The annual convention of delegates of the Irish National League
of Great Britain was held on Saturday in the City Hall, Liverpool, under the presidency of Mr. T. P. O'Connor, M.P. We have dealt elsewhere with the facts made public, the evidence of the split within the Anti-Parnellite party, but may note here the feeling expressed towards the Parnellites. Mr. Healy declared that "they could no more have a treaty with the Parnellites than with the Orangemen." Mr. Justin McCarthy contented himself with praising the Nationalist Members. "No one knew the difficulties which Irishmen—and especially those who lived in Ireland—bad to struggle with in the House of Commons. They had sacrificed time, money, health, and sometimes life itself, in fighting the battle of their country in the House of Commons. The great trouble in the party had been want of means." The net result of the convention was to exhibit the depth of the split in the party, and to leave things where they were.
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