The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-10-08
MIR. PARNELL's CAREER.

MIR PARNELL's CAREER
The Blood OF Both English and American
Families In His Veins.
Charles Stewart Parnell was born I'm Avondale,
in the county OF Wicklow, Ireland. in June lsz6.
His father was John Henry Parnen, an Irish
country gentleman of fortune, and his mother.
before marriage, was Miss Della Tudor Stew
art q daughter of Admiral Charles Stewart, of
the American navy, and a woman Of great ener-
gy and strength OF character. whom John Henry
Parneu met and married while travelling in
America. The Parnells came originally OF En-
glish stock. one OF them, Thomas Parnell, OF
Congleton, I'm Cheshire, having settled I'm Ireland
at tho time OF the restoration. The
family is Protestant and aristocratic. but
it has always been distinguished for
the lberality OF its views both IN
religion and politics. Thomas Parnell. OF
Dublin, who came OF branch of the family, at
tanned eminence as q poet and divine IN the
reign OF Queen Anne, and later on the name be-
came q prominent one In the politics of Ireland.
The Right Hon: Sir John Parnell. "the fncOr-
ruptible." was Chancellor OF the Exchequer In
Grattan's Parliament, and was dismissed from
that position by Lord Castlereagh because he re-
fused to vote for the union. His son, Sir Henry
Parnell. afterwards became amember Of the Brit
ish Parliament. and was so high IN the esteem
and confidence OF OConnell that that gentleman,
in 1914, took the Catholic claims away from
Grattan and intrusted him with their champion
ship. John Henry Parnell, the father OF Charles
Stewart Parnell. was nephew OF this last gen
tleman.
AS a boy Mr.. Parnell was quiet, thoughtful and
studious his school days being spent mostly IN
England and marked by no event worthy OF
note. AT eighteen he entered Cambridge Uni
versity, and remoiaed .heIe two years, when he
America in company with an older brother John
H Parnell, who Is now q citizen OF and one OF
los return to sand M Parne ssed down
his estate in Wicklow TO the quiet life Of Irish
country gentlemen, but he emerged from thar se-
Dublin county in the homo rule interest. IL IL
worthy of remark that ia his addreSs 60 the
voters of this constituency. which may be taken
as his first public utteraDce enunciation OF
principles, he emphatically pledged himself to
"by ali means seek the restoration 10 Ireland OF
which followed. Mr.. Parnel was badly beaten.
and he retired from the contest without having
given any signs Of the possession of moro than
mediocre abilities.
HIS EARLY STRUGGLES.
His next appearance In public was in the press
in 1875. Early I'm that year q vacancy occurred
In Tipperary, and John Mitchell. OF "4s" fame,
went over IRON America TO stand for the coun-
ty. Mr. Parnell applauded Mitchel's intention
and wrote o letter TO the newspapers expressing
appreciation of his course. He also subscribed
R25 toward the expenses OF the contest. Mitchell
was elected by an immense majority, but he died
almost Immediately. and within week he was
er-in-law and fellow-rebel, the member for
Meath This left two vacancies in the home
rule party, and Mr.. Butt inyited Mr. Parnell to
stand for that in Meath. He did so. and was
elected on the 18th Of April. 1873 On the 22d
OF that month he made his appearance in the
House of Commons. and that night listened TO
one OF MrJ q. Bggar's four-hOur speeches against
coercion. Mr. Parnelrs first speech in Parlia-
ment was also made ON this occasion. and is said
10 have been couched In most vehement language.
and delivered In a shrill, strained voice lie
early took his stand beside Mr.. Biggar, who en-
joys the distinction OF having brought Parnen
out.
The sessions Of 1873 and 1879 were marked
by similar scenes TO those which characterized
| that of 1877, only that obstruction was II any
thing, practiced upon much larger. bolder and
more adroit scale BY the latter year Mr.. Butt
had lost greatly in the public good will and was
practically retired from politics. while Mr.. Par
nell had risen to the position of popular idol
The people, with unerring instinct, had discov-
cred that the younger man possessed m a larger
degree the qualities that 60 to make a great ana
| a bold leader. and they helped 90 push him 10
| the front The delegates OF the British Home
Rule League, at a convention held I'm Dublin IN
1878, avowedly for the purpose of influencing
Parnell by again elecJing him To the presidency.
and at great public meeting In the Rotunda In
| Dublin, In the same year. Mr.. Parnell and Dir.
On the fifth day OF Nav 1879. Mr.. Butt died,
| and his death was widely and sincerely mourned
BY the Irish people as that of an honest, an up
right and patriotic man.
The leadership OF the Parliamentary party now
| should have gone 90 Mr.. Parnell, but many OF
rash 10 occupy such a position, and then, again.
| IL was said that by some kind OF unsettled right
of succession. the leadership devOlyed upon Mr..
William shaw, the member for Cork county a
most excellent and respectable gentleman. and
one who. though not participating In the work
| friendly TO Mr.. Parnell. lie was. therefore,
| intrusted with the duties and the responsible
| titles OF the position. But his leadership
destined 10 be a brief one and Mr. Parnelis star
was rising.
In April 1879. a meeting Of tenant farmers
h..lA afI Iria In x.-bfo oh fhaur
| rebearsed their grievances and passed resOlO-
| lutions demanding an abatement Of rents. sim
liar meetings followed In other parts OF the
same county. and, in a very short iirae. the
movement had spread all over the west OF Ire
land. Mr. Parnell, Michael Davitt. John Dillon.
Thomas sexton, Thomas Brennan. Andrew ket-
| tie and others took an active part In all these
| meetings. and their teachings prepared the way
| for the Land League.
STARTING EoR AMERICA.
Having seen the Land League in Ireland fairly
| established Mr. Parnell accompanied by John
| Dillon. set out in December. 1879. for America
| to explain TO the exiled OF Ireland I'm this
country the deplorable condition OF their broth
ers at home; 10 ask for assistance TO relieve the
distress then existing, and TO invite cooperation
| In the new movement He arrived IN New York
| on Jan. q 1850. and visited nearly all our large
| cities. being everywhere enthusiastically re-
| ceived. The national Congress accorded him
| the distinguished honor OF inviting him Co make
| al address the state OF Ireland IN the Repre-
| sentative chamber at Washington. aud several
OF the state legislatures expressed their sympa-
thy with the object OF HIS mission in appropriate
resolutions. While going through Canada
| lectnring and organizing I'm March.
| lsS0. the news OF the dissolution OF
| Parliament reached Mr.. Parneu and
| put an end 20 his tour. He received the message
| In Montreal on Tuesday. and that might he
made his farewell address to AN immense au-
| dlence. and hastened to New York. where he took
| the steamer for Ireland. He landed at Queens
| town March II, and was greeted by the people
| as deliverer But Mr.. Parnell was net in a pO-
siton, at this election. to challenge all the con-
| stituenoiee on the question whether they were N