New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-12-01
THE POLISH REVOLUTION or ls9O!Sl.

ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES LAST EVENING.
The celebration Of the anniversary OF Poland ;
rising for independence in $780, celebrated last even
ing No Bowery by large assembly of ladies ana
gentlemen mainly composed of natives OF Poland BE-
hind the speakers desk the flags OF the United states
Switzerland. and Poland conspiouousy displayed
and on the last mentioned flag were the words; pro
nosra ct vosra liberate" or and your bertyD ON
the right was transparency containing the Polish coat
OF arms with the motto: "God Poland" and IN
front OF the latter bust OF Thaddeus kosciusko
Mr. Xavier Zeltner presided. ana hr. v NisDs0wsh
acted ~ Secretary The proceedings were opened 10y
short address from President in the Polish language,
which followed by the reading OF paper In German
giving sketch OF the which led TO tho rising In
1880. and the cause OF Its failure. .
This followed by an address from MT kalus0sKl,
whose remarks were much applauded.
The speaker julius Allensk, said he was glad to
be again permitted 20 celebrate the anniversary
Of the Revolution which begun Oh Nov. ~.
1890. At home the Poles dare not speak
The speaker said that he bad left his native land
early but, although 10 years citizen or TINS con
try he never forgot his native land. lie Pole. and
rs such would be always ready TO give his voice ana ms
his native land. Poles should be united Tor none
OF them knew they be called on 10 lead the
hosts Of freedom In the cause OF hs native land Many
whom he before him had fought in the late war on
the side OF tho Union was stipulated IN the treaty Oh
with Poland that the latter should have her own
Congress. her Institutions, and her language. All OF
those were aferward suppressed.
However in spite OF all Russias expressions, every
Pole will live and die true to his country. They will con-
tinue recurring year To celebrate the anniversary
OF the day the youth Of the Polish colleges set the
ball rolling and beat Oack Ior he months the HoucS VI
Russia. -.
Mr. D'Alfonse the next speaker said that the Polish
people have n priority among the supporters OF liberty
on account OF their suerincs Poland which the French
call poor Poland. with $4,000 square miles ana 20OO
OF people Is to-day IN her grave. The Pahdours
and Cossacks reyeled her PROSTATE form
while the tree OF liberty planted by Washington
was fourishlng here Although the Poles have drank
the bitter cup yet their aspirations for liberty are deep
and strong The voice Of the people stronger than bat
talons and The changes I'm SPAIN and England
show that the "mcne meme, tckcl upharsin OF des-
poism il at hand. Poland fell by ambition. treaehery,
and civil strife. and she will rise again purified ana
siren ghened There j. hope for Poland because Hun
gary Is independent The geography says that Prussia
10 IA country IN the Northeas OF Germapy' Blsmarx
says II represents all Germany. IL does not
=, present Poland. The unircaiion OF Germany
must be begun db Prussia only exists by
force ard IL no represents Germany than the Poo
watouies represent the United States Prussia may alb
sorb Germany Turkey may be crushed. Russia may over.
step the Hmaayas, but there Will be no peace until
Poland Il free. The cause OF Poland Will not be brought
before the bar kngs but before the bar OF the people
The speaker then remarked that was shame that the
monster Alexander H. who devOured the life OF Poland.
should be- istyled the magnaniinous by Americans.
The speaker In conclusion kaid that the Russian serfs
owe their freedom Poland and predicted that before
long forces viii grow who will say Poland must have