THE IRISH SITUATION.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume III, Issue 632, 10 May 1882, Page 2

THE IRISH SITUATION.

A Clue to the Assassin. [by cable], London, May 8. In the House of Commons to-day the Hon. W. E. Gladstone, in moving the adjournment of the House as a mark of respect to the memories of the late Chief Secretary and Under-Secre-tary for Ireland, stated that the question of adopting farther coercive measures had been under the consideration of the Government since the assassination of Lord Cavendish and Mr Burke, and that the Government had decided that it was necessary to re-cast their Irish policy. The Prenv'er announced that he would on Thursday next, the nth instant, ask leave to introduce a Bill providing measures for the better repression of crime in Ireland. Mr Gladstone further stated that the question of non-payment of arrears of rent in Ireland would be dealt with at a later date. Sir Stafford Northcote, leader of the Opposition, stated that he would support a Bill having for its object the adoption of strong repressive measures, and Mr Parnell admitted the necessity of further legislation in that direction. The Lord Mayor of London has been requested to summon a public meeting for the purpose of preparing a petition for presentation to the Queen, praying that her Majesty will dissolve Parliament. May 9. The police have arrested in Dublin a cabman, who is believed to have been employed by the Phoenix Park assassins, and it is supposed that a clue to the murderers has been obtained. It has transpired that Sir Charles Dilke has been offered the Irish Secretaryship. He has, however, declined the appointment, because he would be excluded from the Cabinet. New York, May 8. The British Consul-General at New York has offered a reward for any information which may lead to the detection of the assassins of the late Lord Cavendish and Mr Burke. Melbourne, May 9. Both Houses of the Victorian Parliament adjourned to-day as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Chief Secretary and Under-Secretary for Ireland.