New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-29
HOME RULE FOR IRELAND.
A BIG MASS MEETING IN WASHINGTON.
SPEECHES ny CONGREssNEN RANDALL, PHELPS AND
OTHERs-TILDEN'S LETTER.


seated Senator Van wyck and Representatives
Randall. PAelps. Mckinley Gibson OF West Virginia
O'Iara AMI Glass. and other members OF the lower
House OF Congress. Mr.. Randall in taking the chalr
expressed his profound sympathy with the
cause Of Home Rule in Ireland Applause
This meeting, he said sought to strengthen the
hands Of Mr. Gads the greatest modern orators
and statesmen. every possible, respectful and posi-
tive way. America desired that England shonld sec
that justice 20 ireland safety 10 Great Britain Ire
land Was entitled to the consideration OF the United
states. because her gallant people had every
been the friends Of.ree America Let give" he said
in conclusion to Clads tone and Parne all the
agement which we, az Americans. can extend. To do
less, would be base lishonor." lI.oud app,aase.l
Senator Van WyCk spoke enthusiastically OF the tri-
uu phi OF Home Rule which about be obtained by
Ireland and rpjooe that Ireland encouraged and
strengthened by aC. only from America. but from
the English people. Mr. Randall then read a ,etter
from the sage OF Greys,one." After acknowledging
the receipt of an invitation to be prcseat tho meeting
the letter continues:
regret that cannot be personally present occl
SION SO i OF interest noae the les. JON vi ia IN
England AMI the leader OF the IRISH people in
behalf OF the ual-e OF Home Rule. Their efforts 20
obt lin for Ireland that fan measure OF eeovarnent
and liberty which The people OF the several
American Union enjoy have my cordial approval aud
support. Al length I trust, the day or delivery now
daWns upon the missOverned and oppressed people o.
Ireland; ASSURING you OF my earnest sympat6y am
The letter creeted with loud applause. Otnor
letters read from Sherman, assuring the
meeting OF his hearty sympathy in the movement for
Home Rule In Ireland and from Senator Logan. stating
that he hal been and now for l0osenng the
grasp the iron hand OF from the throat OF te
Irish people.
Representative Gibson, OF West Virginia, then adj
dressed the asseInblare heartily sustaining efforts
Of Gladstone Home Rule for Ireland
AS Senator Rddleberger, Of Virginia. to address the
meeting he was greeted with a round % Applause. lie
had. that
afraid let The Lonjn Times II the constituencies
of this country willing TO build navy. APP
Plause When he read the Gladstone bill he found in
something analogous with what he hal read In the his
tory the American colonies There 1t clause
that all the products that to be transported into
ireland should led English ports thought
OF the astute aud n-iions Lord North. He thought OF
the tea, then Of Boston harbOr In this Gladstone
bill. the moth was still gnawing in the CLOTH lie Rid /
deberger would say to Irishmen Organize under the
Gladstone Government You will get limited Home /
Rule. You will have Parliament. You will have a
base Of operations. But. after you have organized. ai
ate until you nave strcEen from that bill the words,
Viceroy Of ireland Take advantage OF every stua-
ton move forward 70 every breastwOrk AMI behind |
them keep your muskets loaded. lApplauscl Youhave
made the grandest statesman England has produced for
fifty years the crcatest-uo the mcanest-cOercionist
rbat ever breihet. until he cowhlded by Ireland
make confession OF his wrong" Applause He would
suggest, with becoming Difference that the Grand Old
Man," as he called. adl restitution to his confession.
Representative W. W. Phelps, OF New-Jersey, then
and spoke AS follows:
We speak tonight OF Ireland OF the present OF ireland
OF the iutureno need to speak tonight OF the Ireland
uoha past so fu glory and so full otearS Ii Is the sad
story OF seven centuries. how through them all brave
OH nope Kept hopeful; the story OF an Island whose
sons We're forced to carry Irish genius across The Chan
m ht he d usrated with great achievements Of Irish
generals. orators and poets. But wherever the irish
Laent or only the ordinary gifts OF MANKIND. he never
forgot his native land ceased scheme ana struggle
and pray for her enfranch senent No ever
cherished nm Interest so warm 81 uvinc 90 nnouench
able IN ts fatherand these The
irish immigrant changes his sky. he never
yoar probe viii naG f9 he a thu u'V %GuuG
Frenchman on the field of Waterloo. No probe ever
touched an rsh heart in either hemisphere that did not
the Ireland OF the present begets record Of free
dom and progress. Whence comes tins sudden
yield that which she has refused force Why does
She voluntarily offer to Ireland that RECOGNITION which
eenth century witch demands equal justice for all 1t IS
nsvies wishes are stronger
Of kings Public opinion nOwhds communications which
Enlightenment II speaks the wishes Of 900 0OO, 900 Of
Intelligent earnest, civilized men. And no Government
convection and declaration that shall
ewes When ney snow themselves worm; OF 9e-ruIe.
lhs IS what redhd DeSln 20 do-llttle KNOWING now
great were 70 be the resus-when nifty years seeing
nat force pOweress that nsurrectOn meant useless
blood from most patriotic hearts, she determined to ex-
srcse self restraint almost wonderful abf to Try the
Arms o. peace Irishmen determined suffer what they
,ould not resist lay aside the weapons OF force but
80 long they suffered to intermit their protest
pecch the press the ballot to such extent as that ber-
granted them In the effort peacefully to diminish
heir rights. They determined that their patience .
should win The attention OF mankind. that then tney
would that attention when let the world y
know what were the wrongs they suffered. what were
he rights they dsKed-ind the world has learned the
story, and The worlds public opinion has demanded re-
iress from Enghmen. and best OF ALL public opinion Of
ne best ana nobest In England itself offers redIes-
hord ov w. hStv ~ ,ovarnrant ta Ill M md 2
10 few thousands who crowded that historic chamber
to three hundred millions who almost at the same
moment heard and appiauiet his every word L
The moment Prime Minister OF Great Britain :
The Governor OF Great Brtan-sOemnly ackno wlcdged
the National wrong someuly proposed to give hat
0cal Independence that self-governmeut which would
alone make aonement, that the glorious pres
ent of Ireland began. 4
THIS is what public opinion has done and is doing. l.
'peed the good work! let it quickly come; let \
uture Moores sing happier strains TO the harp OF Tara
p n rsTa's Halls. But. best Of all. hasten o
s -, countrymen may write In SAINT Parck's, a
he Yves minister Abbey Of National Ireland in letters
oden as the sunghtthe epitaph OF the maryred young
-mmet who prayed that might write his epaph
he earth /
The following resolutions we're unanimously adopted:
heSotred, That in their peaceful efforts to secure
iat the HonOrabes William T. Gladstone and Charles Z
iewart Parnei hereby extended earnest
Noes OF confidence In their patriotism. and approval Of
Heir wise and noble efforts. O
Eesorcd That the following cable messages be for >.
arded 10 these distinguished statesmen:
" Immense meeting prominent citizens ali United ~
ates held tonight Many prominent members OF 81
ongres. Governors OF states and other eminent
nd congratulate 10 you. Cordially approve and ~
SAMUEL j. RANDALL Chairman" ~
TINE FIRE PFCOPD %