The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-10-31
.t From the Chicago Times, Oct. 80.
SereMadS to Geo. Francis
Train.
HIS ReSpOnSe--ThreatS Against cana
da if that Government Harm
sa the Fenian Prisoners.

Last evening Geo. Francis Train was the
recipient of a serenade from the Irish oiti
zens of Chicago. A large concourse of cisi-
zens gathered in front of the fremont House,
and, in response to their calls, Mr.. Train ap-
pearsd upon the Dearborn street balcony, and
was introduced by M. D. Hennessey, ESQ
He spoke substantially as follows
1t is about time some person looked after Irish
tionaity. 1t is also about time that something
should be done for the Irish nationalsts sentenced
to death in Canada Their liberation should be i'm
mediately demanded. Irishmen were familiar with
the fact that he the friend of the Irish people
the Wendell Phillips Of the race but he did in
tend the alluson to be construed as a compliment to
that gentleman. The tenian movement against Can
ada was ill-timed it failure. 1t was an inva-
sion of, and demonstration against, English terri
tory by American citizens Some of those men, by
misch8nce fell into the hands of their oppressors,
who have dared to sentence them to death. That
they will hang them, without the American govern
ment and people lnterpose, there Is not the least
doubt but Irishmen have not deserved this treat
ment, and their Canadian representatives shall not
be its recipients America, during the last sanguin
AIRY contest did not make reprisas for the outrages
perpetrated upon their commerce by English priva-
teers but if Col. Lynch and Father Mcmahon
not Immediately released, then reprsals will take
place and British shipping and resident "Canucks'
will be wiped out of American waters and American
cities. He accompanied the Presidential party from
Washington Chicago III its recent tour, and from
conversation and observation, he knows that Presi-
dent johnson and General Grant the friends OF
Ireland and lrishmen, and mean to stand by them.
America gave England her grammars and dictionar-
les and without the Canadian prisoners are liberia.
ted she will give her something else. We want
more OF American reference TO English arrogance
America is nc longer chip but entire block
England Is not our mother country. We must get
that idea out of our heads to entertain it is in
suit TO all other nationaltes There is not ten per
cent. of English blood in American veins. Ii is
about time that America should have an Individual
~ of her Irishmen deserving of the than ks
and gratitude of America. They have built her rail
roads her teiegraphs and her sons have given their
lives a sacrifice to perpetuate American liberty
The lrishman Montgomery fell st the head of his
egions before the battements of Quebec, and if the
Canadian prisoners hre not liberated there are
hundred major generals who will lead the Irish BOYS
across the border and force from the fears of Eng
land what her of justice will not yield. We
want no war with Canada, but Col. Lynch must be
released. The Irishmen in America exercise suf-
hclently potent influence to effect this end
The Canadians have dared to sentence Il catholic
priest. The catholic church prohibits its ministers
from bearing Father Mcmahon was merely
pursuing his calling in Canada at the time of his
rest no arms were found upon his person. He was
following In the wake of the fenian army minister
ing to the wants of the wounded and dying. But
Father McMa was a priest, and the Judge and
jury who tried him were Orangemen. The Irish
people must have justice. The American govern
ment and people should demand the liberation of
these men. The Canadian government should exer-
else clemency they should adopt the policy which
governs President Johnson in his settlement of the
veXed question of reconstruction "Malce towards
none charity towards ALL If the Canadian auth
critics dare hang those men, if they dare insult
the American people by doing, then let Canada
look out. Andrew Johnson is the friend of the
Irishmen, and 1rshmen must not ego back
him" He will never permit the execution of these
men, and his recent remonstrance is but the prelude
of grim visaGed war;
Mr.. Train concluded his remarks by apos-
trophizing the cause of Ireland in a manner
which elicited rounds of applause.
The audience dispersed after giving three
cheers for President johnson, the Monroe
doctrine and the fenisn prisoners.