Irish News.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVIII, Issue 2, 9 May 1890, Page 9

Irish News.

Armagh.— Biddy Murphy, a tenant on the Carrickbrida estate, owned by a generous soul named Hunter Moore, of Newry, has been cruelly evicted. The unfortunate woman owed three years' rent and offered one, asking a little time for the remainder, but the man with the appropriate name — Hunter Moore— would not have such a Christian settlement.

The Gaels of Armagh held their annual County Convention in the Foresters' Room, Camlough, Mr. McParland, Camlough, in the chair. The Secretary, Mr. Boyle, read his report for the year, which was considered very favourable. The following resolution was proposed by Mr. Boyce, Bessbrook, and seconded by Thomas Allen, Armagh, and waa carried by acclamation :— " That this meeticg has heard with pleasure the straightforward and manly style in which P. Murray, of Cullyhanna, vindicated his character and resisted the slanderous attacks made on the members of the Armagh Gaels. His Grace the Primate recently performed the gjlemn ceremony of blessing the new cemetery, Armagh. In full pontificals, His Grace, accompanied by the clergy and a vast congregation, went in processional order from the Cathedral to the cemetery and consecrated the ground where in future the remains of many who witnessed the proceedings, and countless thousands to come after, will be laid at reat. Father Mcßvoy. Pastor of Tynan, preached a touching and impressive sermon on " God'a Acre " and its uses. A good collection was taken up to assist in liquidating the debt on the Cemetery.

CarlO"W«— The members of Borris League are all alive, as may be gathered from the following resolutions passed at a recent meeting :— Proposed by P. Murphy, and seconded by J. Flood— Resolved, That Her. Thomas Doyle be admitted a member of this branch of the Irish National League ; that a meeting be held in Ratbanna after Mass to appoint wardens to enroll members in the Irish National League ; that both Rathanna and Killedmond electoral divisions be contested in the National interest at the next election of Poor Law Guardians ; that a special meeting of this committee and ratepayers of Borris division be held in Borris to consider the question of appointing a guardian for this division, and other impoitant business. P. Murphy, Vice-President, occupied the chair. Alsopreeent :— Rev. T. Doyle, Messrs. J. Flood, J. Murphy. P. Aspel, C. Whelan, M. Nelan, T. Farrell, etc.

Clare.— Mrs. Madigan, of Tulla, was recently evicted from her licensed premises. All due the landlord was a sum of £10. Mrs. Madigan 's husband emigrated to America some time ago. There was do resistance.

Mr. Clancy, at the last meeting of the Kildysart Guardianß, moved that Mr. Molony, of Eonis, be dismissed from the position of law-officer to the Board, as he refused to give the use of the Town Hall for the National Convention. Mr. Molony waa relieved of further duty to the Union.

Cork* — The police patrol near Boherbee encountered some moonlighters, and on attempting to challenge them received a sharp fusilade. The police the fire, and the moonlighters retiring to some distance again a second time fired at the police, who again brißkly returned the volley. No more Bhots coming from the moonlighters, the police rushed up to the spot, but the raiders had decamped.

Thomas Casey, Garrane, and Thomas Forde, Corracunna, have been served with the new patent eviction notices by the £.gent, Mr. Frend, who is anything but what his name indicates.

The Earl of Shannon died recently at his residence, Castlemartyr. The deceased seemed to be much esteemed in the district. Hii name has not appeared amoogat the evicting ones in Ireland as far as can be known.

Mr. Slattery, 1 President of the Cork Cattle Trade Association, is subject to the most annoying system of shadowing. The policemen even stand at his side when conversing with a friend, and if he enters a hotel a bobby is sure to be at his heels.

Derry. — Three young men named Kyle, Maxwell, and Rankin were bitten by a mad dog recently in Coleraine. The Guardians have sent them on to Pasteur, Paris, for treatment.

Donegal. — The evictions which are contemplated by the landlords around Cloughaneely, Falcarragh, will be the largest on record. Some 146 tenants are said to expect eviction. The proceedings will be witnessed by many English visitors.

An important meeting to promote the interests of the Irish National Steamship Company waa held in Letterkenny. Mr. Hewitson, High Sheriff of Donegal, presided and expressed a desire to do all that was in bis power to uphold the company. A letter waa read from the Lord Bishop of Raphoe, Dr.O'Donnel, giving his cordial sympathy to the undertaking and pointing out that a failure of the enterprise would mean a serious public loss. Six hundred poundi were subscribed for new stock at the meeting. A strong resolution was passed intimating to the Darry merchants that the Donegal traders expect them to give reasonable support to the company.

