The Northwestern standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-27
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had been inmortalized by the historian,
a man Of whom it was said, he was first
in war, first in peace and first in the
hearts OF his countrymen, sympathized
with every nation that sought to shake
off the shackels OF tyTants. freshmen
had poured out their blood freely for
the cause Of liberty in the wal of Amer
lea, He had the honor of introducing
q gentleman who had always been kind
to the irish people-the Mayor Of Min
neapoIis- the Honorable Geo. A. Pills
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
Ells CHS eTen7ug In eing selected to
preside oyer this vast a dance oe |risl,s
American citizens. It il not IT,
first time, however. Iuo irish
race have long struggled
for the right Of self-goyernment
and through The indomitable win and
intexible determination are at last
about to reap practical results and OBJ
tain Home Rule for ireland. Self-gov-
eminent is q 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 d
check for his subscription. Cheers. J
Mayor Pillsbury, before Introducing
the Sage OF Munger, 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 CT your and my own coun-
trymen, His voice has been heard. aye,
aud its influence acknowledged, in the
halls Of congress as well as upon the
public platform. The genius of Liberty
never slept when Donneily was there,
with his whole-soltled, hberty-ioYing,
magnetic presence. | have now the
distinguished honor OF presenting to
Fou one whom we all, and Minneso-
tians in particular, delight to honor
the Hon. Igaatlus Donnsliy the orator
OF Minnesota Loud cheers
When Mr. Donnelly modestiy stepped
TO the trent be was the recipient of al
ovation of which he might well feel
proud. The immense audience rose en-
masse az one man and eheerei 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:
Mr.. Chairman, Gentlemen of the
League; / thank you In the first place
for the very cordial and kind creating
with which you have received me. Al
this point the orator vas presented with.
a beautiful bouquet The speaker re-
Stunning. after thanking the donors,
said But there is enc feeling that
overcomes me as face this rag ni6eant
audience, and that is. that / am made
auate 10 the scenes which present
themselves and the thoughts which
arise on this occasion. Never since
that dag when the Saviour OF mankind
leaned over the mouth of the open vault
and cried out, Lazarus, come forth,
has there been such a resurrection as
the history af the Irish people as Wit
messed in the last twenty years. It is
literally the resurrection Of the people
arising from 100 years Of the sleep Of
oppression. Arising, net with any
sentiment Of revenge. of cruelty. CT in
justlee, bus demanding the Godgi
rights Of men as men. remember That