IRISH AFFAIRS.

Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 218, 15 September 1888, Page 8

IRISH AFFAIRS.

The inquest on the death of Dr.rßidley closed late on. August 17. Verdicfc: ." Temporary insanity brought on by the disdosurelfpf .Mandeville at the inquest concerning Irish prieioners in Tullamore gaol," Five thousand ship builders struck at Belfast on August 21 for an increase of wages. This was due to the strike of 300 rb iler makers. . When the strike was announced the employers decided-to close the yards entirely. : "■ ;: ;; : s Cannon Sullivan, presiding at the Protestant Synod, at Tuam, made the statement at the sessibnj held August 21, that the condition of the Irish Protestant Church at presett was more satisfoctory than before dis-establishmeno. ; The Parnell Defence, Fund had reached; ;S4OO, Aueust 23rd." Scotch lawyers report that it will be easy to delaythe trial of Par^ nells action against the " Times " until after the Commission of Inquiry naa reported to Parliament.

..... The " Gazette "of August 23 publishes a proclamation ordering; the suppression of fche National League in the baronies of Longford, Castlesea, aud 'Clankee, land revoking the operations of the Crimes Act in various parts of Queen's County.