Irish News.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVII, Issue 41, 31 January 1890, Page 9

Irish News.

Antrim.— There haa been a new statue cast of King William 111. which is to adorn the Clifton street Orange Hal), Belfast. Certainly Ireland has good reason to remember Bill of Orange — at least Dublin and Belfast agree just now about this matter. Bill is represented in what may bu styled the conventional •' beckoning " attitude of a military leader ; reining in an impatient steed, holding alott a " faulcheon." and looking backward as though calling on his troops to follow. Too statue, which Lin bronze, is 12 feet high and weighs about two tons.

An elephant belonging to a travelling: circus, being sick at Lisbnrn, was given a dose of Irish whisky, after which he became frisky, and stealing away from his keepers rambled round the town in a boozy state. Parsing up Lon°rstone street he caused a flutter of excitement, but did no injury. Proceeding to Knockmore Junction, he burst open a gate on the line which barred bis progress and headed for Hillßborougb, (where he visited gardens and stables. Jumbo then went in the direction of the Maze, wbere he burst in doors and caused terror among tbe residents. In one place he entered a house where the family were at tea and be enjoyed a repast of bread, butter, and jam. At another house he made an unusual noise, and the owner rushed out, believing be bad a burglar. In the dark he seized hold of the elephant's trunk, which he dropped quickly enough, with a cry of terror.

Cavan.— Mr. Biggar'a action for libel against the London Evening News is being settled. The proprietors have agreed to apologise to Mr. Biggar, and to withdraw the statement " Mr. Biggar as an Invincible," which appeared on three placards, aud also pay all costs.

Clare*— The Vandeleur estate tenants are now paying their rents on Sir Charles Russell's award. The reductions amount to about 40 per cent. F. L. Comyn and his under tenants were recently evicted from their holdings at Ballycoury, near Bally vaughan, There was no resistance and the nnder tenants were allowed in as caretakers.

George Fioat, a member of the committee, was recently expelled from (he Cratlou League for trading with Patrick Regan, of Six-mile-bridge, who had been expelled for working for Littleton the Shandangan grabber.

John Higgins and James Casey appeared before the members of tbe New-market-on- Fergus League and stated the harsh and cruel manner in which they were treated by Mrs. Vaudeleur, of Rathlahine, after which the following resolution was passed : — That we call on the tenants of tbe Rathlahine property to unite and sapoort their brother tenants, Higgins and Casey, against the attack made on them by Vandeleur, Stoney, Moloney, and Co. Daniel Brassil, one of the men mentioned by T. D Sullivan in his Lays of Tullamore in the " Three brave blacksmiths, ' was recently fined £2 for attending an alleged " illegal " meeting of the Tulla League on Knockadow hill. He, however, had some value for his money, as it appears he knocked tbe "bobby " around the hill.

Cork*— Mrs. Elizabeth Massy has commenced a series of evictions, on the Massy estate, which comprises sixteen townlands, between Macroom and Midleton, The tenants never got a fraction reduction and were compelled to give the produce of their farms to support their stock. They are also deep in the shopkeepers' books. There was a stormy scene at last meeting of the Towu Commissioners over the condition of the streets, Mr. Doran stated the town was never worse kept, and John O'Sullivan held it was never in finer condition. Capt.R. O'Sullivan claimed a hearing as a ratepayer, but the Chairman threatened to send for the police, at which tbe din of many voices resembled the confusion at the Tower of bibel.

Once more has the detestable eviction law been in force on tie Curias Estate, and. six untenanted homes, where contentment and happiness previously dwelt, have been added to the desolate and scourge-like appearance of the district. Wherever the Sheriff, bailiffs, and policemen are seen in Ireland that locality is bound to be a* miserable and desolate as were the lands of Egypt after the plague of locusts. Following are the names of the latest victims to laudlord rapacity on the estate : — Widows Field, Guiney, and Fitzgerald, and Thomas Frawley, and (J. and E. Guiney There was Borne resistance but not of a Berious nature.

