The court. Mr..
Parnell declared, ought to appoint a
day for his re-examination OF else dis
charge him from further attendance
Presiding Justice Harmon promised
to try to meet the convenience of Mr..
Parnell by recalling him on Thursday.
After counsel for Parnell and the 9TH
er member of Parliament had retired,
Presiding Justice Hammer said that
the scope of the inquiry would
not be altered by their action. The
persons hitherto represented by coun-
sci could appear IN their own defense
if they desired. The taking of testf-
mony was then resumed.
James O'Kelly. member of the House
ofCommons for North Roscomm on was
called. He declared that he had no
statement to make. On cross-examina.
ton he admitted that he was member
of the Irish Republican Brotherhood
from 1866 to 1870. In 1871 an attempt
to arrest him was made when he was
leaving Ireland under the name of John
Smith. Letters were found in his lug
gage from an agent who was shipping
arms to Ireland.
Sir Henry James of counsel for tie
Times produced several letters written
by Mr.. O'Kelly partly in invisible ink in
which reference was made to the ship
ment of arms and the doings of the
Fenians. One OF the letters referring
to remittance of $21, 500 from America
contained passage reading: I'VE are
ready to take the field when the proper
orders are issued to the regimental
commanders"
The witness admitted that the letters
were authentic. While witness was in
America he joined the Gamma Gael.
This organization sent him TO Ireland as
a military officer to reorganize the men.
He received Sc, 900 toward his expenses.
He did not effect the object of his mis-
sion, finding that the agents in Ireland
declined to cooperate with him. He
therefore considered his mission
ended and went to France. He sent
his resignation to America and re-
turned $4,000. Since that time he had
had no connection with the Clan-na-
Gael or the Fenians. During his career
in Parliament lie had received no
money from America He denied
spending $4,000 which had been en-