The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-11-27
Strong Sentiment Has Risen That
Parnell Must Give Up the
leadership.
The Cause Of Ireland viii Be Seri-
ously Embarrassed by His
Presence.
Ascused of Deceivlng His Fellow Nation.
alists to Secure Endorsements
Disposed to Hold On.

:
4 TIP action of MCCARTHY in not making
Known the contents Of Gladstone's letter 4,
| th meeting in the morning, az requested
wes severely criticised. A majority Of the
netionalists present at the meeting last
night said they. believed that previous to
tho meeting in the morning, Parnell aftel
hts re election would not take an active
par. in politics for the next few months
They now believed if the Gladstone letter
had been read at the m orning meeting the
l.reenlt on the motion to retain Parnell in
! thp leadership would have been different.
Gladstone and Morley held conference
this afternoon to consider the situation.
Tbs Truth. Henry Labouchere's paper,
abandous Parnell.
Although last night Parnell refused to
call meeting Of the Irish members of the
house of commons the meeting was
hsld to-day. Parnell was present and pre-
sided. IA silence was observed az he entered
the room. After calling the meeting to
order Parnell explained that he had recon
sidefed his determination and called the
meeting to order. The meeting lasted half
anhour. There was great divergence OF
opinion manifested throughout the discus
mon. No definite action was agreed upon
and the meeting adjourned to five O'Clock
this evening.
Parnell's speech at the opening of the
meeting gave no indication that he intend
I'd to alter his decision to, retain the leader
ship. Nolan was the only member present
who favored Parnell's retention Of the
office. Mccarthy. whose frequent illusions
10 4 porna1lSa %o~ hn
Irish cause were applauded, said he
hoped after due consideration Parnell
would sec his way clear to retire
for the present, and save the sacred cause
Of Irish Independence. Sexton said he re
gretted that Mr.. Gladstone's views regard
ing the leadership had been withheld yes
terday. He sympathetically appealed to
PaFneil to recohsid4r his position. The
qu1atiOn had assumed q new phase since
the publication of Gladstone's letter. Per-
sonal consideration must be sacrificed for
the cause. Parnell maintained an attitude
OF reserve throughout the meeting. It was
hoped cable from the delegates in Amer
ica would reach London before the meeting
adjourned, but none was received. The
caused by the hope that q dispatch would
arrive in the interval. It is foregone
conclusion in the lobby that the meeting
must result in Parnell's resignation.
It is learned that after the adjournment
OF the meeting strong feeling in favor Of
Parnell's resigning the leadership was
manifested, but the minority vehemently
opposed 1t. The feeling that Parnell de-
ceived the members Of the Irish party at
the meeting yesterday is so strong that
motion will probably be made at the meet
ing to be held to-day TO expel him from the
leadership If he refuses to resign. Glad
stone had frequent conferences with his
colleagues this forenoon. When Gladstone
entered the commons he was loudly cheered
by his liberal colleagues Parnell was
present and occupied his usual seat.
The nationalist met again at five O'Clock
but adjourned until Monday without action.
Tho Evening Post says to-day's events
have not relieved the tension, but rather
accentuated the complications of the situa-
ti0n. The conferences held to-day prove
that great divergence of opinion exists, but
show that unless vote Of no confidence is
passed by his followers Parnell will not
abdicate. The meeting this afternoon
adjourned after nearly three hours speech
making, in order to obtain the views Of ab-
cent members of the party. When the
party reassembles Monday it is probable
Parnell may again be urged to retire by one
section of supporters. but il a vote is taken
it 10 expected large majority will be ON
his side. The Welsh members Of the party
to-day resolved that the retention OF Par
nell would cause the postponenent Of home
rule beyond the span of Gladst0ne's public
life and they are more determined than
ever to rally to the support of Gladstone.