New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-26
MR.. GLADSTONE'S DECISION.
UNABLE TO COOPERATE LONGER WITH
PARNELL AS LEADER OF THE
IRISH CAUSE.
AN IMPORTANT LETTER TO MR.. MoRLEY-PAR-
NELLiS CONTINUED LEADERSHIP SURE
TO ALLEVIATE MANY MEMBERS
OF THE LIBERAL PARTY.

Nbi'LS CONTINUED LEADERSHIP SOhE
TO ALLEVIATE MANY MEMBERS
OF THE LIBERAL PARTY.
London. Nov. 2j.-At the request of Mr.. Glad
stone. Mr.. Morley has communicated tn Mr. Par
nell the following letter, written on Monday:
Dear Mr.. Morley: Having arrived at certain
conclusion with regard to the continuance OF Mr
ParnelPs leadership of the Irish party, have seen
Mr.. Mccarthy my arrival in town and have
inquired from him whether am likely 10 receive
from Mr. Parncll himself any communication on
the subject Mr.. Mccarthy replied that he was
unable 10 give me any Information | mentioned
70 him that in 1892. after the terrible murders
in Phoenix Park. Mr. Parne. although totally
removed from any idea OF responsibility, had spon-
tancously written me and offered TO take the
Chiicrn Hundreds, an offer much 10 his honor. but
which thought il my duty Ia decline
While clmgiug to The hope of a communication
from Mr. Parncl 10 whomsocycr addressed |
thought It necessary. viewing the arrangements
for the beginning Of the session tomorrow. 10
acquaint Mr.. Mccarthy with the conclusion at
which, after using al the means Of observation
and reflection in nv power, had myself arrived
II was that. Notwithstanding the splendid ser
vices rendered by Mr. Parnell - his country his
continuance al the present moment in the leader
ship would be productive Of consequences disas-
trous in the highest degree 10 the cause %
Ireland ! think | may be warranted in ASKING
you 50 far 10 expand the conclusions given above
rs 10 add that Mr. Parncll's continuance as leader
would not only place many hearty and effective
friends of the Irish cause IN a position of great
embarrassment. but would render my retention
of the leadership Of the Liberal party, based
as il has been mainly upon the prosecution Of
the Irish cause almost nullty.
Tfii, expansion of my views | begged Mr. Me
Carthy to regard as confidential and not intended
for his colleagues Generally. If he found that Mr.
P1rncH contemplated spontaneous action; but
also begged that hc would make known 10 the
Irish party at their meeting tomorrow that sucn
WIS my conclusion II hc should find that Nh
ParncH had not in contemplation any step Of the
nature indicated / now write yon IN clsc Mr
McCarihy should hc unable 10 communicate with
Nr Parnell as understand You may possibly
! have m opening to-mprrow through 'n''cr
channel
should you have such nm opening. beg yon 70
make known t. Mr. Parncll the conclusion stated
IN TIN, letter. | have thought it best - pat 1t
in terms simple and direct, much as should have
liked. had II lain in my power. 10 alleviate the
personal nature of the situation rs respects the
manner Il conveying what my public duty has
your good feeling. tact and Judgment
WILLIAM =. GLADSTONE.
n is learned that Nr Gladstone had an inter
yies with Nh rarncu icfore the publication
of the letter 10 Nj Morley, and that he urged
NJ Pnrncll 10 retire from the leadership OF the
Nationalist party.
The publication Of the letter caused Intense
excitement IN the lobhcs of the lousc Of Commons
Ihc Parnellltcs gathered IN groups and Internally
Discussed the situation resulting from NJ uIid-
st.,u"'s action. Finally, formal meeting OF thc
Nationalist members was called for ]" O'Clock
Thr Irish members met ~ 10 o'clock oS ar
ranged hui without Mr. Pancll. who VAS IN
arothcr part Of the lloutc. Another meeting las
bccn arranged for tomorrow. me farnciIlt,
otcnly as.crt that they mean 10 suck 10 IaIh'h
rtcn # they should delay Home Ru" hitcen
wears ly 50 doing.
Scycr,l Iils.r-.i candidates have written letters
announcing that tAcy withdraw from the heId'
forcs4'eIug certain nrF"l ,..., ..
II - rasncd that durne thc t!lai OF 'ht ~ Nir' n
div roe caae thc Nationalist Members of Far!ia-
ueu' Jl.dged themselves 10 support Mt fTr'H
whltcVci the result oi the uial mEh pr' aiil hpt
f. consider the sentiment OF the English lhpef1N
H. the matfcr.
The Iilcral leaders are unanimously OF the opln-
ion that Nr Gladstone, ultinH lm was an "pso
lu,c necessity Mr Gladstone IS ah.o{cI n'''IsI
Mn P,rncu ~ the meeting of his followers dlj
r, ,,,cn,ion hi, interview with Mr.. Morley, aud
rcscnrs krcnly Parnells disrsArd Of hlS protest
Mr Gladstone had previously ihulna'cd ms , III.
t"ptlon IL ElN' no rum 49, H"' =, w. - f",a'I g.
D. thr address # Mr lornclI ven reelected 10
the Irish leadership. his rNpI'lha 'h' Su"uc"
cnding Of to-nIGhts debate.
Tie Conservatives and UnIon.,ts Seciully chat
tered IN the House over the spit m tc opp sIloh.
The Liberal newspapers throughout the c''"ltfy
r.rr,i Nr Paruclls decision. and In many IN
stances comment in the strongest forms upon
hls loutinc Gladstone ana MS contempt Io' MS
lilsrtl allies. -
The Conservative and t'niorist newspapers are
re,olclrg o,cr u split which they consider rs Gus
.tro,is i the Glad sfOnian party aS th't ol I-r";
and ,rhirb tLc, believe MAY possibly prove "A fatal
blow 10 tie Home Rule aspirations OF the irieN
people al, ~, uocl,,.,.
i, ,i, MANI. Irish members were sad at heart
bcc,nsr Of The calamity that had betallrn the
cau,, Of Ireland He believed they wished that
',,,i,c tLa fact that he had inflicted a serious
,ccund mon the conscience Of the people of 6oth
countries and had damaged the cau" for whIch
IA, had fought long.