Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 December 1890 — Page 4

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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, - SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7 1890.

IRISH PARTY BROKEN III TWO

Forty-Five Members, Under Leadership of Justin McCarthy, Deser Parnell. -Ireland's Master" Left with a Minority After One cf the Most Exciting Meetings Ever Held by Any Political Body. Bitter Personalities, TanntsandEpithets the Feature of the Session. Parnell Resents an Insult to Mrs. O'Shea and A ftervrards Excoriates the Secedera Gladstone Savs Home Kale Is Bared. IRISH PABTY DISRUPTED. Soanes and Incidents of an Pixel ting Meeting ' of Nationalists Forty-Five Secede.' - Copyright, 150, by the United Press. London", Deo. ft The scenes in the commit tee-room of the: House of Commons today, where the Nationalists were assembled together, as it proved, for the last time, will form one of the most stirring chapters ot Irish history. There were no spectators of the stormy session of this miniature Irish Parliament and 'its disruption, but the stories told by the members after the break up agree in describing the proceeding's as most exciting. The semblance of good feeling which had, with difficulty, been maintained between the contending factions in the previous meetings was no longer kept up. All realized that compromise and conciliation were impossible, and there was no further concealment of the bitter passions which had all along been smoldering beneath the surface. Mr. Parnell, though never losing the wonderful command over himself which is so marked a characteristic of his strength, yet could not refrain from launching the barbed shafts of denunciation and vituperation upon the heads of those whom, to use his own bold phrase, he had made politically, and who now seized upon the moment of his personal embarrassment to seek his overthrow for their own advantage. These accusations were reiterated by the devoted adherents of the former leader and were as vehemently denied and resented by the men at whom they were aimed, and who averred that bo far from owing their political existence to Mr. Parnell, it was their voluntary sell-effacement in the interest of harmony to which ho owed his own prominence in the leadership. This self-obscnrement, too, had been at the cost, they reminded him, of much unresented injustice toward them on his part, for in the days of hi apparent invincibility he had refused them -all credit, for their patriotic sacrifices, while taking to himself all the credit for tho good results of tho unanimity which their submission to discipline, had made possible. So the war of crimination and recrimination went on, and questions of policy were forgotten m the furling to and fro of personalities.- j? ; v. . Tho climax of the wrangle?was reached when Mr. Parnell, taunting Ids opponents with what ho termed their cowardly surrender to a vainglorious and weak-kneed old Englishman, cried- angrily: .jy ho is master of Ireland Gladstone or niyseifP Instantly Tim Healy'a voice wAs; haid' above tho chorus of angry protests shouting: You better ask who is mistress of Ireland." Tfce blood surged into ParneH'B face, and he shook his ilst-Uhreat-enmgly at Hen Iy as ho retorted passionately: " "Sir. you are a dirtv blackguard to, insult a ladv in the presence of lrwhenV, tlemcn.'' When tho majority started "to withdraw alter Mr. Parnell had refused; as' chairman, to put thequestion on tho motion for' his retirement from the leadershiV, there was a tumult. Bitter epithets were exchanged, and each faction warned the other that the verdict of the people of Ireland at the. -polla-wouldr1 overwhelm the traitors with Ignominy. It is not to be doubted that Mr. Parnell will make considerable capital with the rural' constituencies by describing the action &t tho McCarthy faction as a secession. The lact that they bolted the , regular meeting will bo utilized to throw discredit upon their loyalty to the party organization, thouzh the bolt was in reality canted by his own violation ot tho rules of deliberative bodies in refusing to enterta; anjmotions but such as suited bis o wit interest. .Mr. Gladstone is given great credit for his s'uewdncss under dttlicuit circumstances in bringing the dispute back to the original issue of the Irish leadership and escaping Mr. Parnell's trap of a political twist in the negotiations. There will be a great mass-meeting in Pbenix Park, Dublin, to-morrow, at which an expression of public feeling in the Irish capital on tho momentous issue of thej day will bo . given. This will be the inauguration of a series ,of meetings hich will - embrace all Ireland, and before the question which, for the past few days, has been fought over in Room 15 ot the House of Commons among four score Irish leaders, will be contested on a grander scale before the wholo Irish race. Both the factions aro confident and determined, and the warfare for supremacy will be bitter and relentless. PROCEEDINGS IN DETAIL. 3Ir. Gladstone's Reply Followed by a Heated Debate, Ending In a Split. London-, Dec. C At 1 o'clock to-day the Irish members of Parliament . reassembled in the committee-room of the House of Commons. It was the desire of the members to maintain the strictest secrecy regiTding their proceedings, and they had requested the officials of the House to aid them in keeping outsiders awar from the meeting-room. In consequence, no one was allowed in the lobby adjoining the room. Even the courtesy extended to the press was suspended, and no reporters were permitted in the vicinity of the place where the deliberations were taking place. Tho first business transacted was the reading of Mr. Gladstone's letter in reply v'to the committee, consisting of Messrs. Leamy, Kedmond, Sexton aLd Healy. Mr. Gladstone remains firms in his determination to in no way recognize Mr. Parnell as the leader of the "Nationalists. He oCers to conduct negotiations with a new Irish leader on a footing of confidence equal to that which L? once accorded to Parnell. A stormy debate followed. Messrs. Barry, Sexton ar.d Healy made a determined attempt to bring about a final settlement of the question, namely, the retirement of Air. l'arnell from the leadership. Finally Mr. Sexton gsv&Mr. Parnell his ultimatum to the ell'ect that if a decision on this question was delayed by the chairman Mr. Parnell after 6 o'clock this evening the majority of the representatives of the party would hold a meeting of their own and depose him from ofiice.k A scene cf great excitement followed this announcement. At 2:4 o'clock a recess was taken for half an hour. . . At C:15 o'clock the members reassembled. A atrontrly-worded letter from Archbishop Waish was read, demanding Mr. Parnell's removal. .The reading of the letter produced a marked effect. Mr. John O'Connor moved the adoption of a resolution declaring that Mr. Gladstone's letter was not satisfactory, and that Ireland requested assurances regarding the I'onatabnlary and land questions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kenney. Mr. Abraham moved that Mr. Parnell vacate tho chairmanship of the party. Mr. Parnell refused to allow the motion to bo Tnr. whereupon Mr. McCarthy, followed by forty-funr other members, left the room. An exciting incident arose from Mr. I'-r-T.eH'a refusal to put Mr. Abraham's motion. As a written resolution to the same effect was bing handed in by Mr. Justin McCarthy, Mr. Parnell leaned across the table, rtmck Mr. McCarthy' hand and seized the .refiolntion and tore it to pieres. Mr. Justin Hcstlfy McCarthy, on of Mr. Justin McCarthy, arose from his seat and denounced 'ilr Parnell as ths iniulter of his father

