The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-10-12

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DUBLIN, Oct. 1.-THE remains of Charles
Stewart Parnell arrived at Kingston this
morning. After leaving London there were
no demonstrations along the railway route.
Deputations from Liverpool, Manchester,
Preston, Newcastle on-Tyne and other
places joined the train. Mr.. Parnelps
colleagues in parliament extended greetings
to the various deputations. The funeral
train reached Holyhead about two o'clock.
It was typical British October morning,
dark, dismal, wet, cold, hazy. Notwith-
standing the unfavorable surroundings.
eager groups of people had collected on
the qunv to watch the transference of the
coffin from the train to the mail boat. The
cash in which the coffin had been placed
was borne upon the shoulders of sealnen to
the steamer. Tho Parnellites followed
next behind. Sobs were distictly audible
as the procession filed down the
double gangway to the ship. The
coffin was deposited in an inclosure spe-
cially fitted up for its reception, and here
faithful followers of tho dead chief kept
watch throughout the voyage across the
channel, relieving one another at regularly
stated intervals. Amongst those who
kept guard werc the lord mayor Of Dublin,
High Sheriff Meade and Mr.. Parnell.
brother of the deceased. The journey
across was eyentless, the boat making the
passage in gale of wind and through tor
rents of rain. m.
At Kingstown crowd had collected to re-
ceive the remains on Irish soil. Conspicu-
ous among those present we're followers of
Mr.. Parnell Richard Power, DR.. Joseph E.
Kenny, J. Lawrence Carel, James j. Dal-
ton, L. Rochefort Mcguire. John G. Clancy,
Vim. J. Corbet, Col. John p. Nolan, Pat
rick O'Brien. These, with members of the
| house of commons, who followed the body
from London, and the KinRstown delega-
ton: comprised, nearly al n the
nell. All gathered around the
coffin in absolute silence, which was un-
broken even by the exchange of friendly
greetings until after the transference of the
body into the railway, carriage. The short
distance was soon made. the train arriving
at Dublin station at 1850. A vast but silent
crowd, with uncovered heads, awaited the
train as it rolled into the station. Timothy
Harrington, member of parliament for
Dublin harbor, and DR.. Hackett, who
in Kilkenny, as we'll as other notables, here
joined the swelling funeral procession.
Conspicuous in front of the dense mass of
people were members Of the Gallo Athletic
association, with the hurlers used in their
sports. all draped with black Grape caught
different branches Of the league wore black
badges, upon which were printed the dying
words of the statesman, Give my love to
my colleagues and the Irish nation"
On being removed from the train the
coffin WAS lifted into u hearse. Floral
tributes literally covered the top of the
hearse and were piled around Che coffin.
These. after they had been put aside were
eagerly seized upon by the crowd, broken
into small pieces and kept as mementoes of
from the station body Of police formed in
front of the procession. The band of the
Workingmen's union followed directly be-
hind the police escort and played the Dead
March in Saul. Then came the Gallo Ath-
letic association with hurlers reversed, re-
AS the march progressed the crowd grew
denser. The city hall was. soon
reached Its front was covered with
solemn draperies. A violent rain
storm ST. canned down as the coffin
was borne into the hall. At 10 o'clock the
poured into the hall. The body lay in state
in the council chamber. Photographs were
taken before the public was admitted. The
coffin was placed at the base of OConnell
statue, and on either side. in bold relief, are
statues of Grattin and Lucas. Conspicuous
on the coffin were three wreaths, from Mrs.
Parnell, cross, an anchor and circle,
with the inscriptions, "My own true love;
best and truest friend, my husband; from
his broken-h hearted wife, Inside this in
scription was the following: my dear love,
my husband, from his heart-broken wife,"
and still within this was my dear love.
my husband. my, king; from his heart
broken wife, There were also two. lovely
little wreaths from Mrs. ParnelPs two
daughters, with the words. From little
Glare and little Fittie; to our dear mothers
| husband
From 10 o'clock to two in the afternoon
a continuous stream of people poured into
the hall. 1t is estimated that 10000 people
paid their respects to the illustrous dead.
Nearly all were in deep mourning. Men
ribbon around the arm. Despite the
drenching rain large proportion OF the
mourners were women.
At 2:45 the procession started, led by the
executive of the leadership committee.
Following came the bier, drawn by Blk
liamentary colleagues of Mr.. Parnell. As
the coffin passed, almost hidden in flowers,
every head in tho vast assemblnge was un-
covered. Mr.. Parnell's fayorite horses
followed the bier. Then came
n strong body of Clan-na-Gael,
headed by James Stephens and John
O'Leary. Prominent among individual
members Of tho procession was John O'Con-
nor, leading by the arm the blind member,
Mcdonald. Then came carriages contain
ing Mrs. Dickinson, sister of Parnell; Par
nall's brother and sister, and other near
frienda. The lord mayor in state, preceded
by the city marshal and sword and mace
bearers was next behind the family car
riaces. Then followed representatives of
the corporations of the principal Irish
towns, various trade societies. foresters,
home rulers, private carriages, and citizens
on foot. Just as the procession started the
rain ceased. The scene was most impress
siye. All the windows and honsetops
along the line of march were packed with
people, Tho procession surpassed in point
Of numbers any ything Of the kind ever wit
uessed in Dublin. Throughout tho long
route admirable order was kept till the cor
teus came near Galasnevin.
| People began gathering. in the cemetery
early In the morning, facing wind and
drenching showers. During the long wait
ing throughout the day crowd on crowd in
spected the turf-lined tomb, guarded by u
single group of police, who had u difficult
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