Irish News.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XV, Issue 22, 23 September 1887, Page 29

Irish News.

Antrim.— On June 28, at a private meeting of the Belfast Harbour Commissioners, the chairman, Sir E. J. Har.and, Baronet, ex-Mayor of Belfast, intimated that in consequeuce of his approaching chanirc of residence, he will be obliged shortly to resign the chairmanship. A serious outbreak of rioiing commenced again on the evening of June 25, iv Belfast. The disturbances originated from the anes?ing of a man in Servia Street for an illegal assault by the police, who were interfered with by a crowd which had collected in the vicinity Stones were thrown aud attacks of all sorts made upon them for the purpose of rescuing the prisoner. Every moment the crowd became greater ac the noise and disorder mci eased. The constables, four in number, held on to their charge, and defended themselves as beta they could with their bat. ns, still marching in the direction of the barr.icka This continued through Balkan street, Osmond street, and into Raglan street, the numbers surrounding the piisoner and his captors momentarily increasing and the excitement more intense. When ilalhn Btreet and Boss street were reached fie state of affairs became even more critical, the crowd growing bolder by increase ot numbers and more demonstrative in their attempts to rtlr ase the prisoner, The p -lice at length drew their rev jlvers aud tired on the crowu, tl c .ffjei beiug an almost instantaneous cleanup (.way of a great number ot the people about. After this the pio-ru.* of the p.rty became ranch more easy ; and though occasional btones were ttuowu at .hem, the station was at le igtu reached in comparative safety, one or two meu only having received injuries. Duriuf the latter part of the jouruey a reinforcement of men from Albert Ore-cent Barracks and trona Djvit Street gave their assistance, aud by baton cha.ges made the way clear and restored the peace ot the locality. Several Cahohc cleigymon were present during a good part of the disturbances, and gave all possible a^sistauce in keeping the people quiet and restoring order. , n Armagh.— A sad and fatal shooting accident took place on June 20 at Cr«Hve, a townland in this C ,unty, about nine miles from the town of Newry, by which James Murphy, a respe-.tei farmer, lost his life. The remarkable iacts of the affiir are as follows. Darius the evening of June 20 a man named James Henry was carrying a gun through his fields for the purple of snooting crows. T.fe gun ?va 8 charged wuh swau pellets, and altuougn he tried several times to discnaige it at borne crows, ma efforts were rutile, as the gun would not !°i!r' v gl L. Darned Himu ' ih Atches-.n happened to bd passing the field where Henry was woiking, ihe latter a^ked her to take the sun over to James Murphy's house, a suort distance away, and leave it f there The girl consented, and remarked that she " would knock a tof fun out of Murphy wi h the gun." On her ainval at the house urphy came up from the room wheie he bad been sitting and the /. presented the gun at him, and said she w^uld shoot him. Murphp nY«. WI h n V« lh . tt \waß.ollly\ waß . olll y J eiiliß g. laugied at the expression, and s retched forward to Uke tbe gun o a of the girl's hand, but the (at er ■tapped, back a few paces from his n.ach, aud immediately the gun mZ \h?\ H C ""v Q p I:'d|?!ng1 :' d| ?! ng VQV Q Mufph> "s" s Abltomea The wounded behind Zr 'Th *♦ '* * 8h ° V> aUd feU uac^cious in a chair bctnnci him. Ihi- tragic occurrence caused great alarm, and medical assistance was immediately secured, but the wound was a mortal one and Murphy died three hours after the shooting from internal hemorr' hage in great agony, being unable to speak. At the inquest on the from t J V aTy TetUT Ti l thlß Verdict : " Tfaat James Murphy died the sam Hay " ge> ° J & gaDßhot W ° UQd accidentl y inflicted on CABLOW.—The first meeting of the delegates appointed by the several biauchui of the I. N. L., to form the committee of the Regfstr t PaTntrHan 1 . 0 "' T in TynaD ' 8 H ° te1 ' Carlow ' on J™ M Mr. Patrick Han lon, Grangeworth, presided. Tbe Rev J. Delauev in a speech thanking the meeting for his re-election as secretary of the aviation, spoke of the good done by the associatin. 4 congratulating William O'Brien ou hi* triumphant tour tWh {ng^iouTei? * Aftel ' "" lraQßactloU of ™™ taMoeas the m£> had been served, and tbe cl«k of the Umon said the BoSd'hSd n,,t

