THE POPE'S DECREE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9047, 7 May 1888, Page 5

THE POPE'S DECREE.

THE PARNELLITES CONDEMN IT.

SPEECH OF THE IRISH LEADER.

NEW METHODS OF AGITATION.

ENGLAND AND THE VATICAN.

CARDINAL MORAN AND THE

POPE'S ACTION.

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London, May 5. At a meeting of Parnellites at Dublin the Pope's decree was condemned ; also papal interference in politics.

Mr. Parnell, in addressing a meeting at the Eighty Club on Tuesday last, mentioned that the Irish party would define a new departure to obtain Home Rule for Ireland. Dublin, May 5. The Freeman's Journal states that on Tuesday next Mr. Parnell will make an important statement, proving that tho agrarian agitation can be conducted without clashing with religion. Home, May 4. Monsignor Persico, who was delegated by the Pope to inquire into the affairs in Ireland, has written to the Vatican approving of the decree.

London, May 4. Sir James Fergusson, Political Secretary to tho Foreign Office, replying to Mr. Labouchorej M.P., said that there had been no official communication in relation to Ireland passing between the Foreign Office and Catholic Bishops.

Melbourne, May 5. The Secretary of the National League lias received a cable from the Secretary at Dublin, intimating that the statement that the Pope had condemned the National League is quite untrue.

Sydney, May 5. Cardinal Moran thinks that the Irish people are acting perfectly within their rights in disregarding the command of the Holy See, should it interfere with the national movement. He also believes that interference of the Popo will enormously benefit the Irish cause.