NEWS BY CABLE.
London, July 8. i Mr Davitt, Bpeaking at Glasgow, challenged his opponent to prosecute him and Mr Faruell on charges of murder and conspiracy, as the only course to properly sift tho charges levied against him. He admitted that the subordinate leaders of the League had committed graves crimes, but denied that MrParnell or his followers were guilty. He regretted that crimes had been.committed, and said they were the work of a desperate body of men.
July 12. In the House of Commons last night the Bight Hon, W, H. Smith said the Government were willing to appoint a commission mainly composed of Judgeß, to inquire into the Times' charges against Mr Parnell. 7th July. In the House of Commons to-day Mr Parnell declared that the letters produced at tho trial of the libel action against the Times, and purported to be signed by him, wereforgeries, The press expresses the opinion that his denial is valueless, and challenges him to give proof. With five days' notice 88 men-of-war assembled at Spithead and 81 off Portland, ready for active service Admirals Baird and Rowley being in command. A stronger squadron will endeavor to blockade a fleet under Admiral Tryon and Captain Fitzroy after the conclusion of the celebration in connection with the tereentary of the Spanish Armada on the 19th inst.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2955, 20 July 1888, Page 2
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223NEWS BY CABLE. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2955, 20 July 1888, Page 2
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