Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 October 1890 — IRISHMEN RUN AWAY. [ARTICLE]

IRISHMEN RUN AWAY.

Messrs. Dillon nnd O’Brien Fail to Appear 8 and Forfeit B all. The case of the Crown against William O’Brien and John Dillon, who are charged with conspiracy In citing tenants to not pay their rents, was again called in th e magistrate’s court, at Tipperary, on the morning of the 10th. Messrs. O’Brien and Dillon have hitherto been present at all the hearings, but when court opened they did not put in an appearance. Both the defendants are members of the com mittee which was appointed at the conference of Irish Nationalihts held in Dublin on the 3d to visit America. They were under bonds of Jtl,ooo each. Much excitement prevailed in Tipperary when it became known that O’Brien and Dillon had abandoned their defense and left the place. Confirmation of the rumor that they have left the country has been received. There is no confirmation, however,of a report that they have sailed from Queenstown for the United States. Information thus far received shows that they did not leave by the ordinary channels of passage. Their bail will be forfeited and it will be paid by tbe National League.