Derry. — The total purchase money of the holdings purchased by the tenants from Drapers' Compauy haa now reached £65,000. Tbe Solicitors for Drapers' Company have served 350 ejectments by registered letters and postings on the Courthouses of Draperstown, Maghera, and Magherafelt. All the tenants have been served except three, whose purchase money had been sanctioned by the Land Commiusioners.

Donegal.— John Gallagher, one of the Gweedore prisoners, and in whose case tbe jury disagreed, has been admitted to bail, himself in £50 and two sureties of £25 each. The small amount of bail demanded is a sure sign of the Government's intention to abandon this case altogether.

Kildare. — Much dissatisfaction and ill-feeling at present exists by the action of the Naas Gaels playing their games with policemen.

l,eitrlm.— Mr. McGivney presided at last Mohill League meeting. The following resolution was passed -. — That we condemn the injustice towards the Donegal prisoners by " Pether the Packer " in ordering Catholic jurors to stand aaide, and trying them by a packed jury ; that we appreciate the determination of the Longford Nationalists, Messrs. Flood, Wilson, Farrel and Fenlon. and that we sympathise with them in their cold, gloomy cells — Tho members resolved io send subscriptions to the Sullivan Testimonial and Mandeville Memorial Funds.

L,imerick»— Michael Considine of Murrongh was evicted by his landlord about two years ago, and Emergencymen pat on the

farm. He has since discovered that it did not pay him, aud hat reinstated Coasidine at a reduced rental of 48 per cent. Full of years and honours, Edward Finucane, father of John Finncane, M,]^., of Carrickparson House, Limerick, pats id from this life recently. Ho was always a true Nationalist and was highly respected in the county. His <'eath is much regretted by his numerous friends. At the tim 9of bis demise he ha I reached the ripe old age of 90 years. The leading men of Limerick, with tbe Mayor and corporation, attended the funeral.

A deputation of the Glenst a r rold tenants waited by appointment on Doctor O'Dwyer, Bishop of Limerick, at the Diocesean C >llege Henry street. Father Walsh, Ardagh, and Rev. K. Ambrose accompanied the deputition. They were received by Bishop O'Dwyer, with whom were Doctor Moloney, Vicar-General of the Diocese, and Edward Murphy, Chief Receiver of the Land Division of the Court of Chancery, under whose control theGlensharrold estate is at present, The object of tbe meeting was to endeavour to amicably settle the long-standing dispute on these estates, the tenants on which two years ago adopted the Plan of Campaign. The condition of the tenants m at present very serious, as in addition to a dozen families evicted two years ago a further batch of nine tenants have been made caretakers of their holdings and are liable to eviction at any moment, while further decrees for possession are to be appHei (or at Foynes Petty Sessions to-morrow and at Newcastle on Friday. The conference to-day lasted upwards of four hours, at the end of which the tenants' offer was reduced to writing. Mr. Murphy promised to submit the offer to the Receiver Judge, Hon. Justice Boyd, for approval. This offer includes a revaluation of the tenants' holdings by Edward W. O'Brien, D. L. Cabirmoyle, and Charles Curling, J.P., Lord Devon's agent. These gentlemen will fix the future Tent payable by

the tenants, who offer £100 down for a clear receipt up to last gala day, subject to tbe approval of Judge Boyd.

Long ford*— A short time ago a man named Notley evicted Michael Fagan from a cabin and piece of bog at Newtowncashel. After Fagan was evicted the hens, poor things, who know more about tbe manufacture of eggs than they do about Balfour or the Coercion Act, returned to their old haunts. Then Mr. Notley, armed with all the legal documents necessary, and assisted by the Sheriff, gravely went down to Claviq bog and evicted the hens.

Tbe Town Commissioners of Longford passed the following resolution at last meeting : — We, the Town Commissioners of Longford, at our first meeting alter the imprisonment of our Chairman and two respected members of this Board, and also a well-known County man. Mr. Fenlon, hereby protest in the strongest manner against tbe cruel and harsh treatment meted out to them by Balfour and his Removables.

LrOUtll.— Miss Thompson, of Edinburgh, accompanied by Father McKee, had interviews with several of the tenants on the Massereene eßtate recently, and assured them they bad the sympathy of tbe Scotch people.

