Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-11-27

| IRELAND's CAUSE.
Strong Feeling in Favor of ParnenPs
| Resignation as Leader
| LONDON, November Goth. - Although
| Parnell refused to call meeting of the
| Irish members of the Commons last night
| the meeting was held to-day Parnell was
present and presided Silence was OBJ
served as he entered the room. After call
ing the meeting to order Parnell explained
| that he had reconsidered his determination
and called the meeting. The meeting lasted
half an hour. There was great divergence
of opinion manifested throughout the dis.
cusslon. No definite action was agreed
upon and the meeting adjourned to
| O'Clock this evening.
1t was learned after the adjournment of
the meet ng that strong feeling in favor
| Of ParnelPs resignation of the leadership
vast manifested, but the minority vehe-
mently opposed il.
| 1t is a foregore conclusion that another
meeting must result in Parnell's resigna-
ton.
Parnell, in his explanations at the open
| ing Of the meeting, gave no indication that
! he intended 10 alter his decision 10 retain
the leadership.
| Nolan was the only member present who
| favored Parnelrs retention in office.
Mccarthy, whose frequent illusions to
Parnell's great sacrifices for the Irish cause
were applauded, said he hoped after due
| consideration that Parnell would see the
| way to retire for the present and save the
sacred cause of Irish independence
Sexton said he regretted Mr. Gladstone's
views regarding the leadership had been
| withheld Yesterday He "
appealed to Parnell 10 reconsider his po-
sitiOn. The question had assumed a new
phase since the publication OF Gadstone's
letter. and personal considerations must be
sacrificed for the cause.
| Parnell maintained an attitude of reserve
| throughout the meeting
1t was hoped cable from the delegates
in America would reach London before
the meeting adjourned but none was re-
ceived.
The decision to reassemble at o'clock
was caused by hope that dispatch would
| arrive in the interval.
The Nationalist met in pursuance to q
motion passed at the morning meeting,
and adjourned until Monday nigdt without
action.
GLADsToNEs S POPULARITY.
LONDON, November 26th.-Gladstone had
| frequent conferences with his colleagues
| this forenoon.
When Gladstone entered the Commons
he was loudly cheered by his Liberal COL
| leagues.
Parnell was present and occupied his
usual seat.
Leave was granted Gladstone to introduce
bill removing the disability preventing
Catholics from becoming Lord Chancellor
of England or Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
GRAVE CRISIS.
New YORK, November 26th.-T. r. Gill.
one Of the Irish delegates said this even
| ing: "To-days London meeting was post
poned without action, to allow the dele.
gates more opportunity of consulting to-.
| gether. They will probably meet Friday
at Cincinnati and interchange viewsn
Gill warns the friends of the Irish cause
| to beware of hasty conclusions. He de-
clares his fiat belief in the alleged anger of
| the Irish members at Parnells alleged re-
| fusal to summon q second meeting, and
as equally incredulous as to the statement
credited to an Irish member that the party
would follow Parnell. even if home rule
was delayed fifteen years.
| A grave crisis is undoubtedly caused by
Gladstone's letter but the Irish members
may be relied on to act with patriotism
| Parnell and the Irish party will decide the
question presented them by Glads.one's
letter, apart from any personal considera-
ton whatever, and wholly on conditions
| for the best interest of the cause which is
the most sacred concern of their lives
AS to the probable decision of the party
| Gill would give no opinion. He added
that when Parnelps mouth was unsealed
the judgment which had been formed now
would be presented in a different light
| Gill feels confident that the next few DAYS
will allow ali parties to consider the situa-
ton coolly, and enable cordial under
standing between the English and Irish
Home Rulers in manner gratifying to the
grand old man and honorable to the Irish
people and Parnell.
| O'Brien, who is in Cincinnati, sent a
cablegram to the other side this afternoon,
earnestly recommending the party to open
| friendly communications with Gladstone.
| GREAT DIVERGENCE OF OPINION.
| LONDON, November 26th. = To-night's
events have not relieved the tension, but
rather accentuated the complications of
the situation. The conferences held to-day
prove that a great divergence of opinion
exists, but show that unless a vote of no
confidence is passed by his followers, Par
| nell Will not dDulCdte.
The meeting this afternoon adjourned
after nearly three hours speech making,
| in order to obtain the views CT the absent
members of the party. When the party
reassembles on Monday, it is probable that
Parnell will again be urged to retire by
one section Of his supporters, but if a vote
is taken il is expected that large majority
will be on his side.
| The Welsh members of the party to. day
resolved that the retention of Parnell will
cause a postponement of home rule be-
yond the span of Gladstones public life,
and they are more tnan ever determined to
rally to the support of Gladstone.
| PARNELL To ISSUE MANIFESTO.
LONDON. November 26th-Mayor Walsh,
of Wexford, Ireland, has been sentenced to
| three months Imprisonment for publish
| ing certain articles.
| Many Nationalist members of Parlia-
ment are greatly annoyed at Parnell's un-
gracious treatment of Gladstone.
A rumor is current tonight that Parnell
| intends to issue a manifesto to the Irish
| people. explaining and justifying his po-
sition.
PARNELL URGED TO RETIRE.
LONDON, November 26th-At a Nation
slist meeting this afternoon Barry, Sheehy,
Lane and Commins urged Parnell to retire.
Mccarthy, Sexton and John O'Connor
spoke in favor of his retaining the leader
ship. ALI the speakers dilated eloquently
upon Parnell's past services.
GLADsroNE's RETIREMENT MEANS DISASTER.
NEW YORK, November 26th.-A Sun
London sps cial says: Gladstone's retire
ment from political life, which can only be
avoided by Parnelrs resignation, means
not momentary disaster but temporary
ruin to the cause of home rule Gladstone
up to Monday had been given to under
stand that Parnell would retire for the
season. When it became known that the
Irish leader had no such intention, letter
to Morley YVES written and confidentially
communicated TO Parnell. 1t was not made
| public until Parnell had publicly rejected
the solemn advice which it conveyed.