The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-24
Other Addresses.
THE REV. DR.. BREED

was called upon, and responded by expressing
thanks for the privilege Of having an oppor-
tunity where he might speak in opposition to
the wrong, and in favor of the right,
as on the present occasion. (Applause.l
The man who lived in America and did not
sympathize with the wrong done suffering Ire.
land might be law-abiding citizen, but he
lacked the kindlier elements of humanity.
The speaker also believed that man who did
not sympathize with the wrongs of oppression
and tyranny could not be . good Christian.
(Applause.) The persons who bad responded
to the call had not come as Irishmen nor
Americans, but a. one man sympathizing with
his afflicted brother in oppression. The speaker
here adverted to Magma Uharta and the causes
which had induced Englishmen to throw off the
yoke of oppression 900 years ago.
When the cry is raised for Ireland, England
ought to remember the gallantry of the Irish,
who had so often responded to her defense in
times of trouble. The speaker here spoke Of
the Irish agitator, Mr.. Parnell, whose name
was greeted with prolonged applause. An out
line of the English land system was given, and
the speaker referred at length to it's pernicious
working, calling attention to its iniquitous
system.
The speaker quoted from newspaper articles
and number of pamphlets, which embodied
the utterances of prominent economists on the
question of Irish tenantry, the reading of
which was frequently interrupted by APP
plause.
Attention was called to a man whose ances-
tors had improved piece of ground for three
generations, paying rent regularly, all for the
accommodation of tho landlord.
The bondage of the Irish tenantry was COM
pared to the Israelites of old, and the Irish
poor house was described as the chief product
Of the land system. The speaker read from q
pamphlet which spoke IN strong terms Of the
AY anf mn IF kho nor
one-third of the revenue of which was eaten
up by the salaries of officials.
In continuing his address. the speaker said
he had been astonisted at the calmness and dig
nifty which had thus far characterized the
movement, and he would net be surprised to
America had once had occasion to have
trouble with England for less reason than
that which is now agitating the tenant masses
of Ireland. prolonged applause The means
of relief were mentioned, which tho speaker
thought should not consist in the substantials
alone.
America would contribute her means and
contribute literally. but when abe sent hel
offerings it would be with the request that Ire.
land should not have occasion to call for relief
in like manner. (Applause.)
Mr.. Breeds speech was approved of with in
terruptions of great applause. and VISA nm
doubleday one Of tho eloquent events Of thu
evening.
NIB, ALBERT euHETHER
WAS introduced, and began by saying hs hai
IN apology to make. When he WAS invited Il
speak. he had expected 70 say few words, bI'
when announced for ':an address" and sand
wiched In between eloquent orators
he confessed to great hesitancy
However, he said man must DO mad
Of different stuifs IL he could not and did no
sympath,ze with the sufferers of Ireland. ZAP
pl,use.) Mr.. Scheffer called TO mind tn,
oablegrams he had recently seem and read
Ono was where family had been evioted, AM
tho people had been commanded not 10 Civ
/! them saooor under penalty Of eviction. 6usl