New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-30
THE FIGHT OVER PARNELL.
STORY OF THE WEEKS WARFARE OVER
THE IRISH LEADERSHIP.

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London. Nov. 29-Down to last evening the
Gladstonians believed that they had won tneir
fight against Mr.. Parnel What they believe
now, after reading and weighing his manifesto, 1t
may be hard to say. But before come I'd thao
must give in briefest form what l believe 70 De
the true version OF the very remarkape eNeh's
of the week. They have been supposed 10 turn
on that singular ultimatum of Mr GLADSTONE
which took the shape Of a letter to My Dear
Morley dated on the oath of November and
given to the world on the 26th. But before that,
again, very curious things had occurred IL had
taken Mr. Gladstone week to make up his mind
as to what he would say on the question OF TIE
Irish leadership. Not till the Nonconformlst pro-
test against Mr.. Parneli had assumed glganuc
proportions not till he saw his party going to
pieces before his face, did he take resolution.
Mr. Parnell's manifesto makes this hesitation more
Ineligible. Mr. Gladstone well knew what dam
aging revelations his Irish master had 1T In MS
power to make. When he had resolved, he sent
for Mr.. Justin Mccarthy, and asked him to tell
Mr. Parnel that he must go. Not relying-and
the result proved that he was right in not relying
absolutely on Mr.. McCarthy's willingness to con-
vey such message, he directed Mr.. John Morley
TO put himself in communication with Mr.. Parnell,
and wrote q letter for Mr.. Morley to show him.
The message from Mr.. Morley was taken to Mr..
Parncll by n sure hand. and it is certain that MI.
Parnell received it. Mr.. Morley waited all Tues
day for an answer, but none came. He expected
an interview, but Mr. Parnell made no sign.
meeting Of the Irish party was summoned for
Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Mccarthy walked down
to the House with Mr.. Parnell lie held a COM
mission from Mr.. Gladstone not only to tell MIR.
Parnell that one of them must resign, but, in case
Mr. Parnell proved obstinate. to announce this
decision to the Irish party. 1t is almost incon-
ceivable, yet it is absolutely certain. that Mr..
Mccarthy said not word to the Irish party.
What he said to Mr.. Parne lies between the two.
Nothing was whispered at the meeting about Mr..
Gladstone The existence Of his letter, or his
threat. was unknown. Mr.. Parnell was received
by his colleagues with enthusiasm and was unan-
mously reelected leader of the Irish party. They
knew perfectly the general state of feeling in the
Liberal camp and treated it with open contempt.
letter became known. Great agitation followed.
A second meeting was held at o'clock the same
evening. Mr. Parnell was not present. Mr.. Glad
stones letter was then read, bat in Mr.. ParnelPs
absence nothing could he done, and the meeting
adjourned till Wednesday again. Two conferences
were held. 1t became known that Mr. Parnell
would not resign, and the only question remain
ing was, should they turn him out? They
could not face it. Mr.. Dillon, Mr. O'Brien and
Mr.. Healy were all absent. So after many speeches
and much canvassing they agreed to adjourn till
next Monday.
The Liberals were furious. They could not
that anybody should refuse to do what
Mr. Gladstone wished. They themselves had re-
nounced all their opinions against Home Rule at
his bidding Why should the Irish hesitate to re-
nounce q discreditcd leader? They called in all
kinds of allies. They set emissaries at work in
London and Dublin They appealed to Mr.. Davitt
whose love for Mr. Parnel is not of the kind that
passeth understanding. They appealed to bishops
and priests in Ireland They let loose Mr. Labou-
chere They sought American help, and trum-
peted forth american opinion as if-and here they
showed judgment-American opinion ought to be
decisive with the Irish who were paid with Amer
lean dollars These tactics were not without effect.
They obtained, it is true, no very clear answers
from either Mr.. Dillon in America the bishops in
Ireland But Mr.. Labouchere turned readily enough
against Mr.. Parnell; Mr.. Davitt put the knife to
his leaders, throat with willing hand: the Irish
press began to wobble faint notes were heard
from some scattered episcopal throats and many
parish priests wrote private letters against adul-
terry. AS result of all these efforts and many
more which l cannot stop to mention, q majority
for Mr.. ParnelPs expulsion was last night supposed
L.. to 81 L.,
Parnellites were ready to throw over Mr.. Parseil.
The exact figures were supplied to anybody who
cared for them Mr. Parnell could not rely on
more than "a votes while As of his colleagues
lad pledged themselves to depose him. The Anglo
Irish Home Rule alliance was safe, and Mr.. Glad
tone was to conduct the united hosts to an early
md easy victory.
But this mornng-well it is too soon to judge
If the full effect of Mr. Parnells manifesto; but
hat it must have an effect is clear. Till that
fleet is known all yesterdays calculations go
or nothing. and the interest of the story of the
asst few days is entirely historical. Never has
Mr.. Parnell shown more extraordinary qualities |
han in this document lie turns from his col |
eagues with the same cool contempt that he has |
,lways shown for them. His appeal is TO the |
,eopIc of Ireland. He turns upon Mr.. Gladstone
md the Gladstonians with a bitterness which he
makes no attempt to conceal. To the Irish and
O English Home Rulers alike his message must
ome as a blow. For the chosen leader-and he
still the leader of the Irish party and of the
rish people-declares that Mr. Gladstone's Home
sule scheme is o sham and fraud. lie sets
own particulars in his cold, clear way, brings
violence and gives reasons You have them all,
nd will not 30 over them. But his retOrt upon
Ir. Gladstone, considered merely as
iece of politics or stroke of controversy.
n masterpiece. Said Mr.. Gladstone TO Mr.. Par
ell: "You must retire for you have become only
n obstacle to that union Of hearts and hands
hat great policy of justice to Ireland. that noble
cheme of Tome Rule, which stand ready TO
ssure to her. Says Mr. Parnell to Mr.. Glad
tone IL will not retire. Your union OF hearts
nd hands is a foolish vision Your poiicy Oh
,stica IN Ireland is a mockery. Your noble