New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-05

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| Charles Stewart Parne addressed q large
meeting last evening in the Madison Square
Garden. on the Irish land question. He
was heartily received, and described the
distress now prevalent Ireland, declaring il to
| be the result in great part. of the evils of tho
| land system, and the exaction OF tho
landlords. he was followed by John
b. Dillon, who referred to the time of trouble
through which Ireland passed in 1s47 and arraign-
ing the British Government for allowing
such a state of things as exists TO continue
without endeavOrng to amelIorate it, Judge Gil
derseeve presided over the meeting.
THE MEETING AND TIE SPEECHES.
The meeting at the Madison Square Gar
den last evening. to afford Mr. Parne opportunity
| OF expressing his views the troubles In
| his country, not great was
anticipated by the friends OF the Irish The ad
mission fee doubtless had much TO do with
this. As early as p. m. throng had
| collected about the doors, and from that
time forward steady stream of persons poured into
the garden At D. the galleries we're two-thirds
filed and the floor half filed. Probably
fair estimate Of the number present would
put it at 5000 All classes aud conditions
were represented The great majority OF tho
audience, however, was made up Of Irishmen
OF the laboring aud middle classes. whose
sympathes for the poor and distressed in
their native land were shown by the manner
in which they responded the utierances Of the sreak
Many judges and lawyers attended, aad there
was larger representation OF the clergy than Is
usually at public meeting. Invitations bad been
issued to great number OF prominent
persons. Among those the platform were
Thurow Weed William E. Robinson. General Thomas
W. Sweeney General I. NJ Mcmahon, judges
Alker, Gdersleeve and Shea, the Marquis do
Talleyrand who ia visiting Judge snea, Fire
Commissioner John j. Gorman Colonel j. A.
Gallagher, the Rev. NJ l. Hickey, the Rev. Henry Nc
Dowen, the Rev. Mr. McKeirnan and the Rev. Mr.. Nc
A!ear Commissioner Brennan, Aldermen Cole and Kec-
nan, exAderman McCafery, Stephen j. MeaDey and
Charles n O'Connel. Scattered through the
audience and occupying boxes we're noticed
Sheriff Owe County Clerk Butler, Agernon Sullivan,
the Rev. Dr. Edward McGynn OF St. Stephens, Henry L.
Hoguet and ex-senator JOhn Fox Three sisters OF Mr.
Parne sat in OF the boxes 1t was nearly s3oococs
before the speaking began The interval fllcd by
the performance OF Irish airs by Gilm0res 22d Regl
ment Band
shout rom the crowd at the entrance
announced that the principal speaker OF the
evening had arrived. In a moment afterward MT
Panel entered the Garden, escorted by Judge Alker
and W. f. Robinson. The entire audience arose and
appauded IN the most enthusiastic manner. Hats
and handkerchies waved, and the cheers contin
ned until party had reached the platform IL was no
easy matter for the police escort TO force
Parnells reception when he came for.
ward was almost as enthusiastic as when
he entered the hall. He is an easy, but
not a very forcibie speaker His delivery
was clear. Only once or twice DID ne
really awake the enthusiasm Of his auditors, although
much that he said was followed closely by the
large audience, ard the points he made were
appreciated usual with Irish audiences this was
familiar one and questions were put and comments
made on the statements OF the speaker that would
have disconnected ore less scfpossessed.
one OF the agreeable Incidents Of the evening
tho pleasant manner In which THUR
low Weed WAS received by the audience. As
he appeared OH the platform there was spontaneous
shout from the throng and the appau continued
for several minutes.
The proceeds OF the meeting, 1t is announced,
will be placed In the hands Of Mr.. Par
nell for immediate transmission to ireland
for the relief Of tho distressed people the agricultural
districts.
THE INTRODUCTORY ADDRESSES.
The exercises opened by Judge Henry Alkcr the
temporary chairman, who said
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: As chairman Of the Commit
tee OF the Parnc Reception II affords me great pleasure
TO present TO you the officer preside at this meet
ing q gentleman well known 10 you all-One who has
made his mark aud acquired distinction In ireland, az
well as in the United States, the Hon. henry f. Glider
sleeve aud the secretary, Thomas r. Dannernaa.
Judge Gndersleeve stepped forward and said
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: 1 thank you very kindly
for the distinguished mplment you have paid me in
making me chairman OF this meeting. 1t is an honor
highly appreciate right heal upon the Sabbath day
WAS more than 900 years ago: and upon
the Sabbath Of this New Year have come together
10 learn how best heal the suerngs Of the im.
poyershed people OF IreaDd. Great cheering. IL Ia
not my purpose to detaln you with any extended
speech You will have the pleasure OF listening to-
night to u gentleman Of whom America. as well as
Ireland may be Justly proud ttencwed cheersl; tho
grandson OF one OF he most distinguished commanders
tine American Navy ever had lGcIt eheeringi; tho
commissioned representative OF the Irish people.
(Cheersl have the pleasure TO initodnee 10 you the
Hon. Charles Stewart Parne.
ADDRESS OF Mr. PARSELL.
Mr. Parne here amidst The widest excitement.
and the oneers rang again ana again throughout tao
great building When silence was restored he said:
Mr. CHAIRMAN LADIES AND GENTLEMEN l have 20
thank you the first place for tie KIND coraliy of
your reception, and have TO apologize IN advance for
my imperf.ctions, and 10 regret that the great
cause which 1 stand here tonight TO plead be-
fore the people Of New-York has Tot been entrusted
to far letter and far ADLER hands. No, cbesrs
But, ladies and gentlemen. fear not for THIS cause
cheers imperfect and Inadequate must be the way In
which shall place IL before you feel confident that
from its greatness and Its jsness it needs no great
effort on my pert SGT IL before you IN such way as
to have the heartest sympathy OF this great and FREQ
nation. Tho American people occupy to-day proud
position respect this question: position OF whichI
AS one who OF American blood chcers feel
Justly proud; and j glad when | tbink
that may have had small share I'm directing tho
attention OF tbs country TO our cause lApp'aasel
The American Nation has by common consent been
made ;hc arbitcr this great struggle for the land OF
Ireland. lAppausel Within the last few days most
extraordinary has taken place The land
lords OF Ireland, for their first time IN history,
have recognized the true position, and as
cuprits have come before the bar OF
American public opinion TO plead their canse as best
thew may rejoice the pages OF The Ner York Her
aid reat groans aud hissesiEere is no necessity TO
hiss The Nrc York Herald cries OF Down with IT, and