Dublin, Saturday – The Nationalist party in Ireland is experiencing a significant internal crisis. At a time when the party should be united and strong, there is disunity among its members, leading to serious disagreements. Mr O’Brien and his supporters are on one side, while the so-called “triumvirate” of the United Irish League, consisting of Mr Sexton, Mr Dillon, and Mr Davitt, is on the other. This conflict is far from the usual struggle against the British, as it involves bitter infighting among fellow nationalists.

The battle between the factions has been ongoing for some time now, and it has reached a boiling point. Mr O’Brien’s newspaper, “The Irish People,” which was shut down when he temporarily retired from public life due to opposition from the triumvirate over his conciliatory approach, has now resurfaced as he returns to the political arena. This has only escalated the tensions within the party.

The triumvirate is actively urging all Nationalists to rally around unity and a pledge-bound party, accusing Mr O’Brien of disregarding the party’s principles. On the other hand, some within the Gaelic League, who advocate a non-political approach to Irish issues, criticize Mr Redmond’s focus on Home Rule and support for Parliamentarians.

In the midst of this turmoil, the East Limerick Executive of the United Irish League has proposed a round table conference to promote reconciliation among the leaders. However, Mr Davitt has expressed doubts about its potential for success, while Mr Dillon has shown openness to such a meeting.

Mr Dillon suggests that Mr O’Brien should rejoin the party and take the pledge, emphasizing that it would provide him with a platform to discuss his views without causing further division in the Nationalist movement.

Mr O’Brien, however, seems reluctant to rejoin the party, knowing that his ideas would be in the minority and that he would be constrained by the majority’s decisions on policy matters. Instead, he appears determined to lead his own independent faction.

For Unionists, these internal divisions among the Nationalists do not make much of a difference, as their ultimate goal remains an independent Ireland free from British rule.

As the Nationalist party grapples with its internal struggles, the future remains uncertain, and the path to reconciliation seems uncertain at this point.

Aberdeen Press and Journal – Thursday 05 October 1905