National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-03

bHusn tyranny. lo.nlght 10y the kindly aud
characteristic American courtesy Of the House u
Representatives, the American people, through
You their envoy appeal TO the Congress aud people
of the United States.
The warm and lraternal spirit with which the
appeal of the Congress Of 1913 was received In Ire
land aud the generous sympathy 1t invoked, viii
we are confident. be cordially rociprOcdtCd when
THIS evening tile House OF Representatives meet in
formal session to listen to your appeal. Already
It's action has borne good fruit, has shamed into
the profession at least Of dcsiro nud Intention In
relieve the distress In Ireland those who until
that action was taken, gave no sign OF synpnthy,
Your reception to night will prove that A meriCa
neither fears nor hesiates to act independently on
us own conviction Of what Is just aud right prove.
too, that the free manhood Of America feels warmly
ana deeply for the oppressed aud struggling but
ffeodOm-lOVing manhood OF Ireland.
We offer, through you TO the people Of our suffer.
ng motherland the assurance Of our deepest
anxiety for their welfare. our warmc,t wishu, for
their delivcrnnce and our interchangeable dutcrmi.
nation 10 aid them to tho utmost OF our power II!
every effort for tile nmeiOutiuiI Oi their condition
and the restoration Of all their rights. We shall
watch your progress with interest, and though the
odds are heavy against you heavier even than the
were against your gallant grandfather Admiral
Stewart, when he encountered the CyAne ana
Levant of the spanish coast and replaced thef rcd
ensgns with the stars and stripes, yet we
have the highest hopes Of your ultimate
triumph. We again greet you cordially tho
worthy giandchild OF an American aud
an Irish patriot; the devoted son Of an hon.
ored and noble American mother whose kindly
sympathy 80 generously manifested with t,ns.,
who took part in the last struggle for Irish free.
dom, will never be iorgoten and we again wish
you success in your noble mission behalf Of our
distant kindred and bid you welcome hundred
thousand welcomes, csdd mite IaihfC.
In reply, Mr.. Parnoll said he felt much in
dobtcd to the committee for their address cx.
pressvo of so much sympathy and affection
for tho suffering people at home. The views
expressed at Washington, the Capital OF the
United States, would DO deemed Of great inn
portance and good cheer In the "Old Country. !"
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been ono of habitual famine, and tho present
distress was artificial, designed to break down
tho people and render them more suhservient.
But the horrible intentions of the British goy-
ernment were destined 10 be disuppointed.
owing to tho generous aid sent to the Old
Country by free and patriotic America.
Addresses were also made by Messrs. Dillon,
Burke and Murdock, after which Mr.. Pnrncll
and his party were shown to their rooms, Nos
"a, 75 and 76, looking out on the Avenue, whore
they remained until z o'clock, when it was
time to 90 to tho Capitol.
PARNELL AT THE CAPITOL.
Tho dome Of the Capitol was lighted last
night, and in the Hail of Representatives there
was witnessed the unusual spectacle of citi-
zen of a foreign land addressing the House
There was perfect crush IN the galleries and
hundreds ptcssed at the duorways for admis.
sion Tho diplomatic and private galleries
were well filed. The floor OF the House
presented scene which, like the
occasion which called tho House
together, was quite unusual. There was
full attendance of members, and many of
them were accompanied by ladies, who Uccu-
pied seats on tho floor. The gay toilets of tho
ladies mado a very pretty contrast with tho
sombre attire of the statesmen who attended
them. Shortly after o'clock, Mcssfs. Par.
nell, Dillon and Murdoch, attended by several
members Of the reception committee, were
driven from their hotel tu tho Capitol. Mr.
Parncll was ushercd first to the room OF the
Speaker, where he was cordially received.
At $50 o'clock Speaker Randall entered tho
hall by the doorway ut tho right of the
Speakers chair. Ho was followed by Mr..
Parnell and his associates. Messls. Murdoch
aud Dillon were shown to seats in the front
row at the right of the Speaker MIR. AGur.
lOch was the most conspicuous member Of the
party, as he appeared Ia full Highland cos
tune, including plaid and kilt. Mi. Parnel
was conducted to chair by the side of the
clerk He was attired IN II dress suit enibul.
llshed with brass bottoms Speaker Ram
dali, rs soon us he entered the hall
mounted to his seat aud raped tho
House to order. By his direction the clerk
road the resolution of the House inviting Mr.,
Pnrnell 10 speak b fore thom, in pursuance OF
which the H. $50 had assembled.
The Speaker then briefly introduced Mr.
Parnell, "who," he said, comes among us TO
speak OF the distress Of his countrymon."
When Mr.. Parnell rose in his place he was
greeted with burst of applause Having Ar.
ranged number of papers on the desk before
him, Mr.. Parnell proceeded to speak slowly,
earnestly, clearly and distinctly. lie affected
none OF tho graces of Oratory, but evidently
strOve to state plainly and briefly the causes
of the distress in his country, In this he sur.
ceeded well. Daring his speech he was Irs.
quently applauded both by the Members ON
the floor and tho occupants OF the galleries.
When he remarked that he was one "whO
hoasied of American blood' tho occupants OF
tho galleries were enthusiastic IN their nm.
plause Tho following is Mr.. parnells adj.
dress:
SIR. PARNELL's ADDRESS.
"MR SPEAKER AND MEMBERS oFrHE House
OF REPRESENTATIVES," said Mr.. Pamoll. Il
have to thank you for tho distinguished honor
you have conferred upon me In permitting me
to address this august assembly upon the state
of affairs in my unhappy country Tho pub
lie opinion of tho people Of America, ho said
would he an important factor in settling The
troubles of my people. We do not seek to
embrOil your Government with the govern.
mont of England but claim that the public
opinion OF America is entitled to free express
sion, aud to this we look for sympathy aud
support. Tho most pressing question at
present Ia ireland is that relating to
TO the tenure Of the land. That question is u
very old oue-tho struggle between those who
own aud those who till the soil--aud up to tho
present moment no ray Of light has been let
In upon the hard fate of the tillCr of the soil
in that country. But we believe the time Is
coming WHOM the land laws will be replaced
by moro just ones. In no country has the
feadal tenure been so perniCiOus as in Ireland.
The people are diScontented aud hopeless even
in the most prosperous times, and whom tho
crops fail We see terrible famines sweeping
across the land and claiming their victims By
tho hundreds of thousands. The speak or
here quoted from the historian Froude against
The principle OF private property in land, He
looked upon the testimony Of Froude,
ho said as important aud valuable,
coming as it does from an English
source, one which cannot be accused OF prciu.
iudice in favor OF Ireland. In ireland
those enjoying the monopoly OF land have
only considered that they had rights aud have
forgotten that they have duties AIr. Parnell
here again quoted from Froude to the effect
that ii the English paope had heon more
faithful in their stewardship Ireland would be
as wealthy rs her sister Island. lie could
multiply 10 said, the testimony of dtstin
guished sources aud distinguished men TO the
same effect Ho then quoted from u paper by
Professor Blaikie, of Edinburgh University,
published in the recent number OF
the Gotsmpordry Repisu, severely criti'