The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-17
SERIOUS CONFLICT.
The Two Nationalist Factions Engage
In n Bloody Row.


DUBLIN, Dec. 16.-Intense excitement
has been created here by the receipt OF
news Of a serious conflict at Ballynahll
and the wounding Of Michael Dayitt.
Mr.. Parnell was addressing meeting at
that place to-day. while at the same place Snd
time another meeting was being addressed
by Messrs. Davitt and Tanner. So close
together were the meeting places that the
voices Of the orators Of one party were
plainly audible to those Of the other.
The speeches were Of most violent
character, and the words of the speakers
were interrupted by cheers, insulting Jeers,
and defiant cries.
Mr. Parnelps appearance was the signal
for a mighty outburst OF applause from bis
adberents. The arrival Of their leader.
coupled with the calling taunts of their op-
moments. seemed 10 excite the Parnellites 10
iury. and with wild and sudden rush they
threw themselves upon the opposition meet
ing. Promptly jumping from the speakers
platform, Dayitt and Tanner, with the
priests by their sides, placed them
selves at the head OF their
friends, and fighting desperately ana
dercely drove back the attacking Parnell-
ties. Sticks, clubs, and stones were freely
used. and Dayitt. while pressing on in the
front OF his supporters. received severe
-calp wound. Many others are known 10
have been more or less severely injured, bui
Othing more than the most meagre details
are yet at Dand.
HOW THE NEWS Is RFCEINED.
In this city crowds surrounded the bu le-
tin boards and punctuated their reading
with hostile cries and taupts.
In.sOme instances blows have been eX-
changed, and the evidences OF an ugly leel-
ing everywhere displayed where men gather
in groups to discuss the situation or dei'
one another, as the case may be.
THE POPE OF ROME AND PARNELL.
The Irish Times says that the Pope has
under consideration an appeal sent 10 MN
by London Catholics pray ling him TO pro
nounce against Catholics supporting MI.
Parnell, because of that leaders, WICKED
ness.
CORK. Dec, l6.-Fatner O'COnnor, presi-
dent of the Cork Gaelic Association, hai
written TO the Anti-Parnell Committee as
follows: III nothing else showed the hypoc-
risv of the anti-Parnel agitation
Mr.. Healey's antics would be sum
cient for them 10 betray b0ii
the man and the cause he champions. tn
question of the Irish leadership is not TO De
decided in hOlevin-the-cOrner-meetlng IL
the Cork Assembly rooms III the peo-
ple's voice is in sympathy with such meet
ing hold 1t publicly; if Otherwise, why, op-
pose ii. -
BOTH PARTIES AT BALLINAKILL.
BALIINAKILL, Dec. l6.-Mr. Davitt, ac-
companied by Father OHalloran, arrived
in the City Square to-day, and addressed the
crowd. There were cheers and counter
cheers, and various partisan shouts from
the members of the various factions anC
much disorder. As Dayitt began his speech,
wagon with William Redmond ana
other Paynellites drove up TO the
lower part of the square. Redmond Degab
speaking simultaneously win DaNlll.
Another crowd, beaded by Dr. Tanner ana
several priests, also appeared on the scent
.hout the same time, and the confusion
was indescribable. In the midst OF the up
roar Mr. Parnell and large party OF his
supporters made their appearance, anC
were greeted 10y shouts OF "Ially-ho'
the fox behind kitty's skirts" ana
other offensive cries from the anti
Parnellites. while the Parnell faction
replied with equally violent attacks upon
their enemies. Mr.. Parnell addressed the
crowd in his vicinity. saying that he wouId
not insult any body unnecessarily, Dut III re-
car 10 Hennessy, he was "a man who Went
10 HHIIHnltul III l'DA No q Ati1 RhN SUI
norter of Disraeli, and now wanted TO go as
liberal and supporter of GiadstOne's in 1891.
Henpessy defended IN the House of Com
mons the exictlons tbeD proceeding through
ont Kings county. Would Kilkenny take
as her representative man who advocated
the determination of these people! Inc
disorder increased continually while Mr..
parnell was speaking, and At this point
there were many fights going ON III IN.
souare. The melee became almost general,
blackthorn sticks being used vigorously.
Mr.. Daytt took prominent part III th'
lighting, and soon started for the wagon
from which Mr. Parneil was speaking
ATTEMPTED TO FACE PARNELL.
He received many blows and was pretty
hadly used up before he was compelled 10
desist from his purpose OF meeting Parnel
lace 10 face. he shouted: "Men OF hilken-
NV. came here TO defend the right OF pubic
meeting and liberty OF speech, but our
opponents sent their blackguards 10 inter,
rlpt us, but we have beaten them BACK.
never Yas struck by an EDglishman IN my
lie, but ksye been struck today many
times by my o#n countrymeD." his
remarks reused his partisans W
renewed demonstrations OF anees' Inc
police finally dispersed the COM
bantants. and the Parnellite party
drove 10 Castle Conner, and Dayitt soon
made bis appearance In Ihe latter .piace
also. Dayitt and Tanner at once began
10 address open-air meetings, dilating
,lDop the events that had just oc-
ei,rred al Ballinakill, and asserting
fhat Mr.. Parnsll had brought a mob
OF blrelings 70 attack them. Mr. ParnelPs
caryisge while passing was hooted, and
Dsyitt sent word 10 Parnell that If he
wonid come aud stand BY him be would