Dleatb.— The Silver Jubilee of the Most Rev. Dr. Nulty, Bishop of Meatb, whs celebrated public'y in Navan. The phops in the town were decorated, in front, and of all tbe houses were great displays of evergreen. The ceremonies began with the celebration of High Mass in the Cathedral, after which an eloquent and impressive sermou was preached by Rev. Hugh Behan, Trim, the text beiug taken from the Acts of the Apostles, chap, xx., " Take heed to yourselves and all tbe nock over which the Holy Ghost has placed you bishops to iule. 1 * The sacred edifice was crowded in every part, and in front of tbe altar rails sat a deputation from the Drogheda Corporation, in their robes, with the Town Clerk and tho sword and mace. Hiph Mass was celebrated by Rev. 0. Murray, celebrant, Seminary, Nivan ; deacon, Rev. M. Woods, CO., Navan ; sub-deacon, Rev. M. Lanigan, Seminary, Navan ; master of ceremonies, Rev. M. Dooley,jdo. Monaff nan.— At a recent meeting of Tullycorbett League, Hugh O'Neill presiding and a great uumber present, the following

resoluion was adopted : — That we will oppose to the bitter end any person who will interfere with an evicted farm, as it is only when the old tenant is reinstated that the ends of justice are attained and the objects of the League accomplished. ROSCOmtUOn.- The tenants on the estate of J. C. Murphy, Lisacul, met by appointment at the chapel gate, Lisacul, consequent

en being noticed to pay the November rents without any terms being offered. Delegates attended from Fairymount and Fienchpark. It w-as unanimously agreed to demand a reduction of seven shillings in the pound on non-judicial rents and six shillings on judicial rents. It was resolved — That we, the tenants on the estate of John 0. Murphy, do hereby pledge ourselves to stand by the above terms, and are also unanimous in pledging ourselves to support James Beirne of Mullen in obtaining equal terms, both for last year and thin ; that any terms that would include the restoration to office of the obnoxious and discarded bailiff, Callaghan, will not be accepted.

Tipperary.— At the Tipperary Quarter Sessions there were fifty dfccieed granted to the guardians for arrears of rates due. Mr. hower, the Sub-Sheriff, said the guardians had every right to do their own business and distrain for the amount due, but seemed to be afraid.

"Waterford.— Pattick Hearne, the well known Waterford bailiff, recently had a summons to serve but found the person had died. He did not like being baulked of his fee, and with grave and solemn tread approached the burial ground and deposited the summons on the gra»r\ He then returned, stating be could not Berve the man personally but served it on bis " last place of abode," and got his fee.

WestmeatlU— Most Rev. Dr. Nulty gave a sumptuous entertainment to the employees of Mullingar Shirt Factory, ween over 60 ladies and gentlemen, who had received invitations, were guests of Mb Lordship, who presided. The spacious woikroom w. a exquisitely and artistically decorated for the occasion by the good none of tbe Presentation Convent. Suitable mottoes, mirrors, and.

X . ?°™ ed , tl i c wal ' 8 ' etc " aad the whole presented a most X /i! and animated appearance. Ample justice having been done £« nn£°^ a F P£ ov : ded « hia Lordship spoke in glowing terms of found? ?h T t O'Reilly, who was mainly instrumental in

Wexford.— At New Ross Quarter Sessions ao emergencymao named Lawrence Leary and wife Bued James B. Byrne, known M ' Ine Hermit," of Coolroe, for £7 wages due. The judge expressed surprise at the rate of wages. «« Why," he said, "ensigns in the Vnl, v hardl y as mn ch." Mr. Colter, solicitor for the plaintiffs— On I but my Lord, I must explain to you that Mr. Byrne was rigidly boycotted at the time, and could not get work people unless at very mgh prices. When an army is at peace ensigns are not paid very well and of course when the fight is raging, as it was here on the Ooolroe estate, the pay of the army would be higher." (Laughter.) A decree for &\ was given.

"Wicklow.— The visit of Mr. Parnell to Edinburgh led to a desperate municipal struggle in that city, when eleven ward elections took place. Six of the eleven Beats were held by Home Bulers and fire by Tories, and the result of Monday's contest is that each side holds its own.