and aiveneiny to-his country. He declared that he had hitherto acted with Parnell, but he would henceforth, repudiate him. The defection of the younger McCarthy has raised the total number of anti-Pamellite members to forty-live. . BEGINNING OK A JsTORMY SESSION. - At the opening of the meeting ' Mr. Parnell said they were assembled to receive the report of the delegates on the conference with Mr. Gladstone. Mr. Kenny proposed that the delegates-retire to prepare their report. Mr. Healy said there was no necessity to retire, as the delegates had agreed on the matter. He opposed any further suspension, of the proceedings. A resolution that tho delegates retire to prepare their' report was put and defeated by a vote of 34 to 25. Mr. Healy then proposed that all the communications which had passed between the Irish parliamentary party and tho Liberal leaders be read. After a prolonged squabble over this proposal Mr. Healy moved that the chairman read the whole of the documents bearing on the proposition. Mr. Parnell objected. . . He insisted that the delegates- prepare" a report of their interview with .Mr. Gladstone and submit it to the meeting. This course, he said; was absolutely necessary in order to put the pnbMc in possesion of all the facts. This caused a heated debate Mr. Sexton finally said that he and his friends felt that these intolerable proceedings should be brought to a close, if not by the action of the chair, by .some other means. If Jus friends, he said, were in the minority, they would gladly retire, but the fact that they were Jn the majority placed the obligation upon them to exercise their powers.-- - After a brief adjournment, Mr. Kedmond read the report of the delegates, including letters from Sir Win. Vernon-Harcourt and Mr. 3Iorley; -referring "them to Mr. Gladstone as' the sole leader of the Liberals empowered to speak in the name of the party, the letter of Mr. Gladstone declining a joint consideration of. the . questions tbst the delegates might submit to him in combination with his colleagues, and finally Mr. Gladstone's last letter to the Irish parliamentary caucus. , At the conclusion of the reading of the report there was a scene of great confusion. Mr. Abraham and Mr. John O'Connor rose from their seats simultaneously, when Mr. Parnell declared " that' the latter had the lloor. Mr. Abraham persisted in an effort to move a resolution. He tried to read it. but could not. amid the clamor. He then handed -the resolution to Mr. McCarthy, who rose from his seat and was apparently about to read it, when Mr. Parnell, who throughout the exciting scene remained standing, grasped'the resolution from Mr. McCarthy's haud. at the same time saying: "I won't receivo it." HOT-TEMPERED WORDS. ... ... i Mr.fParnell and' Mr. McCarthy stood addressing each other.-but tboir words were rendered inaudible owing to the confusion and cries of .-Chair." "order." r , When quiet, was . restored, M Parnell said: "Until the party deposes cse I am your chairman," . - . ;';.: : Mr. BarryYou are not our chairman, Mr. Parnelr Yes; Mr. McCarthy attempted to move a resolution surreptitiously. Mr. Healy Give us back cor resolution. ft The disorder and interruption were renewed, Mr. Parnell continuing to rule that O'Connor had the floor. ? Mr. Barry exclaimed: "You're a dirty trickster," which cansed a further uproar. Mr. Parnell Respect the Chair. Mr. tiheehy Wo will respect the Chair if it respects the party. Mr. Author; O'Connor,. appealed to his friends to show every possible, reepect to the late leader. - ' ' ; Mr. McCarthy said he had only risen to a point of order. Some one had handed him a paper,-and the chairman struck it out of his hand. - - Mr. Parnell I took it out of your hand. Colonel Nolan He did not strike your hand. ; . .5 :jT.- ' -' - Mr. McCarthy insisted that the paper was struck out of his hand. Mr. .Parnell Yon were about to put some resolution, thereby usurping my functions. Mr. McCarthy I was not. I expected courtesy at your hands. Mr. Healy moved that t Mr. Abraham's motion be heard. ' " 'v. Mr. Parnell I refuse to ut it. -- Mr. Healy Then I'll put it myself. , Cheers. U - - M r. Fi tzgerald W h o . a$o . y on t You . are not the leaiier of the Irish people." " i Mr. John O'Connor Healy is not the

