The Irish standard., 1886-06-12

on every battle field and Che laSI 20 leave
it. Gen. Sheridan as fitting exponent
of the Irish during the war, and the
poem describing his ride from Win
chester itly portrays the zeal and cour-
age with which the Irish kept their
oath. Call the roster Of the dead who
were killed in battle, or died in the
prison pens, to answer to their oaths,
and if it could be they would range
themselves again in line and fight to
save the country's honor and keep their
oaths. We are proud Of them as he
roes we honor them, and their mem
arv we must protect. We shall be re-
creants if we do not sustain our oaths
and bear out what they fought for.
Irishmen are better citizens of the
United States for not forgetting Ire
land and her needs. Theirs is the
broader patriotism. The salvation OF
Ireland is to come from the United
States. Perhaps even now oppression
is dead in Ireland-killed by votes in
the British Parliament. and Home
Rule secured in our mother country
across the sea. (Great applause.)
'Home Rule-its friends andIits enc
mics: was responded to by Mr.. P. Fitz-
patrick. There was a good deal of
s'meat'' in the thoughts expressed by
MIR. Fitzpatrick. His address was
among the ablest Of the evening--full
Of force and yigor throughout. Re-
ferring to his own city he said he Was
afraid that after the high ehconmiums
passed on Winona by the visitors,
Winona might get proud and think to
rival st. Paul, but he hoped there would
not be any danger Of that. Home Rule
furnishes a subject that is of vital in
terest to Ireland. The bill now pend
ing carries with it in its fate the hopes
and fears of eager millions, on both
sides of the Atlantic. Containing, as
the bill does, such elements Of justice
and right it commends itself to every
Intelligent mind. and would heal the
bitter wounds Of seven centuries of op-
preston. 1t seems almost incredible
that England, who attempts to be the
champion of integrity. and all that is
great and good, opposes so just a meas
ure, Notwithstanding the advocacy of
the Grand Old Man Gladstone, Parnell
and others of known integrity and abil-
ity. He spoke Of the opposition to the
bill, of the ties which held them to-
gether, aud induced their hatred Of it.
This is the greatest problem of the
ninteeth century. He reviewed the ex-
isting evils that were to be remedied by
the bill and thought that England
should have learned something by ex-
perience in former times and remember
that history repeats itself. If England
refuses Home Rule to Ireland, the time
will come when she will be obliged to
grant the just demands of the Irish
people, and they will extort from her
Home Rule, even as was the Catholic
emancipation and the American indie
pendence exhortedg amidst bitter and
unavailing tears Of regret. MIR. Fitz-
patrick's speech throughout was re-
ceived with the most hearty applause.
Misses Liet and Minck and Mr..
Flynn deserve particular mention for
the excellent A. .. III. paper which was
read by them at the conclusion of the
toasts. Many of the hits at local per-
sonafies were of an excellent character,
as the audience often attested.
TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
On the assembling Of the convention
in the morning D. +. McDermott, G.
D., john w, M. Mccarthy and j. E.
Lyons, of Swift county were admitted
to seats as delegates. n.y.
l.. Fahey, chairman OF committee on
grievances, reported that there were no
grievances before the convention;
everything was in peace and harmony.
Francis Conway, chairman of audit
ing committee, reported the books
and papers Of the State secretary and
treasurer all correct, and complimented
the officers for their efficient work fo1
the last two years.
T. F. Kelleher, chairman of commit
tee on military: made very creditable
report, making some changes and alter.
ations in the rules governing the
branch of the A. O. III.
St. Cloud was decided upon as the
place for the next State convention.
at noon a recess was taken for din
ner. On re-assembling the following
resolutions were adopted
Resolved, That we most heartily ten
der to the Rev. Father Cotter and his
assistant, Rev. Father Fox, our CRATE
full thanks in recognition of the cordial
welcome extended to US, for their ser.
vices in the Church and, for their kind
words of encouragomenta and advice :.
That we beg to tender in an especial
manner the heartfelt thanks of the del
egates to the good ladies of Winona fo1
the kind, hospitable and generous man.
ner in which they received and enter.
tanned us at the banqu uet givenin honor
Of the delegates to this convention