24 OCTOBER 1885, Page 14

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS. I To THE EDITOR OF THE

" SPECTATOR." J

S1R,—Agreeing with many of your remarks on "Mr. Parnell's Sermon," I think it fair to notice that your words convey a wrong impression, as they suppose the speech to have been delivered in presence of the Archbishop of Dublin and Dr. Croke. The prelates performed a religious ceremony in the morning, but were not present at Mr. Parnell's speech, which was delivered in the afternoon before a popular audience. Neither is it correct to say Mr. Parnell nominated two strangers, "unknown to the electors," for Cork. Dr. Kenny is as well known in Irish politics as, say, Mr. Goschen is in English, while Mr. Leanly is known in St Stephen's as one of Mr. Parnell's most able and faithful henchmen.—I am, Sir, dr.c., A LIBERAL.