Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-01-12
IRELAND'S ILLS.
THEY FORM THE SUBJECT OF GEN
EROUS CHARITY.

New York, Jan. 1O.-Parnell and Dillon
called on Mayor Cooper this afternoon in
regard to holding mass meeting OF cltl-
zens with the view of raising funds for the
suffering poor of Ireland. The mayor as
sured them he would heartily cooperate
with them. Parnell and Dillon then left
for Philadelphia.
HALIFAX, Jan. 1O.-Mayor Tobin has re-
ceived dispatch from the lord mayor OF
London relative to the distress IN Ireland
and soliciting aid. The aldermen resolved
to hold a public meeting on Monday morn
ing to devise means to collect money for the
sufferers.
LONDON, Jan. 1O.-The lord mayor has
received telegram from Brisbane, Queens
land, stating that the Queensland National
bank will pay $500 as first contribution OF
that colony to the Irish relief committee.
LONDON, Jan. 1O.-The Catholic bishop of
Achanry, Ireland, in acknowledging French
subscriptions for relief of distress in Ire
land, dwells on the pitiful condition of his
flock and declares it is painful to have to
stretch out the hand toward America and
France rather than to fourishing England,
which yearly receives millions from Ireland
as taxes.
COMPARISON.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.-Barrows, United
States consul at Dublin, transmits long re-
port n the Ulster tenant right customs. He
compares Jersey island with Ireland, and says
in the former production is evoked to the
furthest limit. There is q universal spirit OF
thrift and industry and contentment IN the
highest degree, and the rights of property are
T. raI .x,l fHal s,xuc tafo pf
production, chronic discomfort and want of in
dustry and thrift. This contrast is due to the
very limited ownership of land in Ireland for
centuries, the existence OF numerous proprle-
tary, and to the accumulation of lands in the
hands of few. The cost of emigration, in
stead of being borne by the British govern
ment is really drawn from Irish laborers IN
America. who in twenty years RENTED to Ire
land S65, 0OO, 900 in aid of relatives in poverty
or desiring to emigrate to the United States.
THE MONTREAL PETITION.
OTTAWA, Jan. 10.-A Montreal petition was
presented to-day to the governor general for
Transmission to the queen, fervently praying
that her majesty would take into earnest con-
sideration the hardships to which the land
tenants of Ireland are exposed, and bring
about such legislation as will afford them just
protection against the exercise of arbitrary
wills on the part of harsh and inconsidsrate
owners, and full security in the enjoyment OF
the fruits of their own labor and industry.
The governor general promised to transmit the
document. He then spoke of the success OF
the Duchess of Marlborough fund, regrettlng
the suffering that existed. Small tenant farm
ers appeared to him to be the greatest sufferers,
as was the case in Scotland. He asked why not
encourage the people to come to Canada,
where we have lots of room for them? 1t is
only the first steps that are painful. They
come among kin and friends here, and that is
great inducement. The president of st.
Patrick's society said that he didn't wish to
see all the Irish people leave their native soil,
but if the government comes down with the
big-hearted immigration scheme, he would
favor it.
PARNEIL AT PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10.-Parnell and Dillon
had warm welcome here to day. As they
alighted from the train all address was present.
ed in which it was hoped God would bless their
efforts in behalf of the dewn-trOdden Irish.
Parnell, in reply, thanked the committee for
the hearty welcome, but begged they would not
expect of him an address at that time. After
dining they were again met by the commit ee
and escorted to the academy of music, which
was crowded in almost every part. Among
those on the stage were Henry Carey Baird,
Daniel Dougherty, Ex-Gov. Curtin, Judge
Ashman, VIM. V. Mexican, Col. A. Lander
Snowden. Mrs. Parnen was also present on the
stage and as she entered a round of applause
greeted her. Parnell entered, leaning on the
arm of Gen. Patterson, and was enthusiastically
cheered. Gen. Patterson called the meeting to
order, and nominated Col. A. X. Mcclure
chairman, who made short address. Sadie
Bailey read a poetic welcome, and Parnell was
presented and made speech.
The resolutions expressed deep sympathy
with the suffering people of Ireland, and pledged
to assist out of personal means as much as pos
sible. The other resolutions were:
RESOLVED, That we regard with mingled feel
ings of indignation and sorrow the condition of
the land ten ure in Ireland, by which long suf-
fering race, oppressed by unjust custom and
government, is taxed far beyond all possible
means of payment to supply large income in
the shape of rent to crowd of absentees who
rarely set foot upon what they call their landed
property, bat spend out of Ireland the immense
sums which they annually draw from it, being
represented in that neglected and injured coun-
try by agents and middlemen, who exact exor-
bitant rates and practice wholesale eviction
upon the unfortunate tenants, who are unable
to pay the uttermost farthing, the only appar-
emit remedy for such condition of things being
such reform of the land tenure will realize
= ba lonp hona of 1rel nd for he Irish