Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-06

with peaceable citizens. While the
Captain was speaking the flooring
OF The stage collapsed and a ludlcrous,
Dut not distressing, scene followed, The
stage was repaired. Robert Blissert said
that before long, probably, Ireland would
also have u day OF independence to cee-
brate. Mr.. BOYD said that class distinc-
tlons IN America were cancelled when
the statue Of George III. was pulled
down in Bowling Green. aud when Ger
mans, Englishmen or lrishmen came to
isoountry it was to become Americans.
AMERICAN AID FOR ERIN.
When help was sent 10 Ireland It went
out from Americans and brothers Is the
English and scotch loved fair play, they
would grant liberty to Ireland, Mr.. BOYD
ridlculed the idea OF some people that Ire
land could not rule Itself tie quoted
Lord Wellington, who, when 1t had been
asserted in the House OF Lords that the
Irish were aliens, replied: 81 have seen
these aliens do their duty" Irish soldiers
always have done their duty in fighting
England's battles. In conclusion Mr.
Boyd called for cheers for "arand Old
Gladstone" and "Brave Parnell," and
they were given with enthusiasm and
lasted long.
TELEGRAM FROM POwDERLY.
The following telegram from General
Master Workman Il. V. Powderly, OF the
knights OF Labor, was next read:
SCRANTON, PA, July 5.
To Robert Biissert, Chairman:
cannot reach sou IN time. May your meet
ing encourage Messrs. Gladstone and Parncn
to continue their struggle for home rule, self
government. and equal rights for the Irish
people. Let them further resolve to inaugn-
rate the republican simplicity of the land we
live IN. sosthat man,and not IN )ney. shall rule
in the future, 30 that Gods acres shall be fully
nv - "a .i tr.,Yt
make in New York TODAY will be seconded
by the workingmen of tho entire Western
world.
The reading ofthe telegram was greeted
by cheers.
TRIBUTES BY MR.. GEORGE.
Henry George paid warm tributes to
Messrs. Gladstone and Parnell, and re-
tired amid great cheering.
Rev. DR.. McGlynn, of st. Stephens
Roman Catholic church, made an address
in which he said he was glad OF the
chance to add his voice to this magnid-
cent tribute of sympathy for Ireland.
You are here not to insult England or to
elevate Ireland, but TO send cordial greet
ing to tho English, Scotch, Welsh and
Irish people.
Ex-Congressman VIM. e. Robinson. Of
Brooklyn, made the closing address. Mr..
Robinson was received 10 "a storm of the
WilueSb SHbuusAdbUl. HIS T6uAihh were
constantly interrupted by cheers. and he
retired after brief speech amid the
greatest applause.
the park cottage platform was set
apart for lady speakers. Lille Devereaux
Blake had charge of the stand and was
the first speaker. She thought it time
women took part in national affairs, and
the lady followed out that suggestion with
IA brief address.
MRS. PARNELL SPEAKS.
Mrs. Della s. Parnell followed Mrs.
Blake. The Irish leaders, mother was
greeted with cheers. She said her want
of health prevented her speaking at
length. Her feelings, she said, were
strong az she stood before such a multi
tude. 10 recalled to her her ancestors,
who fought for Erin's liberty and for hu-
manity against the pernIciOus landlords
who ruled over Ireland. In giving sym
pathy TO Ireland, Mrs. Parnell urged that
her hearers should not neglect to send
them what IS more needful and practical
money.
Madame Delescluese and Margaret
Moore also spoke briefly.