The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-02-23

to make "speech.' but briefly observed that
in three weeks he expected to be on ''the dear
old sod of Ireland" and he suggested the
propriety of passing suitable resolutions in
sympathy with the Irish prisoners, and offered
to present them. in person, to Mr.. Parnell. A
committee consisting Of the chairman and sec
rotary we're authorized to prepare the resolu-
tons.
Mr.. Lawlor, who was present as guest,
| sang an Irish song in good accent and excel
lent voice, and in company with Mr.. Murchle,
these two favorites repeated their famous
ellen Convention" He then sang "The
Green Shores of Ireland"
| After an address from Mr.. Copeland, Messrs.
Lawlor and Murchie sang pretty ballad, en-
titled "Barney, Take Me Home Again.,
which was received with rapturous applause.
They then sang the favorite English duet,
"All's WE'LL" and on motion vote of thanks
was heartily accorded to the singers.
The formal meeting was then adjourned,
but sociable party was continued, and a keg
of beer being brought in, the members and
their friends prepared to celebrate Washing
tons birthday, and the toast of the evening
having been given and received with honors,
Mr.. Ryder-Taylor gave the health of Mr..
Franklin, wishing him safe voyage, pros,
| perity and God-speed. The toast was re-
ceived with full honors, with the English adj
dendum of she's jolly good fellow"
Mr.. Franklin acknowledged the compliment
in sensible terms.
"Our English guest" was the toast of DR..
Bennett, coupled with the name of Mr.. Henry
Ryder-Taylor, of whom he made eulogstc
remarks. That gentleman briefly acknowl-
edged the compliment paid to him, and the
hearty and cordial welcome the
league had at all times given him. Ii
was his first visit, but should not
be his last, as although he differed
from them in many things. he respected them
for their love of their country and honesty OF
their action. Some very good singing, fol-
lowed by Alderman Copeland, DR.. Bennett,
Messrs. Brady, King, Lawlor, Murchie,
Ryder-Taylor. Mr.. Guinan recited the "Bat-
tie of Fontehoy," and Mr.. Ryder-Taylor de-
livered as dramatic recital Leigh Hunts
Glove and the Lions"
The toast Of "our guests" being given, Mr..
Ryder-Taylor was called upon to reply for
them and to address the meeting. He re-
turned his hearty thanks for the compliment
which had been paid him that evening, and
which he considered were far above his deserts.
1t was the first land league meeting he had at
tended, and he was glad to be among them in
order to hear and understand their arguments
on the Irish question. He was prepared to
admit that much injustice and oppression had
been imposed upon Ireland, and the time had
come when their wrongs, whatever they were,
should be righted. The interests of England
and of Ireland were identical, and the sooner
they came to friendly arrangement of their
differences the better for both. He had no
great objection to home rule, nor could he,
as an Englshman, see that it was prejudcial
to the real interests of Great Britain. The
only question was, as MIR. SGladstone wisely
observed, to ascertain where home rule began
and ended and what should be the extent OF
the imperial sway. Canada, Australia, and
India had their home rule. Ireland had hers
for years prior to 1901, and there was no rea-
son why the same right should not be given
her again if she pledged her honor to England
to act fairly towards her. Englishmen, Irish
men, Scotchmen and Welshmen should all
meet inamity, having one great object at heart,
the welfare Of Great Britain, and being guided
by the principles of brotherly love. (Cheers }
The meeting then separated, evidently well
pleased with the way on which they had cele-
brated Washington's birthday.
The New Collector of Customs.