IRISH AFFAIRS.
London, April 19. The Marquis of Hartington chaL lenges Mr Parnell to prosecute the Times for the publication of the letter alleged to be signed by him concerning the Phoenix Park outrage, in order that the matter may bo subjected to a judicial lest. Mr Gladstone at every opportunity denounces the Crimes Bill, and declares that it will create crime throughout Ireland, and prove ineffective in dealing with existing crimes. April 20. The American and French Press assume that Mr Parnell, after his indignant denial, will arraign the Times in a Court of Law.
Mr Gladstone, in an address to tha organisation known as the Eighty Club, declares ho never associated the Parnellites with the crime, and it is quite sufficient for Mr Parnell to deny the authenticity of the letter. The Times challenges an enquiry. Later. Public opinion on the subject of Mr Parnell’s letter is adverse to that gentleman. April 21. The Marquis of Salisbury insists that Mr Parnell is bound to proceed against the Times, if his statement be true.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1572, 23 April 1887, Page 1
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