The morning call., 1890-11-19
The 0'SHEA CASE.


DUBLIN, Nov. 1S.-The Freeman's Journal,
commenting upon the outcome OF the O'Shea
divorce case and the predictions made con-
cerDing its effect upon Parnelfs future,
recalls the private lives of the Duke of We'll
lington, Lord Nelson, Lord PalmeTstOn and
number of other prominent persoDages
who, 1t says, in their time were subject to
scandals similar to that in which Parnell
Is now involved. The Journal says the
gabble about social oStracism to which Par
nell will be subjected is absurd, because he
never went into society. The pastors charged
with his moral well-beiug are not the pas
tors of the majority Of the Irish people. 1t
is neither cur duty nor province to adjudge
his private life, or examine his conscience.
Ireland's business with him is entirely of a
political nature. He has ably, faithfully
and successfully served the country and
brought her out of bondage and led her to
within sight of the promised land. The
luncture has now been reached when there
can be no swapping or changing Of leaders.
We would not change, if we could, and we
could not if we would. The Irish, not the
English, people will decide if the toll of a
nation for years is 10 be lost, or the fruit of
that toll rsked, because man has been weak
and woman frail- 1t is imperative that Par
nell shall continue to be the leader of the
Irish Parliamentary party. 1t is necessary
that this course be proclaimed at the meet
ing of the National League to be held to-
day and at the public meeting to be held
Thursday.
The Express says: 1t would bs wise for
Parnell to retire to private life, but we can
hardly expect him to show so much self re-
spect as this course would evidence.
LONDON. Nov. 1S.-The Evening News
says: lreland's uncrOwned King has been
crowned with infamy
The Star ID DbCapnnrJs
Parnell does not intend to resign the lead
ership of the Irish Parliamentary party
he wrote with his own hand the summons
issued Saturday to his followers calling
upon them to be present at the opening of
the House of Commons. He maintains an
impertubable temper and an even spirit,
and has talked with friends upon matters
Indifferent or trltilng, but he made to allu-
| sion TO the trial. He is certain to appear in
| the House of Commons when that body
opens, November 25th. Home rule, the Star
says. Is compact between nations, not per-
| sons, and will stand.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: 1t is ParnelPS
duty to the Irish people, their English allies,
| his OWN character and lis cause to resign
the leadership. Many Irish. Bishops and
their English allies are likely to hold the
| opinion that Parnel has betrayed the Irish
cause by dragging his own reputation in the
mire. 1t would be better for the Unioni,ts
tile Gazette Says to have Parnell remain aud
tar the whole Home Rule party with the
dirty brush with which he has besmirched
himself than have him resign. A wise,
honorable man would temporarily retire and
repair by marriage the false position in
which he put his partner in offense.
A rumor Is current that Parnell will retire
from active political life and marry Mrs
| O,Shea. He has promised to give continuous
| advice to his successor in the leadership OF
| the Nationalist party.
1t is an undeniable fact that the yirulence
| against Parnell displayed by the Tory
| papers editorially is causing reaction OF
| public sentiment in his favor.
EDINBURGH, Nov. 1S-Notice has been
| given in the Town Council that motto n
would be made to remove ParnelPs name
| from the roll of Burgesses.
The Council received the notice Of the
| motion in silence.
New YORK, Nov. 1S-It Is learned that
| the Irish delegates now in this country ar,
| firmly resolved to stand by Parnell. A
| cablegram to that effect will be sent to-
morrow.