The Northwestern standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-27

/ had been immortalized by the historian,
a man Of whom it was said, he was first
Lin war, first in peace and first in the
hearts of his conntrymen, sympathized
| with every nation that sought to shake
off the shackels Of tyrants. Irishmen
had poured out their blood freely foI
the cause Of liberty in the WAR of Amer
lea, He had the honor Of introducing
la gentleman who had always been kind
to the Irish people-the Mayor Of Min
neapoIis the Honorable Geo. "A. 9P ills
bury applause.
The Mayors appearance at the front
of the platform was the signal for loud
and prolonged applause. He said: ]
am proud Of the honor conferred upon
nis ems evening In icing selected ia
preside over this yasta ,dience of irish.
American citizens. Il r. not Tn
first time, however. 1nu lfist
Trace have long struggled
for the right of self-government
and through the indomitable win and
int1exible determination are at last
about to reap practical results and OBJ
tain Home Rule for Ireland. Self-gov-
eminent is a fundamental principle OF
truth and righteousness which ought
to be recognized by all nations. Before
introducing the distinguished orator Of
the evening desire to call upon Mr..
Gallagher, the Secretary of the League,
to read some letters of regret sent him
in response to invitations extended.
The Secretary added that although
Col. King was absent in person he was
substantially present in the way of a
check for his subscription. (Cheers.)
Mayor Pilisbury, before Introducing
the Sage Of Nlninger, said: 1t is not
necessary for me, in introducing to you
the Hon. Ignatius Donnelly, to say one
word, yet ! desire to personally pay a
tribute Of respect and honor to him
whose name is a household word from
the Atlantic to the Pacific The burn
ing words that have on scores Of occa-
sions fallen from the lips Of Ignatius
Donneliy have thrilled the hearts of
thousands OF your and my own coun-
trymen, His voice has been heard. aye,
aud its influence acknowledged, in the
balls of congress as well as upon the
public platform. The genius of Liberty
never slept when Donneily was there,
with his whole-souled, liberty-loying,
magnetic presence. have now. the
distinguished honor OF presenting to-
you one whom we all, and Minneso-
tians in particular, delight to honor
the Hon. Ignabtus Donnelly. the orator
OF Minnesota. Loud cheers
When Mr.. DonnellY nodestls stepped
to the front be was the recipient Of an
ovation of which he might well feel
proud. The immense audience rose en-
nasse as one man and cheered him to
the echo again and again, and it was
some minutes before his voice could be
heard. When order was finally restored
the worthy orator proceeded as follows:
MIR. Chairman, Gentlemen Of the
League: / thank yon in the first place
for the very cordial and kind greeting
with which you have received me. lat
this point the orator vas presented with.
4 beautiful bouquet The speaker re-
Stunning, after thanking the donors,
said: But there is enc feeling that
orercomes me as I face this magnificent
audience, and that is, that am made
quate to the scenes which present
themselves and the thoughts which
arise on this occasion. Never since.
that day when the Saviour Of mankind
leaned over the mouth Of the open vault
and cried out, Lazarus. come forth, 2
has there been such q resurrection as
she history af the Irish people "a wit
messed IN the last twenty years. II lis
the resurrection Of the people
arising from roo years q the sleep ofI
oppression. Arising not with &ny
sentiment Of Teyenge, III cruelty, 81 in