(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, January 10 and 11. Mr Balfour's Irish fund has now reached £11,000. Mr O'Brien denies that Mr Parnell agreed to retire provided he accepted the J leadership of party. The Executive cf the National League m Great Britain is dismissing officials appointed by Mr Parnell. Mr Dillon sails for Paris shortly. It is .possible that he will act as leader of the Irish party during the term of Mr O'Brien's sentence. It is believed that Mr Justin McCarthy is anxious to retire from the leadership. The Queen has subscribed £200 to the fund organised by the Earl of Zetland and Mr Balfour for the relief of distressed families m Ireland. Several bankers, , members of the House of Commons, and the City Guilds are making large contribu tions to the fund. (Received January 12, 10.40 p.m.) ;. London, January 11. It is reported that O'Brien has joined ' Parnell unconditionally. Mr Dillon declares that if the struggle is renewed the National cause will be lost. Parnell states that he is determined to tight for the leadership. He is quite satisfied with the result of the conference with O'Brien. News is to hand that a serious fire occurred on Saturday on Mr John Coe's farm at the Selwyn, destroying two stacks of oats, besides a growing crop.
