The record-union., 1891-02-12
OBrien Issues Another Statement
On the Situation.
ONLY A REUNION CAN SAVE THE
IRISH CAUSE
Parnell Refuses to Recede from His
Position, Which He says is consis-
tent--He VIII not Submit to pic
tations from Gladstone and the
Priests
Special to the RECORD. UNION.

Special to the RECORD UNION
LONDON, Feb. n.--William O'Brien
has issued another long statement Of the
lrlsh situation. He says the experience
oil the past five weeks, gathered from per-
sonai interviews, letters and newspapers,
completely confirms his conviction that
only reunion can save the Irish cause.
Referring to tho recent Boulogne Con-
ference, he says: 81 cannot too strongly
express with what feelings we found tho
| settlement, so vital, shipwrecked at tho
last moment by mere contests OF words
and phrases-contests which. to my
mind, offer shockingly inadequate cx-
cuses for committing the country to a
struggle involving consequences SO ap-
palling.''
! In conclusion, O'Brien says: Zone of
the saddest things in this tragic business
is that circumstances rendered it impossi-
bic to give an organized effect to the
overwhelming public longing for a recon
citation, while the field is held by heated
partiSans who have done their worst by
eXasperating language and insulting sus-
pIcionS, scarcely yelled threats and
rumors and intrigues to make word of
peace-making impossible. The irrecon-
| cilaDles Of all sections have carried the
day. Dillon and myself cannot longer
stand between them and their deplorable
work. We can do nothing more until
we have recovered freedom of action by
getting through with the sentence stand
ing against us.''
Mr.. o. Brien expresses hope that the
inevitable conflict forced upon the.
country may be conducted without per-
sonal bitterness, SO when the unhappy
passions OF the hour exhausted them
selves all may again cooperate in the
nations cause.
Dillon, in short statement, admits that
he has been largely influenced to mediate
by the indicative action of Parnelrs
most prominent opponents. The per-
sonal element in the struggle has in
many minds hopelessly obscured the
great public issues, and driven thousands
In Ireland and America into Parnell's
camp who otherwise would have opposed
his continued leadership. Events have
fully borne out O'Brien's views as to the
| methods of compromise, but from the be-
ginning of the negotiations powerful in
fuences were working on both sides
against peace, and we are now compelled
Sorrowfully to announce failure.
In an interview to-day Parnell de-
clared that he would not recede from his
position, which he said was consistent
He would not, he said, submit to dicta-
ton from Gladstone and the priests.
The McCarthyite members who were
seen in the lobby of the Commons to-day
| say that Parnell's refusal to come to
amleable terms Will stit1en their attitude
and increase their resolves to resist his
claims. 1t is not certain that all points
will be settled at to-morrow's meeting.
PARNELL's LETTER TO o'BRIEN.
LONDON, Feb. 1I.-Parnell, in letter to
O'Brien, says: 1.-The last information Gill
conveyed to me on our negotiations being
n final .haractar 7 cnnal1IJa hot
is left to be done on my part but to bring
our endeavorS to a close. / regret that it
has not been rendered possible for ME to
consider the national interest so safely
guarded that could feel that there would
be no danger to the cause in my now sur
rendering the responsibility which has
been placed upon me, and which l have
accepted from the hands OF our nation and
our race. l regret that no course is left
but withdrawal from the negotiations.
The seal of confidence which covers what
has passed between us prevents inviting
public judgment, but if it is ever moved,
1 am confident it will be held that / did
everything in my power consistent with
national interests to promote peace and
reunion. Whatever side true Irishmen
take they owe you thanks for your eff
forts.''
PRESS COMMENT.
LONDON, Feb 1.-THE Standard SAYS
it is understood that Parneu took excep-
ton to the inadequate assurances given
in regard to the right of Imperial veto
and the Irish representation at West
minister. The Irish campaign Will be
based upon principle OF resistance to
clerical dictation.
The NeacS assumes also that the negoti-
ations failed because the Liberal leaders
declined 10 give any assurance regarding
the home rule bill.
The Times says O'Brien's 'lachrymose
genius walls through the tllrbid and in
hated sentences of the manifesto like q
literary canshee.''
Cioynsl,i Defeated.
SYDNEY fN. s. Wy, Feb. IA fight
for u purse Of $500 took place here yester-
day, between Joe Goddard. The Austria
liam pugilist, and Joe Choynski OF San
Francisco. at the end OF four ROUNDS
the referee declared Goddard the victor.
Goddard, who bears the tito OF ..Ch1m-
pion OF Barriers has been the winner of
many battles. One OF his best fights was
with Peter jackson, whom he defeated N
an cight-rouEd glove contest. Choynski
IS we'll known at San Francisco, whore,
he resides.
LATER ACCOUNT.
SYDNEY, Feb. 1.-The tight for the
heavyweight championship OF Australia
between Joe Goddard of sydney ana Joe
Choynski Of California resulted in
Cheyns<i's defeat in the fourth round.
Goddard weighed nearly fifteen pounds
more than Choynski. Goddard forced
the fight from the beginning and rained
blow after blow on Choynski's body, and
the latter succumbed TO a punch III the
jaw.
Failure of Crops.
LONDON, Feb. ia dispatch from.
Buenos Ayres says that information re-
nIXrnl from tho Rio Dc. PLATA IL