Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-08

the Irish National League simultaneously
with an agitation which in 1880 made Mr..
Parnell the supreme Irishman and the VIZ
tual ruler of his country, extraordinary
means were adopted for the relief of Irish
distress, and in which both England and
the United States took conspicuous part.
In Janury. 1850, Mr.. Parnell visited the
United States and created feeling that
crystalized itself in the formation of Land
League associations, which proved the
main financial support of the home organi-
zation- He was subsequently chosen presi-
dent of the Home Rule party in place of
Mr.. Shaw. Toward the close of 1850 in
formation OF seditious conspiracy was ap-
piled for by the crown rs to Mr. Parnell and
certain of his associates, resulting in a trial
brought to an iudeterminate issue, but their
virtual acquittal by the non-agreement of
the jury. When ne took his seat for Cork
the young statesman was made leader OF
the Irish party in the house of commons.
His tactics of obstruction produced 4 strong
feeling against him in England. and, under
the coercion act, which was thought neces-
Sary by Mr.. Gladstone'S government in or
der to the restoration Of the power of the
crown in ireland, he was. in October, 1881,
arrested Is suspect" and imprisoned in
kilmainham jail He was released 1t is al
legged, is result OF letter to the prime
minister, in which he is understood to have
authorities in the restoration of order aud
the deyiSing of meas ureS intended to obyi-
ate the causes of political trouble in his ma
tive land. Since his return to the house of
commons, as previously, he had shown re-
markable ability Us leader, and had been
the head and front of local agitation in Ire
land. When the land league collapsed rs
the result of the repressive legislation
adopted by parliament, he organized the
Irish National league, which is largely COM
posed of the same membership. It's opera
tons, however, Were more OF less restrained
~ law until about the time of the advent
of the present government To power, when
Ireland again came under the ordinary adj
minlstratiOn of justice. There seems to be
no proof that this lenient policy is unwise,
Irish leaders, including Mr.. Parnell, ad-
Vising the people TO refrain from outrages.
While in the United States Parnell lee
tured before several state legislatures, and
finally before the house of representatives
at Washington. The honor of addressing
this branch of congress had been previously
conferred on but three persons: Lafayette,
hossuth and Bishop England of Charles
ton. Upon his return home he be-
came bitter in his attitude towards
landlord government, and it is charged that
this lei to disorder in Ireland. From this
charge he was subsequently indicated. In
November, 1880, infOrmationS We're laid by
bilc lTISn tLlOIHcy -ptilctitl against L dtHctl
and other memb erS of the Land League ex
ecutive. The trial ended in disagreement
of the jury. In the opening session of
1881 the government brought III Il coercion
bill, and to that measure, as we'll as TO the
arms bill Parnell and his col
leagues offered an obstinate opposi-
ton prolonged over seven weeks.
On February 3 he and thirty-four OF his
followers were removed by the sergeant-at-
arms for causing obstruction in the house
of commons. Land League demonstrations
followed the passage OF the land act, and
the government proclaimed the Land League
to be an illegal association, and then
Parneu issued no-rent mani
festo. MIR. Parneli remained in
Kilmainhann Jail until 1882, when he was
released on parole in order 10 attend the
funeral of a relative. He was formally re-
leased May 2. Theu followed the resigna-
ton of Mr.. Forster and Lord Cowper, the
Phoenix Park murders and the stormy de-
bate on the crimes bill.
In this and in the subsequent organization
of the National League in 1888 and
in parliament in 1SsiS5 Parne,l was the
most conspicuous figure. On the dissou-
ton of parliament he returned, backed by
eighty-five members. 1t was to meet this
situation that Gladstone proposed home
rule, in which he was supported by Parnel
and the whole strength of his
party. The sensation growing out
of the Parnen commission and
the Times libel suit are of too recent occur
renee TO need special mention here
Misfortune overlook Parnell in public
uotice of his relation to Mrs O'Shea, whom
he recently married. The attitude Of Glad
stone and the Irish bishops compelled his
deposition as the Irish leader. While
Parnen was speaking at CreegS
it was noticed that he was very pale and
that in other respects he was not the same
man he had been in the past. In addition
to his pallor, which seemed to denote fail
ing health. MIR. Parnell, upon the occasion
referred to, carried his left arm in sling.
His friends, upon asking him the cause,
were informed that he was suffering from
rheumatism.
kilograms received from Dublin and
other towns in Ireland and the principal
towns of England, unite in reporting that
the death OF Mr.. Paruell has caused the
greatest sensation among his supporters,
principally on account of the sudden manner
in which he died
In Dublin the late Irish leaders, support
ers are in great CONSERVATION. \ meeting
of the friends of Parnen was called as soou
as the news of his death became known, and
at this meeting, which was a preliminary
gathering, it was decided that a meeting of
all Parneil's followers in that city should
be called for this evening. 1t is expected
the last meeting will be to consider what
step to take Il what may be termed the
most disastrous result for their party.