The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-02

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to Mr.. Mccarthy: Let Gladstone. Har-
court and Morley give him letters declar-
Ing that in the event OF the return OF ths
Liberals to power, home rule bill would
be proposed by which the control OF con-
staoulary would be vested in an Irish
executive. who would be responsible to an
Irish parliament empowered TO settle the
land question. Mr.. Mccarthy went to
/ Mr.. Gladstone with these proposals, with
my assurance that these concessions made,
| would retire from public life. Mr.. Glad
| has replied that he will not hold any com-
munication with me as the leader of the
I party.
Mr.. Mccarthy (interruptiDgly)-"No,
no."
The same proposals were placed before SIR
William Vernon Harcourt. with the reply
that under no circumstances will he give
any promise whatever now, or hereafter,
TO any Irish party. Remember Harcourt
will be your leader when Gladstone dies"
Mr. Condon-''Not our leader"
Mr.. Parnet-I did not want any docu-
ment, only your word. II Mr.. Gladstone
aSsented
Mr.. Mccarthy. continuing. said that Mr.
Gladstone informed him that he could not
give any document with any cersstnty
that IL might not be printed by some OF those
concerned. He fMr. Mccarthy also saw
HSrcourt, who did not say he would not
make any promises OF any kind 60 any
Irish member, but simply said that, In
| view OF the disclosure made in the mani
festo, he would not give anybody verbally
or in writing. assurances which were 20 be
brought to the notice Of parnell As to
the general question of Parnelrs retiring.
Mr.. Mccarthy said Parnelrs leading error
had been his keeping private until now the
Hawarden conversation.
Mr.. Parnell-''l ara perfectly willing To
admit the blame but | am glad that I
have told ali now before any mischief has
been done"
The motion tor retirement OF Mr.. Par
nell was made bv MIR John Berry, mem
Der from South Wexford. who aided the
late Isaac Butt In founding the home rule
confederation of Great Britain in lS19
Mr. Jos. Nolan, member from North
Louth, submitted an amendment 10 the
effect that the question of che retirement
of Mr. Parnell should be postponed until
the members had personally ascertained
the views OF their constituents on the sub
iect. the party then 70 meet in Dublin and
decide the matter.
Mr.. Parnell ruled out OF order any ref
erence to his conduct in the O'Shea case
and this brought him into frequent cOllis-
ion with the different speakers, especially
Mr. Healy, with whom Mr. Parnell ex
changed hot words. Parnell displayed
great passion throughout.
III am TO leave YOU tonight, | should
like 90 leave You in security IL is not an
unfair thing for me 20 ask TO see you with
in sight of the promised land. or that I
should come with YOU. having come 50 far,
until You are absolutely SURF OF Ireland
and | will 20 no further"
An enthusiastic outburst OF cheers fol-
lowed Mr.. Parnelrs remarks Mr. Nc
Carthy followed Mr.. ParuelL Heexplaiued
how he went 90 air. Gladstone on Saturday
TO open negotiations. although he was un-
willing To- undertake the mission.
Mr.. Mccarthy severely reproached Par
nell for accepting pledge of secrecy. aud
for declining TO disclose it when be saw
that his party and his country were slid
ing down TO precpice, and for giving aid
TO Gladstone on public platforms. while
he knew that Gladstone's purpose was to
betray he Irish cause and the Irish people.
But he continued. "supposing | had
felt that terrible bond OF silence, that seal
rigid as the confessional pressing upon me,
would have broken it Tor tho sake OF
publishing a man. 20 under Any conceiv-
able condition oi public affairsf The
whole transaction appears 20 me 20 have
be rayed from the beginning vital error
of judgment on the part of Parnell
ICries OF Hear, Hear. Mr.. Mccarthy
concluded. This has so shaken confidence
in the judgment of our leader, that have
unless he be retired.
After numerous short speeches, recipri-
catory actions were made. and Parnell
putting the question 20 adjourn, declared
that the ayes had IL, without asking for
the noes. Mr. Heaicy protested, bur Mr.
Parnell declared that the motion TO al
journ was carried. Mr.. Healy then moved
that Mr. Mccarthy take the chair. Great
cheering greeted the motion. Mr.. PArnell
said. 81 have not left the chair "
Mr. Healy-'"rhen put che question"
Mr. Parnell-"I am not going 20 have
my ruling challenged by Mr. Healy"
After few remarks, Paruell again put
the question when majority seemed la
favor OF continuing the debate. Mr Par
nell then said The discussion must then
proceed" Several members declared that
IL would be a physical and mental i'm
10 continue, aud Mr.. Healy
90 adjourn. under the under
standing that the meeting should reunits
tomorrow.
Don't have any understanding with
him " said Mr.. parnell WhereupOn, Mr..
Healey replied, 1T l. very hard % have
any understanding with Mr.. Parnell" " To
this Mr. Parnell replied, Don't dictate
terms 20 me" Finally Mr.. Sexton acted
a. mediator and secured an sdjOurnment
Mr. John O'Leary has written n letter
relative % the present crisis, In which he
Of the commandments with all possible
aid from Gladstone and other Englisbmen.
Dut when the Seventh commandment IL
broken English morality is forthwith ia
arms.
In several non-conformist pulpits yestsr-
Law aIlusions were made TO the Parnell-
D'Shea case. the preachers sustaining Mr.
Gladstone and urging the necessity for
public leaders being decent and exemplary
n conduct.
Telegrams were read from Messrs. Har-
'ingfOn, Pierce. Aahouey, i.awl0r and
.eahy. four Of whom supported Ar. Par
lell Mr.. +. Il. Gill, one Of the delegates
low IN America, sent cable dispatch ex-
cience forced him 20 leavs leader whom
IL loved and 20 defend whom he would
ivs no his life. Il would gladly follow
i'm % death says Mr.. Glli. but ] can
ot follow him % what seems 70 me ~ h.
ishOnor" He concludes with a request
hat the dispatch BE- read - Mr. PArnell
he meeting remained ln session until o
clock. when 10 adjourned Tor an hour.
IOSDox. Dec IA brief Interview was
eld with Mr. Parnell this eyening 10 the
3bby of the house Of commons. Regard
az SIR Gladstone's letter, be s4id that it
ompleteiy ahzoived him from a8y Obiiza-
Jon of supporting the Liberal groposais.
ui be would diyulze nothing unless be
ras satisfied that DaDiieity would conduoo
, Strengthen the cause o. genuine hoEse
ule.
A PROTEST.
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