Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-04
IRISH HOME RULE.
A New Era I'm the Struggle-Parnell's
Impressive Offer of Compromise.
ssrxm 10 the New York Tribune.

Cahlesrxm 30 the New York Tribune
LONDON, March 1T was exactly fortnight
Yesterday since Mr.. Soames. solicitor to the
Tunes, entered the witness-box to testify to the
genuineness Of the forged letters: a fortnight
that seems more like generation, 30 great is
the change in public feeling and in the situa-
non Other events. some Of them important,
have passed almost unperceived The
public cared for nothing but what was
passing before the Parnell commission.
Long after everybody was convinced that
we letters were forgeries. the minutest
details Of evidence were closely followed.
mere remains, indeed plenty of matter for
Discussion and controversy Tory Journals
seek comfort in asking various questions about
tne conduct Of the trial, not al Of which are
easy 70 answer. This morning brings a report
OF Pigosts suicide at Madrid II il be true,
'ne true secret Of his sudden disappearance
may never be known He has at any rate drag
geo down into the grave with him at least one
great reputation. A resurrection or rehabili-
'snon OF the Times" may be possible. but
hardly IN our day under its present conduc-
tors Ii Is the greatest catastrophe in the his
tory Of journalism But there are more inn
portant matters.
II ia the effect Of Mr.. Parnelrs yiudication
upon the cause Of home rule which il most i'm
Portssnt OF al, and already there are signs in
the heavens. Mr.. Parnelis colleagues. or some
OF them use his triumph with characteristics
unwisdom. Scenes in the house of commons.
taunts, insults, and cries Of ssPigottr' occur
hourly Every allowance n to be made for
these gentlemen. and for the Gladstonian N.
r. and the Gladstonisn papers, some Of whom
out-Hsaly Healy. They have already done
Is the policy Of hobnailed boots and English
people after q while grow tired of see
ing man jumped ON when he is down,
Far otherwise is Mr.. Parnelrs attitude. he,
4 anybody. has a right to be vindictive,
and he will, I presume, make the
Tines pay dearly for its calumnies by due pro-
cess Of law. But Mr.. Psrnell does not forget
That he Is the leader OF q cause, nor what he
owes to bis country. He has borne his triumph
with quiet dignity which is admirable. His
hrst word in public is AL appeal for modera-
tion- The house of commons received him
last night with such demonstration: as per-
haPs never before was offered 10 q member
who had never held a great Office Of state. Mr.
Sladstone himself led the cheering, which
iss'ed Tor many minutes scene of tumultuous
enthusiasm. Mr.. Psrnell alone stood unnoved,
ksle' lnpnsAve; all ice amid the general flame.
lie spoke for twenty minutes in his usual tone,
without one word Of allusion to himself or to
Is victory.
80 much for his personal demeanor. But
ms speech may mark q new departure In home
rue he Is politician who sees that moments
IKE ms are 70 be used, not TO enhance, but to
hoIl'y, his demands. He has at last the ear
VI Tie people Of England, and his first word to
mem Is one of Cancellation and concession.
We ask, said Mr.. Parnell, that Ireland shall
lave me power Of dealing with all those mat
ers which concern herself and herself alone"
ne has said that before, but he now adds,
WIN singular emphasis, without the slightest
=, aao" OF danger or risk TO the interests
VI me empire" Then he goes on: "An
assx Is that you on your side should be willing
70 consider and deal with this question - II Il
we're sere an open question; that You should consider
nov iar you can give to Ireland the right 10
ieeisiAts for hersslf with safety to your own
Greater and undoubtedly more ovsfpovsrinx
hh.sresss. Ii 4 Legitimate and right that vs,
oeIng the smaller country, should sndeavor 10
soneiiiats you in every possible manner. 70
Yield 70 you, and 10 agree 70 such saferuards
- you may think necessary or desirable for
me security Of your own interests."
socn words - those open, or mar omen. 4
a rev iofnrs for Ireland and England. fhey are
Soenay agntAcant, coming ct such Q cricis e
inaa. They viii b. taken 10 nean thsf "
Am rn:a nov Wiling 10 approach home ruIs
"a M sns 9nsish point Of View Il they on thsir
~ expressly hat IL = ., open QnssGion.