The State of Ireland.

Pahiatua Star and Eketahuna Advertiser, Volume 2, Issue 167, 27 January 1888, Page 2

The State of Ireland.

London, January 23. Mr Cox, M.P. for East Clare, who was summoned to appear at Ennis on a charge of attending meetings which had been proclaimed, but failed to appear, has been arrested here. Three hundred Welsh clergymen have passed a resolution condemning coercion in Ireland. Dublin, January 22. Mr O'Brien’s release from gaol was made the occasion of great rejoicings in various parts of the country, bonfires and illuminations being carried out on an extensive scale. Banquets have been arranged for at Cork and other tow ns, and a monster meeting is announced to be held at Kiirush. The authorities have decided to prohibit the meetings. January 23. A large crowd assembled at Kiirush, and publicly burned the proclamation prohibiting a meeting there. The bonfires which were lighted to celebrate Mr D. O'Brien's release from gaol were quenched by the police. January 24. The arrest of Mr Cox, M.P., has caused a sensatico among the Na tionalists, and the Press comment on a warrant issued in Ireland being executed in England. Mr Balfour, tin* Irish Secretary, r.die* on the Fugitive Offenders Act passed by Mr Gladstone's Government for the legality of the arrest. Preparations are being made to give the Marquis of Ripon and the lion. Mr John Morley a most iin)K)sing welcome on their arrival in tins city.