New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-12-28


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rordon Dec o7.-Thc ParnelGtc defeat at Xii
Kenny was expected, but not such heavy III 4o,i''
as tho electors finally cast IN favor of sir D. T. iieu
o,sr Tho rcsult was largely due to the cXtraoF-
d;narv activity of the priests, the place pelhg
flooded with clerical canvassers. II Is no' SUI
arising therefore. that Mr. Scully threatens an
n,action netition But Mr.. Scullys agents also
.ro accused of undue influence. In fact, the ecc-
,ion WAS very much after the oid-iaShloheu il's'
STYLE described by Lever The conduct oi 'h'
candidates and their immediate supporters lu'-
nished every element of GroteSqueness. WI q"
nou,s v,evs and attitude became exceedingly var-
obls nc the contest proceeded. His declarations
took the form of a new departure almost every
day. and have made reconciliation apparently I'M
nossibp. Even Mr. O'Brcn must by TINS Hhc
have realized that much The two most ihpo'
,a,, factors in the contest were Mr.. Davitt and
Mr.. T. Healy Mr. IIcaly showed that ne never
has forgiven Mr. Parncl for striking his name oil
the list of counsel before the Parliamentary 'on-
mission. Mr.. Davitt's language betrayed leISoh"
animosity of long standing.
Tho Gladstonian party never cease declaring
Mr. Parnel's complete discontinue. They. how
over forget the mans past history. lie has hcch
in as tight corner before, but never was dS-
beartened If he carries out his threat to con
teso every possible seat, he will prove sharp
thorn 10 the Gladstonian wing Those who pro-
fcss to regard Home Rule aS now safe because
Mr. Parnell has lost this election. must evidently
have forgotten Mr. Sections Kilkenny speech,
that Mr. Mccarthy and his friends would insist
on having as much, and perhaps more than MI
Parne demanded in this relation Professor
Dcev's letter 10 The Times ably points ont
that, though the Liberal party rejected Mr.. Per-
nell. they have not rejected Parnellism. Profcs-
sor Dcev has rudely prciied m" Nonconformist
conscience He has been followed by - The Mod
orator." Presbyterian, praying that the Ulster
Professionals slall not be thrown 10 the wolves
Of either party. The Times bears almost daily
witness 10 many leading Nonconfomst> influenced
by Professor Dicey's appeal to express dissent
against the Liberal partys further pursuing tins
Irish ignis fatuus. Herein are realized some OF
the far-spreadiHg resai;s Of recent events. Ahee-
non and confidence in Mr.. Gladstone still retain
large proportion of lis old following, bat the
allegiance of thousands has been shaken. among
whom the conviction is developing that it is i'm
possible to lcgisate the basis of satisfying
Irish demands.
Mr.. Gladstone has carefully rcfrained from say
ing anything upon the Kilkenny election, like
other politicians. doubtless awaiting the result Of
the negotiations going on in France with
view to the capture of Mr.. William O'Bren. TIE
scene between the rival delegations at Boulogne.
each playing for Mr. O'Bren'S sympathy, was very
dramatic Messrs. Mccarthy Condor and Hum
phreys secured the first interview. Mr.. Byrne. OF
The Freemans Journal" who represented Mr..
Parnell. having 10 take back seat. Bat il was
noticed that after Mr. Mccarthy and his friends
had their interview. Mr. O'Bricn gave Mr. Byrnc
3 two-hours talk over the situation. This too. was
conceded when Mr.. Byrne the point OF re-
turning crestfallcn and disappointed. Being TINS
wooed by powerful rivals, Mr. OBIien wrapped
himself in mystery and went of TO Paris Mr.
Parnell has already left Ireland and is understood
10 be the way TO the French Capital to see
Mr. O'Brien and Mrs. O'Shea, who has already
preceded him
If the Kilkenny election had gone in favor of
Mr.. Scully. there might have been some hope Of
Mr.. O'Brien casting in his lot with his old leader
Though hitherto torn by contcndng emotions
Mr.. O'Briens attitude toward the Anti Parncllite
majority has been little suspected The Kilkenny
victory. however, will possibly throw Mr.
O'Bren into the ranks hostile 10 Mr.. Parncll Mr.
O'Bren's hopes Of reconciliation were destroyed by
the virulcnce Of Mr.. Hcaly. and the more wcightv
and dangerous anger Of Mr. Davitt Mr. OBricnS
power in Ireland and his loyalty 10 the Catholic
creed give him great weight in the present crisis
hence the struggle OF the rival factions capture
his influence. But. even if hc casts it in favor Of
Mr. Parncl il is doubtful whether not he could
set IIumpty Dumpty" on the wall again
The great problem OF the future settles in the
ore issue which decides .IOS' questions in this
world namely, money Nj. Fdrncll has been
ballIcd in his cndcavor further f. control the
funds which Mr.. licaly sets DOWN al over 100000.
Weeks. perhaps months must elapsc before the
French law court decides which faction shall con
troll the balance. At present Nr. Parnelfs eN-
chequer is almost. If not entirely, empty. With
ont financial assistance. he cannot hope to dom
mate such active network as the priests are
able 10 develop The GladStonian journals ab-
surdly allegc that Mr. Parncll l. in league with
Mr Balfour; q tlr IIealv asserts. that Mr..
Parnell is receiving assistance from the Secret
Service fund
The Conservative party would have been de-
lighted o. witness Parnctc success but only 10
embara,s the Glads'o oman section. The Tories
have uritc as little confidence i'm the Member for
Cork as have Mr.. Gladstone and SIR William Hat
court Several Front Bench men on the Oppo-
si,ion side make secret o.; their disappointment
at the turn affairs have taken Sir William llarcOur
is credited with admitting that Mr. parnell has
hcpelessy Knocked the bottom ont Of his own
cause. while the Home Rule machinery is para
lyzed.
The winter assiles In Ireland afford signs that
the reign of order is returning Heavy sentences
have been passed two rnflans convicted of
outrage in Tiplerary, AID five more were severely
punished for shootns a man named D0nnclan.
Many years Of pcnal scrvitude were inflicted on
two men il, possession of dynamite As lurlcs are
now CARRYING ont their oaths tenants are be
ginning to SHOW more pluck and honesty. Every
week increases the number Of those who at New
Iipperary are settling with Mr. Nmi'h-BarN.
Some have already gone back 10 their old homes
in the old town Ncw-Tipperary seems TO he
doomed The National League of Great Britain,