Irish News.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVII, Issue 17, 16 August 1889, Page 9

Irish News.

Antrim*— The Nationalists of Belfast are to hold a great meeting shortly to make secure the seat of West Bslfast for Thorms Sextm. There is a rumour that an effort i? being made to put him out. Mr, Sexton has done great good for Belfast since his election.

Patrick McCann and his wife were arrested at Qieenstown, May 22. A seven-chamber revolver and 100 rouuds of ammunition were found on McCann and a six-chamber revolver and 46 rounds on Mrs. McCann. They were on their way to Ballymena, Antrim, on a visit and are from Buffalo, N.Y.

Armagh.— Sub-Commissioners D. Tuckey, H. Johnson, and H. Simpson sat in Armagh recently to fix fair rents. A painful instance of landlord tyranny was unveiled daring the hearing. On Cope's estate, Longgall, a tenant, was got rid of to make room for J. A. M. Cope, a telative of the landlord. The Armagh League met, May 19, in Ogle street ; James Duff presided. Father McElvogue, Hon. Sec, reported that £10 had been cent to Central Branch. The Chairman reported that £50 had been subscribed for the Donegal Prisoners' Fair Trial Fund. He congratulated the Nationalists of Armagh on the generous amounts they had subscribed.

Lough Neagh League met, May 19. John Hendron presided. The following resolutions were passed :— That we offer our wannest congratulations to John Heaney, who was unjustly evicted, and to Edward Byrne, Patrick Hendron, and Thomas McStravick, all members of this branch, on their recent release from Armagh Gaol, where they were unjustly imprisoned ; that we deeply deplore Lord Lurgan's arrest at the gambling tables of London on Sunday, 12th inst., and we look upon it as revealing the whole secret why we had to pay rack-rents and purchase at 18 years under the Ashbourne Act, and the whole secret why the Irish farmers are evicted, and why Balfour's battering-ram was brought into Ulster, and the true reason why the poor people of Gweedora and Falcarragh are living en a meal aday of Indian stirabout — all to make up the gambler's debts of London ; that we hope and pray the £32,000 that were seized in the gambling club by the police will be sent to buy Indian meal and seed potatoes for the poor of Donegal ; that we condemn the conduct of the Lurgan magistrates m allowing John Girvan, the Derryadd Emergencyman on Mr. Heaney's farm, still to carry arms after being brought from Ballynary barracks on Sunday last before them for having fired at the passers-by on his way home from Portadown.

Clare. — There was one hitch in the Vandeleur arbitration business, which is now finally arranged. deary's holding, from which he was evicted and had been grabbed, is to be handed over to him. The tenants are now paying their rents. Coolmeea League met recently ; Rev. H. J. Glees m presiied. The chairman said he was proud of such a large meeting and that they were determined to stand like one man in the Nation-il c^us°. The following resolutions were adopted • — That we tender our thanks to those good English friends who visited and fed the victims of Balfour's Maiden id persecuted Falcarragh ; that we protest against trie brutal sentence passed on Mr. Conybeare, M.P. : that we admire the heroic sufferings of our brave fellow-countrymen in the different prisons, and to Balfoui'd latest victims, jlessrs. Condon, O'Conor, and Tanner, M.P.'s.

Cork.— A large whale was captured by some P>antry fisherman named Hurley recently at Whiddy island.

The people of Midleton had provided an etli ?y of Balfour to bum when Mr. O'Brien was liberated. The police prevented it, but did the next best thing — they burned it themselves.

The people of Ballinagree have erected a but for an evicted tenant, Jeremiah Twohig, Hundreds of hands were not long in erecting a substantial wooden structure. The tenants have all agreed not to pay rent until Twohig is reinstated.

The inhabitants of the village of Blarney were startled on May 23 by the appearance amongst them of a large force with a Go\eiument notetaker. The authorities were informal that a meeting was to be held there, but no such thing was contemplate 1 by the Nationalists. The police did not feel very comfortable when they di c covered tiev had been hoaxed.

