The Irish standard., 1897-08-14

DehaVed themselves admirably during
the session which has just ended. One
of the most creditable things they lid
was to refuse joining in the celebration
of the queens reign. A few of them
tried to draw the attention of parlia-
ment to the financial robbery of Ire
land, but were Immediately squelched
by the despotic speaker. John Dillon
and Edward Blake did splendid work,
which has endeared them to the irish
people. Tim Healy made several good
addresses during the session, but he
possessed with his own people. The last
speech he made before adjournment
was in direct opposition to John Dill
Ion, the recognized leader of the Irish
party, and Tim ELECTED hearty ap-
plause from Ireland's enemies. He
made his speech during the debate Gil
the Irish judiciary bill, and unques-
tionably it was most agreeable to the
Tories. In it he lauded Mr.. Justice
Boyd, who became notorious from his
connection with the Moroney case, and
he sneered at his own leader, John
Dillon. 1t will not elevate him in the
estimation of Irishmen. but then Tim
does not seem to care much e
John Dillon has sent special cable
to the New York World, in which he
says that the party of which he is the
head has been very successful in parlia-
ment during the recent session. Among
other things he says:
The Unionist government opened
the session for Ireland with policy
for Ireland of extending the hateful and
disastrous castle system by creating a
further series of nominated boards. But
the strenuous opposition offered to that
scheme by the Irish party compelled
its abandonment and the adoption IN
stead Of the far more acceptable pol
icy of promising Ireland next session
system of co-government by popularity
elected bodies, similar to that already
established in Great Britain. This
complete change of front on the part
of the Salisbury cabinet is a recogni-
ton, even by the Unionists, that i'm
provement in the social condition Of
Ireland must be sought In a system of
government resting on the sanction CT
the people, as we have always MAIN
tanned.
II regard this concession as an imme-
diate result of the cessation of fac
lions in the Irish ranks. The exposure
Of Ireland's grievous overtaxation,
mainly due to the splendid ability of
Mr. Sexton, brought the whole irish
representation into line in the memoir
able debate originated in the mastery
speech by Mr.. Blake, making pro-
found impression on parliament and
on the people of the country. We have
also taken the leading part in the
house of commons this year in fighting
the cause of all oppressed nationali.ies
and have made our influence felt in
the Cretan and Greek questions, as
we'll as in relation to Indian affairs.
THE features of the session to which
| attach the most Importance, how
ever. are the palpable proofs that the
united party Of Irish Nationalist in
the house Of commons would be prac-
tically irresistible and the great prog
ress made towards effecting reunion
among them. The patriotic efforts Of
Mr.. Tim Harrington have conducal
greatly to this result and l am con-
WINGED that before we reach general
election unity will be restored to the
national ranks and we shall come back
in the next parliament with solidly
united party Of at least 70 out Of 1903
Irish members. Considering it's diff
culties, l have no hesitation in saving
that, on the whole. the Irish party mas
done eXcelently this session, and in
view of that fact l confidently appeal
to the friends of the Irish cause in the
United States for renewal of their
support"
During the recess every effort should
be made by the Irish people to effect
reunion of the Redmondites, Healy-
ties and Dillonites. and if Redmond
and Healy do not show disposition to
| drop their Wrangling they ought to be
asked by their constituents to resign
their seats and retire from public life.
Until they vacate their seats in parlia-
ment, or be governed by the rules Of
the majority of the representatives,
we fear that any appeal to the friends
of the Irish cause in this country would
be in vain.
The British press is again roaring