New-York tribune., 1880-01-12
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Mr.. Pamclls efforts in Philadelphia on Sat-
rdly for the Land League were, as here
more productive of applause than money
There were plenty of cheers and God bless
'yOusm but he aid not come to this country
for such pufis of wind to ill his sails. Irish
audiences are always fervid ones, and his
audiences both here and in Philadelphia have
been largely made up of liishmen, or, as he
designated them at home, our banished
" cOuntrymen.' The money raised from them.
however, was almost wholly by admis-
SION fees, which would probably only reach
50. 900 or 81 800 each night, which sum, as
we understand his appeal, is to be divided
between political and charitable purposes.
Mr.. Pamcll, we suspect, Will be disappointed
at the result of his visit III furtherng hls
political aims. Contributions from Americans
come in slowly. and have been sent
invariably with the distinct statement
that they are not to be used for the
Home Rule party, but for feeding the hungry.
The press throughout the country. with but few
exceptions. agrees with THE TRIBUNE, that
Mr. Panclrs fight with the English Gov
crnment should have been carried on at home.
We are not aIbiters III ii; we should
not be asked to help it with our
money, and it is. in short, no business Of ours.
If the success of the Home Rule party, rs its
leaders state, were the only escape OF the
Irish from starvation, there might he some
apology for our Interference. But every
American knows that it is very doubtful
whether il woud after all prove such an cS-
cape, aud We know, too, that emigration Is q
sure and efficient remedy. Mr.. ParnclTS
allies in Philadelphia urge against emigration
the fact that "America is already flied with
" Irishmen wrcchcdly poor and Ignorant
Our only reply is that il Rory in free com
try. where rich untitled land is to he had for
the asking, where even the PIGS have good
food aud 10 spare where only industry and
sohricty are necessary to give man knowledge
and q competency, persists III remaining
e" wretchcdiy poor and Ignorant what can
we expect from him. under the best circum-
stances, in Ireland, on worn-out soil, and with
all the weight OF prejudice and so-c2llcd
oppression upon hm! These are facts which
a fool who runs may read. The Irish will,
no doubt give, as usual, to the best of
their ability but we doubt whether Mr..
Pamcll will receive from Americans enough
money for the Land League 90 pay the cx-
pcnscs Of his voyage. In Europe, America i,
regarded as the fat cow among nations, but
she j. no; lacking in intelligence aud does not
submit to be milhcd by foreign politicians as
readily rs OF old.
Money is, however coming I'm generously to
relieve the actual distress in Ireland, though
much less is given because the appeal i- mixed
up with politics. The Mayor of Dublin trlc-
graphcd for aid on Saturday TO the Mayors OF
the principal cities. All sums sent to him will
be distributed directly 10 the needy by the
local committees. The English Govern
ment has appropriated tin Irish Church Fund,
to which we alluded Oh Friday, 10 the cstab-
liShmcnt of public works, 10 furnish en-
rloyment in the stricken districts. II
there Is no tedious delay in getting
this work under way, and if Rory
is willing to take the work when il is Of
fcrcd to him, the mode OF relief viii be most
effective and wisc-ccr;ainly it is much TO be
preferred 10 the pauperizinG Of a whole coun-
try by indscrimpate begging.