New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-20
DAN1tT STATES HIS CASE.
THE PFcFprIoy AT THE ACADEMY.


Tn, reception to Michael Davitt at the Academy
of Music last night was a demonstration in which
nearly Q 900 people participated, although price
was charged for admission TO the hall and the meet
ing had been inadequately announced The fact that
Mir Davitt arriving III this country was greeted
with general and very vigorous criticism because Of
his recent utterances in relation TO his scheme Tyr
the naturalization OF the land of Ireland. and that
this criticism echoed the feelings of a large
portion of the Irish people, introduced
elements in the meeting which several
times seemed TO threaten TO provoke
tumult, but before the addresses came TO an end
unanimity OF feeling restored. and everyone
was ready with cheers for Davitt. The people be-
gan to gather early, and at o'clock the Academy
was comfortably filed. 1t was a demonstrative au-
dence, ready at any moment to applaud or to hiss,
and its cries in the course Of the evening reflected
every shade of Irish political feeling, from sympathy
with temperate and peaceful measures 10 enthusi-
assn for active and even turbulent methodA
Cheers for Davitt and Parnell mingled, and
noisy enthusiasts openly applauded references 10
resistance and force. One man. carried away by
excess Of feeling interrupted a speech to suggest
cheers for the assassin of Burke but though be
started them himself he was promptly suppressed
by the Kisses of the majority the listeners and by
cries of " Put him ouv Nevertheless 1t was plain
early in the evening, that although the meeting had
gathered ostensibly to do honor to Mr. Davitt. he
had not mistaken either the temper of large
portion of the audience or the needs of the
occasion, when he abandoned the plan
which he had stated he would follow
in his speech and made IL defence of his loyalty TO
the Irish cause and its popular leader and refuta-
ton or denial of list of charges which have lately
been hurled at his head.
The meeting was arranged by the Reception Com
L.. o.,
meet Mr. Davitt and extend to him formal greet
ing at Quarantine Saturday night. 1t was bet
ter planned than that unfortunate affair and passed
off without hitch, and with many little incidents
calculated to call out enthusiasm from
patriotic Irishmen. Nearly all the Irish
associations OF NewYOrk and vicinity were repre-
sented among the guests who occupied the pros
ceuium boxes and the stage, and, even the dis
affected among the National Land League
officers who had refused to participate with the
Citizens Committee IL the reception, were present.
Many politicians who had been invited could not
attend but sent letters offering their excuses.
They were not read, but were referred to. Among
them was from the Hon. David DAVIS, III which
he said
The demands Of public duty here will deny me the
pleasure Of attending the Citizens Reception 20 Michael
Davitt founder o. the Ir.sn National Land League.
conspicuous among ne parrots VINO na3e 50 hout! ue
Tended the OF Ireland, lie - entitled TO generous
welcome from all who sympAthze with tne sdernss OF
that oppressed country.
Senator Lapham expressed his sympathy with
every movement and effort properly set forth to
mitigate and ameiorGte the terrible sutierlngs 10
which thcunhappy people of Ireland have been so
long sub scted." and said that none viii rejoice
more al seeing an end OF their struggles and full
restoration to their rights
1t was shortly after o'clock that Mr.. Davitt
stepped upon the stage. lie was escorted
by Professor John z. Brophy, and accom-
panied by Judge George NJ. Van Hoesen,
y VI.
1T. Wallace, president Of tha National Land League,
his secretary, Mr.. Redmond, brother Of an lr b
home Rule member OF Parliament, and other men
who have been warm ia sympathy aud aclOn IN
support of the Irish agitation here. / ne audience
rose on their entrance and cheers for D3yltt were
suggested and given. followed at once by cheers
none the less hearty for Parneu, Dillon and "All
the band of Irish patriots somebody then sug-
ge,ted Chester A. Arthur a. lit mdu 10 cheer bu,
failed 10 gain sympathetic hearing.
Among those VINO sat on tle stage besides the
meu Just named were Judge DAVID MCAiam, the |
Jordan I. Mott, the Rev. Thomas ); Lynch, y. }.
Waterbury,. James Haggerty, John Walsh, Thomas
Eagan' Henry George' IT,. and +. Malicn.
JUDGE VAN HOEsEN5 REMARKS
Professor Bropby called the meeting TO order az
ter 81 euce had measuraby been restored, and intro
duced Judge Van Hoesen as chairman of the meet J
ing. Judge Van Hoesen, i'll taking the chair said |
in part:
gives great pleasure have the opportunity OF
meeting Hith you ths evening To- do nonor to one who
lie the pOssesOr Of wealth. lie comes among - with
celebrity gained iii long service IN public position
i- career has not been success He place has been III
the ranks Of the people and I'D ihe cell oil me ieon-his
the love OF his country! but Michael Dayitt
criminal; d, Is not even suspect lie comes q rep
rrsenatye Cd great cause cause That mas created
rcVOuticn British IDEAS ara legislation. Who would
have veIued 70 prophecy TINS five years agotnat the
rt-b ,1beT theV yy61ld never have looked for i'm
the brain VI an Irshmani
MR.. DAVITTs ADDRESS
God bless Dayitt and PaInell," shouted voice |
from the audience and the people again and |
cheered Mir. Dayltt took his place behind the |
stand quietly, with serious almost anxious, ex-
preston Of countenance, and began his address. |
reading from manuscript III measured tones. He |
showed signs OF WEAKNESS and his voice not SO
clear and powerful as it was the day of his
nval. He spoke follows:
LADIES AND GENTLEMES: This is my third visit to
America IA behalf OF Ireland On each OF my former
from English prison, and or this Oeca-
sion come from an EugIsA prison also. Kisses ana
charges ma lie by Engishmen, but face
indictment drawn by Irlshmen. LCrcs OF 9, No no.
hisses and cheers.l l nave often answered charges
me, whether made by enemies or friends.
anu with your permission viii occupy the
which have been brought against me by some VINO
10 be the friends OF Ireland These charges are as
movement; q, 'f setting myself up as rival
70 PsFn9 @ @ gssanSopse n fhs Land Land
LEAGUE programme O. going in for Communism 90
lahg INTO the hands OF henry george lspPlAuse ~
beng run by The irSh World; ~ intending 10 start
new party (9) handing over ireland TO the English;
40 abandoning Irish nationalizationi I'D repudating
the Irish nauOnaiiss; ~ going IL for union with Eng
1nd; there would be 18Th charge, but thst l3 is
uBlucky number and II there were II would be that
here in the interest OF the Irish landlords
laughter
PLEA OF NOT GUILTY.
To each and all Of these charges beg most respect
Iully to plead guilty. [Cheers l constitute you
Jury try and Will accept the chairman judge.
therefore, claim the privilege OF answering these
charges detail. o. splitting mp the Land League.
The grand Object OF my life has been unite all
Jrishmeu in brotherhood for the social
.edemuton OF Ireland feeling that this power would