The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-02

Parnelps leading error had been his keep
ing private until now the Hawarden con-
versation.
Parnell-I am perfectly willing to admit
my blame; but am glad that have told
now before the full mischief has been done.
NO ACTION TAKEN.
a motion for the retirement of Parnen
was made by John Barry, who aided the
lale Isaac Butt in founding the home-rule
confederation of Great Britain in 1872.
Joseph Nolan submitted an amendment to
the effect that the question of retirement
should be postponed until the members had
personally ascertained the views of their
constituents. the party then to meet in Dub
lin and decide the matter.
Parnell ruled out of order any reference
to his conduct in the O'Shea case, and this
brought him into frequent collision with the
dlnerent speakers especially Healy, with
whom Parnell exchanged hot words. He
displayed great passion throughout.
Finally, after many short speeches, Par
nell, putting the question to adjourn, de-
clared the ayes had it without asking ior the
noes.
Healy protested, but Parnell declared the
motion carried.
Healy then moved amid great cheering
that Mccarthy take the chair. Parnell said
he had not left the chair yet.
" Then put the question" said Healy.
PaTneil-pm not going to have my ruling
challenged BY Hcaly.
a
question, when the majority seemed in favor
of continuing the debate, and Parnell de-
clared il must proceed.
Several members declared it would be a
physical and mental impossibility to con-
tlnue, and Healy consented to adjourn on
the understanding that the meeting should
terminate Tomorrow.
Don't Lave any understanding with
him., said ParDel. whereupon Healy re-
torted:
1T is very hard to have an understanding
with Parnell."
Finally Sexton acted as mediator, and at
midnight the meeting adjourned until noon
tomorrow.
PARNELL INTERVIEWED.
A brief interview was had with Parnell
this evening regarding the Gladstone letter.
de SAID it completely absOlved him from
any Obligation of secrecy respecting Liberal
proposals, but he would divulge nothing
unless he was satisfied that publicity would
conduce to strengthen the cause of genuine
home rule.
Ii Is said the question Of expelling Parnell
from membership in the National Liberal
CLUB Will shortly be brought before a CON-
mlttee OF that organization.
Ihe Tories claim six additional seats in
Parliament rs the result of the split in the
ranks OF the opposition on the Parnell ques-
ton.
A MoMENT0US CRISIS.
DUBLIN, Dec. 1.-The Freeman's Journal
to-day says, The crisis is the most mo-
mentuus that has ever occurred in Ireland.
T he position is, however, freed from many
OF the dangers that encompassed the split
between OConnell and the Young Ireland
party. While ParnelPs manifesto has re-
pulsed many OF his former supporters, it has
been seryiceable to Ireland by giving certain
matters the light of day. Gladstone sincerely
desires to pacify ireland, but he has TO deal
with followers less honest and sincere than
himself. Parnell has shown himself capable
OF gauging and dealing with these men.
They dread him because he knows their
measure How will they act in future in
dealing with men who lack Parnells extra
ordinary and commanding character? Be-
heving in the triumph of home rule we
cannot forget Gladstone's age. We do not
hesitate to say home rule viii perpetuate
the condition of affairs that all desire to have
ended. AT the first show of weakness or
ipdecislon I. E before the foe tie party will cry:
On, for one hour of ParnellP
CONSPIRACY HAsrs
The Judges of the Exchequer Court have
unanimously upheld the conviction of Mi
chael O'Brien Dalton. a Nationalist Member
of Parliament, and one of the defendants in
the conspiracy case at Iipperary.
The Exchequer Court has also approved
the sentences OF Dillon and O'Brieu and all
who were convicted of conspiracy at Clonmel.
The Nationalist members of the Dublin
Municipal Council have declared in favor Of
Parnell retaining the Irish leadership by
vote of 90 to 12.
The evictfd tenants on the LuggaguTram
estate nave adopted resolutions expressing
confidence in Parnell and declaring in favor
Of his continuance as the leader of the Irish
Parliamentary party.
Michael Davitt has decided not to contest
any constituency for a seat in the House of
Commons.
THE ENyoYs TO AMERICA.
CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-The Irish enyoys in
tended to 90 to South Bend, Ind, to-day.
but at the last moment decided TO remain In
Chicago until they should hear the result of
the London conference This action was
taken in obedience to a request by cable
from Justin Mccarthy Dillon received
three cable messages to-day, b 1t declined to
divulge their contents or 10 talk on the crisis
further than to say if Parnell resigned or
was depOsed Justin Mccarthy would be
ilaced temporarily at the head of the party.
The delegates were gathered in DiIlon's
room tonight when the news OF Parnelfs
speech in the London conclave was being
received over the Associated Press wire.
Inc dispatch was sent sheet by sheet and
read to The others by Dillon The reading
was listened to with profound attention.
AT its conclusion Harrington was asked by
al Associated Press representative as to how
he now regarded the outlook for Parnelps
retention of the leadership.
He replied: "If the applause given Par
nell was as great as 1 infer from the dis
patch, think more than ever that lie may
eventually triumph. The delay in reach
ing a conclusion is. perhaps, also signifi-
can't"
Harrington, it will be remembered, did
not sign yesterdays manifesto. William
OBrien was asked for an opinion. He paused
an instant and taen said decisiyely: I'VE
have said our say. The rest we will leave
to our colleagues and to the Irish people"
GLADSTONE OR PABNELL.
NEW YORK, Dec. IA telegram was sent
N Pres a Cf FL, Iii
League in America tonight by President
Reilly of the Trrne Branch of the National
League setting forth that O'Brien, Dill
lon and associates, by their action of yes
terday, have ignored the National League
and insulted all its members. They
have completed their ingratitude, the Tele-
gram says, by throwing overheard Parnell.
mat lrlsh-Amercan opinion may not be
misunderstood it suggests that a convention
of the league and kindred Irish societies be
called to decide If we shall nave Gladstone,
the British politician, or Parnell, the Irish
patriot the issue has now narrowed itself
down to that"
The action Of O'Brien, Dillon and other
American delegates has the approval Of
large number OF representative Irishmen
here whose purses and moral influence have
for years been the chief factor in aiding the
Home-rue battle on this side of the At
lantic. ). j. ODonohue, twice President
OF the Friendly Sons OF st. Patrick, and Eu-
gene Kelly, President and Treasurer OF the
Irish Parliamentary Fund Association, are
strong in their approval of the document.
Many think O'Bren will succeed Parnel as
leader Of the party.
LINCOLN (Nebr.), Dec. President Fitz-
gerald and Secretary Sutton of the Irish
National League positively refuse to express
any opinion on the present situation of Irish
affairs.
EUROPEANS THREATENED.
Desperate Condition cf the Sufferers by the
Floods in China.
LONDON, Dec. 1.-Advces from Tien-