At the grand convention at Fermoy the following resolutions were proposed, and carried with acclamation :— " That we heartily congratulate cur Parliamentary representative, the pure-souled Wm. O'Brien, on his release from Balfourian indignity and brutaafy, and in acknowledgment of his stern and effective "defiance of coercion tyranny, boh in prison and out of it, we pledge ourselves to be more faithful in the future than we have been in the past to the principles of that sacred cause for which he has so often and witrout hesitation sacrificed his liberty.'' ■• That we, the delegates representing the parishes comprised witKn the Fermoy Union district, do sincerely congratulate Charles Stewart Paruell and his gallant party on their glorious victory over the lying ring of conspirator*, encircling the London Printing House Square Forgerie=, and comprising the Le Carons, Pigotts, etc., with a strong ingredient of Salisburvism and Balfourism, as exemplified in Salisbury's latest utterances." "That we hereby enter our most solemn and emphatic protest against the present coercion nglnu , which sends our purest pitriots to pris >n to enjoy Balfour's hospit dity tor terms varying in accordance with the behests of the landlord faction, led by Smith-Barry, who directs his wire-pulling from a distance of safety to his own person, but injurious to the dupes who blindly follow his malicious advice." "That we pledge ourselves to discourage by every legitimate means in our power all dealings with Emergeneymen, land-grabbers, and evictors, and that a Vigilance Committee be formed in every parish to watch closely the movements of all obnoxious persons as above defined."

Derry. — The Coleraine Town Commis'ijuets appealed to the Board of Works for a grant of money to make improvements at Portstewart Harbour, several accidents having recently occurred there to fiahermen. A grant will be given.

Donegal. — Judge Boyd has refused permission to Father McFadden to proceed with the building of his school. This was at the instance of the landlord.

At Falcarragh Ssssions, May 21, Removables Burke and Harvey presiding, the eviction cases on these estates were postponed. Father McFadden and 28 English visitors were in court.

Patrick Gallagher, who was sentenced to eight months'imprisonment ]as^ March, has been released. Poor Gallagher's health has suffered go much that they were afraid to keep him any longer.

Olphtrt estat3 was only coDs : d3red worth £360 when Olphprt purchased it first, out since that time the tenants so improved the lani, a.ad the landlord raised the rents on the tenants' own improvements so much, that the annual rental is now actually £1802. The Olphert evictions were resumed on May 24 A strong force of military and police were at Falcarragh at 7 a.m. The evictiag forces were received with showers of stones, boiling water, sticks, and pitchforks. Severa' arrests w?re made. Amongst tho,e evicted were Widow Heraghty, Charles McGeevers, Philip McGee, Patrick Mcllroy, and Widow Ferry. Father McFaiden, P. O'Brien, M.P., and a deputition of English Home Rulers witnessed the destruction of the people's homes.

A number of English ladies on a visit to the scene of the evictions in Donegal sent the following telegram to Queen Victoria on her Majesty's birthday (May 24) :— " May it please your Majesty— We, tbo delegates of the (Loudoo) Home Rule Union and the Gweedore Vigilance Committee, congratulate your Majesty on the attainment of your 70th birthday, We deeply regret that this day of joy to all your loyal subjects has been signalised here by the eviction from their wretched homes of 1 .~>o women and children, the very poorest of your Majesty's subjects, tenants of Mr. Olpbert, who are now rendered homeless by the use of your Majesty's military forces. We appeal to your Majesty to stay further evictions of this kind, which are a msgraci to humani'y and a shame to Great Britain.— Catherine Halliday, Bertha M. Bates, Eleanor C. Fellowes, Caroline F. Fellowes." — Of coarse the Quren did not reply, and of course she will not " stay futher evictions." As Wm. O'Brien put it i a one of his articles, read at the Commission, " she is only known in Ireland by her batrei of Ireland."

Down. — Newry Town Commissioners asked Lord Kilmorey to use bisintluence in having their town retained as military headquarters, there being a rumour that there was going to be a chinge. As his lordship's property would very likely suffer by the removal, he will move actively in this matter.

