The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-13
JOHNSTON, OF BALLYKILDVG.
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Last evening the Loyal Orange Institution, of the
United States rendered reception to Mo William
who is one OF the members Of the British
Parliament for the town Of Belfast. Ireland. The
reception took place In tho great hall Of the Cooper
Institute and was well attended, nearly every seat
being occupied Ny. Johnston has acquired
considerable notoriexy in Ireland, in conse-
quence Of his determined adherence TO Orangeism,
and also because he has taken high rank in the
order, Notwithstanding the opposition OF some aris
tocratic persous who are identified with the Orange
association
The platform was decorated with American and
English rags. On IN American nag were inscribed
che words, 'sGideon Loyal Orange Lodge No. 10,
U. 8" On another nag appeared the WORDS,
Gideon Loyal orange Lodge, U. s.; King
WinsAm the Third, 1885, 1890; Enniskihen,
Derry, Anehrim, Boyne." This nag bore
. representation u King william at the battle OF
the B0yne as he appeared at the moment when
ae OF his generals schomberg, was killed while In
she act Of crossing the river to attack the army Of
King James Several banners, indicative Of the
principles and character Of the Orange Association
were 10 be seen In conspicuous positions. Purple
arch men and masters Of lodges were scattered
In vaJaOuH. Farts Of the hall wearing scarfs OF blue
and yellow and yellow and purple
TIE audience was composed pr1ncpaily OF young
men and young women. "A band occupied 2 place
upon Inc platform, and at intervals IN the pro-
Cees1ipCs PLAYED selections OF music.
Mr. Johnston has been, If we mistake not, CON
nsoted with paper called the Do.cnsnirs pro.es
G which was known Tor It's very Na ang
ago he was brought forward az kind
Of democratic orangeman, as Parliamentary can an
great bulk OF them, who did not like the artsto-
cratic leadership OF the Grand Master, the Earl OF
Enniskilen, rebeled against HIS Iordship's rule and
Aictation and returned Mr.. Johnston as one who,
they supposed, would be more likely to correctly
represent the views Of Orangemen IN the House OF
When Mr. Johnston came upon the platform ne
was most enthusiastically greeted. the audience
rounds of Kentish fire. Two young women ap-
prO0ched and handed bouquets, one OF which was
presented to Mr.. johnston who bowed his acknowl-
Professor CHAPLIN was called upon to preside.
On taking the chair the Professor said have the
Honor ladies and gentlemen to state to you briefly
the object OF this meeting. 1T has, ! may say, no
political Specification either good or bad but It has
sents principles on which repose the civil and
religious liberty of the world. lCheers.l TINS
was one Of the worthiest and noblest representa-
tives Of the order: may say that William John.
ston, member OF the British Parliament, mas
already entered into history under the grand arch
OF Evangelical Professionalism. (Cheers.) may
also say he has taken the scarlet degree as de-
fender OF civil and religious liberty. (Cheers.)
with mind that is clear, win that is prompt
and decisive, and heart broad and generous, lie
s Neea sy this
order, whose record is the clearest OF oil secret
societies Is but IGNORING itself IN IGNORING man
THE GRAND MASTER
then presented an address of welcome to Mr. John
while 1t was being read. 1t spoke Of him as sue
cessul champion OF civil and RELIGIOUS liberty, and
presented in the name Of the Orange Association Of
America.
REMARKS ny MR.. JOHNSTON.
Mr.. JOHNSTON In replying to the address, said In
coming there that night as q British subject and
British citizen he felt he was not out OF place in
kindly giving to this great empire Republic greet
ing from tie monalchists at home. (Cheers.)
They were one with those at home In their feelings
OF attachment to those great and glorious princi-
pies which had raised from insignificance three
islands across the Atlantic and elevated from
position OF .wildness and barbarity that great
at least, of which they were inhabitants. They
Joined with those at home in celebrating the great
ev U we Ss enS With "se in the
and their firm and resolute determination TO uphold
the cause which was victorious at the Reformation
iisoas 'iiI liberty not only to England, Scotland
and Ireland, but also to this great
Boston as TO Belfast and Londonderry. lCheers).
A voicc-Yes TO the whole world. Cheers.
Mr.. JonNsToN-ln those olden days OF bygone
blood flowed through the waters OF the Boyne,
there vas good fight fought and great victory
gained and IL was gained not Tor England, Scotland
and Ireland alone, but for all true men ali the
world over. Cheers. Their magnificent city
gressye country-had Just as much to thank WI.
liam OF Orange for as those men VINO In the
Sa SdeIs Srety the yoy Of
the Boyne. Cheers And when they celebrated
and when those whom he was addressing
Joined In celebrating that fight OF lights and victory
of victories they did II not with any hostile eeng
TO their Roman Catholic countrymen not with any
desire to create political or religious ascendaney,
them as wen as for us. Cheers) Therefore the
badges Of orange and blue worn by 0rangemen TO-
night were badges OF equal rights, or civil anu re
as send Dsr cRee he did not desire onight
p 70 SteP s to sso n s by he
trusted that in the haste to amass fortune, ac-
quire wealth and establish an inde ,pen,,
not forget what they owed to the great men
who lived In the days gone by. He trusted they
ness, and its inhabitants were North American
Indians, how men, who were prosecuted at home
for their creed because they would not bctray tner
Maynower to establish rights for all, with none
daring to make them afraid. tCheers.l Mr. john
sto after e D 10 Ta e a nj cr9 TIVE Of
the second, expressed bis belief that Providence
ter,rsd oT the purpose q saving Ansssy Sn
sas p and Roms sn' c ahssRsS
his time in this country would not enable
teeming population, Its rich farms anu
its beautiful hills and rivers but he
had seen enough to let him know that they were
one with those at home In their firm determination
never TO let any prince, prelate priest or poentate
tramplc on the civil and religious liberty Of the
people. tCheers)
A yoIcE--Three cheers for General Grant.
(Cheers.)
Mr.. JOHNSTON, resuming said he was proud Of
being an Orangeman and proud OF meeting Orange
men In this great Republic OF the West and he could
not come there tonight as an Orangeman, a subject
OF queen victoria and member OF the House
OF Commons, attached to the constitution Of
Great Britain aud ireland, lie did
not give fair greeting TO all
who were citizens under another constitution and