AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXX, Issue 14916, 11 February 1909, Page 7

AFFAIRS IN IRELAND.

THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. . A STORAIY AIEETTNG. United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright. (Received February 10, 11.25 p.m.) LONDON, February 10. There was’a stormy meeting, marked by several free fights, at tho National Convention at Dublin, arising out of a small minority’s attempt to direct the leaders to refuso minor measures and oppose and embarrass the Government in every direction, with a view to concentrating attention on Home Rule. Ultimately tho attempt was defeated, and an expression of confidence in the Parliamentary party was carried with enthusiasm. Mr O’Brien was shouted down when opposing the Irish Land Bill.