The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-07
THE FINAL QUARREL.
ParneiPs Opponents. Led by Mccarthy
Leave the Minority.

Parneil's Opponents, Led by Mccarthy,
Leave the Minority.
LONDON, Dec. 6.-The Irish members OF
parliament reassembled this afternoon. the
deliberations being conducted with extra
precautions for secrecy. The first business
transacted was the reading of Gadsione's
latter in reply to the committee. Gladstone
remains firm in his determination to in no
way recognize Parnell as the leader of the
Nationaiists, and his position was empha-
sized by the letter, in which he offers 10
conduct negotiations with the new Irish
leaders on q footing of confidence equal to
that which he once accorded to ParneiI.
The reading of the letter was greeted with
cheers by the section oil the party opposing
Parnell. and with ironical cries by his sup
Iorters.
A stormy debate followed Barry, Sexton
and Healy made determined attempt TO
bring about final settlement OF the ques-
tion. Taey insisted that there be an imme-
dlate division of the mem bers on the main
question before the meeting. namely, the
retirement of Parneii from the leadership.
Finally s xton gave Parnell his ultima
tum. to the effect that if decision on the
gu u,stion were delayed by Parnel after 6
o'clock this evening the majority would
hold meeting of their own and depose
him from the office. A scene OF great ex-
element followed. At 2:45 O'clock a recess
was taken for half an hour.
When the meeting reassembled the re-
port OF the cOnferring delegates was read
at length. Mr.. Abraham and John O'Con-
nor rose from their seats simultaneously.
when Parnell declared that the latter had
'hs floor. Abraham persisted in an effort
to move a resolution, but could not amid
the clamor. He then handed it to Justin
Mccarthy. who rose from his seat and was
apparently about to read it when Parneli
grasped the resolution from his hand. say
ing he would not receiveit. A tremendous
uproar followed, and when quiet was re-
stored Parnell said that until the party de-
posed him he would remain chairman.
Barry retorted: You are not our chair.
man." and added that Parneu was "a
dirty trickster," which caused another up
roar.
Arthur O'Connor appealed to his friends
TO show ever possible respect to their late
leader
Mccarthy said he had only risen to
point of order. Some one handed him the
paper and the chairman struck it out of his
hand.
Parnell said he took it from Mccarthy.
but the latter insisted that the paper was
struck from his hand.
Healy moved that Abraham's motion be
heard. but ParneIl refused.
John O'Connor then moved that the
meeting call the attention of the
country to the fact that though
the original resolution was altered
TO meet Gladstone's obi ction, he still re-
fuses to confer with the party unless Parneli
is removed. This. he said, proved Par
nells contention that it was impossible to
get a direct answer from Gladstone. He
believed Ireland would resent this.
Timothy Healv caused another tremend-
Gus row by shouting: Who is to be the
mistress of the party?"
Cries OF ''shams" came from all parts of
the room, and Parneli referred to Healy
as a "cowardiy little scoundrel, who dared
in an assembly OF Irishmen to Insult a
man."
Abraham got the floor and said that
since Parneli refused to resign, the menu
bers would be wanting in respect to them.
selves if they longer DELAYED bringing mat
lSTS 10 al isSGS, the CIAlI Lllhu having iCnO-
mniously treated and torn McCar,hy's
resolution.
Psrnell-Thsts untrue.
Abraham declined to enter into an alter.
cation. but repeated that il would be
shameful TO allow minority to continue
making the party a laughing sock. He
proposed as an amendment that Parnell's
ehairnianship should be terminated. An
other squabCie ensued, and Parnell de-
Glued that Abraham was OUT of order.
whereupon Healy shouted Bravo"
'Heay," said Parnell. '.I went sand much
more from you. An amendment is only ad.
missabie as substantive mo,ion."
Arthur 0'Connor proceeded amid uproar
u argue that the time had arrived 10 cease
Ialking and put an end 10 What was rapidly
becoming a disgraceiui farce. al X the
majority of this party" he concluded. lat
once to record their decision. II not here.
then elsewhere"
Parne,l-Yoa know il Is not an amendment
Justin Mccarthy took the floor He had
hoped up to last night that Parnell would
still help them out OF their terrible ditfi-
Guilty. de was disappointed. anu it would
oe a waste of time TO discuss the matter
iurthe-. He suggested that all agreeing
with him Withdraw.
Justin Huntley Mccarthy followed the