New-York tribune., 1870-09-13
FRENCH-IRISH MASS MEETING AT COOPER
INSTITUTE.
SPEECHES BY DANIEL K. LYDDY, GEN. VI. 7. MAC
MAHON. TIE HON. WILLIAM L. ROBINSON
AND OTHERS.

SPEECHES BY DANIEL Il. LYDDY, GEN. VI. T. MAC
MAHON, TIE HON. WILLIAM L. ROBINSON,
AND OTHERS.
An enthusiastic mass meeting of Irish and
French citizens held 10 Cooper Institute last even
ing. 10 e1ure-s their hearty sympathy with the ncw
French Republic The LaII was so crowded that the
ases to the entrance were completely filed with IRISH
and French, the former element however largely pre-
DOMINATING An evident spirit OF excitement pcryaded
tie hearts o. al and the widest shouts and the most
tAusiastic interruptions continued throughout the meet
ing which otherwise orderly Previous 10 the Omen
ie OF the meeting, Holwe Band Of the Goth Regiment
commenced a L,cly air. and was al once called upon
vocfcrously for tie "Marseilaisc." Ths they would
uot-uronahly could not-pcrform, and instead began
what was evidently meant Tor the Star-panged Banner
bu the performance not agreeable; the Mdrseillase
or nothing was wanted, and the musicians were
hissed until they ceased 20 play Again the
band essaved 'he star spangled Banner - the Marse
llise was called for but not given and cries OF
.Celr ont the Germans; they're Prussans. make 'em
play the Marseilase !" resouuded all over the hall the
band finally retired in good order.
The meeting was then called TO order and commenced
with the election 20 the Office OF Chairman, Mr. Daniel T.
Ivddv who said that, citizens Of Republic our sym
les are due 10 every people struggling for republican
freedom our affection for France Is legitimate emo
+or il i, the more ready TO enter hearts because
il Il most humIE-we love those VINO love us. But
r is the questiou OF right. Where is the rchti our
American Republic holds it, priceless liberty as sacred
t. and Il responsible for freedom in the world. king
a. DESTROYED there is enemy of our ms,i tOn-,
J u. ~, one erfranchiscd a Republic foaLG then is
I. into the national family an ally aud friend. But -
tt- Republic permanent Our alliance eau make il, and
interest duty, and honor urge us 90 that course.
Te following resolutions were then re-d by the secre-
Irish men by and cin. Of t DeHosae Republic We il
vi pleasure sui PRIDE the e5onn Of e Republic anoa our le-
Thai a the French EsuoAe tn pioneer leading all tie
reop II Europe Republican liberty and We pledge to our trJ
aD T bafors RETAINED through regard for the feelings
sl 70, bso in favor Of Republican liberty anu against
9 T5st bs contest between Republican Frrcs ard moparcteal
10 ~ entire aul ufport
II , .,pabc heartily desire the speedy downfall and defeat Of
~ That in . nam. progress and the universal Republic invite
ai success By cher moral success Of declaring themselves
That ". pledge to President heartr supyor, any
semp mediation leading - an ,sr ma alaors leae when
cure triumph Of the FTene h c ard TIE AscsadAne hpaD
L. o tbe resolution. sent to The Preser. and the
Frer Minister washington for transmission to the Government
+r Ts Chairman then introduced Cen VI. T. Mcmahon,
vim was received with tumultuOus applause. He said
t,ySTIEMFN / thank you for this generous greeting,
ut also for the opportunity Of uniting wite YOU tonight
i vrir eratulatOns upon Of such vast i'm
noftance 10 humanity the birth Of the French Kepub
tie fAppause Upon this subject there can be but one
| senuiDfnt- "a sentiment Of giad and earnest sym
/ pathv and approval among al classes OF American
! elfizfns come they from what land they may;
I The Hon WIN L. Robinson was next called upon, and
VA with cheers. Mr. Robinson blunty stated
that be was here because he believed that the cause OF
Fnce s the OF Ireland and the Of America
appausebecause the cause of France Is the cause OF
/ Efpnbicanism throughout the world Some ~ the
American people SAID the speaker think Napoleon was
fyrant aud had usurped powers not given 10 him 10
trT and his own election; others OF the Uhtcd
Str- say they would rather him conquer. There -
not one true American who dares declare himself against
peuubicau France. lApplause.l He IL moi Republican
who dares breathe word In favor OF William zap
Much Inore Mr. Robinson faid concluding with an
earnest hope that France Republic might succeed.
The meeting was then addressed by Monster Artot Cen.
Ryan, the Rev Dr. oLeary' MI Frank i'enehan' Ai'eF
/ which IL adjourned