New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-08-17
IRISH DELEGATES HERE.
A HEARTY WELCOME DOWN THE BAY.

HOPEFUL AND COURAGEOUS WORDS OF THE VISIT
oRs-THErR VIEWS ON THE SITUATION.
William O'Brien, John E. Redmond, NJ. p,
and John Deasy. NJ p, three delegates deputed By Mr.
PSrncl to attend the convention Of the Irish National
League at Chicago, arrived yesterday on board the
servia. William OBrsn 10 tho Editor o: United Ireland,
the official organ OF the National League and ts one
OF the ablost and most prominent OF Parnes support
ers He q Member OF Parliament from the
borough Of Maow, fn County Cork but undcr the
redistribution bill which accompanied Gladsones Lass
measure extending the electoral franchise MAow was
abolished as q parliamentary borough and Mr. o Bncn
went down to Ulster and contested successfully ono OF
tho divisions OF County Tyrone, for which he sat until
tho last general election, when he defeated through
combin alton OF Liberals and Conservatives by plu-
raity OF ninety. The other two delegates, Mr. Redmond
and Mr. Deasy, represent respectively North Wexford
and West Mayo. Mr.. Redmond Is the only one OF the
three who here BEFORE hs last visit being to
the Boston Convention two years ago In company with
Thomas Sexton. whose election for West Belfast during
the recent campaign has been regarded by the National
lists the most brilliant triumph which they achieved
The servia left Queenstown Sunday wcek ago and
the committee which Patrick Egan presi.
dent OF the Irish National League OF America,
appointed to meet them their arrival here
went down tho bay Sunday, panied by large
number sympathzers and kept cruising around until
late at night when learned that the servia would
not be sighted until yesterday At O'clock yesterday
morning General Kerwil, the chairman OF the reception
committee at the barge office and aboard the
steamer Sam Sloan, which Mr.. stariu had placed az
the disposal OF the committee. The other members
Of tho committee who present were the Rev.
George W. Pepper, Ohio; DIR. O'Rey. st. LOUIS NJ d.
Gallagher, Father p ]. McKenna, MARLBOROUGH. Mass;
W. ]. Elliott. Of The Columbus Capital; Edward J.
Rowe, Sylvester l.. Malone. Patrick Brennan and
Thomas ]. Carter. At the Narrows the servla met
and the Irish delegates were taken on board the sam
Sloan with Edward Byrne, who accompanies them as
special correspondent OF The Dublin Freemas Jouradt
AS they stepped across the gangway from the big
steamer they were cneered By crowds OF their
fellow passengers whom they were leaving behind, and
the committees boat they received warm greeting
from those who had gone to meet tiem.
William OBrien, the chief OF the deputa,ion, Is Of mo
dum height, thin and studous-looSing Ho Is mo iess
aud retiring, although regarded By Parnel the most
scholarly and OF the ablest debaers Uf the
irish party When the servia resumed way and the
people the smaller boat had time TO arrange what
they would do, General Kerwn behalf OF the COM
mttec cordially welcomed tho delegates ami intro tucsd
the Rev. George ". Pepper, OF Ohio who read the fol-
lowing resolutions which the committee had approvef
Tie committee appointed by the National League 10
among the prcudcst Of seir lives Never in the history
OF ireland her prospects so bright and au'pcious;
never were the pe0pe 50 thoroughly ubite ana never
there many reasons for cOugratulaton The al,
tention the whole civilized world has recently been
drawn to the condition OF ireland.
keSored First. that are grateful for the grant ana
lands greatest living statesman. william f. Gladstone.
and that hail his great measure as noble ins'a,
Resolced Secondly. that though the bill has suffered
| temporary defeat. we believe the ultimate triumph h
among tho certain.ies OF th3 near future.
ResoUed, Thirdly, that We have the fullest colhencd
anss Hs %say esasr ycsare
Resolved, Fourhly, that we hail with proud satstac
ton the OF that day when lrshmen OF all religious
persuasons shall be united the vindicaton OF that
cause for which Grattan pleaded and Emmett died
| The committee appointed to receive you IL c0mpbsG
OF Protestants and Catholics Here stanl the Rev. sg
ye:es MALONE SshSc priest the Esy ;Ss RsS George
| c. Belts, the Episcopaian rector. Such unity IA
ser Starred but stately brow among tho free commS
| wealths OF the world.
| Mr. OBrien then took off his hat and, standing be
tween his two fellow delegates. made speech which
broken frequently by applause that grew into
great cheer another boat full Of sympahizcrs cana
alongside and with Irish flag which was traced
crowness harp. welcomed the Irshmen to "ths free
country" enthusiastic Home Ruler put IL. This
| is what Mr.. OBrien said:
Mr.. PEPPER AND FELLOW. CoySrRYNES: ! am
delighted than tell, though can scarcely sag that
am very much surprised at the great generous words
| read by your capable and eloquent spokesman. am
surprised. FOR all have ever heard from every
nothing would surprise ne in the way OF
hospitality or generosity or devotion 10 Ireland, ne
| the harbor at Queenstown were John Dnoa
Father SssSy get % s
sde and you don't see something rivalins the send
some otheS Se You gwen us
this by having remained up ali night awaiting our ar:
In favor OF the of Ireland. While our prospects
never so bright our fight Is by no means oysr saa
have given US Is by no means over, either Applause
sn for all that done the and to
your continued support In the future unt the gfeas
newed applause.j We know that the time is coming.
aud coming perhaps earlier than most o. us eIpec,'
chances that by the time we have returned Ne
WIN hnd our people IN the thick OF nerse hea, ot
by this prospect for there IS one point upon which
that has never yet been lost sight OF. that people
have maintained and that the public opinion OF ha
sss suu upon rans ireland Il ali she will have 70
with the naked sword OF coercion and th2 ot me tel
pausc. Posted as everybody now Is upon what's go
ing in Ireland and England You reecgnize no donos
were and that the changed aspect Of affairs has BEEN
Where formerly it a united England against sdi-
vded Ireland 1t is now united Ireland against d-
epcs and authority Of Gladstons upon our side think
it is necessary for mo to say any more do hope.
are.sns 'o our feiio w.counrymen
think the three Of US hsvsmI ;Sn know myself & ns,s
Standing here within sight Of the soil OF this RepaSs
see since was a boy. can scarcely explain my emo
tous We have creased asrsst stretch OF water aad et
hr.aSd S .sn IN s
though the Atanc Ocean % were s only w'ae nossa
are OH this ready to work and serve and do
for Ireland II necessary those the other. Ap-
piaue We thank you above all else on the part OF our
leader Charles Stewart Parnel lApplause Ny friends
and myself here not in Individual capacity ois
as humble and unworthy ambassadors OF IRE
land aud OF Parnell aud any favors shown TO u IN "a
shall receive shown to the cause ana ens
leader under whose banner we and you nave the priv
egc OF serving as soldiers in the ranks
plause.
| Mr. Redmond was the next speaker He said:
lam little better favored than either Mr Deasy or
Mr. O'Bren for am Of the fortunate memoers OF
the pary who America BEFORE ana made tue
leading representatives. OF our race mere
Ths advantage, Tor Tue education
., On ri.h nocl, an complete until he crosses tho
Atlantic and sees the Irish race In this free coun-
trv has rsen TO- The expressions contained n your ad
dress eeho the nope that all feel that tue cause OF
i trim NH AlnlA