Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-30
What is Thought of the Affair in
London.
FURTHER TROUBLE FEARED IN CORK.
Report of a Pot Against o'Bnea
Causes Excitement.
LATE TELEGRAPHIc NEWS.
IRIsBMEN IN a FRENZY.
Reports Circulated That william o'Brien,s
As-ssstnation Had Been Planned.


Assssstnstion Had Been Planned.
Cork. Oct 3O.-As a result Of last nights
fierce fighting between the factions ninesy-swo
persons more OF less seriously injured reported
TO the hospital for treatment. The majority OF
the visitors departed after having their cuts
and bruises ban tagged or otherwise attended 10.
Many. however were found TO be seriously
wonneea that At wRs found necessary TO detain
them Tor n ore Thorough treatment
Mlth The hight OF morning came the startling
announcement that the police were IN possession
OF Information going TO show that a plot had
peen eoncocted 10 assRslnato Mr.. Mm. d O'Brieu.
Al hrst the story Was believed 90 be a oAnArd,
brt as soon asit became known that Mr. o. Brien
hac hurrlcdly decamped IN Consequence Of the
discovery the excitement became intense
Az the moment oi fling this dispatch the
streets are filled with angry men, who threaten
20 arm themselves with more deadly weapons
Than blackthorns and stones Strong guards q
police are stationed in the vicinity OF th.
gun shops aud wherever else il is possibis
70 obtain firearms. The officers are doing their
utmost TO keep the turbulent and belicose rnobs
IA motion. but It is a difficult task. Toe re-
port Of the murdcrous conspiracy has terribly
enraged the McCarthyites who threaten 10 cast
aside even the slight restraint which they have
thus far put upon themselves and outdo the
Parneliites IN deeds OF violence
Al an early hour Mr.. Davitt arrived. 20 an
the engagements of Mr.. o Bfien Meantime
the self-respecting and law -ahiding citizens are
becoming seriously apprehensive that the
events which arr disgraeing the lrish cause in
this clty viii assume dimensions 30 great as 20
make imperative the calling out OF BRITISH
troops to protect the Irish people from them
selves.
The candidates will be formally placed in
nomination on Tuesday next and the election
VIII occur on the following Friday. The Par
neilItes deny that they intend giving up the
1lgnt IA the event of the defeat OF John e. Red
mond. their candidate for election 20 the seat
IN the house of commons for Cork MADE va
cant by Mr.. Parnells death. They will. thew
insist. adhere TO their intention TO hold a gem
eral convention.
IL is stated that Canon O'Mahonev. the fight
ing priest has been notified by Bishop O'1ala-
ghan not TO take any personal part in the strug-
gIes between the two parties, in 9 muscular
way lne canon and other priests. however,
are not restrained rs to taking a share in the
political features OF the election.
Bishop oCalaghRn, himself a prononounced
anil-Parneliite, Ii resolutely determined not 20
extend any reciprocal courtesles 90 the ad-
yocates of the Iarnellite cause although he
has no; questioned their right 70 share IN the
services of the church.
The National Press Of Dublin is responsible
FOR the report that there was plot on foot 20
murder Mr. VIM. o Brien The same nar,er
stated there was plot TO assault if not TO Kill.
Mr. John DILLON. According TO a sensational
story circulated. which the police of Cork and
the police of Dublin. who have care
iulIy Investigated the matter. declare
10 pe uniounded, woman who Was
returning from political peetinu
at May held heard four men plotting 10 kill Mr..
Dillon at ne and a number Of his folio " ers we're
returning from the meeting. The woman. the
report stated. made such a loud outcry A. Mr..
Diiion and his party approached rs TO warn
them OF the proximity Of the would-b. muir
derers and the latter hastily decamped. The
affair has caused sensation.