Dublin.— William O'Brien, M P., will not immediately resume Parliamentary duty. His health is not in a good state, and be will take some holi lays in the country to recruit. Mr. Mooney. of Lark Hi'l, I'oolock, Dublin, was before tho magistrates, charged with adulterating milk He sold n liquid as milk which had onhi 90 per cent, watjr. He was fined £20. There are many thousands like Mr. Moonpy who null- their water to the same extent.

Fermanagh.— Patrick Bogan, of the Enniskilling Fusilier?, was airestea and brought beiore the magNtiates in Omagh, charged with being absent from training for 10 years lie was sentenced to one week's impugnment He was in America all the time.

Kerry.— E. Harrington, M P,, is to be examined before Lord Aberdare's Commission on pn-on treatment.

r ihe release of William O'Bmn was celebrated by the Tralea people most enthusiastically. Tlc to*n was illuminate jan I bonfires lighted on the hills.

There was a butter market opened at Milltown recently which i 3 going to be a success. The Mipply exceeded the expectations of the promoters, and Messrs. M >rgan, Nolan, and Maagan. Tralee bujers, attended.

The representatives of the Lind Corporation attended Castleisland Fair recently, but only one solitary bcist could they purchase. D'tecfives were on the watch to pounce on anyone nodding or winking, but the people did their business well, and one beast was the result,

Kilkenny.— Hngginstown Leaguers met May 19, M Ilolciun presided. Aftti tmnsacting the usual business a resolution. binding every member not to allow any huntiDg on his farm whilst the best men in Ireland aie in prison, was passed.

Limerick:.— The sub-Sheriff of Limerick, with bailiffs and police, were atCroagb. between Adare and Ktihkeale, on May 20 to evict Elizabeth Cow ley, a tenant on White's f state, livery sign of a determine i resistance being visib c.the Sheriff withdrew and left Mra Cowley in possession.

Coolcappa League met May 19. Ma'thew Hallinan presi lei The branci repoi\cl hiving received £10 from Central Branch for evicted tenants. Scanldii. who was imprisoned in Clonmel, received a warm reception, The hearty good-wishes ot the membtrs were giveu to Maurice Costelloe, who was going to Ameiica.

irOngford.— Mr. Dudgeon, the sub-Sheriff, with 20 poncemen and b.uiiits, visited Drurnrnaci ler and evicted Michael Burns, a tenant of Mr. Letioy's, of Danaglass. Great sympathy was expressed for poor Burns and family. The Sheriff nextproceeuel to Balljnulty, where a poor wi-losv, Alary Re-du.l, aui two ehildica were cast upon the world by a man, named Arch lale, the landlord.

Mayo. — Kilmoveo League met Miy 10, John Sherilan in the chair. '1 Liv following resolutions were passed :— That we condemn Lord Viscount Dilljn and his understrappers — namely. M. Hussey, Stonewall Jackson, ana Henly Doran— for sending ejectment processjs to Ckonamna and other villages in Kilimvce this time of year, when poor people cannot get the necessaries ot life ; th.it we condemn' them in paiticular for the unjust way that they are persecuting Tom Tov\£>y, of Barnaboy, and Ned Gillatj^cr, of Castlemore ; ibat we call upm; all the branches ot the National Ljague in this district, and particularly on the Dillon estate, to speak out at once and say what they think of the treatment of their tenants ; we tender to them our

heartfelt sympathy and pledge ourselves to support them in every way

Queen's County.— The Sheriff of the Queen's County and a force of 50 police were at Stradbally and evicted three poor women for Major Cosby. One woman was blind, and tbe houses which the Major wants so badly were not fit to shelter cattle. R-OSCOmmon.— Bridget Coleman was recently evicted b? ihe O Conor Don. Not men but brutes performed the " devil's work." Whilst the goor girl, who is an orphin, was bidding farewell to a neighbouring farmer going to America the birb-irous a^ent and bis emergency hirelings broke into the dwelling. The provisions were scattered about, her clothes were destroyed, and a goat, the only animal the poor girl po-^sscd, was baried alive by those demons, who langhed and danced during the hellish work. An eviction in daylight is bad enough, but at night.it is doubly horrible. When the poor girl arrived at her home she found it in ruins and herself an outcast on the bleak mountain-side. When the power of the landlords is broken, then, and not till then, will the people of Ireland be contented and happy.

