Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-02-27
TIE RECEPTION.

On arriving at the MefcHaiitS nOtol, lC-
companied by Gen. II. Il. Sibley, Col. John
S. Prince and AID. Grace, tie party wero ad-
mitted by the ladies' entrance, and conducted
to the parlors on the second floor.
Mr.. Parnell assembled the stairs, leaning
on Geu. Sibley's arm, and from time to time
addressed some remarks to him. Reaching
the parlor, several gentlemen were found in
waiting, and were introduced. Owing to the
Iateness of MIR. Parnell's arrival. there being
only couple of hours intervening before
the Opera House meeting, a formal reception,
as contemplated, was abandoned.
However, there were enough present
to occasion quite levee. Hon. Dillon
O'Brien, Judge A. Goodrich, Capt. M. j..
O'Connor, David Burke and several Others
were formally introduced and welcomed Mr..
Parnell most heartily.
Mr. Dillon O'Brien took occasion to pre-
sent Mr.. Parnell with an amount of money,
nearly $500, which had been collected in be
half of the land league in this city.
Mr.. Parnell expressed his reluctance at
taking it, saying it was his habit to receive
none of the contributions which had been SO
freely and generously given to his
suffering countrymen throughout the
United States. All such funds, Mr..
Parneli said, were sent either to Mayor
Prince, of Boston, or Mr.. Reilly, editor of
the Pilot, Boston, who acted as treasurer
for the land league in America.
Mr. O'Brien expressed his anxiety to place
the gift in Mr.. Parnell's hands, and stated
that the check was drawn to him, and, con-
GLIDING with neat and gracefully turned
compliment, forced the money upon Mr..
Parnell.
Following this others were introduced to
Mr.. Parnell, who, apparently very tired,
stood the ordeal with great urbanity.
A move was made at this junction, Mr..
Parnell and Gen. Sibley leading the way
downstairs, where the carriage was again
taken, and Mr.. Parnell, accompanied by
Gen. FL. Fl. Sibley, Col. John s. Prince, Aid.
Grace and G. M. Mccarthy, paid a for NAL
visit upon Bishop Grace.
bishop Ireland and Mr. ParneU.
1t was graceful and becoming idea which
suggested on Mr.. Parnells part the propriety
of a visit to the venerable Bishop Grace. The
carriage was driven up Third street to Waba-
shaw, and thence to the cathedral. Along
the route the streets were line d with people,
and here and there groups broke out in
hearty cheers. On arriving at le cathedral
residence, Mr.. Parnell remained in the car
riaga while admission was sought. The
visitor being announced, Mr.. Parnell was
escorted into the presence of Bishop Ireland.
Bishop Ireland welcomed his visitor
in most cordial manner,
and expressed his regrets that
Bishop Grace was from home. He had
been to Minneapolis, but when he left for
there had expressed his purpose of return
ing to receive Parnell.
All having seated themselves, an interest
ing conversation followed between the
bishop and Mr.. Parnell.
Both evinced their hearty and sincere en-
thusiasm in the cause represented by Mr.
Parnell.
Bishop Ireland expressed, feelingly, the
pleasure and honor it gave him to welcome
Mr.. Parnell to Minnesota.
Mr.. Parnell-"My welcome here, as every-
| where in America. has been a source of great
surprise and wonderful encouragement to me-"
Bishop Ireland-''You have found your mis-
sion satisfactory and successful one, then"
Mr.. Parnell-"Wonderfu so. 1 am CRATE
| full to the American people, and am doubly SO
| to my countrymen. They have everywher, in
this country given me hearty and enthusiastic
welcome; have encouraged me beyond measure
and have contributed to the relief of their suf-
fering fellow-countrymen beyond my most
sapguine expectations"
Bishop Ireland-"The cause You represent
Mr.. Parnell, is one that addresses itself forciby
to the sympathy of Americans of all classes
no matter what their nationality
| Mr.. Parnell-"Indeed it would seem so, bu,
our countrymen have been to the fore in the
matter -"
Bishop nd-"Uundoubtedly. Some
body must start the ball rolling, and it havin.
been started willing hands with hearts full OF
sympathy, will keep it rolling so long as there
| is need"
Mr.. Parnell and Bishop Ireland then ad
dressed themselves to consideration of tht
Irish land tenure question. Mr.. Parnell re-
marked that from these oppressive laws orig
! mated eli the suffering, sorrow and evils K