The record-union., 1891-12-14
Sanguinary Conflict Between Par
nellites and McCarthyites.
MICHAEL DAVITT AMONG THE Sc
RIOUSLY INJURED.
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DUBLIN, Dec. 13.-Michael Davitt, the
famous Irish leader, was seriously
wounded during riot at Waterford City
to-day. Davitt and William O'Brien had
gone to Waterford in support of the
candidature of Mr.. Keane, nominee of
the McCarthyites for the seat in Parlia-
ment made vacant by the death of
Richard Power. Keane's opponent is
Mr.. Redmond, a member of the Parnell
wing of the Irish party. Davitt was
strongly urged by the McCarthyites to
stand for Waterford, but declined to do
so, and. in consequence of his refusal
heane was made the nominee. No par
tlculars OF the affray in which Davitt
was wounded have as yet been received.
Later reports from Waterford show
that the riot this afternoon was one of the
most sanguinary and vicious of any of the
political rows that has recently attended
discussions in Irish towns of the rival
leaders. OmlnouS rumorS of an impend-
ing row had been exciting the populace
Tor some time, and force of 900 police
mad been drafted in town in hopes that
their presence would secure order. The
Parnellite leaders, Redmond, Leamy and
Dalton, had been in Waterford some davs.
Ihls afternoon special trains brought
hundreds OF supporters Of the rival candi-
dates, and their contingents, armed with
Dlackthorn shillalies, marched through
the streets to the music of brass bands.
Davltt and others, also attended by
band of music, proceeded to the quar-
ters of the National Commercial Club.
En route mob of Parnellite followers
began one of the fiercest conflicts that has
| characterized the prevailing hostilities.
The opposing crowds fought at very
Il
through the streets, seeming utterly re-
gardless of the presence of the police.
Nolleys of stones were hurled through
the air, and blackthorns moved with a
vicious celerity that sent many bowling
rioters to the hospitals, police station ana
then for surgical attention.
in the midst of the affray Davitt re-
celved nasty cut on the forehead, from
which the blood flowed freely. Tanner
and others were injured by stones
At last the police formed Gordon and
divided the opposing mobS, and the
Davitt crowd reached the club rooms.
OBrlen made the speech of the day, bit
terly denouncing the assault upon his
friends, and saying the crowds who in
iured Davitt had struck glorious blow
for the Irish cause. Davitt's answer to
that blow was that now he was q candi-
date for Waterford. O'Brien. in conclu-
sion. accused the police of using their
batons more IN favor of the attacking
mob than otherwise. The police, he as
serted, protected the Parnellites, while
the force of their blows wBs devoted to
the McCarthyites.
The police were entirely unable to auell
the contest. The respective bands of Inu-
sicians had their horns twisted and drums
torn into shreds. Constant skirmishes
continued until the Davitt crowds reached
their rendezvous.
After Davitt's wounds were dressed he
appeared at a window of the club house
and spoke briefly. Mr.. Redmond. upon
hearing of the affair, drove to Davitt's
hotel and left note expressing regret for