leader yet. . . -" -"- " - Mr. O Connor then moved that the meeting regrets and calls, the attention of the country to the fact that, though the original resolution was changed to meet Mr. .Gladstone's objections jto negotiate, he Bllll iClllSOS IU LUUlOl Willi Hit? U-lliy . unless Mr. Parnell is removed. Mr. O'Connor ureed that Mr. Gladstone's reply proved Mr Parnell's contention that it was impossible to get a direct answer from him. Mr. Gladstone, he said, was sacrificing. Irish interests to a manufactured English motionvw-arned tho' Heatyites of the grave responsiouity oz lorming-a. separate party. Before Mr. ICeUy'-econded the jnotibn of John O'Conrfor Wothejrie" erie occurred. This wasdoey to I'omotttyHealy shouting Who is Who' mistress oX jf he party I" Cries of 5'Shamen; came from all parts of the rOom.and-lkVllliam Redmond shouted, The3' mnst be badly off to resort to arguments like that." -;t . Mr. Pavnell; referred to Healy as a cowardly little scoundrel who dared, in an assembly of Irishmen, to insult a woman. This denunciation of Healy was received with cheers and. counter-cheers. John O'Connor, continuing, said be pitied the Irish members who. were obliged to accept the leadership of a coward who dared to insult a woman. He defended Mr. ParHell's action In divulging what passed atthe Hawarden meeting. Such a course, he said, was entirelv justifiable. Mr. Abraham followed Mr. O'Keliy. He pointed out the danger of a Liberal defeat at the general election in case their action should induce Mr. Gladstone to retire. As Mr. Parnell refused to resign, they would bo wanting in respect to themselves if they longer delayed bringing matters to an issue, the chairman having ignominously treated and torn .Mr. .McCarthy's resolution. . . Mr. Parnell That is untrue. Mr. Abraham declined to enter into an altercation, but repeated that it would bo shameful to allow the minority to continue making the party a"laughing stock; Mr. Parnell and his adherents desired to appeal to Ciesar, but his side was quite willing to abide by the decision of the Irish people. He proposed an amendment that Parnell's chairmanship be terminated. Mr. Nolan protested that Mt. Abraham was out of order, and a squabble ensued, the opponentsof Parnelltaunting him with allowing the introduction of Clancy'samendment against the wishes of the party. Finally Parnell decided that Mr. Abraham was outof order, whexeupon Healy shouted, "Bravo, bravo." "Mr. Healy,", said Mr. Parnell, "I won't stand very much more from . you. The amendment is only admissible as a subetantivo motion." Mr. Arthur O'Counorjin a quiet speech, protested against the obstructive tactics of tho minority, which, ho said, would indefinitely delay tho decision that the majority had a right to record. Mr. Parnell interposed that O'Connor1 was well qualiiied to lecture them on obstructions llaughter, but he was wandering from the resolution. Mr. O'Connor I am leading up to the amendment. We have been very moderate. There is danger that over-moderation may be misconstrued as shirking our duty. Mr. O'Connor continued,, amid a crescendo of approving cheers, to argue' that the time had arrived to cease to .talk and to act, and to put an end to what was rapidly becoming ak disgraceful .farce. "I ask the overwhelming majority of this party," he continued, "at once to record their decision; ' if not here, then elsewhere." (Cheers.) Mr. Parnell Mr. O'Connor. knows it is not an amendment. , Mr. O'Connor Very well; if it cannot be put here, it must oe elsewhere. PAUXKM.'s OI'PONKNTA WITIIDKAW. : After Mr. Leamy had spoken Mr. Justin McCarthy took. the lloor. He said he thought the time had come to close the debate. He did not desire to'lncrease the bitterness engendered by; the crisis. He had hoped. up.. to. last night that Parcell would still help them oat of their terrible

reeling, .tle believed tu ax Ireland would resent such;dictationr..'d : Mr. O'KellrViu seeohdinir Mr O'Connor's

national difiiculty. Ho was disappointed. Mr. Parnell had lent them no assistance out of their, dilemma. He felt that it would be a waste of time to discuss the matter further, since it had been made clear that the doer, would be barred against any definite settlement in that room. He suggested that all agreeing with him withdraw. While the members were leaving iir. Justin Huntley McCarthy explained amid much interruption that he was sorry for the decision, but woifld go with the party. Mr. Parnell was left in the room with Messrs. John and William Kedmond, Leamy, O'Keliy, Byrne, Blane, Corbett, John and Joseph Nolan,' Maguire. Harrison, Dalton, Wm. McDonald, Conway, Qninn. Clancy, Mahony,. Fitzgerald, Harrington, Kichard Power, Sheitt, Campbell, John O'Connor, Dr. Kenny and McKenny, and the meeting was resumed. Colonel Nolan excused Mr. J ustin Huntley McCarthy's defection on account of family ties. The others, he said, had exercised their right to secede. They had only dobated the question two days, but certain gentlemen feared that further discussion would only justify Mr. Parnell and enlighten Ireland to the true position. He then proceeded to disenss . the election possibilities. He argued that the Parnellites would nold the key to the sitution, and concluded his remarks by saying that whatever Mr. Parnell's position was in the next two or three years, he would be ranked with O'Conuell as the greatest Irishman of the last three centuries. ICheersJ. v THE DESERTERS EXCORIATED BY TARNELI Othoia having spoken, Mr. Parnell said: "The deserters, knowing' that we were'going to Ireland to-morrow, clamored for a decision because they dreaded the lightning of public opinion in Ireland. They recoiled before this opinion' when they lied from this room. Gentlemen, we have won the day. I Loud cheers.) Although our ranks are reduced, I hold this chair still. (Cheers.) Although many comrades have left us. Ireland has power to fill their