The tenants on the M'Curdy Estate, Cormakelly, have refused to give up their rarms under the following circumstances :—lt: — It appears that pending the administration of the property of the late James M'Curdy the farms were let, but the moment all things were arranged and Mr. Ronald J. M'Curdy fully in possession, the tenants were politely requested to deliverup.no allowance |being made for their work, expenditure, and great inconvenience. They very refused to be thus treated, but the English law, which was appealed to, will allow them to be thrown out. Good law this to live under.

Dublin.— Mr. Gray, son of the late E. Dwyer Gray, has left Dublin for an extended tour throughout Aastruia and the United States. Some 200 of his friends visited Pemberton House to wish him bon voyage.

Mr Parnell, was elected chairman of the party for ensuing year, and R. Power, J. Deasy, and J. L. Carew, where re-elected whips, with A. O'Connor, H. Campbjll, and Danal Sullivan as Hon See's. Many useful measures were agreed upon for introduction during tha aeision.

Mr. Kelly was arrested because he sympathized with the SmithBarry tenants. He was arrested at the Limerick Junction on a charge of inciting the Tipperary tenants to withold their rents from Barry. Mr. Kelly was recently imprisoned for the same " crime . " but the punishment does not affect his conduct, and he intends to continue right on in spite of the " Crimes " Act.

Mr. Sullivan has commenced an action for libel against the proprietor of the Mail. Tae passage on which the libel csse is founded is as follows :— " The time was, and that not- so long ago, wheu Mr. Sullivan, as a Lord Mayor of Dublin, tore down the Queen's Arms from their position over the chair in the Mansion House, and said that the lumbar room was the proper receptacle of such rubbish."

Fermanagh.— Father McMeel presided at the last meeting of Enmskillen League when a resolution was passed calling upon the Irish Members of Parliament to insist on a sworn inquiry into the treatment of John Daly, who was imprisoned in England. The Rosslea men have passed a similar resolution and forwarded it to the County members.

Oalway* — Mr. Beddington, Kilcornan, will ba requested to take the Beat for East Galway vacant by the resignation of Mr. Harris, M.P.

At the last meeting of the Harbour Commisiioners, Galway, Henry Hughes, who is a Liverpool ship-broker, came before the Board and unfolded a project he has been engaged on for two or three years, and which is now drawing towards completion, for the formation of a new Trans- Atlantic Steamer Company. Galway is proposed as the station for the arrival and departure of tha ships. Mr. Hughep, in explaining the project, stated that it is intended to carry on a weekly ssrvice between Galway and New York, and tha company in making this port a packet station will construct a pier and break-water, and do the whole without any cost to the people and without requiring them to furnish any portion of the capital. The packet fleet is proposed to consist of three swift, powerful, and well-equipped steamers, able to travel at a speed of 20 knots an hour. Each of thesa Bteamers is estimated to cost from £220,000 to £270,000. They are to be specially built under Admiralty supervision. They will thus be entitlei. to an Admiralty subsidy according to their quality. The solicitors for the company are Richard Jameson, 22 Lord street, Liverpool ; J. Henry Williams, Philadelphia, U.S.A. ; and Redmond McDonagh, Galway.

Kerry.— Robert Hunt presided at the recent meeting of Knockanure League. Michael Goulding appeared before the members and apologised for having violated the rules by his connection with Mickey Fitzgerald, the evictor. He was received into membeiBhip. A vote of sympathy was pas3ed to Mrs, O'Dwyer, of Tipperary, on the death of her husband.

Lord Kenmare has evicted the Killarney Cricket Omb from a field which they held for a long period without any cause or notice. An indignation meeting was held in the Towq Hall to denounce the proceeding, Major Hewson occupied the chair.

Kildare. — A Clongorey emergency man was charged at Naas Sessions with falsely and wilfully swearing that Michael Pearce fired at him with intent to murder. The case, when investigated, turned out a aham— hence the present charge. The accused was allowed out on bail.

The members of Newbride Athletic Club recently held high carnival at the club-house, Liffey View, to celebrate their anniversary. The rooms were illuminated and the decorations beautiful. Joseph Farrell, President, occupied the chair, and amongst those invited to part ike of the club's hospitality were :— J. Malone, Wm. Dorris, John Kelly, L. McGuinness, Mr. Balfe, T. Kelly, Mr. Murphy, Kilcullen ; Mr. Fullam, Thomaa Bryne, Dennis Conlan, A. Conlan, J. Dunne, J. Hoystead, etc. Patriotic speeches were delivered. The toast " Ireland a Nation, 1 ' was given and received with enthusiasm — the band playing at the same time '• God Save Ireland."

Kilkenny.— The Mayor visited the " criminals " recently and found them in good health and spirits. Balfour has not yet finished them.

