St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-11-25

supported by another archbishop of Dublin.
Ireland desires her independence. God in
| tended her to be separate nation. Were
her sons intended to be slaves for another
people? See her noble aspirations for free
dom and the undying spirit of liberty that
burns in every Irish heart Is she not ca
pable of government? Why.
She converted and civilized Eng
land once and half Europe besides.
| 1t is a matter of..history. Her sons have
been endowed with intellects and talents
that have won fame and honor the world
over. Her heroes, denied to battle for their
own native Erin, have entered the camps
and councils of nations the world over.
Why, it seems as if God not only intended
| Irishmen to govern themselves but to go
forth and govern every other country.
Yes. she had parliament once. but there
came about this time into diplomatic circles
in England, man named William Pitt
groans and hisses], and he had a lap-dog
named Castle Reagh [hissesl, who after
wards cut his throat, and this lap-dog went
among the members of the Irish parlia-
ment and bought up enough members to
carry through his masters designs,
But what we want now is not
an Irish parliament but an
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day that the president of the Irish republic
takes his seat. 1.-The Knights of st. Pat
rick" was sung by Mr.. James Shea, after
which an address was made by
j. j. NfCAFFERTY.
He congratulated the Hibernian rifles on
the spirit shown by this coming together,
and said it would be well if such
occasions were thus celebrated oftener.
| The noblest incentive to patriotism and the
| highest reward for patriotic self-sacrifice are
the gratitude and love of the hearts that are
left behind. The episode which has been
fully related this evening, and which is the
occasion of this meeting, was one that
shook the English nation to the very foun-
dalton. In the heart of one of its
largest cities, in broad daylight,
band of armed and resolute
young Fenlans had appeared in arms
against the queen. Not less profound, but
more lasting was the impression made in
Ireland and Irish hearts. They were the
men who had made famous the expression;
"God bless dear old Ireland"
The speaker was follower by Mr.. J. G.
Hanley. who sang that beautiful produc-
ton of Ireland's poet, ''The Harp that
Hung iu Tara's Halls" The following
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
Irish people of st. Paul, is convened to COM
memorate the patriotism and virtues of the
Manchester martyrs, Allen, Larkln and
O'Bren, who died that the spirit of liberty
might live; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we renew our pledge OF
fealty to the cause of Ireland, and that we
pledge our support to the Irish National
league under Charles Stewart Parnell, which,
if successful in its objects and aims must at
least bring partial realization of the hopes
of the men whose memory we honor here to-
night.
Whereas, Capt Condor and Private Nc
CURE were tried at the same time and con-
vlcted on the same testimony that sent Allen,
Larkin and O'Brien to the Scafold; and,
whereas, the one British subject,
received free pardon, the other was an
American citizen, we do now call attention to
the fact that there are in English prisons
Irish and Irish-American citizens for political
offenses, whose conviction has been as unjust
as that which doomed Allen, Larkin and
OBrien; therefore we most respectfully ask
| that his eXcellency, President Cleveland, do
cause such steps to be taken as will secure
the release of American citizens confined as
political prisoners and this in the interest of
justice and liberty, always dear to the Amer
lean heart.
THE CLOSING EXERCISES.
After cornet solo, Irish Airs" by
Sergt McGinnis, the closing address was
made by Mr.. T. F. Martin, few of whose
remarks are here given. He said it was
pleasure to see the clergy with us on this
occasion, doing honor to the martyred
dead, the clergy who have ever been true
to the best interests of the Irish people and
to whom the Irish people have ever and al
ways been true. We are not alone in these
commemorative exercises. The world over,
wherever Irish hearts are found, tribute
is raised to-day to the memory of these
heroes. We Irish Americans wish it dis
tinctly understood that while we extend our
aid and sympathy to the isle across
| the sea- we yield to none in devotion to the
land of our adoption. We consider it our
duty to aid in every way the struggle for
| liberty being made by our countrymen.
The Irish people are justified in using
every means obtainable, aye. from the very
flames of hell if need be, to strike the
enemy that would refuse its victims grave
if it could. Fight on with brave, noble
Charles Stewart Parnell in his bloodless
fights or, if need be, unsheath the sword of
a Washington.