Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-26
THE COMING CONFERENCES.
Arrival Of the ENJOYS I'm Paris-Mr. Parnsn
on His Way There.


Arrival Of the ENJOYS In Paris-Mr. Parnsll
on His Way There.
Messrs. O'Brien and Gill, the Irish delegates
who left New York on the steamer OLDHAM. ar
rived at Boulogne yesterday morning. The
two ENJOYS were met at the landing place by
Messrs. Mccarthy and Sullivan. They said
they were overjoyed at the result Of the recent
elections held in North Kilkenny. A tug. hav-
ing on board Messrs Mccarthy, Sexton and
Condor, Father Humphreys and NJ. Raffa-
lovitch and his wife, the parents Of Mrs Will
lam O'Brien, met the OLDHAM outside the har-
bor The party gave Messrs. O'Brisn and Gill
most enthusiastic welcome. During the re-
turn trip Of thestug to the steamship pier Mr.
OBrien held an animated conversation with
his political friends.
THE ENJOYS IN PARIS
Mr.. Byrne, editor Of the Dublin Freemdn's
Journal, had an interview at Boulogne with
Mr.. O'Brien lasting two hours. Mr.. Byrne re-
ported his position as a Parnellite and en-
deavored to prepare q way for the holding Of a
conference OF the leaders Of the two sections of
the Irish party in Paris.
Mr. Brien and Mr.. Gill arrived in Paris at
residence Of Mr.. Raffalovitch, in the Avenue
hoche, where they will stay during their 30
)ourn In that city.
PARNELL on THE RESULT.
In an interview yesterday before his depart
ure from Dublin Mr.. Parnell said: "Being
aware OF the conditions we had to fight in Kill
kenny, knew that the carrying Of the seat was
almost hopeless. / never expected to win.
The conduct of the priests almost surpasses be-
lief. The pressure brought to bear upon the
masses Of the people, who would have voted
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judgment without intimidation, was undreamt
OF. Was it kind for priest to hold over his
mock threats Of spiritual penalties2 Il Is q
serious matter certainly. Interference with
the liberty of an elector cannot be tolerated.
This Is not all. Cases occurred, of which there
10 the fullest proof, that threats Of personal
violence were used. Had another Sunday
elapsed before the voting it is not improbable
that our votes would have been diminished.
IL Is a remarkable and an encouraging fact that
In the districts where the people were not
coerced by the priests we polled 50 per cent of
the votes. wished to penetrate the the dis
trlct around Castle Conner, but was prevented
by the fear IF bloodshed."
.'You may have observed" said the reporter,
that MIR. Mccarthy has been saying that North
Kilkenny was one of the worst districts for the
ant-Parnellites to fight"
ut is one of the very worst for u.s." Mr. Par
nell declared. THE southern division has been
better. The priests led the people in North
cases where they could not coerce the people
they prevented their voting. If petition were
lodged 1t could be backed with such evidence
to prove undue influence as to make result in
our favor certain. Mr.. Scully is a strong Cath
Ole, but he sees clearly that if the priests are
permitted simply to influence the coming cleo
ton Ireland will be lost. The general election
Is not far distant, and l shall push forward
preparations for it."
AS TO THE PROSPECTS
"What view do you hold of the prospects Of
the different parties?''
SHOULD dissolution occur soon Mr. Glad
stone will have very little chance of returning
to power. AS to my position, time is on my
side. purpose leaving Kingston by tonights
mail. may be detained in London for a few
days on matters concerning the reorganization
of the party. expect on Monday to start for
France to meet Mr.. O'Brien. On my return
from Paris shall take a few DAYS rest l in
tend to resume the campaign III Ireland early
In the new year. opening at Limerick. From
there 20 to Ennis, Waterford and other Gen.
ters."
Mr.. Parnel went aboard the mail boat at
klnSstown at 7:30 o'clock last evening. There
was no demonstration at his departure.
Mr. Parnell arrived IN London late last night
He will have an interview with MIR. OBrien
In Paris some time within the week.
DIsPLEAsED WITH HIS EDITOR.
VII Mo iCeuhu iIOiu huhcuIy W DuUuu MI.
Parnell visited the offices Of United Ireland. and
is said to have expressed dissatisfaction with
the way that the paper had been run during the
Kilkenny campaign, and especially in the mat
ter OF cartoons. Mr.. John OConnor, MP,
one of Mr.. Parnells parliamentary adherents,
has been editing the paper. and will probably
retire, in any event, after the Paris conference
with Mr.. 'Brien.
The evicted tenants of the Smith Barry estate
had meeting Tuesday to consider the situa-
ton. Owing to the stoppage of funds some of
them are in absolute want and there is q strong
feeling in favor of a wholesale surrender to
Smith Barry, whose agent, Mr.. Townsend, has
notified the tenants severally that the unoccu-
pied farms are still at their disposal at the old
terms, without any additional charge for the
improvements to which they have forfeited
their title. 1t is evident that unless arrange
ments are speedily made as to the funds the
plan Of campaign will be complete failure.
The bishop of Ossory has issued a communi-
cation to the clergy of his diocese congratulate
ing them on their good work in the election.
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