The village of Johnstown was recently thrown into an unusual state of excitement by an eviction at tba suit of a local trader who recently became owner of a property formerly possessed by an old and respectable family named Kennedy. The evicted were speedily provided for, the last being taken in charge by Mr. Harrington, senior. The people marched through the streets eingvng " God save Ireland, 's and groaning " Martin the Ram."

Limerick. — Mr. K. Kavanagh, of Limerick, died recently at the good old age of 82. He was well known and highly respected in the city. He corresponded with Victor Hugo, Smith O'Brien and others of note. His literary attainments were of a high order. Ihe interment was in Mount Bt. Laurence.

Mayo. — About 18 notices of eviction of poor Achill serts were lodged at Westport Union, at the suit of C. S. Dickens, Right Rev. Mr. Comptoo, and Rev. Thomas McHale.

THeatll.— -James O'Farrell, of Kells, has, at his own expense, undertaken to renovate and re-erect the " Cross of Kells."

The present church of Trim has become in size and condition unfit to accommodate the congregations attending divine services, and the pastor, Father Behan, has appealed to the people for the funds necessary to erect a commodious and suitable building. A meeting was recently held in St. Patrick's Church, which was numerously attended, and £1000 subscribed for the purpose.

Monagban.- The tenants on the estate of Henry B. Fitzgerald have refused to pay any rent until Robert Hodge, his bailiff, who took an evicted farm at Collon, be sent to the right-about.

ha*? Ce " 'SCounty.-William Costigan and Robert Lark ftave been evicted from their holdings in the parish of Grogan. The full amount due was tendered in each case, but refused. The people are highly incensed at such high-handed proceedings, and have determined to sustain the tenants. ,- T «° U PP er i wood b ra nch of the Irish Labour Federation met recently, when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : loat we agree to the resolutions as put forward by Mr. Davitt in Cork on the 21st of January last, and call upon the working men of Ireland to sustain him in the movement. That the proposed convention of the working classes meets with our heartiest approval, and to which we will accredit our delegates . That the system known as tae weekly or monthly tenancy is fraught with the direst evil to the working man, and we call upon the Irish Parliamentary party to briog forward a bill having for its ;object the substitution of yearly tenancies. ' Under the guidance of Father Kelly the Ballybrittas League is Holding a foremost place in the national struggle.

Roscommon.-The Irish National Hunt Committee recently refused a license to hold a race meeting in Boyle on the ground that the fences were too small. The people of Boyle have proved they know their own business best, and will hold the meeting under " Gaelic rules." fa ■m- ? he , K }} tT , ÜBtan Lea g uers ar e generously endeavouring to reinstate Michael Mullooly, of Curskeagb, in his old homestead. He was evicted five years ago. The time allowed for redemption is drawing toaclOße, and a strenuous tffort is being made to collect the sum, *100, required to redeem the land. Mullooly himself has £50, and the balance will be subscribed by the people. The members of the Kilglass League at a recent meeting passed a resolution denouncing grabbers Edward Kavanagh, Patrick Duou, Patrick Walsh, of Caul, and O. McGuire, of Lecarrow, for still clinging to their ill-acquired possessions in spite of public opinion. iney invoked the aid of surrounding branches to bring the grabbers to a sense of their duty to the nation. Grabbing seems to be fashionable round Kilglaes.

An eviction equalling in barbaious cruelty any which has taken place \n Cork, Galway, or Tipperary, was recently witnessed by the residents in Corngeen, near Ballinameen, when poor dying Thomas Carney, his wife, and six helpless children, were flung out upon the roadside. The villains took out the dying man and laid, him on the cold, dampjground, but he was soon taken in by a neighbour. SligO,— P. A. McHugh of the Sligo Champion is at present confined m famous Tullamore fortress by directions of the infamous Balfour. We regret to inform our readers that the distinguished ' criminal " is suffering from the effects of a bad cold and that his cell is exceptionally uncomfortable.

James Brennan's in-calf cow, valued at £17, was recently killed by the hounds of the Sligo Hunt Club. The sporteeos refused to compensate Brennan and he sued them, but the judge, ofjjcourse, was on the side of the coinless squireens and dismissed the case. It has now gone to a higher court— the Farmers'—and it is to be hoped the gap-seeking steeplechasers will not be allowed to hunt until full recompense is made Brennan for his loss.

Xipperary.— William Glasheen, who resides near Tipperary, has been sent to gaol for fourteen days for looking crooked at a policeman. r

The tenant-farmers in the neighbourhood of Tipperary have offered land to the extent of 1,100 acres for the use of the evicted tenants.

