New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-27
MR.. PARNELL STILL LEADS.
a DAY OF CONFERENCES AND ANXIETY IN
PARLIAMENT


THEIR COLLEAGUES IN AMERICA-PAR-
NELLs CAUSE GROWING. BUT THE
CHANCES OF HOME RULE WANING.
London. Nov. 26.-To-day's developments have
40, relieved the tension, but rather have ac-
c.n,nated the complications of the situation. Mr..
Cladstones letter produced strong impression
uron the Nationalists last evening, and from the
Indications given at the hastily summoned meet
;na il seemed that there was every reason to be
Isve that to-day would bring about new develop
ments. which would lead to an amicahle arrange
r.nt of the trouble. But although the confer
enoes held to-day prove that great divergence of
on,uion exists, they show that Mr. Parncll Is
6rmly resolved TO adhere to his decision, and that
unless vote Of confidence is passed by his fol-
lowers he will not ahdicate the leadership To-
day. after long ard earnest discussion
n the situation. in which the most
did and outspolen opinions were given.
Mr.. Parnell positively gained victory.
The members. however who advocated his rctcn-
tim deprecated the idea of final decision until
the opinion of the entire party shall have been
recorded The meeting adjourned after nearly
three hours of speech making, in order to obtain
the views of the absent members of the party.
A careful inquiry brings out the fact that little
doubt exists as TO tie upshot Of the matter. When
the party reassembles on Monday it is probable
that Mr. Parnell will again he urged TO retire by
sectior Of his supporters, but already reaction
in his favor has set in, and if vote is taken 1t
is expected that large majority will he found
upon his side
The Welsh members of the party held meet
ing to-day and resolved that they were convinced
that the price of retaining Mr.. Parnell in the
leadership would he the postponement of Home
Rule beyond the span of Mr.. GladstOne's public
life, ana that they are more determined than ever
to tally TO the support of Mr.. Gladstone.
Ii is said that thirty eight Parneltc members Of
the House of Commons last night signed request
asking Mr.. Parnell TO convene meeting of the Ma
tonalst members of the House 10 day. Mr.. Par
nell at first declined TO grant their request, de-
spite the fact that the rules of the party provide
that meeting shall he called when twenty mem
bers sign a request for such a purpose upon the
leader of the party. Several of the Parneliite
members complained that they were not informed
of all the facts in connection with Mr. Gladstone
attitude toward Mr.. Parnel. set forth in hi,
letter TO Mr. Morley, when they voted yesterday
to retain Mr. Parne in the leadership of the Irish
PARTY. A stormy scene occurred at last nights
meeting of the Parnellto members, after the letter
from Mr. Gladstone to Mr.. Morley had been made
ing known the contents of Mr.. Gladstone's letter
al the meeting Of TIE Parncitcs yesterday morn
ing was severely criticised. 4 majority of the
Nationalist members present at the meeting last
night said they lad believed, previous to the meet
ing in the morning. that Mr.. Parnell after his re-
election would not take an active part in politics
for few months. They now believed that If
Mr. Gladstones letter had been read atNhe morn
ing meeting the result the motion to retain Mr..
Parnell in the leadership would have been differ
ent.
Though last night Mr. ParneIl refused 10 call
meeting of the Irish members of the House Of
Commons meeting was held in a room of the
House to-day The room carefully guarded
from Intrusion. Member Of Parliament standing
guard at the door. Mr.. Parneil was present and
presided Silence observed by every mem.
Der as he entered the room. After calling the
meeting to order Mr.. Parnell explained that he
had reconsidered his determination and had called
the meeting at the written request of thirty-eght
members of the party The meeting lasted for
half an hour No definite action was agreed upon
and the meeting adjourned TO reassemble at ,
O'Clock this evening.
Mr.. Parnell's speech at the opening Of the
meeting gave no indication that he intended To
alter his decision 10 retain the leadership.
Mr. Nolan was the only member present who
favored Mr.. Parnells retention of office.
Mr. Mccarthy, whose frequent illusions 10 Mr..
Parnells great sacrifices for the Irish cause were
applauded, said he hoped that 'after due CON
sideration Mr. Parnell would see his way 10 retire
for the present and save the sacred cause of Irish
independence
DIR. Commins and Mr.. Lane spoke in similar
strain.
Mr. Sexton advocated that every Parnellite
should record his opinion as To the leadership oi
the party and thus settle the question. Mr. Sex
ton said he regretted that Mr.. GladstOnes views
the leadership of the Nationalist party
had been withheld at yesterdays meeting lie
appealed TO Mr. Parnell to recon
slider his position. The question, he said had
assumed new phase since the publication of Mr.
Gladstone's letter 10 Mr.. Morley. The Irish party
fully recognized Mr.. Parncll's tremendous ser
vices but 1t felt that personal considerations
must he sacrificed for the sake Of the cause
Mr. Parnel maintained attitude of reserve
tbrouq qhout the meeting.
II was hoped that cable dispatch from the
in America would reach London before
the meeting adjourned but none was received.
Much importance is attached TO the message from
Messrs Dillon and OBrien and the other Delegates
and the decision Of the meeting 10 reasscmble AZ
3 O'Clock was caused by the hope that the DIS
match would arrive in the interval.
When the Parnellitcs returned 10 the loDby
from the room in which the meeting was hcid
they were surrounded by excited groups oi LAD
erals, who closely questioned them regarding inc
proceedings. They replied that nothing "'uid
be decided until /,er o'clock. 1t had bceh
foregone conclusion in the lobby that the meeting
would result in Mr. ,Rainells resignation
The Nationalist me4bers met again IN 'he
afternoon. but adjourned until Monday without
taking any definite action.
When Mr. Parnell arrived at the House of Com
mons at o'clock this afternoon he took lunch IN
he Grill Room in company with his secretary.
4 number of prominent members of the Par
nellite party visited Mr. Parnell last night and
asked him 10 reconsider his position as leader
II the party He showed no disposition TO retIic