Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-08-17
RECEIVED AT SEA.
Irish Delegates Arrive in New York-A
Warm Reception Teudered on Board
the steamer.
NEW York Aup 1,

NEW YORK. Aug. l6.
The Irish delegates to the Chicago Irish
National League convention Messrs. O'Brien,
Deasy and Redmon arrived at New York
from Europe on the steamer Servia this
morning. The Servia wa. sighted of Sandy
Hook at A. NJ, but could not cross the bar
on account of the low tide until o'clock
The news of the steamers arrival was re-
ceived at the barge office shortly before )
o'clock. Gen. Kerwin, NJ. ID. Gallagher,
Rev. Geo. w. Pepper, Edward Rowe, Rev.
Father Mckenns, DR.. Thomas O'Reilly, 2.
j. Brennan and Michael DIVER were the
only members of the reception committee on
hand, owing to the early hour. They went
on board the steamer Sam Sloan which pro-
ceded rapidly down the harbor TO the Servia.
The distinguished visitors were taken on
board the the Sam Sloan with their luggage
and the boat headed for New York. Soon
after the party went on board the Sloan a
tug with the belstei committee men came up
with the Irish and American flags flying from
poles and ran alongside the Sloan. The gen.
tlemen ascended to the deck Of the large
boat and were introduced to the delegates
Gen. kerwin then stepped forward and in-
troduced in few words Rev. George W.
Pepper, who said
Gentlemen, the committee appointed by
the national league to receive you upon your
appearance, regard this hour as among the
proudest of their lives. Never in the his.
tory of Ireland we're her prospects so bright
or auspicious, never were her people so
thoroughly united and never were there so
many reasons for congratulations. The at
tention of the whole civilized world has re-
Gently been drawn to the condition of Ire
land.
Ell Al
tee:
Resolved, First, that we are grateful for
the grand and mastery vindcation of the
cause of Ireland by England's greatest living
statesman, w. K. Gladstone, and that we re.
gard his great measure as noble instalment
of justice to the Irish people.
Resolved. Second, that although the bill
has suffered temporarily defeat we believe
that its ultimate triumph is among the GER
tainties of the near future.
Resolved, Third that we have the fullest
confidence in the wisdom, ability and chival-
rous patriotism of Ireland's mighty leader.
Charles Stewart Parnell.
Resolved, Fourth, that we hail with proud
satisfaction the dawn of that day when
lrishmen of all religious psrsuasions shall be
united IN vindication of that cause for which
Grattan pleaded and Emmett died
The committee appointed tie receive you is
composed of Protestants and Catholics. Here
stands Rev. Father McKenna of Marlboro,
Mass, a Catholic priest, beside Rev. George
w. Pepper, Methodist clergyman. Such
unity is splendid augury of the time when
Ireland shall lift up her SCARED but stately
brow among the free commonwealths of the
world
William O'Brien responded for his col
leagues. He said:
Gentlemen of the committee, for my friends
and myself may say that we are delighted
to receive such welcome and we are not
surprised at the warm greeting. Nothing
more could be expected from the well know n
hospitality of your people. Never were our
prospects so bright in the fight in which we
are engaged. We ask you to continue your
support for it is fight for life. We will
continue the movement as long as England
refuses to grant home rule.
Mr.. O'Brien was much pleased with his re-
ception on American soil and thanked the
committee on the part of Mr.. Parnell, whose
ambassadors they were. He referred in fiat
teriDg terms to his fellow delegates. Messrs.
Redmond and Deasy, who followed Mr.
O'Brien with remarks.
EFhe committee with the guests then divid-
ed up into groups about the deck. A dense
fog enveloped the steamer as she went up the
bay. After landing at Cunard pier the party
then took carriages and went to the Fifth
Avenue hotel where they had breakfast.
They expect to leave for Chicago at
o'clock this evening.