THE IRISH PARTY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9039, 14 February 1891, Page 2

THE IRISH PARTY.

[By Eleothio Telsokai-h.—CopvKiGaa'.J (Per Press Association.) London, February 12. (Received February 13, at 10.30 a.m.) Messrs Dillon and O'Brien bave issued a manifesto declaring that the irreconoilables on both sides prevented a satisfactory settle, ment with regard to the leadership of the Irish party, and condemning the unyielding temper exhibited in points of form. Both gentlemen promise to remain neutral in the matter. In a letter to Mr O'Brien, Mr Parnell regrets that the Home Rule assurances given by the Liberal party are not sufficient for a safeguard of national interests, or to justify him in retiring from the head of the party. He states that as a spiiit of deadliest hostility to the union of the party is evinced from the quarter least expected, lite will personally atteud to his duties in Parliament and pursue an active campaign in Ireland. (Received February 13, at 7.45 p.m.) Mr M'Carthy explained to his followers that Mr Gladstone had given a written assurance that the Home Rule Bill should authorise the Irish Parliament to deal with land, unless the question be settled beforehand or in a specified period after Home Rule is granted. The Parliament would also be allowed the control of the civil police, replacing the present force within five years. The party acquitted Mr M'Carthy oE blame for the rupture, and resolved to continue to support him. Messrs Dillon and O'Brien surrendered at Folkestone to-day.

(Special to Press Association.) London, February 12. (Bcceived February 14, afc 13.15 a ra.)' Messrs O'Brien aud Dillon, who have been interviewed, state that they advised Mr Parnell to make the fight an impersonal one as ! far as possible. Mr Dillon says he would I prefer to retire rather than serve under Mr Parnell