Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-12-27
THE PARNELL QUESTION.

Is THE history of the American
Republic, perhaps no Transatlantic
issue has occasioned more comment
in this country than the Parnell im-
broglio in the British isles. The
concensus Of opinion inciines to the
belief that the action of Mr.. Parnell
will work injury TO ireland.
II is unfortunate that Mr.. Parnell
did not make q defense in the d.
vorce case, but then, rs ne says, he
was not the party directly inter
ested, he had no occasion to 20 into
the witness-box. However, as the
matter now stands, and judging
from the Information obtained
through the divorce court, the
turpitude of Mr.. Perneil's con,
duct is disgracefui ana repre-
hensible beyond question. That
there is some mystery behind this
case is as certain "a that there was n
mystery behind the Times article,
"Parnellism AMI Crime" Whether
the solution of thismystery win sink
Mr.. Parnell deeper la filth, or clear
him altogether is the question which
the men OF Ireland are asking each
other.
InIreland and in England it is
well known that Captain o'Shea IS
a most disreputable, conscieneeless
and immoral person. 1t is well
known that Irs. O'Shea could have
obtained divorce from him ten
years ago had she so desired. Why
she did not do 30 il She, entertained
an affection for Mr.. Parneli, is one
part of the mystery. O'Shea il the
son of an Irish attorney who made
an immense fortune by trickery, in-
trigue, and political work Of the
most Infamous character. O'Shea
was educated in one of the highest
Of the Roman Catholic colleges, and
subsequently, entered the British
,rmyas an officer Of rank.
While in the AMY he matte the
of his future wife:
Trough her brother, Captain Wood.
)'Shea had many character sites
pleasing TO the romantic and DASH
ng young woman Of the period; /
or such Miss Kitty WOOD unlou5t-
.diy was. He succeeded in win
ling her heart and fiaaIiy married |
Ter. though her family was heartily |
pposed to the union. But Mis- |
Wood, having inherited a large for
une in her own right, was indepsnd-
mt OF her family AMI married the
gallant" Captain O'Shea.
Ina few years o'Shet squander.d
is patrimouy in riotous living.
&c the army. and became What in
English Sporting circles is termed
blackleg" and "welches." His!
Dnduct became a5omina5ie. He
onsorted openly with di-reputable
omen, lived on his wife's estate, ami
ecame bywori for base ness OF ali
inds. He still maintained his
with the Catholic
hurch, and, either TO reclaim hin
: 10 wean MIN from bai associa-
ons, the Irish priests hsd him !
ectei member of Parliament for
lie County OF Cisre, in Ireland 1t
as at this period that he became
,quainted with Mr.. Parnell, aud
Int Mr.. Parneli became acquainted
18th Mrs. O'5hea, who was q leader.
the time, in Diblin society.
Shea at the first opportunity be- /
aged his country aui his consti-
tents, and it was said openly sold
mself to English politicians.
OF course Clare repudiated0'Shea, {
Irish priests still upheld
IN. 1t was said that Mrs. 0,5nea ,
50 renowned him aud was taking I
cps towards separation.
hen Mr.. Parneil took up
SHEA aud actually had him ,
TUNED to Parliament for Galway, /
opposition TO the whole Irish I
Irty. Them It was Supposed that :
y. o'Shea's influence over Par 4
III caused The latter to esroasc the 4