places and send us good men and true for every one of thoso who have left us, and I little know our gallant-country if I am mistaken in the opinion that when she gets an opportunity she will freely exercise the power. They have left this room because they saw their position was no longer tenable, because they saw arrayed against them a force before which wo mustall bow, and without which none of us would ever have been here. They stand in a most contemptible position that of men trho, having pledged themselves to be true to their party, to their leader and to their country, have been false to all. Loud cheers. 1 John O'Connor's resolution was then put and carried by acclamation, and the meeting dispersed. Tho majority of the Nationalists, under the chairmanship of Justin McCarthy, met after the breaking up of the full meeting and unanimously adopted the following resolutions: Resolved, That we, members of the Irish parliamentary party, solemnly renew our adhesion to the principle in devotion to which we have never wavered, that the Irish party is, and always must remain independent of aU other parties. Resolved, That we further declare that we will never entertain any proposal for the settlement of the question of home rule except such as satisfies the aspirations of the party and ot the Irish people. When this result was communicated to Mr. Gladstone ho exclaimed: "Thank God! home rule is saved." The McCarthy party aro preparing a manifesto to the Irish people. , GLADSTONE'S LETTER TO NATIONALISTS. Mr. Gladstone, in his letter to the Nationalist meeting, acknowledges the receipt of the two resolutions adopted by the Irish caucus, and says: "By the first resolution the subject of our correspondence is entirely detached from connection with the conversation at Hawarden. In the . second I am requested to receive a deputation, which, besides stating the party's views, is to request an intimation of my colleagues' intentions regarding the details of a settlement of the land question and the control of the constabulary. I have not yet had an opportunity to consult my colleagues regarding such a declaration of intention or on the many points which may be regarded as vital to the construction of a good measure for homo rule. The question raised by the publication . of my letter to Mr. Morley was a question of leadership, which, separate, has no proper connection with home rule. I cannot undertake to make any statement of our intentions on these or any other provisions of the homerule bill in connection with a question of leadership. When the Irish party settles this question, belonging entirely to their own competence, in such a manner as will enable me to renew my 'former relations with the Irish party, it will bo my desire to enter without prejudice into confidential communication, such as heretofore occurred, as occasion may serve, upon all amendments of particulars and suggestions of improvement in my plan for a measure for home rule. . "I assure yon that it is my desire to press forward, at the first favorable opportunity, a just and effective measure for home rule. 1 recognize, and earnestly seek to uphold, the independence of the Irish party no less than that of the Liberal party. I acknowledge with satisfaction the narmony prevailing between the two parties since 1886. When the present difficulty is removed I know no reason to anticipate its interruption. From what has taken place on both sides of the channel during the past four years I look forward with confidence, as to my colleagues, to the .formation and prosecution of a measure which, in meeting all the just claims of Ireland, will likewise obtain the approval of the people of Great Britain. I shall at all suitable times prize tho privilege of free communication with the Irish national party. "Finally. I would remind you of my declaration that, apart from personal confidence, there is but one guarantee that can be of real value to Ireland. It is that recently pointed out by feir William Ver-con-Harcourt, in his letter of Deo. 2, when he called attention to the unquestionable political fact that no party nor no leaders could ever propose or hope to carry (a scheme for home rule that did not havethe cordial concurrence -and support of the Irish nation. With this statement of my views and those of my colleagues, I anticipate that you will agree with my" opinion that there will be no advantage in a further personal interview." IIUSII CONSTAIIUIAKY. The Main Point In Dispute in Considering Home Knle for Ireland. Copyright, 1S0O, by the United Press.l London. Dec. C. The fate of Irish home rule is in the balance to-day. No one, not even the most devoted supporter of Mr. Parnell, has suggested that Mr. Gladstone was not willing to grant all the measure of homo rule that the Liberal party of England, which holds the key to the situation, could be induced to extend. No one understands tho Liberals of England, or the Tories either, better than Mr. Gladstone, and Ihe knows just how far Englishmen and Scotchmen are prepared to go in concessions to Ireland. He knows that to pledge the , control of the force known as the Irish constabulary to a Home-rule Parliament would alienate a a large section, if not a majority. of his followers. The Irish constabulary is not a police body; it is a military body. Its members are armed and drilled like soldiers, and aro superior in effectiveness to average soldiers. They put down, unaided, the incipient rebellion of 184S, and were equally ellective in 1S67. To them, rather than to the troops, the British government of every party shade has been accustomed to look for tho maintenance of corporal authority. Being Irish they understand the Irish, and they also understand the various stratagems which attend upon the Irish feuds and vendettasMr. Parnell has said that he wishes Ireland to be substantially in the position of a State of the American Union, and, with the constabulary at its back, an Irish government would be little less than sovereign. Mr. Gladstone, therefore, declined to discuss this question, but in doiug so ho took broader ground and insisted that Mr, Parnell should retire before he entered into any discussion at all. This practically relegates to the Irish people the choice between Gladstone and Parnell. Upon that choice, to be finally decided only at tfce polls, depends tho attitude of tho British Liberal party and tho future of Ireland. Meantime the government is pushing the land-purchase bill with all possible energy, aided by the Parnellites, and the bill will, in a few days, reach the House of Lords, to be followed promptly by a measure of Irish local self-government. Mr. Balfour is earnestly active in

providing for the relief of the faminestricken districts, and there is no donbt that his measures are making a most favorable impression upon the people who feel the immediate and appreciate the future benefit of such lJioc. A' French View of Parnell's Offense. Paris, Dec. fi. The press of this city devote much attention to the Irish in the affairs of the Irish party. The Republique Francaise recalls instances of French politicians who have lost high positions because of their private immorality. Thus M. Roger, Minister of Justioe under Louis Philippe, when caught in adultery and

