If he does not retire, alliance will be dissolved, election lost, Irish party seriously damaged if not wholly broken up, home rule indefinitely postponed, coercion perpetuated, evicted tenants hopelessly crushed, and the public conscience outraged.
This statement outlines the dire consequences of Parnell not retiring, emphasizing the risks to the Irish party and home rule.
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