The morning call., 1890-12-07

measure. / assure you it is my desire to press
forward at the first favorable opportunity a
iustaud effective measure for home rule.
recognize and earnestly seek to uphold the
INDEPENDENCE OF THE IRISH PARTY,
No less than that of the Liberal party.
and l acknowledge with satisfaction the
harmony prevailing between the parties
since 1886. When the present difficulty is re-
moved, know of no reason to anticipate its
interruption. l look forward with conf
dence. as do my colleagues. to the formation
and prosecution of a measure, which iu meet
ing all just claims of Ireland, will likewise
obtain the approval of the people of
Great Britain. Finally, l will remind
You that apart, from personal confidence,
there is but one guarantee that can be of
real value to Ireland; it is that which was
recently pointed out by Harcourt when he
called attention to the unquestionable po-
litiral fact that no party or no leader could
ever hope TO carry scheme for home rule
that did not have the cordial concurrence
and support of the Irish National party"
STORMY PROCEEDINGS.
The reading of the letter was greeted with
Parnell and ironical cries by his supporters.
A stormy debate followed.
Barry, Sexton and Helly made deter
mined attempt to bring about final settle
ment Of the question. They insisted that
there should be an immediate division of
the members on the main question before
the meeting, namely. the retirement of Par
nell from The leadership.
Finally Sexton gave Parnell his ultimatum
to the effect that if decision on the ques-
ton was delayed by Parneli after o'clock
this evening the majority would hold their
own meeting and depose him from the office
A scene of great excitement followed and
al AS o'clock recess was taken for half
an hour.
- PARNELL's HOT TEMPER.
When the meeting reas .embled the report
of the comforting delegates was read at
length.
Mr.. Abraham and John O'Connor rose
from their seats simultaneously, when Par
nell declared the latter had the floor.
Abraham persisted in an effort to move a
resolution, but could not amid the clamor.
He then handed it to Justin Mccarthy, who
arose from his seat and was apparently
about to read it when Parnell grasped the
resolution from his hand, saying he would
not receive it.
A tremendous uproar followed and when
quiet was restored Parnell said that until
the party deposes him he would remain
Chairman.
PERSONAL ABUSE.
Barry retorted: you are not our Chair
man." and added that Parnell was "a dirty
trickster," which caused another uproar.
Arthur y OConnor appealed to his friends
To show every pnSSiblH reSp1ct In the late
leader.
Mccarthy said he had only risen to a point
OF order. Some one handed him paper
and The Chairman struck it out of his hand.
Parnell said bS took it from Mccarthy,
but the latter insisted that the paper was
struck from his hand.
Healy moved tiat Abraham's motion be
heard, but Parnell refused
Joln Connor then moved that the meet.
Ing call the attention of the country TO The
fact that, though the original resolution was
altered to meet GladstOne's objection, he
still refuses to confer with the party unless
Parnell is removed. This, he said, proved
ParnelPs contention that it was impossible
10 get direct answer from Gladstone. He
believed Ireland would resent this.
TREMENDOUS UPRoAR
Timothy Healy caused another tremen-
dous row by shouting: "Who is to be the
mistress of the pariy?" Cries of 'Shamew
came from all parts of the room, and Parnell
IeIerreI 10 HealY as :" c0waidly little
scoundrel who dared in an assembly of
Irshmen TO insult woman"
Abraham got the floor and said that since
Parnell refused to resign, the members
would be wanting in respect to themselves
If they longer delayed in bringing matters
to an issue, the Chairman having ignomini-
onsly treated and torn McCarthy's resolu-
ton.
Parnell-That's untrue.
Abraham declined TO enter into an alterca-
tion, but repeated that it would be shame
tul to allow the minority to continue max
Ing the party a laughing stock. He pro-
posed an amendment that Parnell's Chair
manship be terminated.
AN ARBITRARY DECISION.
Another squabble ensued, and ParnelI de-
clded that Abraham WAS out of order,
wherenpon Healy shouted Bravo"
"Healy," said ParneIl a. won't stand
much more from you. An amendment is
only admissible as substantive notion"
Arthur OConDor proceeded, amid the
-gpFoar, to argue that the time had arrived
10 cease talking and to put an end to what
was rapidly becoming q disgraceful farce.
II ask the majority Of this party" he OH