The morning call., 1891-10-08
PARNELL's MOTHER.

which both have at heart.
PARNELL's MOTHER.
Frustrated and Heart Broken by Her
Sons Death.
BoRDENTowN On. J.), Oct. 7.-The news
of her sons death was first made known to
Mrs. Parnel by a reporter this morning.
When the reporter was announced Mrs. Par
nell evidently OWNED that he had some in
formation relating to Parnell for she ex-
claimed: "What has befallen my son?"
Seeing that the reporter hesitated she con-
tinued: rs he i'll or worse? Has he been
shot or did he shoot himself?' The re-
porter broke the news to her as gently as
possible, and when lie at last announced that
Parnell was dead the whte-h mother
reeed backward and fell on the Aoor. "Oh,
my son; oh, my good kind Charles, they
have killed you," she shrieked. Her grief
was heartrending. She was seized with
Mysteries and by turns laughed and wept.
That viper" she exclaimed after she recoy-
cred, pointing a long bonv finger at the
house of her half-brother, Edward Stewart,
that viper over there has kept me away
from him. He began suit for $4,000
against me to dispossess me from my home,
and | spent my all defending it. When
Charles wrote to NE asking me whether l
needed anything | told him the crops were
bringing me in plenty of money. That
cheered him and it pleased me to say so,
although l was in poverty. Ohl he was a
good and dutiful son and never neglected
me. Lies! lies! lies all lies, when they
say he refused to provide for me. l say it's
SANDER, foul SANDER"
A MOTHERS GRIEF.
Then the old lady paced up and down the
room, sobbing convusivey. ITS Michael
thn ri Ia rII IF- lin,
and the politicians that killed him." she
cried. ~ knew this last trouble would be
his death, and to think | could not be near
him at all, on account of those vipers. For
fifty years l have been trying 20 do Some-
thing for the Irish people. and my reward
is the death of my children. l have lost
three daughters, two grandsons, and now a
son. His DEATH" she said after moments
pause, ''has been caused by the persecution
of his enemies. His heart has been broken
aud that was the cause of his death. In the
death of my son Ireland has lost her best
friend. No other would have done. or could
have done, so much for the people as he"
At intervals Mrs. ParnelPs voice was
choked with sobs, and In each instance it
was some moments before she could pro-
ceed. At times her grief became so great
that she gave way to it in words which she
subsequently said she did not mean. II do
not believe he died a natural death, she
said at one point; 'if he did, it was because
his heart was broken, and there was no
other cause whatever, no matter what the
physicians say"
As TO any report which might be started
10 the effect that Parnell had committed sui
eide Mrs. Parnell said such reports were not
worth consideration. For some time Mrs.
Parnell had been making an effort to get
over to Ireland in order to see her son, but
for three years she has been kept at home
by suits in the courts of Philadelphia.
These proceedings had left her entirely
without funds. Mrs. Parnell says that with
the death of her son she has done with her
efforts in Ire anus cause. He gave his lie
for it." she says, land that was enough"
Messages from few friends offering SYM
patny were received by Mrs. Parnell this
afternoon. No message had been receiv ed
by Mrs. Parnell up to this afternoon from
abroad. This seeming neglect was addt-
tional cause of grief to the old lady. AL
though Mrs. Parnell claims she is not in
want, and is in no need of assistance, she
is living here in abject poverty.
PARNELL'S FRIENDS.
What They Say in EuIogy of the Dead
Leader and Statesman.
The absorbing theme of discussion last
evening in places of public resort was the
sudden demise of tie Irish leader, Charles
S. Parnei. A CALL representative inter-
viewed Deouty Labor Commissioner L. B.
O'Brien and DIR. Z. j. Calvin, who were met
in the corridor of the Palace. These gentle
men were the last to give public utterance
in defense of Mr.. Parnell, which event oc-
Cured before large audience at Wood
wards Gardens on last ST. Patrick day.
Mr.. O'Brien said: 81 regard the death
of the patriot statesman, Charles S. Par
nell, as a loss that cannot be substituted by
any man of the Irish race. The only re-
gret that Irish Nationalist entertain on two
continents is that the noble mans brilliant
career was attacked by the bark
ing coyotes of the Tim Healy stripe.
ParnelPs stock never degenerated into
sycopha ntS or placemen, although several
Of them held high positions under the Irish
Government. One of the Parnells was tile
last Chancellor of the Irish Exchequer, and
was named the lncorruptible,' for spurn-
ing the proffered bribe of Castlereagh OF in
famous memory in bartering away the Irish
Parliament. The gran duncle of the Land
League leader was a member of the Mel
bourne Cabinet. the best that ever gov
erned the Irish people, and he was con-
sistent advocate of Catholic emancipation.
Though Parnel was thoroughly educated
in the preeepts of English sympathy, at
Cambridge. after he saw the perfidy OF that
Government in the execution Of the Fenian
Martyrs at Manchester, in November, 1867,
he became an ardent disciple of his coun-
try's freedom. Subsequently he travelled
extensively in the United States, tour
which enlightened him upon the comfort
and freedom enjoyed by the Irish people here
when contrasied with the depression and
misery which hung like funeral pail by
way of artificial Affections over his Da-
tive land. He had pretty accurately dag
nosed the disease when he consented to
stand for the vacant seat of Meath repre-
sented in Parliament by honest John Mar
tin. Since that time till his death he was
continually in harness, always battling the
Briton for the freedom of his country"
DR.. Calvin had no hesitation in expressing
himself, and said: "The Irish race at
home and abroad-that is, the grateful por-
ton of tlem-have reason to lament to-day.
ParnelPs sturdiest friend in time of need.
L. 7. Harrington, was an Intimate friend Of
mine, and through him | became intimate
with Ireland's only leader. What calami-
ty it is that the sublime hero has passed
away while one record of animosity against
him by our countrymen could find its way
into the pages of history. l am convinced
that no true patriot will ever malgn the inn
mortal memory of glorious Parnell. who did
80 much for his race and nation. l care
nothing for the anathemas Of England nor
the scurrility Of paid patriots against Par
nell. While time lasts it will be conceded
that to him must be given the credit of
arousng from the lethargy of suDserviency
the Irish and uniting them in an organiza-
ton which made the oppressor tremble.
To-day his former caluminators bow their
heads In shame, and tomorrow the English
people will revere him because he was hon
est, and the Parnell escutcheon retains its
pristine purity for robust honesty and ster-
ling patriotism"
BIOGRAPHICAL.