threatened with public exposure, blew ont j his brains, and Jules tavre, who, while Minister of Foreigu Affairs, was convicted of living with a woman who had been deserted by her worthless .'husband, resigned his post and lived some -.time in retirement. Another notablo example : is the case of Victor Hugo, who was detected in a .liaison with the wife of an artist, which affair caused the passing, by the Houae of Peers, of which M. Hugo was a menber, of a resolution to the effect that any peer of France convicted of , adultery must vacate his sent. ' The cynical tone of some of the French dramas and romances over a breach of the Seventh Commandment, the Republiaue declares, does not fairly represent the national sentiment, ..';'s , .. . CONE TO NEW YORK.. The Irish. Envoys Leave Chicago' for Gotham Mr. Dillon's Statement. Chicago, Dec 6. The Irish envoys left for New York at 5 o'clock .this afternoon by the Michigan Central road.; Shortly before their departure Mr. Dillon, on behalf of himself and his fellow-envoys, made the jfollowing statement: "Wo have, up to the present time, maintained silence and abstained from inviting any expression' of opinion on the situation at home, ont of respect for the deliberations of our colleagues.. We have to-day received assur ances that the Parliamentary Fund Association of New York, otherwise known as the Hoffman House committee, which raised 8300,000 and turned; it over to Mr. Parnell personally at the time of the last general' election, heartily indorses our action, and that the municipal council of the League in New York also supports us." Among the telegrams received to-day by the envoys were : the following: Patrick Melody wired from St. Louis: "The people are wild to see yon. Come under all circumstances." Edward McGannon telegraphed from Columbus, O.: "Come. Wrhat. the people of Columbus want is home rule for Ireland, no matter under what leader." Requestsfor them to come werealso received from Waterbnry and New Britain, Conn. In reply to all these telegrams the following general reply was trained and sent: "We deeply regret that there should be any ', disappointment, but we are solemnly convinced that the interests of unity will be best served by suspending public action . pending the decision of the Irish party. We hope to communicate with you again the moment wo receive decisive news from home." An evening paper says: "Mr. Harrington, it is understood, has gone to Detroit to confer with his friends there. He did not hold any conference wjth the other delegates, and left no word as to hiffintentidfcis." AGAINST THE REPUBLICANS. Ruling That Deprives4. Senator Ingafts of Twelve Votes-Right to Decide a Tie Vote. Topeka, Kan., Dec. 0, Chief -justice Horton, of the Supreme Courts this morning denied the application of CVE. Lobdell, delegate to tho Legislature elected from Lane county, for a writ of mandamus directing the late canvassing board to issue him a certificate of election as a Representative. Lobdell claimed a seat in the House under the provisions of the amendment to the Constitution jWhioh; provides that each county having more than 250 legal voters shall be entitled to'a Representative. Eighteen other counties have 'elected delegates who are not entitled" to seats as members. If the application had been granted Senator Ingalls would have gained- - twelve votes. John N. Cues, Farmers' Alliance Attorney-general-elect, says that the action of the State Board of Canvassers in declaring Rood, Republican, elected to the Legislature from Marion county, over Maxwell, People's party, by lot, to settle a tie vote, does not finally dispose of the case. "The board of canvassers," sai d he, "is not au thorized to gamble any man into office. As the Legislature has no authority to elect a Representative, in caso,of a tie.it has no right to delegate that authority to the board of canvassers. I think that it is clear that, as the people of Marion county have made no choiqe, the office is vacant, end that the certificate. of election issued to Mr. Rood is worthless, and that it remains for the Legislature to declare a vacancy and notify the Governor to call a special election." A majority of toe Legislature is anti-Republican, and they may unseat Mr. Rood. Tbts would lose one vote for Mr. Ingalls. 'v' Family Murdered by IIorse-Thieves. Wichita, Kan., Dec .fn a ravine in the Flint hills of Greenwood county, a party of hunters discovered yesterday the bodies of an unknown;. man, woman and child. On the forehead pf the man was an ugly bruise, beneath which the skull was found to be crushed. The bodies were poorly clad. In the pockets of the dead man was found two Jetters. One was from Palmer, 111., addressed to Thomas Potter, Englewood, Kan., and the second from some one in Englewood signing the name "Abe," to Thomas Potter. Reece, Greenwood county. Investigation at Reece showed that about a week ago a prairie schooner containing a man, woman and child passed through town. The movers intimated that they were leavii g western Kansas to return East. It is supposed that in the Flint hills, which present a dreary waste for miles in all directions, the movers encountered some of the horse-thieves who make their haunts in these regions, and that in resisting an attempt to steal his wagon the husband received his death blow. . Cave-In Fatal tcTTwo Lives. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Danville, 111., Dec. ft Yesterday afternoon, about 5 o'clock,' while Thomas Ben-: nett and Christ. Wetterman were engaged in taking ont coal from Mr. Bennett's strip bank, a few miles 'south of this city, the bank caved in, covering both of them and a team of horses with several feet of dirt. Mr. Wetterman andiboth horses were instantly killed. The injuries of Bennett are so serious that he cannot recover. Child Burned to Death " Special to tho Indianapolis Journal. Marshall, 111., Dec. 6.LittleKellie. the eight-year-old daughter of George Downie, of AVabash township, was playing by an open fire, last evening, when her dress caught tire. She ran out doors, screaming, and her mother came to her rescue. She was badly burned in her efforts to save the child. - The little one died from her injuries this morning at T.o'clock. . Member of a Notorious Gang Caught. .' Special to the Indianapolis JoornaL Hartford City, Ind., . Dea ft James Ickes, another of the Godfrey reserve gang of thieves, was captured in this city this afternoon by Sheriff' Groves and lodged iu the county jail. Two of the same gang were sent to the penitentiary from this county at tho October termtof court.' Urakeman Killed. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. . Mattoonv lib. Dec, ft At Lerna, last night, Frank Puckett, brakeman on the P., D. & E. road, was thrown uu Jer the wheels by catching his foot in a cattle-guard and instantly killed. He lived with a widowed mother in this city, and was -her sole support, CJiniSTJlAS SOVELT1KS AT COST. JleautlfuUreenta for . than Their Value. On Hccout of removal the Japanese Bazar. 4. North Illinois street, oiTei s at cost a tine lino of hrnnzes, t-atsuinas, bamboo and art goods. This Is an unusual opportunity to get this class of goods at reduced rates. -

