Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-16
W!AVERLAND
ri MARIE SARAH BRYCE HAM.

tlng tne uOcIrlne Inat the talent and pow
ers, as well as the sins, of the fathers are
handed down for many generations.
Charles Stewart Parnell is Hneal de
scendant in the fifteenth generation, of
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, famed
in history as the king makerP"
81 am not glad, neither am l sorry, to
learn of his royal lineage" said Colonel
Haynes. 81 would almost wish him to be
one of the people. But his influence will
be more powerful, perhaps, from the
knowledge of his noble origin"
"Give US description of the proceed
ings in parliament" said Stella, as we
seated ourselves in the pleasant drawing
room of Ravens Park. The duke and
duchess OF Melvorne, Col. Haynes, his
mother and Annie were with us, forming
quiet morning party.
1.-THE House of Commons" I began.
"was crowded in every part At very
early hour Mr.. Parnell and his faithful
eighty-six were there and planted their
hats on the choicest spots on the opposi-
ton benches. The breakfast at which we
RECALLED ourselves in the dining-room of
the House was sight worth seeing. Sixty
sat down to one long table, the remainder
at a cross table. The view from the state
ly windows which overlook the river was a
charming one; the sun lit up the scene. A
facetious fisherman was one who aspired
to Guido the Parnellites by rising early
When he caught sight of the acre of Par
nell hats he rushed into the dining-roOm
to see the prodigy. He was greeted with
clap of thunder in the shape of an uproar-
GUS laugh! They did not forget the cour-
tesy of war, however, but invited him to
partake with them, and, instead of poi
soned wine which the English gave to
Shane O'Neal, they gave him his choice of
honest beefsteak, eggs and bacon By
noon every seat in the House was taken.
But as there can be no business done in
House until four o'clock, the members
roamed about hatless through the lobby
and grounds to pass away the tagging
hours. At last the Herald's voice was
heard resOunding through the hall. Every
member rose to his feet, while the SER
geant at arms bearing the mace, the chap
lain, the speaker and his train bearer
sntered. Prayers occupied about ten
minutes. Then followed an depressing
silence. just when every nerve was raised
to the utmost tension an elderly gentle
man rose and gave a homily on hats, until
Mr.. Bradlaugh's finger and GOshen's fist
caused an interruption. During the homi-
ly, Mr.. Gladstone who looks fresh and
well for man of seventy seven, sat in his
favorite attitude with his head thrown
back and hands crosSed-thc one great fig
ure in the whole assembly"
'Yesr' exclaimed MeIvorne, "he is al
ways that, the vain old mani"
"When the votes were cast it was a COM
plete defeat to the Tory government that
had been threatening TO suppress the Ma
tiOnal League and to establish a new coer-
cion in Ireland. The widest Civilizations
Of the Irish members greeted the an
nouncement of the vote"
'FThis is the second ministry that Par
nell has destroyed within the last eight
months" said the Colonel
"The Irish may have reason to regret
this act" said Melvorne GA ministry
with powerful majority would be apt to
do the right thing if Gladstone was out of
it. He always has done the wrong thing
for Ireland and always will, fear. He is
vain and vaciilating"
HE has no easy task" I said. "He
must now form policy which the wings
have heretofore bitterly detested and
which will fill his party with doubts and
misgivings."
England needs Just now a Lincoln or q
Grantl' exclaimed Col. Haynes. 'Men
who can think and act for themselves and
beyond themselves and see what will be
the best for nations and for mankind at .
glance"
81 am sorry that Gladstone is in power.
With him rs our pilot we may have insur.
rection in Ireland, war with Europe and
mutiny in India" said Melvorne, thought
fully. "Then he is not in favor with the
Queen. She resorted to every device be-
fore she submitted to the inevitable by
placing Gladstone in power"
''That makes it harder for him to form
his cabinet. While Parnell would not &C.
cept an Office in the English government,
he will rule its destinies in q great meas
ure," / said.
"At present Parnell is master of the sit
uation. If he is as you believe, the earnest
friend of the Irish cause, if he cesn com
mand himself and keep his followers unit
ed, there is every reason to believe that he
will gain for Ireland some form of Home
Rule" said MelvOrne.
at is hard to control men who are in the
condition that the Irish are just now.
Everything is unsettled; the great and I'M
comfortable riot that occurred in London
has added fuel to the fire and it will be
strange indeed if we do not hear of some
lawlessness. They are deeply earnest for
Home Rule and Irish liberty. Anything
that they imagine will hinder that they
will overthrow, if it costs them their lives, y
/ said
81 do hope to hear of speedy settlement
of this matter without the shedding OF
blood" said Col. Haynes. II have learned
a lesson in my brief tour in England anC
Ireland that l shall try to turn to the good
of our own nation. When [ reach New
York | shall commence an active campaign
against our Coming landlordsr
II am with you in that sentiment my
son." said Sir Wren, entering the room.
He had returned from Ireland unex
pectedly and had entered the room unan
nounced.
90, pa," exclaimed Annie, as sh,
sprang to meet her father.
''Well, pet" he answered, giving her
tender kiss. 81 see you are looking well
l seem to be just in time to join family
party" he continued, giving to each some
word of greeting.
Eyes Sir Wren" said Stella, this is ou
last family gathering. This evening thu
great event is to close our happy reunions
for on the morrow Colonel Haynes witt
his party leave for America"
We had lunch together and were pleased
to hear Sir Wren's account of how he hat
disposed of his large estate.
''Then you think it is safe to sell to tn
tenants on such easy terms?" asked Mel
vorne.
Eyes, consider it perfectly safe Tn
tenants will pay me on their place instea,
or rent on the installment plan"
Then you VIII invest your money Il
American lands" said Melvorne.