THE IRISH PARTY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8473, 26 January 1891, Page 5

THE IRISH PARTY.

MR. PARE ELL'S ACTION. ASSUMPTION OF LEADERSHIP Press Association.Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. London, January 23. Parnell has given notice of motion criticising the administration of the Crimes Act., The Times states that Parnell informed Mr. O'Brien that he would only retire if Mr. Gladstone's assurances as to the land policy were satisfactory to the seceders. The Times doubts whether it is possible to reconcile the differences. At the opening of Parliament Parnell forced himself into a seat between Mr. Sexton and McCarthy. The motion to discuss the application of the Crimes Act with reference to Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien before Mr. McCarthy, is regarded as an undaunted assumption of the leadership of the Irish party. Mr. McCarthy holds a further conference with Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien at Boulogne, the latter having abandoned his intention to surrender. v Mr. Dillon demands that Parnell should absolutely retire. New York, January 23. Rooms have been engaged in this city for Parnell in March. Later. Parnell has abandoned his motion criticising the administration of the Crimes Act in favour of one tabled by Mr. Morley. In the House of Commons Parnell is as active as if he was the recognised leader of the Irish party. London, January 24. Messrs. McCarthy and Sexton have returned from the Continent, where they had been interviewing Messrs* Dillon and O'Brien, and 'they are hopeful of the amicable settlement of the difficulty respecting the leadership of the Irish party. The Dublin Mail asserts that the basis of the compromise is that Messrs. Parnell and O'Brien will visit America and Australia in the interests of _ the National League, and that Mr. Dillon will lead the party in their absence. It is stated that Mr. Gladstone has acceded to Parnell's demands, and given an assurance respecting his land policy which is considered satisfactory by the Irish members who have placed themselves under Mr. Justin McCarthy's leadership. Messrs. O'Brien and Dillon are an-, pealing to America for funds on behalf of the evicted tenants in Ireland.