New-York tribune., 1891-10-08
VIEWS OF IRIsHMEN IN MANY CITIES.
GENERAL FEELING THAT PARNELL's DEATH
WILL END THE DIsCoRD IN THE
IRISH PARTY.

IRISH PARTY.
Buffalo, Oct. Thames Mooney. exPresident OF the
Irish National kand League Of America. said TO re-
porter to-day: have learned Of Mr. ParnelPs death
with sincere sorrow think that Parnel has done
great deal for the Irish cause I'm the past His death.
however will not In my opinion, seriously retard the
cause Of Home Rule. I consider that the virtual and
actual leader now is John Dillon. justin Mccarthy
is q fine man, educnted. scholarly and OF literary
reputation but not think no really cares for tho
leadership which Dillon seems fitted to Ill.,
Chicago, Oct alexander Sullivan, first president
of the irish National League in Amerca speaking to-
night Of the death of Parnell, said I'm Parneirs
character and aspiration crystallized the OK
perience and resolution Of the Irish people 80 long
MS his intellect remained unmpared he led the great
est Parliamentary fight Of modern times supported by
following OF remarkable Individual talent and by the
moral and material resources Of n determined race
distributed over the globe His sudden death at 80
early an age convince the thoughtful that much
I'm his later course is attributed TO powers nsd
iously falling clouding his judgment. l look for
prompt cordial and complet, rehabilitation OF the
National party and victory for Home Rule In the ap-
preaching general election"
Philadelphia, Oct 7.-Postmaster John Field, treas
urer of the local branch Of the Irish National League
when informed of the death Of Mr.. Parnen said: L
am very sorry. He has done great good in the past
and regret his death very much. In my Judgment IL
becomes all lovers of the Irish cause and liberty TO
look on the good side of his life throw the mantle
Of charity over his great mistake
Martin l. Griffith, Editor Of "The Irish Catholic
Benevolent Union Journal" said of Mr.. Parnell His
death Is OF any consequence any more than that OF
any osher man. Mr. Parnell has been dead politically
socially for year now and the death Of his mortal
body does not matter"
Baltimore, oct, THE men who formulated what
was known as the Baltimore policy" when the rupture
with Parnell took place in Irelanda policy which was
Iv adO cd i'm
sorrow for pHrnell, now that he is dead PatrlcH
Martin, merchant Of this city and first president
of the National League during the domination of Pane
says that the laers efforts in behalf Of Ireland cannot
be forgotten whatever may be the differences existing
regarding his later acts
Washington, oct. THE announcement OF the death
Of Mr. Parnel occasiOned great surprise in Washington,
where he was known personally and where lie had
many supporters before the O'Shea scandal. }. d.
O'Connell whose guest Parnell was In this city IN
1876, said This is the greatest blessing the Lord
has bestowed upon Ireland during the years of her sui
ferlng and struggle. l say with all reverence, and
with an appreciation of the sadness of the blow to
his relatives and immediate friends that the death OF
Parnell at this time is divine blessing to Ireland.
All the factions, both in this country and In Europe
will come together and work as one man for the
sause of Ireland"
Said the Rev. DR.. Stephenson, president of the Wcs-
leyan Methodist Connection, of London to star re-
porter: Parne in the Judgment Of many Of Us, has
been politically dead for time, but he still had
sufficient influence TO make difficulty by the division vi
Irish feeling. With him out Of the way the Irish
party will probably become more united, and that
cannot fail to have powerful influence on the next
election. We do not meddle with matters political,
but did have much to say Of bOtn Parnel and Dlke
Halifax, n. S., Oct SpecaD.-The news OF Far-
nelPs death produced profound sensation In TINS
city, universal regret is expressed Mt the sudden
termination Of his career Irshmen comprise one
third the population of Halifax, but among the English
people, especially among the officers OF the Army
and Navy, Pamen had a large number OF sym
pathzers. The general opinion among his com
patriots Is that Parnell's death Is the solution OF
existing complications and will lead 10 the immediate
reunion OF all sections OF the Irish party, ana make
Home Rule possibility.
Montreal, Oct THE death of Mr. ParneH created
n profound sensation here. a canvass OF Opinions
among prominent Irshmen, elicls the belief that the
hands Of Gladstone strengthened and that Par-
nels death Will do much To heal the schisms OF tho
party. - -. ~, r,,y. .o.,
was received with intense surprise in this city. SYM
pathzers with the cause of Home Rule freely admit
of the party and advance the which both have
at heart.
St. Louis, oct. THE announcement OF the death OF
Mr.. Parne received with surprise and sorrow BY
Irishmen I'm this city, r. c. Kercns said ParneiPs
death will tend to promote harmony In the Irish ranks.
believe the memory Of his faults will be buried with
him. DR.. Thomas c. 0'Retly said The death OF
Parnell removes the greatest obstruction III securing
Home Rule for lrelant:'