New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-17
ENGLISH RULE IN IRELAND DEMO UNCED.

A meeting Of the Twenty-fr Ward branch OIL the
Land League was held yesterday at No. 1913 lhlrd-
ave. Henry McNevns occupied the chair. and stated
that the object of the meeting was to Increase the
interest in the cause of Ireland In the
Ward. Several names were added to the roll and
permanent officers were elected. brlet addresses
were made by several of those present Thomas L..
Feitner was the first speaker. He said that Mir.
Parnel and the other leaders had already accom-
pished much. The English Government was will
ing to make some concessions, but the movement,
he said, should be kept up until the English author
ity in Ireland was destroyed. The speaker called
upon his hearers 10 do their utmost to advance the
cause in this country. Charles T. Townsend re,
viewed the achievements of Daniel OCOnnell, and
said that he thought the end of the present agita
ton would be the liberation OF Ireland. Gadsone's
policy would secure some concessions, nut me move
elected by the Irish people became fact. Captain
Hugh Coleman said that there was need that young
men of Irish Darentage in this country should De
trained in military tactics, so that they would De
able, in the event of struggle with England, TO
cope with her armies. The people in Ireland needed
leaders, and the reason there this lack was that
no means had been offered them in that country for
training men as soldiers. He said that he was in
favor of peace but also in favor of war as soon as au
Sdt Was sr a. tho Land 1eao held
a meeting last evening a. st. .JosepRs School, in
Leroy-st. The room in which the meeting was held
was well filled, and considerable enthusiasm was
manifested by those present Several speeches were
made. Patrick Gleason, the first speaker gave
history of the several movements made IN Ireland
present ag tation was more promising than any OF
the Others had been. he thought, and would ufi-
matey result in the liberation OF the people from
British rule Such hope was based upon the fact
that the people throughout tho country were tho.
roughly aroused and united The disposition OF
England to make CONCESSIONS was an ackn0wledg-
ment that she was in wrong position. Without
question the consideration OF the proposition known
as the three Fs" was an evidence that
a great advance had been made since the
beginning of the agitation Tho speaker urged
the necessity of educating the people still further as
means to ultimate independence. Thomas
DOhertv. man about seventy years old, gave some
"reminiscences of the OC0nne agitation. lie con-
cluded his remarks by saying thar he was iii favor
of reaching the end OF the Land League movement
by force, if peaceabe methods should fail. A
speech of highly revolutionary character was made
by Michael Bieslin. The Land League movement,
he said second only to armed force. and was,n-
tiDltely better than the OConncll movement. Inc
word was Ireland tor the Irish. 1t was at first
hard for many to that the movement was IN fact
national one; for, If the people were once fixed
upon the SOIL he said, it womb be easy to 60 further
Ii the irish people would become united the power
exertcd could not be resisted bv the British Cavern
ment. The speaker said that lie did not think that
compromise should be accepted, as III question at
issue could only be ultimately settled by separation
from England At present the people are not pr'-
pared to fight, but when the Government became
engaged IN foreign they would find an Op-
pOrtuniiy to strike the blow tuat woad br;ug
the rule of JOHN Bull in Ireland to an cad. Ole
great matter Of cOngrltuat0n WIS tnat the leaders
of the movement had so far made no mistakes.
The Land League movement is being actively pushed
forward IN ali par's OF Brooklyn. two meetings
held in the Eastern Diirrlct yesterday alter
noon. The Fourteenth Ward branch OF the League
held large meeting at Hancock Hall, al North Sixth
and Fifth.s;s. Much enthusiasm was displayed
Michael Okcefe presided. several new members
were enrolled Last week 800 postal cards were
distributed and thing possible is being done to
call attention TO the existence of the League and It's
purposes. The secretary read an ex rdct from The
Aetc- Orleans Democrat. showing how tho movement
is advancing IN that city. Among other things 1t
stated that two weeks ago League organization
had been formed there. and already thcr' re over
200 members the roll. This announcement
of the rapid progress of the movement III the south
WAS applaudcd. Justice Kenna made an address
He said that some means must be found OF stirring
up the people in this part of the country 20 more
eiiectual action. They must try TO emulate the
patriotic n eli of Newt Orleans. They cOIld not cX
pect much help from Americans unless they tired TO
help themselves. He thought 1t would be "A good
idea to engage such men as Mr.. RedDath to explain
to the people the objects of the League. Several
other speakers followed III q similar strain. and the
meeting did not adjourn till late hour.
A meeting of the infucnt a men connected with the
League was also held at National Hall, in the lhir
teenth Ward of Brooklyn. Wilson W. Durack presided
and several names were added To the roll Ii was
resolved that mass-meetlng be held at an early
day. at which the Rev. j. Hyatt Smith. Father
Malone and other citizens will be invited 10 make
1t is intended also to inYite Archbishop
Currigan to be present. :