The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-08
Patrick Ford Compares Him With Bou-
LANCER, but No Other Home Rule
Leader Has o Harsh Word.


Tor Ireland. He was a man OF extraordinary
powers, and held a position few men reach. /
am very sorry to learn the sad intelligence yet
cannot help thinking it viii be better in the end
for the Irish people.
NEW YoRK, Oct Patrick Ford, editor
OF the Irish World, significantly connected
the suddenness of the deaths of Balma-
ceda, Boulanger and Parnell. He added:
These three men occupied unique positions in
their respective countries. Each was a dictator
in his way. Parnell was unmistakably
one, and his death will unity the
parliamentary factions. No longer will
there be "one-man power" in Irish affairs.
AS long as Parnell lived he represented to a
certain following the only National party. He
knew long ago that he had no future. He
should have retired, but as he did
not and as death comes 30 sud-
denly, 1t makes us think strange thoughts
There are now no Boulangists in France; there
will be no longer any Parnellites in England
and Ireland; the Balmacedsts In Chile are no
more. and with the three dictators gone, espe-
cially the one in Ireland, I see hope for the flu,
ture of Irish nationalism.
Eugene Kelly, the banker, and president
of the Irish Parliamentary Fund Associa-
ton, said:
do not think his death will have any effect
on the issues which the present Irish party, as
represented by Gladstone, are seeking.
General O'Brien said:
OF course we regret it very much, but don't
think it Is going to have any effect on Irish
affairs. II may have good effect in bringing
together all Irishmen who are working for home
rule.
Michael Breslin said:
There will be a meeting of the municipal
council of the Irish National League this even
To- mr. 10 MIR of tai fha
death of Parnell. In his death Ireland suffers
great loss. Still the cause does not depend upon
the leadership OF any one man. ! believe, how
ever, that with Parnell out of the way there is q
chance, although only light one, for the union
OF the Irish parliamentary party. 1t would be
John Dillon may possibly be the man.
Michael Davitt, who is in the city on the
way to Ireland, expressed himself as fol-
lows:
My feeling about Parnell now Is one of un.
mixed sorrow at his sudden death. The occa-
sion demands an expressian of deep regret that
he should have been cut off at q comparatively
early age. We should remember only the good
work which he performed for Ireland in career
of usefulness and distinction for his country.
His recent unhappy conduct, which am sure
will be forgotten by grateful people,
was an episode in his political life
which will not linger in the memory of
Ireland side by side with his great services. His
death will put an end to the unhappy dissen-
sions by which the Irish movement has been
torn during the last twelve months. Those who
followed Parnell in his warfare against the
majority of the Irish party did so in majority
of cases out of a feeling OF personal loyalty to
man who had commanded their fealty through
the stormiest period of the land league and
home rule fights, and not from any feeling that
he was right in his struggle with those whom
duty and patriotism compelled to depose him
from leadership.
BALTIMORE, Oct. when asked for an
estimate of the dead Irish leader Cardinal
Gibbons said:
Before his fall by reason of Mrs. OShea, Par
nell impressed me, as he did other readers of the
daily newspapers, as a man of extraordinary
ability, with self-possession that was truly re-
markable. Az to the future of Ireland, OF course
all its friends hope for the best. Fortunately
her hopes rest on no man, but the justice OF her
cause.
TACOMA, Oct. 7.-[Special. l-P. A. O'Far-
rell, who recently visited England, and is
conversant with English politics, says the
demise of Parnell at this time will prob
ably result in John Dillon being
made the leader of the Irish con-
tingent. Besides, his death will
have its effect upon the coming elections,
and as the cause of party split and con-
tests is removed, the Liberals may rise to
power again, with bright prospects for
home rule for Ireland.
Stephen O'Brien also thinks that Dillon
will. be made leader, and that the chances
for the Irish home rule cause are decidedly
good.
ST. PAUL, Oct. 7.-When asked his opin-
ion of Parnell and the effect of his death
on the Irish cause. Archbishop Ireland
said he could not talk as a bishop and
might talk as man, but would not. He
added that he was an American, not an
Irishman nor an Irish-American.
CHICAGO, Oct. 7.-Alexander Sullivan,
first president of the Irish National
League in America, speaking tonight of
the death of Parnell. said:
Parnell's character and aspirations were the
crystallized experience and resolution of the
Irish people. So long as his intellect remained
unimpaired he led the greatest parliament
tary fight OF modern times, sup
ported by following Of remarkable
individual talent, and by the moral
and material resources OF determined race dis
tributed over the globe His sudden death at so
early an age must convince the thoughtful that
much in his latter course is to be attributed TO
powers insidiously falling, clouding his judg-
ment and prolongiag rancor l look for the
prompt, cordial and complete rehabilitation of
the National party and victory for home rule in
the approaching general election.
Ex-Congressman Finerty said:
1t is terrible loss to Ireland. No one but an
migrate can say less. Just now hardly realize
1t myself.
BUFFALO. Oct. flames Mooney, ex-
president of the Irish National Land
League of America said:
l have learned OF his death with sincere
sorrow. think Parnell has shown persistency,
Intelligence and courage which has achieved
results. His death, however, will not, In my
opinion, seriously retard the cause of home rule.
i consider that the virtual and actual leader Ia
now John Dillon.
LINCOLN. Neb., Oct. THE news of Par
neu's death was received here with many
expressions of regret in this, the home of
many prominent Irishmen and the head
quarters of the Irish National League of
America. A special meeting of the local
branch has been called TO take suitable &C
ton. The indisposition of ex-President
Fitzgerald rendered it impossible to secure
an expression from him.
WAsHISGToN City, Oct THE an
nouncenent of Parnell's death was re-
ceived with great surprise at WASH
ington City, where he was known
personally. Referring TO Parnell's death.
Mr.. J. d. 0'Connell said:
This is the greatest blessing the Lord has
bestowed upon Ireland. / say with all reverence
and appreciation Of the sadness OF the blow 10
his relatives and immediate friends, that the
death of Parnell at this time is divine