STORUY IJEETI11G OF FARMERS

Enemies of JIacune, Polk and Livingston Cause a Very Lively Rumpus, Mr. Hall Attempts to Have the Investigation Reopened and Hakes Some Damaging' - Charges A Compromise Finally Beached. Proposition to Furnish a Roster of Members Also Precipitates a Discussion, Senator Ingalls . Falsely Accused Evidence That the Anti-Election Bill Resolutions - V 'Were Engineered by the Democracy. ALLIANCE CONVENTION. Yesterday's Proceedings Marked by Disputes v. Between Members. Ocala, Fla., Deo. ft The Alliance met at 0:30 o'clock this morning. A resolution was offered " by Governor-elect Buchanan, of .Tennessee,1 to . amend the Ocala platform adopted yesterday so that the president of , the national Alliance shall not have the power to .... suspend the editor of any Alliance newspaper orsan which . advocates any policy or any measures . in violation of said platform. The amendment was discussed at lencth ...... i and referred to. a committee. Au . amendment to tho constitution was offered by Mr.' Buchanan, 'which provides that it shall not be necessary for an Alliance editor to get the official sanction of the president before publishing a State, county or sub-Alliance organ. Complaint was made by Colonel Livingston, of Georgia, that the government statistician relied toomnch upon information furnished by uninformed Con gressmen. The committee' on agricultural statistics reported, proposing that a committee of -five Alliance Congressmen .make arrangements to get statistics, so that the people will not be dependent on reports from tho government statistician. They are to cooperate with the Alliance crop statistician in bis labors. I Frank Bnrkitt, of Mississippi, moved that a roster be furnished of all sub-Alliance secretaries, who will send to each Alliance all information in their possession bearing on statistics. Mr. Turner, of Georgia, protested against snch roster being furnished, " as it gave one man too muoh power. He said that such a roster could be used to destroy the order by politicians or schemers; that if he, as national secretary, had bad a roster in his possession, and had been willing, he could have sold it for $10,000 during the recent political campaign. Politicians, he said, would use it to disseminate their corrupt iug literature. In reply, Mr. Burkitt said that he did not believe that the Alliance secretaries were so corruptible, or would be so disloyal to Alliance principles as to thus conspire with 'politicians. Colonel Livingston, of Georgia, support- ; ed Secretary Turner in his argument and, while speaking at some length on the subject, was interrupted by delegate H. Harvey, of Florida, on a point of order that Colonel Livingston consumed too much time of the convention in talking. Colonel Livingston replied that when he rnn things he run them in such shape that there was system and order, prevalent, and that some business was done, but that when Harvey had anything to do with affairs there was . only disorder, anarchy and confusion. Mr. Turner got the floor again, and said that during the Kansas campaign Senator Ingalls had o tiered $5,000 for a roster ofthe Kansas secretaries alone, the inference being that such a roster would largely in-, crease ill value .as the Alliance extended into other States. Mr. Turner's statement was promptly denied by Senator Ingalls, who sent a dispatch this afternoon, saying the charges were without foundation. ALMOST A ROW. The Alliance adjourned juss before noon to-day, with the resolution on furnishing a roster of sub-Alliance secretaries still under discussion. When the meeting was called together at 3 p. m nobody expected a continuance of this debate, or any final disposition of matters under consideration during the forenoon. A storm-cloud meanwhile had been gathering, and everybody was waiting to hear it burst. It related to the Macune-Polk-Liv-ingston investigation, and it burst with (IB DUUUSUUBIH BUU UU U (IVOl ITCIt VAIbU lated to suit even the most sensational-loving Alliance man in the convention hall. President Hall, of the Missouri Alliance, got the floor and he was loaded to the neck with indignation, which subsequently found vent in a written protest which ' he . held in his hand against the report of ths committee on investigation submitted and adopted yesterday, lie proceeded to read from manuscript his reasons for not signing that report. But he hardly read the beginning sentence when Macune's friends, through delegate Wynn. of Kentucky, objected to Hall's stating his reasons on the ground that his previously-formulated objections were in the nature of a minority report, which he had now forfeited his riihtto nnako by reason of the convention's final action on the majority or regular report of the committee. . A cross-fire of objections and demands ensued, during which there was a good deal of. sharp-shooting, and the excitement arose to the . highest pitch. The whole business was before the convention again. What would it dof How would it get rid of it, or how cavry it ont While the debate was at the highest, Dr. Macnne cot the floor, and said that if Hall's report was read he 6honld certainly claim the right to 1 offer testimony - , in rebuttal on the floor of the convention. As he sat down a dozen members clamored for recognition, and, without getting it, demanded in loud voices an investigation of the most searching character. Macune's friends, in tho meantime,- used every art of the politician and parliamentarian to choke off the whole business and proceed with the order of the afternoon.. Ihoae of the anti-Macunites who managed to make themselves heard said that if there was a "cat in the bag" they wanted it let out. They demanded again and again that Hall's report be read. Wade of, Tennessee, and Frank Burkitt, of Mississippi, the latter, who is a typical Mississippian. and wears a Prince. Albert suit of confederate gray, and a big, light-colored slouch hat, was vociferating wildly, and never permitted the opposition to silence his deman d.80 a vote bad to be taken, and the reading of the report was ordered by a big majority, amid cheers. , As Hall arose from his seat again the troubled waters subsided in a most dignified manner, and amid a foreboding silence be proceeded to say that he had refused to sign the report of the investigating committee for the following reasons: First Because it censured President Polk for writing tbe Norwood lettei a censure which was unjust to Polk for various reasons. V Second Because it exonerated Dr. Macnne, although Macnne had actually and openly admitted before the committee that he had gone to Georgia and formed a combination anion? Alliance legislators and others In the interest of Patrick Calhoun for United Htates Senator; because Macune had alo admitted that Calhoun had loaned him Macune $2,000, and because Macune had further admitted that he remained sixteen days in Georgia lobbying for Calhoun's election. Third Because Macune had admitted before the committee that he had, for the past year, traveled on transportation furnished him by the We&t Point Terminal Company. Mr. Hall, in giviug reasons) with reference to a "loan" of $2,000 from Calhoun, said it was alleged that Macune admitted before the committee that he gave as security therefor an order for $2,000 on the national Alliance treasury. Troof bad also been adduced as to- the policy of the Natioeal Economist and the Georgia Alliance Farmer being in the interests of corporations and monopolists. This change from the former policy in favor of the farming interests had been gradual, but ultimately so marked as to have practically confirmed the suspicion of