come to any determination at all as to how they were to acquire the land on which the cottages were to be put. CljA.be.— The b.irning beat which has prevailed in Irleand haa been attended wim consequences of a serious nature in Kildysart aud the neighbouring districts. Some valuable cattle have be^n killed while endeivourintf to secure shelter from the heat. On June 25 four two-year-old heifets belonging to a farmer near Kilmihill were killei by the sun, which was registered by the barometer at 89 degrees in the shade. Spring wells and rivers are dried up in every quarter of the district, and it is to be feared that a water famine will be experienced. Grass and green crops have been burned everywhere around. Cork.— The Right Rev. Dr. O'Callagban, Bishop of Cork, laid the foundation stone, on June 26, of a new Tejiperanee Hall for the North Parish, on St. Mary's Road, facing the cathedral in that city. n and Ma 'S aret Burke, brother and sister, were charged at Mallow Petty Sessions, on June 26, with assaulting and wounding James Boland, She) iff 'a bailiff, on the occasion of the eviction of their father from his holdings at Mounteagle, near Killavullen. Margaret Burke, who had a cross-summons for assault, was stated to be dangerously ill and unable to attend, owing to her injuries, and the crosscases were adjourmd. At a meeting of the Cork Corporation on July 1, claims for the breaking of glass in windows on the night of the Jubilee celebrations to the amount of £136 were presented. The claims will not be investigated until September next. The Mayor said that anyone injured in the police charge on the occasion should take legal ad rice as to the grounds for action against the authorities. No reply had been received from Government yet as to whether the commission of inquiry wnich the city magistrates asked for on June 27 would be granted, but the Mayor said he would not allow tbe matter to rest. He denied that he wore crape and hoisted a black flag on the occ*sion, which explanation the Conservative members said they wete glad to hear ; but Councillor Hungerford said he understood members of the Council hoisted bUck flags on the city market and Mayor's office in the absence of the M iy,.r. As he was not able to prove that aL.y members did ao, hia motion on the notice paper condemning some members wa-i not discussed for the present, Down. — A public meeting of the ratepayers of Newry wa9 held in the Bailybet Court House, on July 1, for the purpose of considering the advisability of erecting a new town hall for Newry. Mr. James McMahon chairman of the Newry Town Commissioners, presided. A deputation of seven gentlemen was appointed by the meeting to wait upon the T wn Commissioners at their next meeting, and obtain the necessary information as to their powers for borrowing a sum of money foi the erection oi a town hall. Dublin.— The litigation between Mr. Joyce, late agent to Lord Clanncarde, and the lord himself has entered on a new phase the plaintiff having ruuk'd interlocutory judgment in the action to recover £10,000 damages for libel and for work acid service performed. Tbe judgment was marked, the defendant's pica not having been filed within th<; proper perio ), and notice of extended time to plead granted by the Dublin Exchequer Division upon the defendant's ex partr application, not having been served (as alleged) upon the plaintiff. Having maiked judgment, the plaintiff has seived notice to have damages assessed by a jury in the Master s office. It is understood, however, that the defendant will apply t to the Exchequer Division to set nside the judgment marked, under the circumstances stated, and have the case tried out befoie a judge and a special jnry upon the important questions at issue between the parties. At the meeting of the Irish Medical Association, which has recently been held at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dr. George I. Mackfsy moved tho following resolution: "That it would be but simple justice to the medical officers holding poor law appointments, and would tend towards increasing the efficiency of the service, that they should be entitled to a reasonable period of leaie of absence in e-ich year, as in the case of civil servants, and that provisions for the same should be made at the public expense." The resolution was agreed to unanimously. Dr. J. L. Walshe, of Kilmacthomas, moved an amendment that the following passage be added to the annual report : " Your Council will, therefore, be prepared to take steps without avoidable uelav to ascertain the views of the Government and of the leaders of all parties in Parl.ament as to the terms of a Poor Law .Superannuation Bill that would be acceptable to them, aud to secure tieir co-operation to pass a measure beneficial to the poor law medical officers of Ireland. "After an animated discussion, this amendment was adopted by the mesting. Dr. Pearson, of Kinsale, moved : •' Teat this association requests the Council to avail themselves of tl c first favourable opportunity of introducing to the notice of Parliament a suitable measure, with a view to reasonable amsndment of the law relating to superannuation of poor law officers." Owing to petty motives operating on the minds of the Poor Law Guardians, the most deserving medical men were liable to be thrown on the roadside. The association should strain every nerve in this matter. The resolution was put and carried. The proceedings terminated. Fermanagh.— A Derrygonnelly correspondent writes, undtr date ot June 30 : " An extraordinary fire is sweeping over the district of Doagh — distant from Derrygonnelly about two miles. This conflagration had its origin in the jubilee fizzle on the night of June 21. A p'*rty of Loyalists ignited a huge bonfire on .Conagher rock, in the briagh district. Adjoining this rock is :■- large bog, which extends l»v milep, und whi^h is coveied with heatner, longgra9B, and dry turf, Mhich, owing to tr.e intense heat, aie al, as dry as powder an I easily ignited. On the Garrison side of the r >ck, where the boifire was lighted, Les a b autiful plantation oi Captain Arcbdale ihe rapmi y wuh which :.he fire extended is inconceivable. In a shou sp i.-v of ti: ii a large portion ot Captain Aichdaie's planta'ion was ;in rl trues and 'he bog also. Derrygonnelly town was covered wuh smoke, and for some time great anxiety was shown. Mr.

