The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-07-31
OPPOSING PARNELL.
Dillon and 0'Brion Repudiate His
Leadership.
THE FORMER TO SUCCEED MCCARTHY

Who Is Anxious to Devote His En-,
to Retrieve His Dimished INor.
tune-A Threat to Duck Parnell il
He Speaks at Thurfes.
DUBLIN, July S1.-Messrs. Dillon and
O'Brien were released from Galway Jail
yesterday. Neither of the members
showed more than slight traces of hav-
ing suffered from the rigors of confne-
ment, and at the moment of release both
seemed in the enjoyment of excellent
health.
A large crowd, made up with adher.
ents of both factions of the Irish Ma
tional party, surrounded the Jail, and
when the distinguished ex-prisoners
made their appearance they were greeted
with cheers and rival shouts of 'Stick to
Parnelll' and Down with Parnell!'..
A deputation representing the evicted
tenant farmers of Tipperary met the
prisoners as they emerged from the Jail,
and presented them with number of
addresses congratulating them upon
their release. Outside of the jail yard,
sitting in an open carriage, was Mrs.
O'Brien, who amid the cheers of the
crowd warmly saluted her husband upon
meeting him.
Opposed to ParncII.
Mr.. O'Drien and Mr.. Dillon at once
entered the carriage, which, followed by
the repeated cheers of the crowd, was
rapidly driven to the residence of Bishop
Mccormack. Here a number of the
,,oltfi.a1 p,-sa -
leaders were gathered to Join their liber
ated friends at breakfast given in theil
honor by the bishop.
Later Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien az
rived in this city from Galway. Both
gentlemen then authorized the state
ment that they repudiate Purlielrs pre-
tensions to the leadership of the Irish
National party.
This prompt and decided action has
created profound sensation. The Nc.
Carthyites are jubilant, while even the
most enthusiastic and steadfast fol
lowers of 4Ir. Parnell are downcast and
faltering.
Dillon for Leader.
: 1t is stated on high authority among
the McCarthyites that Dillon will shortly
be selected us leader of the party. Nc
Carthy has only been waiting for Dill
the craftsmanship and devote himself
entirely to his favorite occupation of
literature. His finances have suffered
considerably since he accepted the leader
ship by calls upon his generosity, while
his income has declined. From all parts
of Ireland appeals have come direct to
Mr.. Mccarthy for assistance in the
cases of eyicJed tenants and others, and
although his moderate circumstances
would have justified a general refusal
yet his natural sympathies have led
him to contribute really beyond his
means.
In return for all this, for the first time
in his life he has been subjected to per-
sonal abuse, and his intimate friends
say that, while too prolel and patriotic tc
openly acknowledge his disappointment
ne has been cured of his lifelong en-.
thnsiasm for the national cause, mt least
80 far as wearing out the remainder OF
his career i'll the task.
Threaten to Duck Parncll.
The latest talk of the anti Parnellites
Is that they will duck Parnell in a horst
pond if he dares to speak at Thurle.
next Sunday according to his announced
intention. Archbishop Crole ha.
invited Messrs. Dillon and 0'Brief
to be his guests at Thurlos. That ther,
will be disorder at Thurles next Sunda,
there is little doubt. The people ther,
are almost to u man devoted to tn,
Irish bishop a.4d will probably resen
any allusion of an unfaYorable kind t,
the clergy.