The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-14


the land league; agrarlRn crimes ragged III
Ireland when the league agitation was ~ Ks
height The cuincideni decrease OF crime
with the inactivity of the league was equal
ly conspicuous. When the League whs sup
pressed in 1851. crime dropped from hbD
cases IN 1851 10 so cases IN lsSi.
II was eoniended before the commission
that the causes of crime were not due to the
league. hut To tue chronic state OF Ireland
under the distress aggravated by eviction
Comparative statistics showed the dominate
cau.e was league agitation. During the
severe distress, from lSlato 1853 inclusive,
when -, Al families we're evicted. the total
aprarian crimes were i2l5; whereas. for the
four wears from 1879 10 lss2, with ll,@@
families evicted. the total record OF crimes
was II 3Ei.
The commission reject the suggestion that
crime WAS caused hy secret societies. AS
compensation for the disturbance bill, or
that the decrease of crime after July, leSs,
WIS due 90 the arrears of the rent ACT ana
adds 1.-The question il not whether olhef
causes can he suggested, the TACT helhg tnat
the increase froin 1879 10 lss2, though not
exclusively ascribed 10 agitation. WAS mann
ly due 10 the action of the league ana IT'S
founders aud LEADERS, In the Judgment OF
the court the denunciations of crime quoted
for the defense were of little avail, because
contomporaneously with them the leaders
and organizers were carrying on agliAtlun
by means of speeches and conduct tending
10 encourage crime. The sentiment IN Ire
land against aiding the police IN the
discovery of criminals was not con-
fined TO the ignorant. but was
shared by those from whose
education more just views OF duty should
preyail. Proof has been given that the
t,a1 1Ixs aud tnHtEeFfnlIuufAIV
defrnved the expenses of the defense OF
persons charged with agrnrian crime. Tie
knowledge that such assistance will IN all
cases Toe afforded must have the eject TO en-
courage persons SO disposed to commit out
rnges. The same observation applies 10 the
support OF their families. Numerous books
and documents which. II produced, might
have thrown light upon the leagues pro
ceedinps, were not produced. Generally we
have not received from Parnell and the
officers Of the Land league the assistance
we were entitled 20 expect in the inyesilga-
tion of accounts.
The report proceeds 10 trace the course of
the lealne's movements in America and It's
connection with the Clan na-Gnel; touch
inc the contradictory evidence Of becaron
and Pnrncll over the interview in the coi-
ridor of the commons i'll 1881, the balance OF
probabilities WAS in fnyOr of the accuracy
of i4ecarOn.
II was highly probnble that Parnell would
sav 10 any one whom he regarded ~ MEM
ber Of the physical force party IN America
that an understanding ought to De
brought about between that party and
parneU and the supporters of the
league. II IL also probable that Parnell
would mention Dewey rs the person
best able TO arrange such understandings.
for Dewey had been among the principal
agents there for whom the support OF the
Fenlaus had been obtained. The purpose
of such alliance may be disputed, but the
desire of Parnell and Davitt that the parties
of physical force and the open political
movement should act in harmony has
! been proven by Deyoy's letter, coirol,or-
ated by LeCaron. II is not improbable that
conversing with supposed revolutlonist
lLeCaIonl Parnell expressed himself so ~
70 leave the impression that he agreed with
those who favored revolution
Touching the tenth convention Of the
Clan Gael, at which Sullivan presided.
the proceedings proved the dynamite
policy was definitely adopted 10y the Chlca-
go convention in 1881, at which I. u.
O'COunur WIS a delegate from Parnell. The
Washington convention in 1852, the Astur
House meeting and Philadelphia conven-
iion in lssi are sGccessively quoted as prov
ing the identity and sympathy ui the senil-
inents of the Irish leaguers with the Arnerl-
ican physical force party. The Clan-na-
(iucl circular OF October, 1852, clearly
pointed 90 the use of dynamite. II was this
Clnn-ua-Gael whose leaders were closely
associated with the Irish leaders that finally
obtained M April. 1881, control OF the en-
( tire movement in America, henceforward
. retaining n.
! The mass of evidence proved that the
| Irish league n America has been since dl-
rected by the Clan-na Gael and had been
/ actively engaged in promoting the use oi
dynamite for the destruction OF life ana
property in England. IL further proved
! that while the Clan-na-Gael controlled the
league in Americn. these organizations con
currently collected sums amounting 10 over
$DO.OOO for fund wherefronl payment
should be- made 20 the Irish members oi
parliament. II has not, however, been
proved that Iamcll knpw the position oi
| the Clnn na-Gael. the circulars of that body
besides the evidence of LeCaron showing
It's operations we're kept secret.
The News Says the report of the Pnrnell
commission amounts 10 practical acqmt
tal The basis of "Parnellism and Crime,
with the hideous superstructure raised upon
I il. disappears from view,
The Times leaves II 20 the public io ludgt
whether the report does not confirm. though
in coloress. guarded, judicial language The
main part If the statements IN the articles
on "Parnclism and Crime.
The Telegraph says; jPon all the serious
charges the yerdict Is not guilty or mol
proven. The issue, upon which the verdict
Is apainsi the respondents ARE those ms u
which The majority Of the English public
have pronounced formal verdict oi
guilty.
The Chronicle says. The historyof Par
upllism and Crime, from MS birth 10 lis
burial in this report, ls history "i tht
most colossal iinscu in the political journal
isin of irioria's era
The STANDARD saNs that while The verdict
feyurs tie accused upon "A few of the most
heinOus chTgeF there are more than cnpugl
/ heliQd 10 suhstHutlnte all that has been
generally believed OF tine connection be.
tween the home rulers aud the consplra-
tors.
Tuo Morning Post, in an article on The
/ parnell commission report, says we SIN
crroly congratulate P0nell. who has unlnis
taknbly. 20 far as his personal chaIhcter u
concerned. been the victim Of gross in ius'
tice, Hnd whose separation from these odious
imputst ions will do much 10 ncntralize th'
shncll given ~ public confidence by th,
unanswered TepciitiOns Of such charges
/ But apaH from the charges against H.,
/ leaders, there still remains y residium 0I
charges too serious 20 leave any dispassion
ate mind unaffected. IL remains for tb'
/ British electorate 10 estimate alike the ac
luittal Of parncl aud condemnation of
/ Dnyitt. though honor Is due 10 Dnyitt that
he was the chief dcnuncinlor Of crimes and
outrages.'
! Tany for Mr.. Blaine.
I.oNDoS. Feb. BIN the commons 20
| ,,;.,I. Sir Jnu,ea Ear01aota aaid tha ua,otin.