outside financial influence at that time. Other proofs as to the lobbying and several minor charges had also bee'n presented. Tho reading of this document produced a profound sensation in the convention hall, and in a few seconds another scene of wild excitement was being enacted. It was a fight between Polk and North Carolinia, backed by their friends on one side, and Macune and Livingston and Georgia and their friends on the other. . Pace, of Virginia, made a desperate effort even after the reading of this document to get the whole matter squashed, and the Polk faction fought lustily for an exposure of everything the delegates had a right to know. Finally, as a sort of compromise, Livingston secured the adoption of amotion making the continuance of the investigation a special order for this afternoon. At one time it was hoped that tbe matter could be patched up in some way. Ab soon as quiet was restored the convention listened to the report of the committee to which had been referred that portion of President Polk's annual messsse suggesting a national legislative council, to consist of the presidents of all Alliances, with the national president, as chairman ex-officio. The report was in favor 1 of this, and" was adopted by the convention. The committee on the president's message with reference to salaries reported in favor of making the president's salary $3,000. with traveling expenses, out of which he must pay his private secretary, and in favor of fixing his official residence in Washington. 'I his report was also adopted. The action in both instances was in direct opposition to the recommendations of Dr. Macune in his official report. The afternoon adjournment was at 5:30. Conversation abont the lobbies of the hotel during the supper hour was absorbed by discussion of the Macuno matter, which had been a bomb-shell in the deliberations of the convention. President Polk and other prominent members were appealed to to recommend that at the evening session the representatives be admitted to the convention, bntthey were obdurate, and rigid instructions as to secrecy were issued to the press committee of the Alliance. Mr. Macune vas asked at supper time by the 'Associated Press representative with reference to the outcome of Hall's manifesto. "It will amount to nothing. The council will not recede from its action of ye'sterday. If anything, its exoneration of me would be complete." As indicating the state of feeling in Kansas over tbe third-party conference, numerous telegrams of congratulation have been received to-day by Gen. John H. Rice from prominent citizens there identified with the People's party. R, B. Fry e, secretary of the Citizens' Alliance, says: "The Citizen's Alliance of Fort Scott congratulate you on the efforts to form a national party. May God crown yonr efforts with success, amen." Mr. Stark, another prominent People's party raan.vsays the Citizens' Alliance is in line for 1892, and will blaze away and rally for the national Union ticket. Those - having the call in charge are circulating it indnstriously, and to-day succeeded in securing signatures to it of fifteen out of sixteen colored Alliance State delegates now here. Era Richardson, of Georgia, alone refusing to indorse the movement. This practically commits the colored Alliance men in fifteen States to the third-party project. President Polk, in a short interview tonight, expressed it as his opinion that the national Alliance could hardly close its deliberations before midnight next Monday. This is generally predicted by the members. Very little important business has so far been transacted. As was partially expected, a compromise between the Polk and Macune factions was affected during the supper hour. As 6oou as the convention wag. called to order, Col. Livingston arose and said that at the request of. members of the Alliance. President Hall, of Missouri. had agreed to. withdraw his explanation of his reasons for refusing to sign the committee report yesterday. This, he said, was done in the interest of harmony. Then Dr. Macnne arose to a question of personal privilege and addressed himself briefly to the convention. He denied the truth of some of the statements in the papers read by Hall, but his language was moderate and temperate. He sat down amid great applause. Then President Hall said: "While I withdraw the written explanation for the sake of harmony and peace, I do not change my origins I opinion." This speech was greeted with hisses and by some applause as well. The remainder of the evening session was devoted chiefly to rontine work. Just as the evening session was about to adjourn to Monday it was resolved to indorse the National Economist. On Tuesday morning next the Alliance visitors will start ou a tour of the State, stopping at various towns, going down Indian river and np again, and touching St. Augustine and Jacksonville. At the latter city a grand banquet will be held at the Sub-tropical Exposition Building, on the night of 'Saturday, Dec 13. Already 247 persons have had tickets issued to them, and the number will be increased to nearly three hundred. Mr. Po wderly addressed the Alliance delegates, at Exposition Hall, this afternoon. He advocated reform in employment of child labor,insisted that the go verument had the right to control tbe railroads, and then made a fiery attack upon the employment of labor-saving machinery in defrauding workingtnen of the right to work. He was especially bitter airainst all electric devices, declaring that capitalists in their greed had even cornered God's wrath, and compelled it to do their bidding, lie denounced sectionalism, and said: "No matter what politicians may say we of the two sections are together again and together w will tight monopoly." This sentiment brought forth great applause. John Davis, of Kansas, spoke upon finances, and this closed the exercises of 'labor day." BOURBON IN FLUEN CE S.

Political . Action of the Farmers' Alliance Controlled by the Democratic Party. Special to the Lafiianapolia JournsL' Washington, Dec. ft The action of the national convention of the Farmers' Alliance, at Ocala, Fla., in denouncing the elections bill has not caused a ripple upon the Republican surface here. It is plain to every man in Congress that the convention is controlled by the Bourbon shotgun inflences which surround it in a local way, and' that if the proceedings were taking place on neutral grounds they would be very different in tone. While every step that the convention has taken in the direct and legitimate interest of the farmer meets with approval among Congressmen of all parties, they say it is plain that local influences are very potential iu the proceedings. A number of ReEublicans from either house of Congress ave stated to your correspondent that f nil and explicit instructions have been wired by Democrats from this city, and that they have had absolute control over the political proceedings of the Alliance convention. It is believed that when the farmers of tbe North come to understand that their convention has been controlled by local influences in Florida the proceedings, in the main, will have but little weight upon the future movements of the organization. EX-GOVERNOlt KELLOGG'S VIEWS. Thinks the Next Presidential Contest Will Be Thrown Into the House. Chicago, Doc. ft Ex. Got. W. Pitt Kellogg, of Louisiana, - to-day said: "From reading the signs of the times I feel warranted in predicting the next national election will be thrown into the House of Representatives for settlement. Yes, truly, a most fortunate thing for Democrats. It is because of my firm belief that the Farmers' Alliance will put a presidential candidate in the field iu 1S92. and, in the meantime, grow to such large proportions as to equal tbe strength of either the Democratic or Republican party. "This third-party movement has been of rapid growth: but the encouragement it received from the recent election will make its growth in the next two, years vastly greater. It is possible, but I do not think it probable, that the Alliance will indorse the Democratic nominee. Republicans will seek to gain its support, arguing that nominating a third man will, by throwing the election into the House, be equal to Kiving the victory to the Democrats. To this the Alliance will reply: 'Let the Democrats win, then: anything to get from tinder this accursed Mckinley bill." "1 cau't imagine whom the Alliance will nominate. Cleveland or Hill. I should say. will tarry the Democratic banner. As for the Republicans well. Lincoln is not at all unlikely to be the man. The best man for

tbe place is. I believe, John Sherman. Abraham Lincoln said to me at the close o! the wan 'Finance, for the next fifty years, will be the most conspicuous question before the country.' And, save when tbe public attention has been temporarily diverted by the race question, which is gradually subsiding; this has proved, thus far, true. And I believe it will continue to hold true." m m SWIFT BY A HUGE WAVE. Officers of a Steamer Killed and Many Other Injured in a Storm at Sea. Lewes, Del., Dec ft The British steamer Maryland, from Baltimore, Nov. 27, for London and Swansea, arrived at the breakwater at 2 o'clock this 'afternoon. On the morning of Dec 1, about COO miles off shore, the 6hip encountered a terrific gale from the sonth. At 7 her decks were swept by a tremendous sea, which killed thocapttin, Luckhurst, tbe boatswain and the second cook; also breaking the leg of first officer Lloyd, breaking the arm of the carpenter and severely injuring others of the crew. Nearly everything movable was swept away, including the bridge, three boats and many deck materials. Of the 520 cattle on board SCO were killed and many more so badly injured as to be worthless.

