THE PARNELL ENQUIRY.
MR PARNELL UNDER EXAMINATION.
London, April 30
Mr Parnell, in course of examination by Mr Herbert H. Asquitb, M.P., who is engaged on his behalf together with Sir C. Russell, stated that his attention was first called to the political aspect of Irish affairs by the passing of the Ballot Act, which made it possible for Ireland to have to some extent an independent parliament, and which enabled tenants to meet coercion on the part of land-
lords.
Mr Parnell also described the formation of what was known as Butt's League, which came to an unsatisfactory termination.
With regard to the proceedings of Butt's party, Mr Parnell denied that he was ever a member of any secret society excepting the Foresters. Mi* Par-Hell iurtber stated that Egan never invited him to join the " Brotherhood " for the fuiherance of their interests in a political as well as a social aspect in the land movement. Butt cautioned the founders that they would be responsible for the foolish actions of branches.
The Parnell inquiry is to close in about a month.
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Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 102, 1 May 1889, Page 5
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