IRISH AFFAIRS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3682, 9 December 1890, Page 2

IRISH AFFAIRS.

PARNELL DECLINES TO RESIGN, MEETING AT HAWARDEN. VIOLMT SCENES, London, December 6. Mr Parnoll declares that in any event lie will not resign ltis seat in the Houso of Commons, (H\d will retain control of thg large floating balaflofi pf Hie Iriali funds, t has declined to inter vene in the question of leadership, but saw the members of the deputation and the committee a meeting of the Libfi'ftllwdera. MrGladstono adjjpecjaleitor to tho committee, etftinig tlist lio was willing to negociata for a new leader, who had the same footing and confidence y Parnell enjoyed, ' At a, meeting.'at fjawarden of the }rp party, Gladstone's loUw bpg j'eaiJ the majority cheered loudly, • 4 atofuiy dobato ensued, Mr Smell's friends striving to prevent a final decision being arrived at. Mr Sexton, amid prolonged cheering, declared that if the final d?c[ap was delayed for a father tityn %(!(! baim tlia'majjority wild meet; ppi and dope Mr Parnoll of; tlie leadership, 'This statement'led to a Boano of great excitement, . *Ata ineeting of thalrish party today }l; -Win, Abraham," M,P, for

Liniorick; : West, moved V'tuut Mr l'ai'i.ell slioiild vacate tbe chaiv.' As, Mr Justin McCarthy .was handing up «resolution Mr Parnell struck;; him ovor theliead,v and snatching the paper tore up tlie resolution amid intense excitement; ■■ ■' * " . |- Young McCarthy, who hitherto has supported Mr Parnell, denounced him for having insulted his father, fnd declared'Mr Parnell was :an enomy to hu country.. , Mr Parnell • refund to put the motion, and asked, "Who is master of Ireland? Gladstone," Mr Healy retorted, "Whose mistress is Kitty O'Shea." Mr Parnell replied, "You cowardly scoundrels to insult a lady in the presence, of Irish gentlemen," Thereupon 45 of those present, proceeded to another room, inid elected

Mr Justin McCarthy chairman. Mr Healy proposed a resolution declaring that the Irish party must remain independent, and would nover accept a scheme of Home Rule unless it was one which would satisfy the Irish people, ' , ' The result of- the meeting was conveyed to. Mr Gladstone, who esolaimed, "Thank God, Home Rule is saved." ". '- Mr McCarthy 's party issue a manifesto te-morrow. Mr J J Clancy rescinded his motion for a compromise -at the request of Mr Gladstone. A new resolution, was carried omitting reference to Parnell.'

The Irish Land Parcliaso Bill has passed through Committee, ind the third reading is fixed for Monday,. Cardinal Manning has endorsed the judgment of the Irish bishop's on Parnell's conduct, December 7, feeders from the Irish party will elect a Committee of ; eight by ballot to co-operate with Justin McCarthy, The minority havo passed a vote of censure on Gladstone. After the majority of the Irish members had withdrawn to another room the minority passed a vote of confidence in Parnell, Gladstone's letter declined to give specific pledges to legislate only on the lines acceptable to the Irish' people,