HEAVY FAILURE IN THE SOUTH. Suspension of V. & A Meyer & Co., of New Orleans, with Liabilities of 82,500,000. New Orleans, Dec (X The cotton house of V. fc A. Meyer & Co. has suspended, with liabilities aggregating 2,500,000. and assets of 3,000.000. This is the third largest cotton house in the country, and supposed to be one of the wealthiest. In a reply to a request as to the cause of tbe firm's embarrassment, Mr. Meyer -stated that it was due to the existing financial pressure which has of late convulsed all the leading financial centers and impaired confidence. This made collections slow and increased the difficulty of promptly realizing on the best assets. The recent decline in the price of cotton was also, Mr Meyer said, in a measure responsible for the failure. The r establishment has always enjoyed a high reputation in tbe business community and did a large business in all the neighboring States, being extensively identified with the cotton industry. The firm also received' consignments of sugar, and controlled several fine sugar estates, and among their assets are 1,800 bales of cotton. The firm has an office in New York, at No. 17 William street, and are the agents here for the Natchez and Port Gibson (Miss.) cotton-mills, and for another mill in North Carolina. . The members of the firm have always been prominent members of the Cotton Exchange, and took a leading part in all business enterprises. Mr. Victor Meyer is vicepresident of the Unon National Bank, and Gen. Adolph Meyer, another partner, is the commander of the First Brigade of the State National Guard, and Congressmanelect from the First Louisiana district. Suit for 01,200,000. Cleveland, Dec. ft In 1SS4 the private banking-house- of Everett & Weddell closed its doors. Tne failure was the sensation of the year in Cleveland, as Mr. Weddell was a millionaire. S. T. Everett hand been connected with the bank, but Dr. A. Everett was tbe senior member of the firm. To-day Mr. Weddell sued Everett for f$l,200,0u0, claiming that when he entered the bank its real condition was misrepresented to him bv both tbe Everetts. The suit has caused almost as much of a sensation as the failure did six. years ago. - Other Business Troubles. New York, Dec. ft Edward II. Ammidown, the dry-goods merchant of Nos.&3 and CO Worth street, made an assignment this morning to Albert D. Smith, of Orange, N. J. This is a personal assignment. . Mr. Ammidown said this afternoon that the assignment made by him was for the purpose of protecting the firm's creditors and his personal creditors from any annoyance likely to result from his connection with the Rittenbonse Manufacturing Company, of Passaic Tho firm of Ammidown & Smith would, he asserted, be in no wise entangled by his personal assignment, lie had indorsed the paper of the Rittenhouso Manufacturing Company personally to tho amount of $150,000, and by advice of counsel he made the assignment. Philadelphia, Dec ft Williams, Yerkes & Co., dry-goods merchants at No. C27 Market street, made an assignment, together with the executors of the estate of Charles B. Williams, to Otto U. Pepping. About a year ago Mr. Williams, the principal partner of the house, died, end the withdrawal of the money belonging to tbe estate probably precipitated the trouble. Pittsburg, Pa., Dec ft Late this evening the firm of Delamater& Co., the Meadville bankers who assigned Friday, issued a letter saying that depositors would be paid in full if time was given. - The State funds, (100,000, are amply secured, but not even an estimate of the assets and liabilities can be given until a statement is made by the firm. Columbus, O., Dtc. ft Suit was entered in the United States Circuit Court, to-day, by the Mercantile Trust Company of New York against the Zanesville, Wooster!b Marion railway, to foreclose a mortgage on the property given to secure t3,500,000 bonds issued by the company. Detroit, Mich., Dec ft The Western Knitting Company to-day filed achattle mortgage for &Sd,00Q. It runs to Wm. C. Yaw key, of Detroit, and covers all of its personal property in Detroit and its mill in Rochester, Mich. No statement of liabilities or assets hss been filed. Springfield, Mo., Dec ft Tbe Model Dry-goods Company, of this city Weinberg & Levy, proprietors have assigned. Liabilities. 36.000; assets, 20,000. The creditors are mostly in New York, Chicago and Cincinnati. San Fkaxcisco. Dec ft The Bull t Grant Farm Implement Company filed a f" petition in Insolvency yesterday. Total labilities. $73,000; assets, fVJ.OOO. St. Johns. N. F., Dec. ft Waterman & Co.. who did a large fishery business in the Willingatc, have failed for 200,000. Chicago, Dec ft Tha liabilities of the Chicago Safe and Lock Company are 636,000 and the assets 7,000. . Portland, Me., Dec ft Harvey A. Woodward, dealer in pianos has assigned. Liabilities $40,000. Indiana Republican Club. Bpedsl to the Innstoiis JournsL Washington, Dec. ft There was a rousing meeting of the Indiana Republican Club at the G. A. JL Hall to-night, presided over by John R. Leonard, its president. Representative Chcadle was among the speakers. The Hoosier Republicans in Washington have lost none of their determination, and the club was never in such good trim as now, and it promises to do some splendid work during tho next two years. " Obituary. . Erik, Pa., Dec ft Dr. J. L. Stewart, a surgeon of national reputation, died tonight, aged eighty-six. He was a member of several of the prominent medical societies, and had iust returned from the World's Medical College in Berlin. Cincinnati, Dec ft Rev. J. C. White.' the oldest Presbyterian minister inthe city, died last night, aged eighty-five. He has been stationed here nearly hi ty years. StrlMnc B. & O. Brakemeu. Pitts nuRG, Pa., Dec ft The men Jn the Baltimore A: Ohio yards at Glen wood arc still out, and the freight blockade is hour ly increasing. A meeting has been called for to-morrow at Glen wood, when the disaffected brakeruen will preseut their case to the other branches of the trainmen's organization. Losses ly Fire. '. Vandalia, 111.. Dec ft Several buildincs. occupied as a dry-goods and general merchandise, feed-store, etc, burned yesterday, causing a loss of $20,000. The fire is supposed to have been of incendiary origin. . ' Nelson and lilt Horse Expelled.' . . New York, Dec ft The board of review of the National Trotting Association rendered a decision, in the famous NelsonAlcryon case. The board ordered that C. II. Nelson and the horse Nelson bo expelled. Get prices. Go see Marcy before joa -buj silverware orjcweltry.

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