Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-02
THE PARNelLITE MEETING.
II IL Stormy. and Adjourned Until To-Day
without Definite Action.

IL IL stormy, ana Adjourned Until LOBBY
without Definite Action.
IBy Anglo-American cable 70 tho Dispatch-l
LONDON, December THE meeting
OF the Irish members of the House of
Commons, called 10 consider what
action the Nationalist party shall take
in regard TO its leadership, took place
at noon to-day. Mr.. Parnell and his
private secretary were the first to arrive
at the place of meeting.
After the members had assembled Mr..
Parnell took the chair 'and called the
meeting to order. kilograms from the
delegates OF the party now in the United
States and from Archbishop Croke were
read.
An adjournment was then taken until
/ o'clock to allow the members to pro-
cure luncheon.
AS Mr.. Parnell was leaving the room
he was met by an Irish reporter, to
whom he spoke. In the course of his
remarks he said to the newspsper-man
"Tell them will fight to the end"
Parnell looked pale, but he chatted
cheerfully with his friend. He re-
mained impassive. He took no part IN
the proceedings beyond stating that the
meeting had been called in accordance
with the decision reached by the party
on Friday last.
A CONFERENCE.
Prior to the meeting Mr.. Parnell held
conference with his supporters. Joseph
Nolan, Kenny. John Redmond. William
Redmond, Edward Hardinton, Power,
Shiel, and O'Kelly were present at the
conference. The meeting convened at
/ 80 o'clock Parnell was almost the
last member to arrive, About seventy
five Irish members OF tho House were
present. A great bundle of kilograms
was handed in. During the early part
of the proceedings those who had gath
cred outside Of the meeting-room heard
loud cheers. One OF the first subjects
discussed was whether reporters should
be allowed to take notes OF the pro-
ceedings relative to the retention OF Par
nell in the leadership of the Nationalist
party. 1t was finally decided to admit only
one reporter, the one representing the
Freeman's Journal of Dublin. This de-
cision was not satisfactory to many
members and will probably be reconsid-
cred.
| STORMY IRISH MEETING.
The proceedings were OF the stormiest
character throughout. ParnelPs support
ers strove hard to secure another adj
journment, urging that the meeting to
decide the question of the leadership OF
the Irish party should be held in Dublin.
Sexton hotly protested against an ad-
iournment. The majority Of the party,
he declared, desired TO keep the leader
/ shp unsullied and unstained. Sections
remarks were frequently interrupted by
/ tremendous cheering from Parnells OPP
ponents, who comprised majority OF
those present.
Redmond replied to Mr.. Sexton. He
made passionate appeal to the men,
bers to pause before they deposed from
his rightful position as the leader OF the
| Irish nation the statesman who by his
unparalleled service had earned the
gratitude Of the Irish people. he de-
clared that those who by their voice or
vote induced the sacrifice OF the man
who had sacrificed so much for Ireland
would have to account to the lrishpeople.
Redmond said that the facts of the di-
vorce case were fully known when Par
nell was reelected leader OF the Irish
party. This assertion was greeted with
cries of "No! MOI" Gladstone's letter
was withheld. Redmond resumed his
seat amid great cheering. Telegrams
were read from Harrington, Pierce, Ma
hone, and Leahy, all of whom supported
| Parnell.
GILL's GRIEF.
II. p, Gill, one of the delegates now
in the United States, sent cable dis
patch expressing his personal grief at the
action his conscience forced him to take
toward a leader whom he loved, and to
| defend whom he would give up his life.
81 would gladly follow him to death, I"
saws Gill, "buI cannot follow him to
what seems to me to be dishonor." He
concluded with the request that the dis
patch be read to Parnell.
PARNELL's BURNING WORDS.
Parnell followed Redmond. He said
in effect "The time has come when /
must speak out against the opposition
within our party which has been
created 10y Gladstone's letter. Those
responsible for the division in the party
appear to forget what is due to them
selves, to their country, and to me.
The men whose ability has been most
conspicuously exercised against me,
Healy and Sexton, will have to bear
their responsibility in all these proceed
inys, Healy has been trained in this
warfare. Why. trained him, who saw
his genius, who telegraphed him In
America to come back, who gave him
his first chance to enter public life, and
got him a seat in Parliament, prompt
ing, rebuking. and restraining him.
That Healy is here to-day TO destroy
me IS due to myself. but l am
GLAD he is here, even to destroy
me. il he understands the meaning and
effect of his proceedings Parnell con
tinued to denounce Healy, Sexton, and
Barr and then proceeded.
A GARRULoUs OLD GENTLEMAN.
| have been asked about the con-
ference at Hawarden. am told there
that Gladstone's communication is not
! 10 De ulVulStu w my VI my o"N'j
vet because did not denounce his pro-
posals at once i am accused OF deceiv-
inc the party. Gladstone told me that
none of the proposals were final. The
chief proposal Of all, the retention OF
thirty members in Westminster, was
Subject to revision. For me it
was question of drafting the
bill. 1t was question of weak iudg-
ment on the part OF an English politician.
1t was question of dealing with q gar.
rulous old gentleman, who monopolized
the conversation, and with whom, as
everybody who knows him knows, it is
difficult to get in a word edgeways. Be-
fore you vote on my deposition be sure
| you are getting value for it. On Satur.
day We were all agreed that We would
not have this Gladstone bill. lCries OF
"Hear Hear " and cheers
LET THIN SAY IT.