Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-17
IRELAND'S FRIENDS.
ARRIVAL OF rRrsH DELEGATES In
KEw YORK.
The National League convention-Lsrge
Gathering Astieipated-what
Davitt and Sullivan Say.


from Europe On TIE steamer Servlf tnls
morning. The Servia was sighted of
Sandy Hook at 3 A. NJ, but could not
cross the bar on account Of the low
tide until after o'clock. News Of
the steamers arrival was received ut the
Barge Office shortly before 5 o'clock.
General Kerwin, NJ. d. Gallagher, Rev.
George W. Pepper, Dr. T. o'Reilly,
Edward Rowe, Rev. Father McKenna,
P. j. Brennan, and Michsel DerWin
we're the only members Of the re-
ception committee on hand, owing
| TO the early hour OF the
morning. They went on board
Commodore Starin's fast steamboat
the Sam. Sloan, accompanied by ~
porters. The Sam. Sloan steamed rapidly
down the harbor to Quarantine station.
As the boat left tbs Barge Office Hugh
Mccartney, 7. J. penneby, and Coun-
sellor Delaney. Thomas J. Barton, and
Patrick Costello appeared on run.
They were too late. A band OF N 1sic
Also came up. Costello had large
Irish flag wrapped around his arm. The
party breathed vengeance upon their
friends for leaving them in the lurch,
and taking q tug which was near by.
started down the bay after the Sloan.
The Servis got under way shortly after
S o'clock, and, crossing the bar, slowly
steamed up 10 Quarantine station. The
Sloan put out for the station and drew
/ alongside the hcge Cunsrder.
General Kerwin mounted the steps OF
the companion-la ladder Of the Servi,,
followed by the COMMITTEES and report
ers The delegates we're not on deck.
They had awakened few minutes
earlier and soon emerged from their
stste-rooms and came on deck. A gen.
era hAnd-sbhking ensued, and then the
| distinguished visitors were taken on
board the Sam. Sloan, with their bag.
gage, and the boat headed for this city.
Soon after the party went on board the
Sloan a tug with her passengers came
Up with the Irish and American flags
flying from her poles, and lay alongside
the Sloan.
The gentlemen assembled TO the deck
Of the large boat and were introduced to
the delegates. General kerwin then
stepped forward and introduced in q
few well-chosen words Rev. George W.
Pepper, who said 4" Gentlemen, o COM
mittee was appointed by the National
League 10 receive you upon your appear
,nce. They regard this hour rs among
The proudest of their lives. Never in
the history Of Ireland were her pros
poets so bright or suspicious. Never
were the people so thoroughly united,
and never we're there so many reasons
fer congrstulstion. The attention Of the
whole civilized world has recently been
drawn to the condition OF Ireland"
he then read q series OF cOngritu-
latory resolutions as the sense Of the
committee, as follows:
Resolred, /. That we are grateful for
the grand and mastery vindicstion Of
the cause Of Ireland by Englsnd's
greatest living statesman, William E.
Gladstone, and that we hail his great
measure rs q noble instalnent Of jus
tice to the Irish people.
Resolred, 2. That although the bill
has suffered temporary defeat, we be-
lieve its ultimate triumph is among the
certainties OF the near future.
Reselred, 3. That we have the full
est confidence in the wisdom, ability,
and chivalrous patriotism Of Ireland
mighty leader, Charles Stewart Psrnell.
Resolred, 4. That we hail with proud
satisfaction the dawn OF that day when
Irishmen and all religious persuisions
shall be united in vindicstion Of that
cause for which Grsttan pleaded and
Emmett died.
The committee appointed TO receive
you is composed Of Protestants and Ca
tholics. Here stand Rev. Father Nc
Kenns, Of Marlboro, Mass, Catholic
priest; beside him Rev. George W. Pep
per, Methodist clergyman. Such
unity is splendid sugury Of the time
when Ireland shall lift up her SCARED
but stately brow among the free com
monwealths Of the world.
William 0'Brien responded for his
colleagues. BE said a." Gentlemen Of
the COMMUNICATION my friends and
myself ] will say that We are delighted
10 receive such welcome, and are not
surprised at this warm greeting. Ii Is
nothing more than would be expected
from the well-kDown hospitality Of the
American people. Never were our
prospects so bright 10 the fight we are
engaged in. We ask you TO continue
your support, for it is fight for life.
We will continue the movement Is long
as England refuses TO grant home-rnle. "
Mr.. 0'Brien said be WAS much pleased
with his reception on American soil
and thanked the committee on the part
of Charles Stewart PArnell, whose IN
worthy ambassadors they were. he
referred in flsttering terms 10 his CO.
delegates Redmond and Deasy.
John Redmond remarked that after
the eloquent words Of his friend it Was
not necessary for him TO say much.
81 am inclined to believe" continued
Redmond, "ihst an Irish politician
education has not been completed until
be has lived in America. Words OF en-
consignment from your people have
echoed across the ocean and revived
hope Of home. The prospect was never
brighter before, nor Was encouragement
from this side ever more needed. The
present opportunity must not be fooled
away. We are determined to fight the
battle until victory rests on our
brows."
John Dessy said it would III become
him 10 say much after the eloquent re-
marks of his friends. He recalled that
two wears ago Irish delegates came here
to attend the Boston Convention with
the hope Of victory in their hearts.
Those hopes were higher now, and the
best possible chances existed FOR them.
The speaker predicted that victory
would be achieved before the next visit
OF any Irish delegates to this country.
They were, he said, resolved TO carry
il out, and they would no doubt be
,,..s.f,l IN bringing with them 70 the