New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-31
o,RRIEN AND DILLON FREE
THEIR TERMS OF IMPRISONMENT ENDED.
THE EMEcT ON IRISH POLITICS OF THE RE-
LEASE OF THE TWO LEADERs-wARM
GREETINGS FOR THEM.

GREETINGS FOR THEM.
Dublin, July 3o.-William O'Brien and John
Dillon, the two Irish members of Parliament VINO
have been undergoing sentences of six months
imprisonment for melting the tenants OF the
smith-Barry estate at Tipperary TO resist pay
ment of rents were released from Galway Jall
At Q: :e5 o'clock this morning. They seemed 20
NJ euioying perfect health. large crowd OF
pecple gathered outside the jail long before 'he
iour set for the release of the two leaders, ana
when they appeared they were greeted wlOn iouu
houts of:
Stick to Parnell' -,
These shouts however, wehe intermiSed "ion
pthers equally loud, which had for their 'cnor'
Down with Parnell."
No sooner were the two members Vi "ri"
ment free than deputation composeu oi "n"ho
farmers presented to them several a"uies'e' ~
congratulation. Mrs. William obrleh w"S w"4e.
inc in carriage outside the jail for her husband
svSom she welcomed amid the cheers of the crowd.
After reulyine briefly TO the addresses OF well
co,o. srd shaking hands with number OF the
most nrominent people present, both Mr.. Dillon
and Mr. O'Breu entered Mrs. O'Brien's carriage
a,a were driven to the residence OF Bishop
Mccormich. where they were entertained at
breakfast At this repast number OF shoro
addresses were made. The two afterward started
for Dublin.
hessrs. Dillon and O'Brien received addresses
at Athlone and Mullingar. Mr.. Dillon, respond
ing. said he believed that in the near future the
party would be again united. On arriving IN
Dublin, Messrs Dillon and O'Brien were met by
an immense crowd, composed of members of both
sections Of the party, and were cordially saluted
They drove to Mr.. Dillon's home. On the way
many cheers We're raised for Mr.. Parnell. Mr..
Dillon. in conversation with several Mccarthy
ties promised that If bye-elections occurred. ne
would intervene in support Of the McCarthyttc
candidates Mr. O'Brien adheres to his decision
70 take period of rest to complete bis historical
novel
OF course in Irish political circles the main
ouestion now under discussion is as to the part
which Messrs O'Brien and Dillon will take In the
reorganization of the Irish Parliamentary Party.
The Parnellites of course, expect the two TO Join
them, but the McCarthyites seem to be confident
that they will side with the 'anti-Pornellites.
The general opinion is that the two released lead
ers viii take conclliatory course and that their
combined efforts will be directed toward reorganiz
ing the Irish Parliamentary party as promptly
as possible, so that at the approaching general
election the Irish party may show united front.
Messrs Dillon and OBrien were sentenced in
the court at Clonmel on November 10 last by
default in their absence in the United States to
serve terms of six months imprisonment. At the
same time and place Patrick O'Brien, NJ. p,
and John Cullinane were each sentenced to SIX
months imprisonment and Thomas Walsh, Patrick
Mockler and Michael O'Brien Dalton were SEN
tenced each to four months imprisonment. All
these sentences were without hard labor. The
actual trial of Messrs. OBrien and Dillon and
sbe others took piace early in October. and when
IL became rumored that the Government, by the
outcome Of the trial, would postpone the
templated trip Of Messrs. O'Brien and Dillon TO
the United States, these two, unknown to the
police who were closely Watching them, escaped
from Ireland In small yacht about October 10,
made their way to France, and thence went to
the United States. On February IL Messrs.
OBrien and Dillon surrendered to the police at
FolkeStone.
William O'Brien represents In Parliament the
Northeast Division of Cork County. He is the
Editor of United Ireland" Mr. O'Brien has been
twice imprisoned under the Crimes Act Of 1870.
He was born at NARROW In 1852, and last year
married the daughter of NJ. Raffalovich, banker
of Paris. Mr. O'Brien represented NARROW from
1888 to 1885, when he was returned for South
Tyrone. He lost his seat in the latter division in
July, 1886, but in May, 1887, he was returned
without opposition for the Northeast Division of
Cork County. John Dillon represents East Mayo
in Parliament. He was born in Dublin in 1851,
was educated at the Catholic University. dublin
and is a ieentiate OF tn Irish College of Surgeons
q Liberal in favor of Home Rule, but Il-health
obliged him TO resign his seat In March, 1854
Since 1885 Mr.. Dillon has sat for East Mayo.
All shades of opinion in Irish and English
politics admit that the release of MesSrs Dillon
and O'Brien means the turning over of another
chapter in the current history of Ireland. These
nCuncement that Justin McCarthy's health would
not permit him to continue leading the Irish
forces, have been looked upon as the real lead
hat both 'H Timothy Heay and Mr. f Parne f have
IN Parliament practically announced their in
tention of supporting the Local SelfGovernment
Bill, which, as Mr. Balfour has announced, the
Government will introduce next session, that the
clouds Of disc0rd are disappearing and that the
reunion of the Irish Parliamentary party is
only a question of a short time. Much Therefore
odePends on the course which MeSsrs. Dillon and
O'I'rien will adopt.
Liverpool July 30.-President Emmett, of the
American National Federation. accompanied BY
William j. Lane, member Of Parliament for the
Eastern Division OF Cork County, and by Maurice
Hca!y, one Of the members Of Parliament for the
siy Of Cork, sailed from Liverpool yesterday for
New York on the Majestic.
Engcne Kelly, treasurer of the new Irish National
feoeraton Of America which is to sustain the cause
n Home Rule on anti-Parnellte grounds, asked
soSefuAy what nc thonght OF the announcement that
'on Dillon and William OBrien, their release from
pnson, had joined the anti-Pamellite forces. "Ns
lust what expected these TO do said Mr. Kelly.
Ever since they signed the manifesto issued by the
visiting Irish members in this country, approving the
oepsluon OF Mr. Parnen, or, rather. calling upon him
W retire, they have shown that they are not alone
sach patnots but fsrseeing statesmen we'll. Their
prompt action will have an excellent effect, and viii
serve - hasten the reesabshment of that unity which
eAsvoa Deiore the unfortunate Oshea scandal case"
nus une RECREATION made much progress In col
lecting money2'
The fact is,' said Mr. Kelly, 1--WE have not tried
sronsiy TO raise money far. great many Of
Nose who subscribe are in the country or in Europe
ana there Is plenty OF time. No doubt the locking
up OF that large fund In Paris leaves the patriots in
bad way for funds to carry on the fight but expect
later on to get subscriptions from many persons 10
meet the large expenses Of the general election which
.annOt lc much longer deferred and which n Tho
Sat9nsnsts are In readiness is certain to end in tr
s"phat victory for Gladstone and Home Rule