PARNELL SCANDAL.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2868, 29 November 1890, Page 2

PARNELL SCANDAL.

A SPLIT IN THE IRISH PARTY. (BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. — "lol'YHIOIIT.) London, November 2G. When Purnell had been selected as leader of the Irish Party, the Times asserts that Mr Gladstone personally solicited Parnell to resign. There is an impression that Mr Gladstone will abandon political life unless his ultimatum is accepted, and that he is incensed that Parnell did not infovm his supporters of the natare of his decision before his reelection.

A second meeting of Parnellites will be held to-day. They declare thpy will bo faithful to Parnell, even if Home Rule is delayed for years in consequence. It is stated that before the first meeting of the Irish party was held, Mr Gladstone asked Mr Justin McCarthy to suggest to the party that Parnell should retire. Mr McCarthy, however, neglected to carry out Mr Gladstone's instructions, and as a consequence the Parnellites re-elected Parnell leader of the party, they being in ignorance of tho views held by Mr Gladstone on the question.

At a meeting of tho party, held today, a majority of those present were in favour of Parnell retiring. The minority were fierce at this decision, and expressed indignation at the at- i titude of the Irish press, and defiid tho English Radicals. The meeting adjourned till Monday to enable members of the party to individually express their opinions. Parnell sail remains silent. Mr Gladstone has written to Mr John Morley stating that he had hoped Parnell would retire without being asked. His pretensions would enibarass the Liberals and render bis own leadership a nullitj'. Parnell is reticent and obstinate. Sir C. Russell, speaking at Hackney, said it was essential that Parmell should retire. Mr Pnrnell resumed his,scat in the nouso of Commons to-day. It is stated that Mr J. Morley, in conversation with hiin suggested his temporary withdrawal. November 27. The Liberal feeling throughout the country in respect to Mr Parnell is unanimously in favour of the attitude takeu up by Mr Gladstone. Messrs Justin McCarthy and Thomas Sexton urge the retirement of Mr Parnell, who decliues to do so unless the party carry a vote of no confidence in him. The; American press generally support Mr Gladstone in the matter. Later. Mr O'Brien supports the stand taken by Mr Gladstone with reference to Parnell's retirement. Mr Healey was absent from the meeting of Parnellites, but he concurs in the necessity for Parnell's retirement. Mr Nolan opposed his withdrawal, but it is understood that 17 members were in favour of his retirement, while 50 were opposed to it.

Messrs Dillon and O'Brien are beiug consulted and it is believed their opinion will be decisive. Parnell intends to publish his defence shortly.

" United Ireland " declares that fidelity to Ireland overrules fidelity to Parnell.