The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-14
John Morley Presides Over the I'M
mense Public Meeting.
The Great Irish Leader Receives a
Grand Ovation.
Mr.. Morley Calls IL One of the
Greatest Meetings
Ever Held in London-Glandstone's
Messa2e-The Times Case Finished
Before the Commission, Which
Adjourns to April Q.

was crowded with people this evening
anxious to hear Mr.. Parnel's speech. MIR.
Morley presided. The committeee in
charge were compelled yesterday to sus-
pend the issue of tickets for the meeting
Mr.. Parnell received an ovation. lie
expressed his gratitude, and said no felt
sure that his countrymen in Ireland,
America and Australia would be equally
glad on hearing of this reception. He
would not enter into the details of the
charges and allegations against him. He
had not said his last say on the subject,
but he wished TO reserve the last word for
the witness box, and the House of Com
mons. [Cheers.1 The commission had
been a scandalous waste OF money.
The hall was handsomely decorated with
flags and notices. Among the inscrip.
tons were; Freedom for England and
lreland;" "No Coercion, No Forgery, No
SANDER" Humanity, Union, Justice,
Peace, Liberty" On shamrock-entwined
iag-stafis was picture representing Bri-
tannia, with her left arm encircling Erin's
waist, and an angel overhead bearing the
motto: Peace and good will toward all
men,"
Among the prominent men present wero
Al. Mundella, Mr. Shaw-Leieyre, ii. II.
Fowler, James Stansfeld, ii. IL. Asquith,
w. Is. Rowlands, Arnold Morley, and
many Parnellite members of Parliament.
In opening the meeting, the chairman,
Mr.. John Morley, said he could not refuse
when asked to preside, because the meet
ing was OF such rcmaykable character
He ielt that II his presence would be OF the
slightest use he was bound to attend.
lCheers He said he mover saw 80 great
meeting as this, or one in behalf Of a
nobler cause.
81 bear message" said Mr.. Morley.
from the great chief, Who, despite his
years, would have attended this meeting
had he not been entrcated 20 spare him.
self. [Cheers.l He would not spare
himself OF his own free vill, because he
sees the time rapidly, almost momentarily,
approaching when We shall cautiously
and deliberately, step by step, bvt sr-cly,
unialteringly aud unfinchingly, get ~ the
bottom OF the Irish proceedings. .Chcers. I
The resolutions which our committee have
framed express the deliberate judgment,
deep feeling, and stern, rcsolutc, dcliber-
ate purpose OF a great party which has not
yet taken up a cause without carrying IL
through. [Checn Il may be that the
Tories will carry home rule. Laughter.
! do not want 10 understand Mr.. Parnelps
presence tonight ~ binding him and his
friends aud countrymon % our party. Ii
IL case OF alliance rather than OF fusion.
Mr.. Parnelps Hst duty is 10 Ireland. lie
has no right 10 think ol our parties except
in relation to Ireland. [Chocru But 1
look forward 10 the day when, still re-
manning first an Irish leader and states
man, Mr.. Parncll will be able TO
partake, and draw united Ireland
to partake, In tho great fabric Of
the free government Of the Empire
OF which we were striving 10 make Ireland
an integral, Incorporated, united, recon
cilod and equal member [Cheenn
Whether the Tories or the Liberals carry
home rule, thore isono gloryof which they
can never deprive us. Whatever form
home rule may take II will have 10 rest, II
upon rock aud not upon sand, upon n
foundation Of mutual respect. good will,
good understanding. good faith aud good
intentions between the English aud the
Irish. [CheenAl Tho Tories can never
deprive the Liberals Of the glory Of being
the first 10 see the Irish di-tfusl oxtinguish
British prejudice and extend the right
hand Of fellowship; tlm insi 10 speak 10
Ireland Ia the accents oi manhood, and 10
show her that We are resolved 10 act upon
the principle OF doing unto Others rs We
would be done 10. lChecns. Lord Derby
said yesterday that tho incident Of the
forged letters cannot affect the issue Oi self
government for Ireland. lie said II was n
personal incident. Laughicrl They did
not call II personal incident when they
produced these shameless ioTgcnos.
lChpeis.l On the very morning when the
coercion bill was Introduced II was
not personal incident Then II
was great political argument. laugh
ter. Not many months ago ! yentured
b. say In the House OF Commons that the
conductors of the lima had covered them
selves with the deepest inlamy. lChocra.
They brought a grave charge against
an Irish member oi the House OF Com
mons, who wrote denying and disproying
IL, aud who spoke In the House Of Conn
mons again denying and disproying Il.
The Timo did not print his letter, and
omitted from their report oi his speech the
passage in which he defended himself |
HAAA AA'h AiiAA AuilI fNNlHN NHNhANh ANN
Tina conductors with tho deepest
shames, but ! think ] was wrong ]
ought 10 have been thriller Of my super
latiyes. tChccn.l AierWard they sank
still lower, and say now as | said then,
that II Is neither more nor less than in
fanny. lChecrs. A mote scandalouH be-
trayal Of great trust has never been made
by n great journal. tChcon. A more
desperate exhibition has never been
made Of a blind, hcad.slrOng, reckless,
malcyolenl political passion. Loud
choers.l For two years great journal
circulated throughout the length aud
breadth Of the land what its own counsel
now admits 10 be IA gross a libel ~ was
ever written Of any public man. Cheers
Before many days the House Of Commons
will be asked 10 pronounce what the Imcs
has been guilty ol-probnbly false ans ma.
licious libel. II The Government viii not
do 10 the opposition will. The publication
OF this false aud malicious libel on the
morning OF a division, with the Object oi
influencing that division, constitutes an
aggrayation Of oTonse which this Govern
mont IA bound 10 notice and punish.
| Hear heart There will be- other iorins
OF retrbution. The Tima-thal Jupiter
that does indeed iorgc the thundcrOolis--
llnugbier and cheers isfnnch less import
AMI than her fnat.,.tyfu ltOvufuiuCuL