New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-18
DISCUSSING IRISH GRIEVANCES.

AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF IBISIIMEN IN BOSTON.
Boston, June 1.-THE most prominent
feature Of the anniversary OF the battle OF Bunker Hi
proceedings here to-day the Irish demonstration at
the Mechanics Fair Building under the auspices of the
combined Irlsh-Amercln societies Of Massachusetts.
Although many of the Speakers advertised including
Michael Dayitt, did not appear, the attendance at the
mass meeting exceeded 5000 and the proceedings
characterized by much enthusiasm. Tho gathering was
essentially a Land League affair. The chairman in open
ing Che meeting stated that had for It's object the
tension OF sympathy and substantial aid to the down
trodden people OF Ireland and TO record particular
protest against the msgovernment of the Eish people
Ex-Mayor Prince presided and on the platform were
many well-lnown Uish-Americans. The principal ad-
dress made by senator Jones, Of Florida who held
the audience for nearly hours his speech being an
extensive review Of the Irish land question and ar
raignment Of English misrule
Al the conclusion OF Senator JOness address the
tary resolutions and letters from who
unable be present. L. Moody BoyntOn the
speaker lie followed BY +. A. Collins, cx-presdent
o Land League OF America, who III the c0u of his
address referring the alleged dsa1ecton of Mr. Davit
the League mol founded upon men, but upon prnci
pies which as solid and lasting as he and itself
T. 4. Uoherty, chairman OF the Invitation Committee
stated that II Mr.. Uaytt should arrive tom lrrOw a
ccn had been arranged for az which he would SNEAK
ne societies closed their two days' festivities tonight
With concert III the Far Building including chorus
Of 900 voices.
r. p OConnor writes froIa the House OF Commons
that the Importance OF business In Parliament
demands the presence Of every rsh representative lie
says:
You can assure the people % Boston and Of Massa-
csets generally that II grieves Inc not 70 be able TO
be among them Cd this great occasion. Ia the many
states Of the Union through which passed In my
tour nowhere did find more excellent discipline more
oonpeo organization more settled and active patriotism
ta in youT siste These the things most wanted
Inc present hour certain apathy and despondency
we're Inevitable when the Irish people saw Themselves
druriyed al one fell blow % that full accomplishment OF
m their hopes which had been obtained for them Dy the
genius Parne the heroic selfdevotlon OF Davt aud
tbeir Own energies aud sacrifice. But that feeling
passing rapidly away
Justin Mccarthy writes from London
AS YOU know We are at present engaged in struggle
against the Coercion bill, which the Liberal Govern
ment endeayoring 10 force On Ireland Whilc that
struggle gong II would be impossible for me- 70 he
absent from my place In the House. Believe
me that l sincerely sorry not ~
bo able 90 take part IN your demonstration.
Tho sympathy aud support of America and OF IrHlnen
IN America OF the utmost in Ortnce To the cause Of
Ireland Ne have felt this and more ~ day
within tho last few years aud IL would give great
pleasure II could stand up IN meeting VI Irsnmen
Ia America and say 10 them what feol
ut their patriotic aud GDohanging devotion 10 the
oause Of their native iand should feel too personal