HOME RULE.

Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 385, 17 July 1889, Page 5

HOME RULE.

Before our reporter called upon Mr Bright he had been interviewed by Mr J. A. Tole, who was anxious thac Mr Bright should addrc&s a public meeting in support of the Home Rule movemen tj more especially with the view of lending support to the movement now on foot to give colonial countenance and support to the Irish delegates on the occasion of their projected visit. Mr Bright informed Mr Tole that his movements were so very uncertain, and his visit to Auckland neces&arily so brief, that he did not see his way to accede to the request. He expressed at the same time hearty sympathy with the Home Rule movement, and approved of the mission of the Irish delegates, and said that if he had been in Auckland on the occasion of the public meeting held for their reception, he would have been only too pleased to have occupied a seat on the platform, and made a speech in support of the cause. Speaking of Mr Toles request, Mr Bright said : I did not accede to the request that I should make a speech on the occasion of this visit, because my goodfriend Mr John Dillon is coming. I expressed my very great respect for Mr Dillon and for his personal and political character. I believe that when he comes to Auckland, you will find that he is a thoroughly honest and honourable man, and one who has the true interests of the people at heart. He is one of the moso respected members of the House of Commons, and is respected by all parties alike. In my opinion, the aversion shown toany settlement oi the Irish question arises from entire misapprehension of the circumstances of the case. I am bound to say that during my visit to the colonies I have never talked with any man without his agreeing with me that what is necessary for Ireland will have to be done, and that very soon.