The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-09-13
FRANCO-IRISN WAR MEETING.
"vive La Republique Enthusiastic Assem-
blage at Cooper Institute Last NIght-Ihe
Torch of Republicanism Kindlsd in Eu-
rope Ireland and Cuba In the
Lists-Singirg La Marseillaise."

Tne FranCO-lTlbL ucluOHstTutIOH al OUOpeT lISlt-
tute last evening was grand success. The large
han of the Institute crowded in every part long
before eight O'Clock. the hour xed for the opening
OF the meeting. ana hundreds Of persons were
obliged to remain around the doors outside OF the
han, unable to get seats or standing room inside
The audience was about one third Frenchnen the
rest being rishmen with fair sprinkling Of ladies'
Before the opening OF the meeting Frenchman,
whose name was not announced, sang the "Mar-
seilase' very finely and created the utmost enthu-
siasm the whole house joining at times, anu the en-.
thusiasm was even greater when the song was
repeated by an unmistakable demand. On the
platform were a large number OF prominent Irish
citizens, with few French. There was no orna-
mentation attempted except the suspension at the
rear OF the platform of United States nag side by
side with an Irish one, bearing the harp SIMPLY.
The meeting beng called to order Mr.. DANIEL r.
LEDDY, taking the chair, opened the proceedings
with the following remarks:-
This great meeting of the Irish citizens Of New
York is assembled TO rejoice at the establishment OF
republican form Of government by our true and old
to Ireland, the home and refuge OF her expatated
sons France was Two centuries ago and up to the
era OF the American Revolution III the conditions
Of the present times changed, and America GEN.
fury or two hence under natural laws should cease
sity to come here ceased likewise, would you think
worthy OF your respect the Irish race II they ceased
to love Americaf AS citizens OF republic our
for republican freedom. Our anection for
France IS legitimate emotion; it is the
most ready to enter our hearts because it Is
the most humane. We love those who love us.
But there is the question OF right. Our American
republic holds its priceless liberty a sacred trust,
and is responsible for freedom in the world king
dom destroyed there Is removed an enemy Of our In
situations; people enfranchised, republic found
ed then Is born into the national family an ally ana
friend But IS the republic permanentY Our ALL
ance can make 1t, and interest," duty aud honor urge
to that course. The Prusslans threaten to bonn
bard Paris. l cannot believe that Prussia will do
this outrage, against which we protest in the
name Of the entire human family. King William
OF Prussia declared on his entrance into France
that he warred not on the French people. but only
Napoleon. He has Napoleon now prisoner Why
does not the war sop2 Or Is William, like all kings,
q liar and theft HIS conduct answers.
or tho German people l have not much to say.
They were less than men II they had acted other
wise than they have done, and II they mad
acted they would nave merited my contempt.
Their Idea Of Germanic unity Is step in advance,
of petty tyrants and bow down before powerful
ones. Yet Germany accepts William and Bismarck.
The Germans have made passing material success;
let them 1t with the nODler and higher moral
triumph OF destroying the last remnants Of feudal-
ism and kingcralt and declare Germany republic.
For France have no fears. Her history justtlies
my confidence. She has thrice essayed a republic;
it was heretofore impossible. The soul and genius
of France ambitioning too much, sought too ample
success and tried to solve all difficulties and realize
the ideal state. The Celtic race has had no
poverty Of heroic sons; but amid the bril-
drew their swords in defence Of gallant France there
was none whose war record was brighter whose
heritage Of glory Is more highly priced by his cOun
try than Marshal MacMahon on the dull cold earth
which holds the dead hero fall tears OF loving re-
membrance, and in the ages still yearning for birth
IN the womb OF time sires Will take their sons and
at his grave and from his story teach the lesson OF
the patriot soldiers fe-how to save ones coun-
try. Sharing now the cheer and warmth which
republican sun sheds on the land OF the gallant ana
fiery riank, our racial predictions Tor that noble
race find legitimate unrestrained expression, while
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edy reJoce ut the new birth Of liberty and with all
our souls welcome the land Of Lafayette into the
brotherhood OF free nations.
During the course of MIR. Leddy's remarkshe was
repeatedly applauded, but the cheers had no limit
wnen the name OF Marshal MacMahon was uttered.
General MacMahon spoke next. and confined him
self to some eloquent remarks on the birth Of the
French republic and the hopeful signs which seem
to begin to appear for lrelands deliverance He was
glad The new French republic was not, as In former
times, baptized by the blood OF French citizens In
the streets Of Paris From the light now dawnng
over all Europe 1t might be hopefully inferred that
the reign OF despotism was over and that repubi-
canism would proudly and fearlessiy take It's right
full place the form OF rule among all the peoples.
II in other lands there this encouraging state of
things, might we not at last begin to feel that ire
lands day OF regeneration from the degradation in
which has been sunk the greatest tyrant OF all
the European tyrants was not very far away
Might he not also say q word for poor suffering
TO be remembered: The United States had COM
plelely abandoned the brave struggling Cubans in
seeking as bravely as ever men sought fought for
freedom. suppose lrshnen were fighting for the lib
Grafton OF Ireland where is the guarantee that Ire
lands cry Tor aid from the grea mother republic
would receive more heed than the appeal from Cuba
has met with at Nashington.
Mr.. Joseph Clark was the next speaker and sup
plemented some appropriate remarks with poem
written by MIN on the birth OF the republic In
France and entitled '.vive lie Republlque." The
poem was greeted with much applause.
The Hon. VIM. E. Robinson then addressed
the meeting In one OF his characteristic
speeches, which was full OF wit, humor
aud patriotic el0quence. Mr.. Robinson's
Remuneration OF all European pOtentates. male and
female, was something terrific to listen TO. No words
In The English language conveying scorn, disgust.
pity, contempt and hOfror were left unused by the
speaker, and the more profound he became IN this
particular the higher he rose In the applause OF very
many In the audience. Mr.. Robinson introduced a
little politics at the conclusion OF his address, but
was at pains TO state he intended harm In doing
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At this stage there were cries for John Mitchell
Colonel Fitzpatrick. at the charman's request, read
letter from Mr. Mitchell stating his regret that ne
was physically incapable OF attending the meeting
but that his sympatnes were with the cause. He
hoped that In the probable eDtsgement VI EDGland