The Prosecution of the Home Rulers.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3695, 28 October 1880, Page 3

The Prosecution of the Home Rulers.

We give the followiqg particulars respecting the Irish members who are to be prosecuted by the English Govern, saent:— .

Mr Parnell, the leader of the Home Rule party, is the sitting member for Cork. Prior to the recent election, which defeated the Beaconsfield Government, Mr Parnell had made a tour of the United States of America, in order to arouse the sympathies of that nation, and on his return he was elected by three constituencies. He chose to tit for Cork. So great was his influence amongst the Irish people, that he is credited with hating been the means of securing the election of 21 supporters. He has for some time been a prominent figure in the British House of Commons. , Mr Dillon, the member for Tipperary, is a young member, an ardent admirer and supporter of Mr Parnell and the Home Bule patty. He accompanied Mr Parnell in his tour through America, and materially assisted him in his efforts for the relief of his fellow-countrymen. He is credited with a good amount of oratorical power and a great deal of enthusiasm. We take it that A. O'Connor must mean the O'Connor Power who distinguished himself as an active obstructionist during the former Parliament, and who has continued to be an active supporter, of the Home Bule party. Mr T. P. O'Connor is a son of Mr T. O'Connor, of Athlone; born,. 1848; educated at the Athlone Roman Catholic College, and at Queen's College, Galway, and is M.A. of Queen's University of Ireland. Is author of "The Life of Lord Beaconsfield,'' and is a journalist and political writer. Mr A. M. O'Sullivan was for a long time connected with the literary staff of the Nation newspaper. It is said of him that his moderate style and eloquence always commanded the attention of the House when bo other member of his party could obtain a hearing. He was a candidate for County Lough at last election, but withdrew after being elected, as h<Kwas disatisfied with his colleague, and wP. subsequently elected to represent 1 Mayo. •■ , ' :.. ■• ■ ■ . $ Mr Kelly was for a great many yeari^ connected with the literary staff of the New York Herald, but owing to the opposition of that journal to Mr Parnell he left it and went, to Ireland, and was elected in the Home Bule interest to represent Boscommon. Mr Biggar, the member representing one of the northern constituencies, joined Mr Pamelas party during the remarkable period of obstructive policy which nearly brought the House of Commons to a deadlock, and to prevent a recurrence of which the Government had to introduce a special law. Mr T. D. Sulliran (WestMeath) is the oldest son of Mr D. Sullivan, of Dublin. He was born in 1827, educated at Bantry, < adopted the profession of journalist, and is now the editor and proprietor of the Nation, the Weekly News, and the Toung Ireland. He has long been an active member of the Councils of the Borne Bule League and the Irish National Land League. Mr T. Sexton (Sligo County), son of the late Mr John Sexton, Waterford; born 1848; has been a journalist, and on the editorial staff of the Nation, Dublin newspaper, since 1869. An "advanced Liberal;" "in favour of Home Bula for * Ireland;" also of " creating a peasant proprietary," and of a system of " elective county Government."—-Herald,