Los Angeles herald., 1890-12-07

ton, and concluded by saying thai
whatever Parnell's position in the next
two or three years, he would be ranked
with O'Connell as the greatest Irishmen
of the last three centuries. [Cheers.l
PARNELL CLAIMS VICTORY.
Others having spoken, Parnell said
"The deserters knowing we were going
to Ireland tomorrow, clamored for de.
cision, because they dreaded the light
ming OF public opinion in Ireland. Gen
tlemep, we have won today cloud
cheers), although our ranks are re-
duced. l hold this chair still (Cheers)
although many comrades have left us,
Ireland has the power to fill their
places and send us good men and true
for every one of those who have left us,
and little know our gallant country ii
am mistaken in the opinion that when
she gets an opportunity, she will freely
exercise that power. They stand in a
most contemplate position-that of
men who, having pledged themselves to
be true to their party, to their leader
and to their country. have been false to
it," loud cheers.l
John OConnor's resolution was then
put and carried by acclamation, and the
meeting dispersed.
AN EXCITING INCIDENT.
1t is related as an exciting incident
that when Parnell refused to put Abra-
hams motion, and written resolution
to that effect was being handed in by
Justin Mccarthy, Parnell arose across
the table, struck McCarthy's hand,
seized the resolution and tore it to
pieces. Then Justin Huntley McC Carthy,
son OF Justin Mccarthy, arose from his
seat and denounced Parnell as an in
suter of his father and enemy to his
country, and declared that he had hith-
erto acted with Parnell, but henceforth
would repudiate him.
The detection of the younger McCar-
thy raised the total number of anti-Par-
nellites to As.
THE SECESsIONISTS MEET.
The opponents of Parnell who with
drew from the meeting in a body, at
once held meeting. The meeting, bv
unanimous vote, elected Justin McCar-
thy chairman, and proceeded to consider
the following resolution "We, mem
bers of the Irish parliamentary party,
solemnly renew our adhesion to the
principles, in devotion to which
we have never wavered, that the Irish
party is and always must remain inde-
pendent of all other parties. Further,
we declare that we will never entertain
any proposal for the settlement of the
home rule questions, except such as
satisfies the aspirations Of the Irish
party and the Irish people,"
The resolution, which was proposed
by Heaiy and seconded by Sexton, was
unanimously adopted. The result was
Immediately communicated to Glad
stone. Upon learning what had been
done, Gladstone exclaimed: "Thank
God! Home rule is saved"
GEADsToNE's LETTER.
Gladstone, in his letter to the Nation
alist meeting, acknowledges the receipt
OF two resolutions adopted by the Irish
tion raised by the publication of his let
ter to Morley, was the question of the
leadership, which is separate and has no
proper connection with home rule.
"When the Irish party has settled this
Question in such a manner as will en-
able me to renew my former relations
with the Irish party, it will be my de-
sire to enter without prejudice into as
confidential communication as the occas-
ion may serve, upon all amendments and
suggestions OF improvement in my plan
for home rule measure. assure YOU
it is my desire to press forward at the
first favorable opportunity just and
effective measure tor home rule. | rec
ognize and earnestly seek to uphold the
independence of the Irish party, no less
than that of the Liberal party and ac-
knowledge with satisfaction the har-
parties since 1856. When the
present difficulty is removed, l
know no reason to anticipate
its interruption. l look forward with
confidence, as do my colleagues, to the
formation and prosecution of measure
which, in meeting all the just claims of
Ireland, will likewise obtain the ap-
proval OF the people of Great Britain.
Finally, / will remind you that apart
from personal confidence, there is but
one guarantee that can be of real value
to Ireland. 1t is that recently pointed
out by Harcourt when he called atten-
tion to the unquestionable political fact
that no party, nor leader, could ever
hope to carry scheme for home rule
that did not have the cordial concur
renee and support of the Irish
Nationalists.
THE AMERICAN ENJOYS.
CHICAGO, Dec. 6.-The Irish ENJOYS
left for New York this evening. Shortly
before their departure Dillon. on behalf
OF himself and associates, said to an As
sociated Press representative "We have
up to the present time maintained silence
and abstained from inviting any express
sion of opinion on the situation at
home, out of respect for the de-
liberations OF our colleagues. VIZ have
today, however, received assurances
that the parliamentary fund association
of New York, otherwise known as the
Hoffman house committee, which raised
100000 and turned it over to Parnell
personally, at the time of the last gen
eral election. heartily endorsed our
action, and that the municipal council
OF the league in New York also sup
ports u.s."
Their object in going to New York s
to get closer to the American end of the
cable.