The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-12-05


The Grand Old Man and the Irish Leader,
shtp Question the Theme of Everv I'm
gtssh Tongue-Tories and Liberals Atils
Applaud nls Position In Declaring tSsnl
Fsrnsn Must Rstire-A Significant e.
ceptton IN the House q Comusoas.
LosDoS. Nov. ~ 1T Is impossible 70
cxaggcrate the political excitement
now prevailing in consequence Of the
Parncli episode Such crisis has
never been witnessed in English poll.
tics before except on the occasion OF the
overthrow Of party by a vote In the
House or at the polls In fact the fate
OF both the Liberal party and OF home
rule in Ireland is recognized As depend.
ing upon the outcome OF the present i'm
broglios The clubS and the House
lobbies. are filled with groups OF earn.
est debaters, nothing but this all-ab-
sorbing subject being heard Of Itmay
be said without hesitation that Mr..
Glads tones letter TO Mr.. Morley has
raised him 10 the pinnacle Of his coun-
trymen's estimation. Never has the
Grand Old Man shown his true grand
eur IN 50 striking a manner as by this
letter. which may very easily prove TO be
the death-warrant OF his prospects OF
ever again reaching the premiership.
but which places him in the front rank
Of those who would rather be right than
20 be rulers The Times and one or two
other papers which have always shown
malignity toward Mr.. Gladstone are the
only ones which venture to withhold
the need Of praise for bis conduct on
this occasion. and their carping voices
are drowned by the acc.amations which
come up from all parts OF the country
and in which men Of all parties Join
alike.
As Mr. Gladstone entered the House
yesterday he was greeted by sudden
whirlwind Of applause that seemed to
startic him by its unusual vigor. Ii
came from both party benches the
Conservatives joining the Liberals in
paying tribute to the man who had so
signally demonstrated that no consid-
erations OF personal or party cxigency
could shake him from the performance
OF his duty. TIE contrast between the
position occupied BY Mr.. Gladstone and
that in which Mr. Parnell now fluids
himself i very painful one 1t is but
just 70 state that Mr.. Parnell is not
himself wholly responsible for the last
mishap TO his rcputation--th acceptance
Of reelection to the leadership OF the
irish party az moment when Mr..
had already signiied his de-
sire for his retirement: thus making
MIR. Parnell's action seem to place his
personality above the interest Of his
country.
Me- Justin Mccarthy has not sue
'ecded 70 the satisfaction Of his col
eagues in explaining why be did not
show Mr.. Parnell the Morley letter be-
ore the opening Of Wednesdays Ma
,ional meeting. II seems evident that
nc did not make the Irish leader fully
aware Of the peremptory nature Of Mr..
iiadstonc's communication. That Mr..
parnell has met with a great blow
ince Wednesday is apparent to all
Who observed him upon his entry into
he House Wednesday. and again yes
erday. The first day be seemed a.
right and buoyant as ever: while yes
erday, when met IN the lobby bv
'our correspondent he was pale and
laggard, with all the appearance OF
nan under the burden OF a recent and
ruel reverse. He declined to enter
any conversation. and excused
himself as speedily as possible from all
rho greeted him. While Mr.. Gladstone
Fas displaying unusal activity. nerv-
usly and almost cxcitably darling toand
70. greeting his friends. Mr. Parnell.
fter entering the House unnoticed. re-
iained silent and motionless. with his
~ drawn down over his eyes. but in
entity watching the movements OF those
round him. The postponement OF the
nal action in regard to the Gladstone
'tter until Monday, By yesterdays
'eeting OF the Parnellitcs reveals the
xistcnce Of discussion in the ranks.
ut all the Irish members who are will
sg 70 talk declare that Mr.. Parncll
lust and will retire. The delay is at
ibutcd by some TO desire to hear
om the ENJOYS in America before TAX
" final action. but this Is hardly more
IAN q matter OF courtesy to the absent
'aders; though ii IS possible that they
light have some important informa-
on TO communicate as to the effect OF
ne or the other course at home upon the
ow Of funds from America. British
TO the fund In aid OF the
'ruggte for Irish home rule have en-
rely ceased since the O'Shea trial.
q hut for contributions rom America. i
'e National League would be- in :
oribund condition for lack OF money.
Mr.. Gladstone. IL Is said, will attend
70 sessions OF Parliament this week,
nd then. should Mr. Parncll remain in /,
le Irish leadership he will retire TO
awardcn for the winter, leaving Mr. /,
orley TO look out for British Liberal
ltcrcsts.