HUSH AFFAIRS.

Timaru Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 5262, 13 October 1891, Page 3

HUSH AFFAIRS.

. (Per E-ectkio Telegbaph.— Copyright.] (Per Press Association.) (Received 10.20 p.m., Oct, 12th.) London, Oct. 11. Sis hundred people passed through the van containing Mr ParrjeH's remains at Willosden nnd kissed the foot of the coffin. Mrs Parnell 's wreath was inscribed "My true love, my husband and king." . (Recoivod 1.10 a.m., Oot. 13th.) Oot. 12. The funeral of Mr Parnell was veryorderly. Over thirty thousand persons viewed the body whilst it was lying m state In the City Hall, Dublin. Tbe box which had contained the coffin was smashed at the railway station by a large crowd of people who wore anxious to secure some memento of the deceased. All the members of Parliament who had supported Mr Parnell wero m the cortege which numbered 200,000 and extended for four miles. Many bauds took part m the funeral, but no priests followed. The service at tho grave was finished m tho dark. The wreath placed on the coffin by the Belfast Parnellites bore the motto that he was murdered, and that revenge would follow. The offices of the Freeman's Journal and No.tional Press were guarded by the police. The members of the Dublin and Cork corporations attendod the funeral. In New York State tbe flags were lowered half mast as a mark of respect "to the deceased. It i 3 stated that the widow , will shortly proceed to Germany. (Speoial to Press Association.) (Received 10.50 a.m., Oct. 12th.) ' London, Oct. 11. Posters have been stuck up m Cork, ' surrounded by a mourning border, pro- ' claiming that Mr Parnell waß murdered to please the Engliah. The body will lie m state m Dublin Council Hall. The interest m Mr Parnell quite eclipses' that displayed about Mr Smith. Lord Sponcer, speaking at Grantham, said that Ireland had lost her greatest leader since O'Connell. Elaborate precautions are being taken by the police to prevent a disturbance at the funeral. Mottoes aro exhibited asserting that Parnell was murdered, and that revenge ie being prepared. Mr Dillon's residence and tbe office of the Freeman's Journal are guarded. It is expected that tbe situation wil! lead to union between the clerical and anti-clerical sections. Later. A downpour of rain destroyed the mementoes piled on the coffin. A million people were present on tho arrival of his body afc the grave, and the proceedings were quiet.