The Northwestern standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
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Sunday Evening" Session d the tDayi a.
Branch Not ! Large Attendanee,
s8B but Lots 81 Vim.

Ion branch, which was neiQ ~ NJ0d
Fellows Hall On w ednesday evening
Martin Ring, the presid lent, introduced
Roger Vail as the first speaker. After
q few remarks Of an Introductory M
ture, Mr.. Vail turned his attention TO
the present crisis, saying that Robert
Emmett, Lord Edward Fitzgerald the
Burkes, down to Parnell, descended
from the Normarls. The Angl Irish
landlords are descend nts Of CTOmWell's
troopers, who remained in Ireland TO
become her bare and curse. These are
the men who celebrate the battle Of the
BOVINE; who in 179s drove the Irish into
a state Of insurrection; who outraged
mothers and dangh ters; who mnrde cred
fathers and sons and their descend nts
compose the faction that is crying out
against Home Rule for Ireland; who
sent deputation to interview Glad
stone and Salisbury, in protest against
this recognition. What Ireland wants
is the restoration Of her parliament.
From 1882 to 1900 Ireland had parliar
ment, b It it was not a represent ative1
one as the irish Catho lics. the majority,
were DISTINGUISHED. Even this parlia-
ment, poor as it was, was taken away J,
and since then Ireland has lost her
manufacturing and commerce. The
people have received the same treat
ment as was accorded the American
colonists. The greatest Englishmen
have always admitted and deplored
this, hut have tailed to give remedy.
In fact, ireland has been bled nearly to
death by English physicians, and its
about time that home physicians should
prescribe. III closing Mr.. Vail said
that all Irishmen should be proud OF
their ancestors who have continually
fought the enemy to perpetuate their
liberty. Many times Ireland has been
forced to her knees, but has always
come up smiling for another round,
and never has been laid upon her back.
When the applause which greeted his,
closing words had died away, Mr.. Vail
called upon those wishing to join the
league to ccme forward, and as result
twenty-five new signatures were se
cul ed. slSs ,s
John Swift, who is both an enthusiast
and faithful worker In tho cause, was
called upon for q song, and responded
with an amusing parody, which he gave
with so much humor and expression
that the audience was conynlsed with
nor was he allowed to take
his seat until he had favored the audi
ence with q seG5nd som: \,
]: Mr.. Lennihan also entertained the.
audience with anold and most patriotic
song, which was received with hearty
applause.
V w. II. Donahue addressed the meet
ing briefly. During the delivery Of his
speech he paid q deserved tribute to the
Efforts put forth in the cause by Ameri-s
cans and Irish Americans.
G. "a. Gallagher Followed in one Of
his characteristic addresses. His
eulogy Of Wendell Phillip touched the
hearts of his hearers and was the sig
nal for great applause. Whatever may
be the outcome Of the present struggle,
he ridiculed the idea that England can
crush or suppress the Land League.
In closing his address he paid = brill
liant and eloquent tribute to women for
their services everywhere rendered II
behalf Of the cause.
j. II. Steele was the last speaker. and
In an earnest manner endorsed the po-
sitiou Of Parnell and his gallant follow
ers. He was willing to wait, as events
are soon to transpire that will prove
whether we are to lose or gain through
peaceful agitation. II not, other means,
he cared not what, must at last be re-
sorted to. There would be no step back
ward, whatever may be the action Of
the present parliament.
The audience was not large that
gathered at Window hail on Sunday
evening last but it was certainly one
Of the most interesting meetings Of the
Central branch that has been held for 4