THE LATE MR. PARNELL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3937, 13 October 1891, Page 2

THE LATE MR. PARNELL.

His Mother's Grief. A Tremendous FuneralTribute to the Remains. (United Press Association.) London, October 10. Mr Parnell'B mother is showing symptoms of insanity, consequent on grief at the death of her son. She believes he was murdered.

A national subscription is being raised in New York and Chicago for the purpose of erecting a statue as a tribute to Mr Parnell's memory. The body was removed from Brighton to Dublin, and was escorted by numerous members of his party. There was no demonstration in England.

The principal railway companies in Ireland intend to run speoial trains to carry those desirous of attending the funeral.

It is expected that there will be a tremendous demonstration at the grave. Fearing attack by the mob on the arrival of the corpse in Dublin, none of the followers of Justin McCarthy attended.

Many of the public bodies in Ireland have carried motions expressing sympathy and regret at the death of Mr Paruell.

It is announced that the Chicago Irish decline to recognise as leader of the Farty any of those who took a part in the late crusade against the deceased.

The United Ireland publishes an inflammatory article in which it gives the names of several politicians and others who, it declares, virtually murdered Mr Parnell.

During his visit to Dublin, Mr John Dillon was hustled by the mob, and there were loud cries of "Murderer."

London, October 11.

Six hundred persons passed through the van containing the late C. S. Parnell's remains at Willesden, and kissed the foot of the coffin. Mrs Parnell's wreath was inscribed "My true love; My husband and king."

Posters were stuck up in Cork surrounded by a mourning border, proclaiming that Mr Parnell was murdered to please the English. The body will lie in state in the Dublin Council Hall to«day.

Public interest in Mr Parnell's death quite eclipses that displayed about Mr W. H. Smith.

Lord Spencer, speaking at Grantham, said Ireland had lost her greatest leader since O'Connell. Elaborate precautions are being taken by the police to prevent a disturbance at the funeral. Mottoes are exhibited asserting that Mr Parnell was murdered, and thfrt revenge is being prepared. Mr Dillon's residence and the offioe of the Freeman's Jonrnal are guarded. It is expected that the situation wili lead to a union between the clerical and anti-clerical sections. Later. A downpour of rain destroyed the mementoes piled on the coffin. A million people were present at the arrival of the body at the grave. The proceedings were quiet,