THE IRISH LEADERSHIP.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8306, 12 July 1890, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE IRISH LEADERSHIP.

A Lomdon telegram to tho New York Herald says : — Whether it be true or not, that Uillon has succeeded I'arnell in the leadership of tho Irish party, it is certain thai, events appear to be ripe for a change of some kind. All politicians desire to look upon the face of their leader occasionally, mid l'ariiell'.s health has long made his visits to the interior of the House of Commons few and far between. The loyalty of his followers has not, waned, but active work has to bu done and a directing mind is indispensable. This would be suflicient to account for the temporary withdrawal from the field which I'arnell soems to have- decided upon, Mr. Dillon has returned from his Australian journeys in such robust health that it is not u piece of rashness on his part to undertake more laborious duties than tlio-so which he Ims hitherto performed in connection with the leadership of his party. He is popular in the House, and is a far better speaker than I'arnell could over pretend to be. Of course, lie will have valuable allies in Sexton, Tim liealy, T. P. O'Connor, and others, but tho main bruntof the work will probably fall upon Dillon himself. It will be admitted on all sides that the Irish party is not likely to suffer in his hands.