The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-11-29

ihtNiiaSt hlll Wy NNf government ~ h'
commencement of last session Morley
conferred with him, aud, having regard
10 the ayowed absence of any policy on
the part Of the liberals, Parnell strongly
advised Morley against any direct chal'
lenge of principle Of siate-aided land pur-
chase aud that we should direct our ef-
forts on the second reading 10 the associ-
alton Of the principle Of local control. In
this Morley agreed with him, but was at
the same time hampered by the extreme
section Of his party, led by La
bouchere, and ip subsequent interview
they impressed Upon Parnell the neces-
siiy of meeting the second reading OF the
bill with direct negative and asked him
10 undertake the motion.
IL agreed on condition that was to at
tack the principle Of the measure, hut
confine myself 10 a criticism of the de-
tails. ! think this was a false strategy,
but il wrs a strategy adopted out Of regard
10 English prejudices and radical pecu-
liarities. did the best possible under
the circumstances aud the several days
debate on the second reading contrasts
favorably with Labouchere's abortivN at
tempt 10 interpose a direct negative 70 the
first reading Of a similar bill yesterday
just before the commencement Of tbs
session Parnell had another interview
with Morley and impressed upon him the
policy of the oblique method ~ procedure
with reference 10 land purchase and the
necessity and importance Of providing
for the question Of local control and
limitation in the application Of funds,
"He agreed with me,n says Parnell, "and
! offered 10 move on the first reading OF
the hill an amendment IN favor Of thif
local control, advising II this was reject
ed that IL might he left to the radicals on
the second reading To oppose the principle
of the measure. | left Morley under the
impression that this would he my duty,
hut in addition he made re-
markable proposal. Referring to the
probable approachinp victory Of
tho liberals, he suggested some
considerations rs 10 the future of the
Irish party and asked me whether would
he willing To assume the office of chief
secretary for Ireland or whether would
allow another member Of my party to
take the position. lie also put before me
the desirability Of filling one Of the law
offices Of the crown In Ireland by a legal
member Of my party, | told him, amazed
as | was at the proposal. that could no
agree 10 forfeit in any way the
independence of the party or
its members; that the Irish people had
trusted me because they believed the
declaration made at Cork in lss0 repre-
sented my convection and that would on
no account depart from II.
81 considered Morley's proposal that
we should allow ourselves 10 he absorbed
into English politics was one based upon
"In conclusion. Morley directed my at
tention to the plan OF campaign estates.
He said II would be impossible for the
liberal party when IL attained power 20 do
anything for these evicted tenants by di-
rect action, and would also he impossible
for the Irish parliament under the pow
ers conferred TO do anything for them,
and, flinging up his hands in a gesture Of
despair, he exclaimed: Having been in
Tipperary, ! do not know what 20 pro-
pose told him this question was lin
tied one; the funds would he available
from America and elsewhere for the sup
port Of those tenants AS long as neces-
sary, and this difficulty should not be al
lowed TO interfere with the general inter
ests Of the country"
Parnell says he alludes 10 this matter
only because within the last few days a
, strong argument for his expulsion has
been presented that unless the liberals
come into power the next election, the
| plan Of campaign tenants will suffer. He
has shown the liberals intend to do no,h.
| ing for them by direct action, aud is en-.
titled to ask that the existence of these
tenants which he has supported in every
way in the past and will continue 10 sup
| port, will not constitute reason for his
expulsion from Irish politics. Parnell
says durina.the the ten years Of the inde
pendence Of the Irish parliamentary
party il has, because of its indie
pendence, forced upon the Eng
| lish people the necessity OF
granting home rule TO Ireland. Ho be
lieves the party will obtain home rule
provided II remains independent Of any
English party.
In conclusion, he says: ~ do not be.
leye any action Of the Irish people in
supporting me will endanger the home
rule cause or postpone the establishment
of an Irish parliament. But even II a
danger were 10 be realized believe the
Irish people throughout the world would
agree with me a postponement would bs
preferable 20 compromise % our ma
tional fights by the acceptance Of meas
ure which would not realize the aspira
tons Of our race"
Parnell is out-yoted at Mondays meeting
ne will stick to his seat for Cork anc
harass the liberals as much as possible.
LONDON, Nov. 2s.-Oue OF Parnell'i
closest personal friends declares tha,
Parnell regards the movement 10 expo
him as a radical revenge for his supper
Of the royal grants last summer, and tina
he will resist to the last this attempt Il
destroy the Independence Of the Irisl
party and make them mere appendage
TO the liberal party.
Parnelrs supporters complain that aitel
the nationalist meeting Wednesday cabl,
dispatches giving a misleading summar,
Of the proceedings were sent privately I,
the Irish delegates in American. The,
assert intrigues are on foot in the lobby D
the house Of commons 10 draw
away Dillon. O'Brien and the othel
delegates from the support OF Parnell
The anti-Parnell members ri the ma
tionalist party and more hopeful and as
sert that private kilograms from Ireland