The plant of the Tipjperan/ Nationalist was recently sold by the sheriff and bought in by some Nationalists, so that the paper is in the same hands. The sheriff's men during their sojourn, made sad havoc amid the office materials and type. Father James Hanly, of Davis street, Tippcrary, had been noticed that Smith-Barry intended to evict him. When the bailiff made his appearance to take possession be was politely informed that Father Hanly wouid not surrender until forcibly ejected. The bum thereupon retired.

The Tenants' Defence committee purchased for the accommodation of evicted tenants a farm containing over 220 acres from Mr. Smith, at Ballykisteen, near the Limerick junction. The land, which is very good, will be given in lots to the evicted. At Fawnagowan 40 acres have been purchased from Stafford O'Brien and at Cashel 51 acres, at Scruggawn, will be given to the tenants evicted in that locality. By this it will be seen the work goes bravely on. On the Rossmore Hills in the early winter morning, with snow falling heavily, recently stood a man, his wife, and eleven children. They were evicted. What little furniture they possessed was thrown out. Under the roof of an old-fashioned bed the little ones sought shelter from the piercing winter wind, whilst the parents, with sorrow-stneken hearts, looked dismally on. Such a scene would have moved a heart of stone, but touched not a tender spot in the heart of the person who conducted the cruel proceedings. He was requested to allow the poor children to lake refuge f 10m the storm in the house, but his reply was they could go to the workhouse. The eviction was, on the estate of a person styled Earl de Montalt.

Tyrone. — A farmer named O. McCaughey was prosecuted for forcibly taking possession of a nouse and /arm m Lismoredibtrict from which he had been evicted. The case attracted a great deal of interest, and satisfactioo was expressed when the magistrates at the Clogher sessions dismissed the charge.

Waterford.— T. F. Dowley presided at the recent meeting of Mothil League. Michael Walsh, carpenter, was re-admitted as a member. James Fitzgerald again reported that his evicted farm was being used by Thomas Walch, of Knock. The Cential Branch sent down a grant of £12 for the evicted tenants on Lord Waterford's and Baron's estates.

The citizens of Waterford, through their representatives on the public boards, are bending all their energies to defeat the construction of a railway system to Roßslare. The project, if successful,

would have a very serious and damaging effect oq the commercial mteieats of Waterford.

. Wexford.— Thomas J. Healy, solicitor, Wexford, recently visited the Mayor, who is at present confined m Kilmainham, because ne disagiees with Mr. Balfour's method of governing Ireland and its people. The " cuminal "is reported in good health, but was looking a little paler thau usual, and i.is sitrht was slightly impaired. The tenants on the Garrynish estate in this County have brought the landlord to his knees through the Plan. Ihe following cases fully illustrate the case :— Simoa Sutton— Kent 30 years ago, £31) ; present rent, £5.) ; valuation, £38 ; new rent under settlement, £36 3s 7d ; Inomas Healy— Rent 30 years «go, £50 ; present rent, £68 ; valu-i-tinn, £48 ; new rent under settlement, £43 G3 3d ; J. Breen— Rent 30 years ago, £24 ; present rent, £32 12s ; valuation, £22 ; new rent voder settlement, £23.

"WiClslow.— The Township Surveyor rep >rted in reference to the letter of Mr. Trail, engineer to tie Giant's Ciuseway Electric Railway, in which he proposed to run an electric tramway on the Esplanade immediately inside the line of the wire fence or to move the latter inward about six feet. Mr. Trail proposed some other alteratious, which did not form part of the Provisional Order. How - ever desirable it might be to have aa Electric Tramway in Bray he did not think Mr. Trail's proposal could be carried out without a new Provisional Order. This was, however, a matter for the legal adviser of the Board. After a portracted discussion the Secretary was directed to reply to Mr. Trail that the Commissioners could not see their way to permitting any interference with the Esplanade. A largely-attended meeting of Blegsington League was held recently. Amongst those present were Rev. J. Curran, Messrs. Tallon, Cullan, B&lfe, Halligan, Murphy, Walsh, Craul, Duff/, Doran, J. Healy, P. Healy, Nolan, Neill, Slattery, DowliDg, P. Halligan, Kelly, Connor, Lawlor, and Brien. It was resolved that the sum <f £10 be forwarded to the Central Branch. It was proposed by J. Halligan, seconded by J. Balfe, and carried by acclamation— That we embrace this favourable opportunity of declaring our unshaken confidence in Charles Stewart Parnell, the great leader of the Irish people, who has succeeded in crushing his and Ireland's enemies with singular ability. It was propose i by Michael Tallon and seconded by James Neill, and carried unanimously :— That wp condemn in the strongest terms the treatment of Henry O'Connor, Leinster Leader, at the hands of Mr. Balfour, and we hop" that he may long con inue five to advocate the cause of justice and nationality in his paiiijtic journal.