A resolution was passed at Kikcorkey League on May 20, condemning The O" Conor Don for evicting Bridget Coleman.of "lvnockroe. They also passed a resolution conveying their detestation of the person who grabbed Miss Coleman's farm.

Tipperary. — Mr. Wm. O'Brien, M.P.. has been presented with a beautiful locket with monogram by the children cf the Clonmel Presentation Convent.

His Grace the Mo=t Rev. Dr. Crokc paid a visit to the Christian schools, Thurles, May 21, and was pleased with the recent improvements. Before leaving he placed a £50 note in the hands of the Superior.

Miss Cusack, Michael Russell and his wife, Margaret, Jane Connors, and Maria Feely, all cf Drangan, were before the Removables, May 23, charged with conspiring to induce a man named Patrick Lacy not to work for F. A. M. Moore, of Kyle. Miss Cusack is not only prosecuted but persecuted, aud is in failing health from the treatment received from the police. The case was adjourned. The Carnck-on-Suir rate payers protest against £6 being paid for an old tunic, and held a meeting to denounce those who voted their money away for such a purpose. John Quirke presided. The protest was as follows : James Power paid he had much pleasure in proposing the following resolution -.—That we, the rate payers of Carrick-on-Smr, protest against the action cf Colonel V. Stuart, J.H. Power, and Weldin Walshe. m voting £G of the rate payers' money to Inopectrr Stephens for a slight tear in his jacket, and for which he himself was to blame, as Lc caused in our peaceable town a disturbance which, but for the forbearance of the people, would have led to a serious breach of the peace, and perhaps loss of life. John Hearnc seconded the resolution, which was passed unanimously.

Tyrone. — Over 150 ejectment notices have been served on the tenant': of <_ah n 'ion es-tat<>, and all on Cnthoiic tenants alone. At tho same time a circular was received asking subscriptions to erect a memorial window to the Dowager Counter of Caledon. This i-, intimidation, but the authontica take no notice.

Wcxford,- On ■ft tbe tnst grec'n;^ Mr, OT.nen received on hi-, relea=c' lam g ol came m the shap, 1 of a cheque for £500 in aid of the Plan of Campuau from the men of \\\xfo:d. Thus gave Mr. O Bnen mUnse plea-uu 1 .

'lh' Dcreho' 1 and Trus 1 ", formed fo* wuikmg evic'el farms, met in London, May 21, and it was decided to commence on (JooUreaney. and t',e meeting was mfornce 1 tt at all the peop.e necessary to wuik would be forthcoming in Wexford.

The "Deuls Work " vsas fully carried out by Mr. Minor, of Balhakeene. M iy 2"!, who evicted an old woman <>n crutchi s, together with anot'tr an 1 her c:.iM. It \vn hi'smri-nuing to tee the pool woman dragged uut an i mopped into tht ditch, the buak wide woild before them.

WiCklow«-J!r. Parnell addicted a meeting of the Women's Liberal Federation, Lo-idu i, May 21. Mr^. Gladstone was present. Mr=. Eliza Dixbury. of \\"i ii es who dird leeently, left Mr. Parnell £2.000 for his t>n\ >le u^e. The deceased was a CoLservame and Wesleyan.

The picscnlinp of the Medium of Edinburgh to Mr. Parnpll was discussed again ou May 21, and a vo c taken, when 22 voted for and 16 against.

Right Eev. Jame> Murray, Bishop of Maitland. Australi i, arrived at Queenstown in the tuy of Pans, His Lordship was secretary to the late Caidinil Cullen. and ,- a native of Wicklow.

Mr. Parncli, May 21, v>a-- pn sented with addresses congratulating him on bis victory ovei the 'lorn <• find other enemies by tue Corporations of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Wateiford. Kilkenny. ClonmeJ. Shgo, Drogheda, and We.xiord,