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


propose then to form two fundsone for the relief OF
distress and the other for the purely political purpose
Cf forwarding organization (Cheers and applaseJ
These funds will be kept entirely distinct. so that
donors Wal be afforded the opportunity OF doing as they
please In the matter. 1t has been suggested by
very influential paper in this city that we
ought devote attention only TO the relief Of dis
tress Dissesl and should Join the committee
proposed by Ne,o-York Herald cheers and
voice "Three groans for The Nesv York Herald /;
these given tor the relief of the distress of the
Irish landlords aud the British Government IN general
But accept the good aGyice that has been chart-
ably extended to the shape Of words during the last
few days am afraid should incur the imputatCn OF
putting the cart before the horse Cheers and applause
THE LAND SYSTEM CAUSING THE DISTRESS.
The cause the present distress is the unequal and
artificial system of land tenure which prevails in Ire
land The effect Of that of course the distress
and while We take do the best we can-and the
best we can will be little TO relieve disress-we must
also take that take advantage OF the unexam-
pied opportunity presented to us for the purpose Of
sweeping away the bad system. Great cheers and ap
plausc
In 1s47 and subsequent years when the great Irish
famine took place. America forward first among
the nations with unexampled lberaty. But did mat
hberality prevent the iamne9 Did il prevent mil lions
lowedl Did the Punishment OF many more mil
onsl Did prevent the scenes in Ireland in that year
the scenes on board the emigfaD shlpsf NO! NO Guar
ity that be by America Will avail 10 prevent
Irish distress. That must be The duty OF the Brush
Government. and we must see that we shame that
Government into sense OF it, obligations Great APP
R""se "n xre w WE 70 become Compelled con-.
t;nually every ten or twelve years to appear
Then say people in this country If you WISH TO
rescue US from that position, help destroying the
% amen and Irs SOseDed in
years. The people OF Ireland hving in tLIs
"a voice: 1T goes 10 tie iandlords."J My
friend the crowd has sneipNted me by telling You
~ IN flse n
over there lave gone 10 Inc payment of excessive rents
and IN boIserng up this terrible system. tCries Of
Shame" ~ Now sand just now that We must shame the
TO Ireend in this matter. lApplansel regret thai
they have showed their usual want OF recogniton or
Irish Chef secretarys reply those who waited upon
him and urged him TO establish fuel depots through
the West OF IielaRd-fOr | must explain 10 Those
not acquainted with Irish matters that almost
3rs eq 9bs nS M the bogi THIS fuel 10
rains during the sun mtT is in state OF mud and Is en-
tIely unfit 20 burn and IN add ton to the pressure OF
hunger we have added the pressure of cold.
Well Mir. LowtheT when he was asked TO estabnsn
the manner in which rulers over there treat these
grave questioDs-Mr. Lowther said: ION. they have
Mr.. Davt" eatappiausc Because few dried fnrze
bushes were lighted ON we lIsn mus 10 noHo o. te
ward by that responsible Minister OF the Crown
But We found the further action OF the Government
marked by the same cold neglect and mall renee Inc
Government desired drive the people OF Ireland upon
The Irish pOoraw system, and they have replied 10
answer appeal that they cannot interfere ana
that the ordinary action OF The poor laws was sur
fcien meet the emergency twas proved IN years
gone by and has been proved frequently ever since,
that the Irish tenant VIII DIE in the aen rather tna
enter the rOor-hOuse. Great appausel Ana ne is
right T1e irish pooraW system u JEe Ust
from England or The purpose OF slowly torurlng our
arebrogen up Tie father separated from his children
the children from their mother the wlie from her nus
from toe qsy 'Sy t e v Seab All VINO eiei here
honA don. hmm "a
portals OF every workhonse III IRELAND. lApplause'j
II in 1916, before the Irish famine had commenced the
question could have before the American
people as il is being brought to-day whether py one
s Seen VI iopossibe. Tor the Government would
have been shamed into stopping 1t. But what
by references to the past, You know the past perfect.
~ well. The history Of the past Is written IN letters
that will never be erased from the Irish heart Tes OF
Never. Never Newell. But We have sullcienI
1o% known IN 'Gd R hands ta distress is
Imminent aud the discussion OF the question
suitable action While it is true that charts Amsrl-
win come forward as they nave always come Tor;
generously they must not forget that the great value
aud benefit trat IS 70 De uerixed ron r. 'n ny
the nations OF the world. [Applausel But If
as we so frequently advised we allowed the
ranizaiion VIC should have had repetition Of 1917 and
been the came as ever the heart Of PEOPLE would
have been broken BY Phy steal suffering aqd
organized aud exasperatcd, eyietons in
multitude would have taken place. end retaaioiy
action would have been adopted by the exasperAcd
We should have had another lnehsetnai re-,
bellion: The wild Justice OF revenge would nave Deen
invoked against the Irish landlords. But what " con-
trast is therci ,,,,
present remarkable spectacle flrin' coilI"eho
and self reliant with death literally staring item III TIC
Coastjint!op' and the first TO set the example
OF breaking that law and the Consuiu-
country which TO DO only that which Is right
a nfra1u Irela
the lives the landlords and We have saved the lNes OF
The people. tGreat spplause.J
CHANGING THE OWNERSHIP OF THE SOIL.
Now do not wish, In fact 1t would be Impossible Tor
me In presence Of this vast multitude TO go into
many details can only speak generally in refer
epce TO many branches Of this great question. And
NAV state gentlemen II asked "What do you pro
pose9" may state, gentlemen, that pro-
nose to make the occupiers u the soil the
owners fApplausel We wish 10 do this with
as little injury what be considered TO be vested
interest possible No physical violence, no uncon
stitutional action 10 contemplated, or, in my
uognent necessary. Applause AZ I have re
peatedy said. American public opinion is one
Of our greatest weapons. lAppause] And the
Landlords themselves, by invoking that public opinion
have shown the very high value that they place upon it,
IRenew ed applausel feel that this is very great
compliment; 10 ittbat the prond British arstocracy
shou ID humble itself and appear as suppl.
eants before this great democracy. lApplaIlse
M Kayanagh Inissesl man signal ability, plead
fler cause aud will do him the Justice TO that he
has the very best advocate that the circumstance
admit OF. "a voice, lie has got no arms or legs.
We'll never mind his legs his arms he
has very good head. Aud this gentleman has
advanced variety of objections to our plans
He has told that the system OF ownership viii entail
subdyisicp and subletng And ne has pointed to tho
old history OF Ireland before tho famine when suhdi
vision or subcttng did undOubt dy proceed TO very
great, aud think very evil extent as PROOF Of the
business OF his assertion ,
Bn the condition of affairs that seek 10 establish
very different from that which Obtained before the
famine Before the famine the system OF renting OF
land was in force and that system OF renting Decess