The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-06
WILL THEY AGREE :?
| Nationalist Committee Con-
ferS With Gladstone.
assurances That Will Prove Acceptable
TO a Majority Of the Party.
The 0utlcok for Parl6ll Evidently Less
Favorable The Delegates 10 America
Explain Their Movements.

LONDON, Dec. 8. - Redmond, Sexton.
Healy. Leamy and the two whips, Power
and Deasy, being, with.the exception of Par
nell, all the committee appointed at yester-
days meeting to confer with Gladstone,
drove TO his residence yesterday afternoon
All the members of the committee, except
the whips, entered the house. The confer
ence was purely private.
Ten minutes before the arrival of the Irish
delegation Morley. Sir William Vernon
Harcourt, Earl Spencer and Earl Granville.
who had been comforting with Gladstone,
took their departure.
The conference with the Irish committee
lasted an hour, and uTon its conclusion the
delegates returned to the room in the House
of Commons in which the proceedings Of
the Nationalists are held.
GLADsToNE's ASSURANCES.
Assurances were given by Gladstone to
the delegates that will fully satisfy the ma
jority of the Nationalists that he will make
a genuine attempt to deal with the constab-
ulary and the land questions TO the satisfac-
ton of the Irish people.
Gladstone declined to accept Parnelrs
suggestion that he summon Morley and Sir
William Vernon Harcourt to receive the
jeiRt delegation of the two sections of the
Irish party. He insisted that if he received
them the arrangements should be at his own
discretion.
The colleagues of The Liberal leader were
not present at the meeting. Their attend
la
stone having consulted them prior to the
interview.
THE SITUATION DISCUSSED.
Gladstone at the meeting in no way
pledged himself, nor did he use language
importing that he was able himself to de-
fine the course that the Liberal party would
adopt in the position in Which it was placed.
Gladstone gave the Irish delegates IA cor
dial reception. He discussed the whole
position of the Liberals, the present political
situation and the probable effects of Par
nelPs retention Of the Irish leadership On
the Liberal party.
Healy and Sexton. the anti-Parnell men,
bers of the delegation, are satisfied with the
result of the interview. The Liberal lead
er gave no definite promise regarding the
points submitted, hut said sufficient, in their
opinion, TO justify the majority of the Irish
party in considering his assurances salts
factory.
Morley was present at the conference, and
when it was over he remained in consulta-
ton wit h Gladstone. Subsequently lie told
the reporters that Gladstone did not intend
TO publish anything regarding the meeting.
The delegates were also reluctant to give the
particulars of the interview, which they re-
garded as strictly confidential.
THE NATIONALIST MEETING.
When, pursuant TO adjournment, the
meeting of the Nationalist party to con-
slider the question Of Parnelfs leadership,
reassembltd at noon, there was a full rep
Tesentation OF the party present.
1t was announced that the committee ap-
pointed to wait un Gladstone had not yet re-
turned from their mission, and an adjourn
ment was taken until o'clock, pending
their arrival
When the members reassembled a resolu-
tion was adopted empowering the four dele
gates 10 negotiate with Gladstone in connec-
tion with the question relative to the con-
stabulary and the agrarian difficulty. 1t is
understood Gladstone suggested this course
with the view of placing the negotiations,
which may follow the conference which
took place to-day between himself and the
Irish delegates, on an authorized footing.
Before appointing the committee of four
the meeting Tescinded ClaEcy'S amendment,
which was approved yesterday. 1t is sur
missed this action was taken at the request
OF Gladstone IN order to permit a freer basis
for negotiations. The meeting then ad-
]onrned until tomorrow, the evening session
being abandoned.
SUGGESTIONS ACTED UPON.
1t is learned that Gladstone, at the con-
ference with the Irish delegates to-day,
suggested a modification Of the Clancy reso-
luton. He desired that no reference be
made directly or indirectly to the question of
Farnells leadership. He informed the
Morley not 10 take part in the conference,
and suggested that their names be omitted.
1o conclusion. he said if the Irish party
agreed to these suggestions, he was willing
TO enter further into the subject.
The delegates explained Gladstone's pro-
posals to the meeting on their return, and
an amicable discussion followed, resulting
in the resembling of Clancy's resolution. A
resolution was then adopted authorizing
Leamy, Redmond, Healy and Sexton to re-
quest conference with Gladstone for the
purpose of representing the views of the
tlon be given them regarding the intentions
OF Gladstone and his colleagues with regard
TO the details of the land and police Ques-
tons in the event of home rule being adopted
The meeting then adjourned, and the dep
utation immediately sought Gladstone. The
latter convoked an informal meeting of his
colleagues, and the Parnellite members de-
cided to postpone their meeting until to-
morrow. AT midnight no reply had been re-
ceiyed from Gladstone, but one is expected
in the morning.
Harrington cabled tonight from Chicago
to Parnell: Stand firm; America is with
you"
The resolution relative to Parnell which
was adopted by the Catholic hierarchy of
Ireland will be read In all the Catholic
churches and cEapelS in Ireland Sunday.
THE AMERICAN ENVOY.
CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-Thomas 2. O'Connor
authorized The Associated Press to make
for him and his colleagues the following
statement in answer to the statement pub
lished in this country and telegraphed to
England to the effect that at conference
yesterday the Irish ENJOYS decided to
abandon the American tour: ''It is not
-irae. No such decision has been arrived at
1t is true We postponed holding a number of
meetings which have been arranged for.
This is done chiefly because to have held
them would have necessitated the separation
of the party. which Is deemed inadvisable
under existing conditions. Furthermore,
We felt that if we held them We would !, be
obliged to speak of matters concerning
which we deemed it advisable to remain
silent for the present Our attitude is
simply one of expectancy, and will so con-
tlnue until definite decision is reached on
the other side"
SUSTAINED BY THE PEOPLE.
OBrien has received cablegram from
Hooper, proprietor of the Cork Herald,
stating that Munster is sound and there
need not be the least fear for the country al
large, also asking for further expression by
the Irish ENJOYS in America for the peoples
guidance. In response, after consul
tatiOn withe his confreres, O'Brien sent
a cablegram, saying that all the
sober opinion here was Overwhelm-
ingly with him and his colleagues; that there
was not single daily paper throughout the
United States but agreed with them; that
Gladstone's good faith was unimpeachable
that the disruptions of the Liberal alliance
means destruction, and that If the Irish
party comes to prompt decision the Irish
cause will occupy a more prominent position
than ever.
ARCHBISHOP InELAND's APPROVAL.
Archbishop Ireland of st. Paul called
upon the ENJOYS to-day and assured them
he had heard universal chorus of approba-
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