New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-02
GLADSTONE, THE "GRAND OLD SPIDER"
PARNELL LNvENTs NEW NICKNAME AND
TALKS OF A PARLIAMENT IN COLLEGE
GREEN

Dublin, March 1-Mr. Parnen went TO Navan to-
day by train accompanied by Messrs. John Redmond,
Kelly, Clancy, Harrison, Corbett and Dalton. Mr.
Parnen received welcome Al every station. Reply
ing TO depuiation at Drogheda, Mr.. Parnell said
lie rejoiced at the proof of support everywhere
accorded him. This, he said showed his opponents
that Irishmon would not allow them to degrade the
public platform by permitting them to strike below the
belt under the pretext of dealing with questions Of
public moment. II the difference between the two
factions was not fought out upon dgnhed lines the
blame would not fall upon his supporters. They
would strain every point to accord their opponents
fair hearing, but If their opponents outraged the
of the people by going outside the limits of decency the
people would justly resent their conduct
The party was enthusiastically received arriv
ing at Navan. They drove through the town, receiv
ing warm welcome everywhere. The houses were
decorated with green boughs and in the streets we're
number Of triumphal arches. Mr. Parnell addressed
an immense meeting in the square. lie said that
perhaps some day in the distant future somebody
would arise privileged to address them, not men Of
royal Meath but men Of republican Meath
(Cheers.) 1t was Meath which first gave him op
portunity sixteen years ago, to Ireland In public
life. (Cheers) At what moment during that period
had he ever been unfaithful TO the principles then
pledgedi Cries OF Never" They had won
hundred skirmshes together, and now he Yanted to
be allowed to win the battle with them Already they
uau put a Suauc Ill ule ol tlc EtulOIus' DyO
andbye, with Parliament in College Green. they
would fit these mouths with bit and birdoon
(Cheers and laughter.l
Mr.. Parnell then proceeded to review the struggle
in Parliament and referred to the secret system pr
sued in the House of Commons TO sap and undermine
the independence of his colleagues. Although they
we're only thirty against 600, his supporters had had
the honesty and courage TO beat their opponents.
They had driven the seceders from the committee
room and they would drive them out OF Ireland
before long-and out Of the House Of Commons, too.
(Cheers) His supporters had foled the weakness
treachery and cowardice of the seceders by resist
ing English intimidation. Thus they had given time
to everything solid, patriotic and brave among their
race, at home and abroad, to see the truth and to
rally to their support. He had never feared the result
If he had not colleague left in the committee room
he would still have to come back 10 the Irish people
to get their verdict. Prolonged cheeringl
IN conclusion he expressed the hope that all his
opponents would take warning Of the portents A
popular storm likely TO sweep them away In
ssad of opposing ct them rally to his side let them
free themselves from the entanglements and English
nsrtv alliances woven around them by the Grand
old SPIDER The gate Of repentance was still open
IL they waited too late the gate would be shut and they
would become marked the pages of history as de-
liberate traitors to Ireland .
Mr.. Parnell was entertained at banquet in the
evening. He will speak in London next Wednesday