James Flanagan, Captain Archdale's deputy land agent, took action, and a large body of men were employed, who worked day and flight to extinguish the fire, but were unsuccessful. Incalculable may be done to the whole district of conntry. This is a jubilee fire without mistake, and may ruin the whole district on to Garrison and Belleek. Galway.— Two more Dotable victories are reported for the Plan of Campaign in this County. The Clancarty estate tenants around Ballinasloe asked 20 per cent, reduction on the rents due. It was refused. The tenants adopted the Plan, and on July 30, their terms were agreed to. On the next day Lord Clancarty's agent received his rent, less 20 per cent. The tenants on the Bagot estate of Bally gar and the district around tried the Plan when a reasonable request for 20 per cent, off was refused. Some ejectments were then got out and served upon the tenants. The trustees, however, on reconsidering the matter have agreed to grant the reduction sought, paying besides all legal costs incurred. Lonofobd. — A conference of the delegates of the various National League branches in this County was held in the Market Square, Longford, on Sunday, June 26. Mr. Peter Flood presided. Resolutions were adopted pledging to support Mr. Parnell and the Irish party, condemning ' the Jubilee Coercion Bill, calling on all Nationalists' to refuse to take the oath at the secret inquiry in the first instance under the Act, condemning land-grabbing, and returning thanks to Michael Davitt for inaugurating a movement for the revival of Irish industries. Monaohan. — A grand meeting was held on June 29 at Traagh to protest against the recent eviction of Mr. Patterson, a sturdy Protestant tenant-farmer, by his landloid, Wm. Ancketell. There was a very large attendance, contingents from considerable distances being present. Sir Thomas Grattan Esmonde, M.P., was the principal speaker, and he denounced the eviction in the strongest terms, giving figures which show the injustice of the landlord. The greatest indignation is felt against the landlord for his action. Queen's County.— On June 30, Mr. Denis Kilbride, accompanied by Mr. V. G Eaton, representative of the Boston Globe, paid a visit to Luggacurran. Their arrival was quite unexpected, and those ot the homelesi tenants whom they met received them with the warmest expressions of delight and welcome. The tenants are as determined as ever to continue the fight, and the sight of Mr. Kilbride after his mission has tended much towards an increase of that determination. Slioo — On June 28, Deputy Sub-Sheriff Quinn, of Sligo, accompanied by seven constables, proceeded to Newcastle for the purpose of carrying out an ejectment execution. On arriving at the place a large crowd collected, and, owing to the smallness of the police force, it was deemed advisable not to proceed with the eviction. The evicting party then returned home. Tippebaby.— Father Edward Ryan, P.P. of the united parishes of Solohead atd Oola, in the diocese of Cashel, died on June 27 at his residence, Soloheadbeg, near Limerick Junction. Father Ryan was for many years president of St. Patrick's College, Thurles. A fire more destructive than that which has desolated part of Slievenamon mountain, broke out lately, at the Aherlow side of the Galtee range, in the barony of Clanwilliam, on the property of Capt. Massy Dawson, D.L. It is supposed that some boys accidentally ignited the parched hea'.her on the mountain, and toe flames have since spread to the mountain side in the barony of Iff a and Offa West, near the woods of Lori Nassy and Count Moore, D. L The result of this conflagration has been the destruction of a vast portion of bog and part of a plantation. The smoke covering a large extent of mountain surface, could hi s«en from the railway trains running to and from VVaterford and Limerick. On the estates of Viscount Lismore, Lady Margaret Charteris and Mr. Buckley, the employes have been engaged night and day in preventing the flames from spreading to the plantation. Watkrfobd.— lt is stated that Mr. J. G. Nason, J.P., Terramoant, Rathcormac, has given all his tenants in the parish of Rathcormac a reduction of 50 per cent, in the rent now payable, in honour of the Queen's Jubilee. Wexpobd.— ln consequence of the disturbances which have of late become fashionable between the Derbyshire Infantry and the people at New Ross, the military have been removed from the town. They ri^ftll be stationed hereafter either at Dungannon or Kilkenny. The of New Ross are relieved at the removal of these soldiers, wo fere known as the "Johnny Raws," and who9e conduct of late has become very rowdy. It is rumoured that a company of Hussars are to replace them. Wicklow. — Mrs. Parnell, mother of the great Irish leader, who is at present visiting Ireland for the benefit of her health, was presented with an address from the branches of the National League in this Coucty, at Rathdrum, on June 29. The presentation was made by Mr. P. J. Byrne, the head of a large delegation. After the presentation the Rev. Michael Maloney, of Barrendarrig. congratulated Mrs. Parnell on her restoration to health, and tendered her many good wishes, to which she feelingly respond^.

" BrjCHO-PAIBA." — Quick, complete cure a' l aaa >ying Kidney, Bladder, and Urimry Diseases. At chemis s >.n i druggists. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., agents, Dune^in. Mr. Herbert Gladstone, addressing a Liberal meeting at Gloucester on Monday, said misfortune had dogged the footsteps of the Government from first to last, and now their doom was written on the wall. He denounced the Coercion Bill, and referred to the recent elections as showing that a reaction had set in. The separation of England from Ireland was absolutely impossible. The true remedy for the evils of Ireland was conciliation, and recent events showed that the majority concurred in that belief.