Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-06-06
STIRRING APPEAL.

a Million Signatures Cali Upon the Descen-
dants and Defenders of the Irish Race of
America and their sympatllisers to Con-
tribute 10 the Parneu Testimonial Fund.
CHICAGO, June 5.-The following appeal
to the Irishmen of American will be pub
lished here tomorrow with the approval
of the ladies of the Irish National Land
league of America.
To the Irish race, its descendants, de-
tenders and sympathisers throughout
America: The people of Ireland are, at
the present moment engaged in prepar-
ing national proof of their gratitude to
their leader and have called it ''the ParneIl
testimonial" Faithful to the traditions
of past Struggles and triumphs, they for
get their own distress and wrong from
which they suffer, to unite in showing to
their second ''Iiberator'' how we'll they ap-
preciate his spirit of ceaseiess self sacre-
flee, self forgetfulness and sub
lime devotion to their cause. In
these, his qualities, they recognize
the chiefest cause of their onward,
though slow advance toward the destruction
of alien despotism and complete realiza-
tion of Ireland's nationality. In this testi-
monial prelate, priest and people have
again Joined hands and issued their appeal,
and with incompatible generosity sent in
offerings which, whether great or small,
are sanctifed by the spirit in which they
are given.
The National League of America will
ever be faithful echo of the tireless aux
liarr oh boC a6
the standard at home. Faithful to that
spirit, the Philadelphia convention was
opened, in that spirit the grand work was
accomplished, to that spirit it has sworn
undying fidelity, and it appeals to the race
in America to help it on in the struggles
of the people at home. We have actively
partici pated, and in upholding the wearied
arms of their leader, we claim our glori-
Gus share. Let US still continue the i'm
mortal record, which love in free America
for oppressed ireland aroon has begun
and carried on so well. Let the answer to
this appeal come as did the answer to the
roll call i'll the convention. Let it come
generous and true from the cities and
towns of Canada, from the rolling prairies
of the far west, from the Savannas of the
sunny south, and from the manufacturing
This testimonial will be reward for a
laoorer worthy of his hire" Of one who
has increasingly and at every sacrifice
borne the cheat and burden of the day" in
the national struggle, who, through veal
or woe, through calumny or hatred, has
triumphautly faced the wavering foe. 1t
will be not only vindication of the past
and pledge for the future, but it will be
another proof of Irish national gratitude
and Irish national devotion. 1t will be an
answer to the widespread expectation and
desire in this country to participate in
national testimonial destined for him who
is not only the trusted political leader of
Ireland, but who is also a worthy de-
scendant of Americas beloved "OId Iron
Sides"
The committee unhesitatingly make ap-
peal to the people in America, and conf
IDENTITY await their response. Rev. T. J.
Conaty, of Worcester, Mass, has consented
to act as treasurer of the "Parnell testi-
monial fund of America" and to him
therefore, all contributions should be sent,
whether from branches or individuals.
The list of contributions isto be publish
ed.
The appeal bears long list OF sigma
lures or representative 1rlshmen from
nearly every state and territory in the
Union. They include Alex Sullivan, John
Byrne and Rev. Charles O'Reilly, D. D.,
president, vice president and treasurer Of
the Irish National league OF America,
members of the Council
of Seven, the temporary
and permanent chairman of the Philadel-
phia convention. The two presidents
of the national land league of America and
the chairman of the late committee of
sever. It includes also eight congress
men, five judges, ten Catholic priests, two
Protestant ministers. the national dele
gate of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
aud several million of others, including
Eugene Kelly, banker, New York; z. II.
Kelly, merchant, st. Paul; Timothy Foley,
mine owner, Colorado; John Fitzgerald,
land owner, Nebraska and Thomas Lynch,
distiller, Chicago.
Interest will attach to the address in
view of the fact written by two priests,
Rev. 2. A. McKinnon, of Hudson, Mass,
and Rev. Charles O'Reilly, of Detroit and
the priest acting as treasurer.