The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-09-24
IRELAND AND FRANCE.
Observation-Disclosures nagn,aosn.Demon,tr.tion

The Observation-Disclosures Magnificent Decentralization
On Sunday last the great farewell de.
mOpstration arranged in connection with
the French delegates from Ireland came Of
under the moot inspiriting circumstances
On the previous day their provincial tour,
so gratifying in every aspect. had been
brought to q close. The distinguished
nus by the 4:46 mail train from Killarney
on Saturday afternoon. They were met
on arrival by several members of the Irish
Ambulance Committee, and conducted to
open carriages, which were in waiting for
them. The horses heads were decorated
with rosettes of trieolor and green. The
party, who occupied five carriages, imme-
diately left for the Shelbourne Hotel, and
on Saturday evening they were Hospitality
entertained at the Mansion House, where q
large party was invited to receive them,
and on Sunday the members of the depu-
tation attended Mass at Gardiner-street
Chapel. The sermon, touchingly beauti-
the Rev. j. Bannon, ST., the text being
that of the ten lepers cured by our Saviour.
The reverend gentleman dwelt at great
length on the subject of ingratitude, and
spoke of the grateful feelings of the Irish
people towards France. He also said that
present day would speedily disappear, and
that France would once more be mistress
Of arts, science, and civilization. After
prayers the deputation returned to the
Shelbourne Hotel. The hour Of departure
was now drawing nigh, and the people in
throughfares leading from the Shelbourne
Hotel to the Kingston-road.
The Freeman gives spirited sketch of
the assemblage.
"The immense masses of people, as
viewed from the Shelbourne Hotel, pre-
sented a most bewildering sight as the
trades bodies, headed by their banners
moved through the mighty crowd, rendered
most picturesque by the countless tricolor
flags which rose above it, and the general
display of red, white and blue ribbons
worn in the caps and bOnnets of the wo
men, or flying on the innumerable wands
carried by men and boys. Orange and
ties, and green hat bands bearing the motto
Vive Ia France" were very general, and
added much to the attractiveness of q scene
made most effective as great picture by
the variety of it's colors and by the back
ground furnished by the autumn foliage of
charming in the brilliant sunshine. Every
moment swelled the crowd that jammed it
self into dense masses at either side of the
passage, which was kept clear for the long
procession of the trades that had to move
slowly onward in excellent order. How
wonderful was the effect when the multi
tude cheered, as they often did in unison,
the Shelbourne, which now became the
great centre of attraction as the time drew
near when the French visitors were to take
their seats in the carriages which formed
in line before the principal entrance. The
crowds ceased to move on, and soon the
entire space extending the whole length of
Stephen's-greenN North became quite block
ed up"
Before quitting the hotel it was deemed
advisable to address few words to the
enormous concourse outside, particularly
as the throng remained stationary as if in
expectation of some such greeting.
AS soon as the party were recognized on
the balcony, those in front of the Shell
bourne started cheer which rolled, as it
were, along the vast multitude until at last
with increasing strength, it burst into q
deafening peal. When silence was OBJ
tanned the Count de Flaviigny came for
ward amidst renewed cheering. He said
"Gentlemen of the trades, l thank you
with all my heart for your courtesy, and if
you will take the lead we will follow YOU"
The assemblage, however remained I'M
moved, and loudly called for the other
members of the delegation to address them.
Count o'Neill de Tyrone complied with
land, 1 will not forget your reception
Vire Ia. France ct Irelande." No sign of q
move having taken place. Mr.. Martin, M.
P, presented himself, amidst great cheer
ing, and addressing the people, said
''March on, march on, and We will follow
you" The crowd still remained stationary,
cheering for the visitors, and, in obedience
to repeated calls, the Duke de Feltre was
obliged to present himself. He appeared
disinclined to make speech, but waving
his hat high above his head lie said - God
Save Ireland" Tremendous cheering fol.
thirty bands, brass, and fife, and drum,
playing the "Marseillaise." At the con-
clusion of the air the assemblage became
greatly excited, and as if but with one
idea the vast concourse raised their hats
aud gave three deafening cheers for France
and Ireland.
Then the carriages were brought to the
door and the procession started:
The bands struck up the "Marseilaise"
and Come back to Erin" and the crowd
that had literally peopled every available l,
fled off rank by rank in military orde
until none were left but women and chill
dren. The procession must have COM
pr;sed unwards of 30 600 DeOple on foot,