PARNELL MANIFESTO.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2869, 2 December 1890, Page 2

PARNELL MANIFESTO.

(NY ELECTRIC TBLEGRAI'H.—COPYRIGHT.) London, November 2!). In his manifesto Parnell makes no referenes to the O'Shea divorce case. He addresses the people of Ireland, and claims that the wire-pullers of the Liberal party have destroyed the integrity and indepeminnse of a section of Parnell's supporters, and he further objects to Mr Gladstone claiming the right to veto the decision of the Home Rule party in the: choice of leader. He regards the indepundencp of the Irish part above all consideration, and states that in November lust, at Hnwarden, Mr Gladstone explained that the future Liberal policy involved a reduction of the Irish 'members at Westminster to 32 and the Imperial settlement of the land question, Imperial control of the police for an indefinite period, the making of judicial appointments and resident magistrates for the next twelve years: To this Parnell states ho replied that it would be madness to reduce the number of Irish members in the House ot Commons until the period of probation was over, and Ireland passHSsed full powers over her domestia aiFairs. He acquiesced with the othor points of Mr Gladstone's policy, but stated he was filled with concern at the absence of liberal provision being made to settle the agrarian question. Mr M. Davitt, in the Irish World, considers the result of the O'Shoa divorce case the greatest crisis that the cause of Ireland has suffered during the last twenty years, and considers it is a question whether the Irish should still cling to the condemned leader, or overthrow Parnell, and secure Ireland's sacrifices. Mr Dillon upholds the views of Mr Gladstone, and denounces Parnell, and admits that the great victories of the past decade are now sullied. November 29. In his manifesto Parnell excuses his revelations as to what took place at Hawarden on the ground of the necessity for making the Irish people understand the extent to wtich they are threatened and the ]oss they would suffer were Parnell thrown to the howling Euglish wolves. The manifesto goes ou to assert that recently Mr Morley, in expectation of an early Liberal victory, offered Parnell the succession to Mr Balfour as Chief Secretary for Ireland with a Parnell law offise. Parnell replied that he was amazed at an attempt to absorb the Home Eule party into English politics and declined the offer. Home Rule would be obtained only by maintaining their independence. It would be better to postpone it than to compromise its lights by accepting measures which would not realise their aspirations. Mr Davitt denounces the manifesto. Mr Gladstone, in a brief manifesto, denies the accuracy of Pamcll's records as to the four points alleged to have been mentioned at Hawarden. There was nothing substantially resembling them, and nothing formally or finally was proposed. The interview bound neither side and Parnell raised no serious objection and signified neither then nor since that Mr Gladstone's proposals would not satisfy Irish aspirations. Mr Gladstone states he always admitted that the Irish National Party ought to remain independent of the English Liberals and that to propose any measure except one which Ireland could approve on the lines of his 18S6 proposals would be folly in itself and treachery to Ireland. He mentioned the results of the Hawarden interview at tho time to his Cabinet colleagues. The DaiJy News considers Pamcll's manifesto the last fatal disservice which destroys his past service to the cause of Ireland. It appeals to Pavnellites, to the hierarchy and to the patriots to save the national movement by the expulsion of Parnell. The Daily Telegraph thinks the Irish will respond with enthusiasm to Parnell's startling manifesto. The Times considers it the most shameless document ever published since the revolution, and condemns the revelation of secrets which have been trusted to his personal honour. The Standard says no Euglish statesman will ever trust Parnell again. Mr Gladstone's offer at Hawarden is below Parnell's minimum. Tho Pall Mall Gazette says Pamell absolutely controls the funds of the Home Rule party, and pays fourt/y----four members. The manifesto is the most unscrupulous document ou record.

The St. Jaines' Gazette recuminwids Parnell to be kicked out, not because of adultery, but because ho refused to agree to Mr Gladstone's nefarious bargain, which foil below his promises. Mr Gladstone tendered a frauduleut substitute for Home liule, unci Parnell burst the bubble, which was a trumpery sort of reform, with bribes for the leaders. The Daily Chronicle treats the manifosto as completing the disorganisation of tho Opposition and dealing a smashing blow at Mr Gladstone and Mr Morley. It shows that Parnell's object is to paralyse Gladstone over the land question. Archbishop Croko considers Parnoil's morals are a matter between liimself and his bishop. New York, November 30. The Irish delegates in America have cabled to Mr Justin McCarthy stating that they read Parnell's manifesto with deep pain, and are unanimous that his continuance in the leadership is impossible.