The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-10


for Irelands wrongs there were tears from
! laughter at the vigorous thruSts OF
| the witty speaker. He wanted to annex
ireland to the United States with Esmonde
and Parnell for Senators. when it comes
! to question of the sword or diplomacy"
said the speaker, turning to Gen. jackson,
! Il shall go for sending you abroad again.
| The United States wants Ireland for an
! anchorage for her vessels-for a coaling
station. He inveighed bitterly against the
brutality of the Balfours, and cited an
instance of the crucifixion of a South Caro-
linian during the last century.
| His tribute to Emmett was eloquent and
| touching. Wherever liberty has a shrine,
| whether in the humblest hut on the oranges,
or here in city of wealth, civilization and
refinement, you will find a picture of En-
| met. He quoted Grattans peroration in
the last speech of his life in the Irish Par
lament, and said that Ireland would yet
rise with ray of beauty on her cheeks,
and ray of beauty on her crimson life.
DIED FOR IRELAND.
Grattan, said the speaker, went to Rome
for final dissolution and to die of a broken
heart. He gave his heart to the church,
his body was sent back to Ireland,
and his name went out all over the
world. If there was no hope for annexa-
ton then he favored independence by the
sword, and dynamite if allowable. His
fund of humor was ineXhaustible i'll the pc
culiar manner in which he "Irishizedn Amer
lea, which he said was nine-tenths Irish by
emigration, marriage and descent, and nine
teen-twentiethS hate England. America,
he said, owed its existence to Ireland,
and it ought to see that Ireland is made a
free and independent State of the American
Union. His illusions to his personal rela-
lions and acquaintance with distinguished
Georgians, were loudly applauded. His al
fusion to his first meeting, fifty years ago,
with boy who was a finished scholar, ora
tor and statesman, proved to besa reference
TO Gen. jackson and that caused renewal
of the cheering.
1t was Mr.. Robinsons intention to have
delivered lecture on Robert Emmett, but
the hour was SO late that his Speech as he
himself designated it, was a rambling one,
in which he did not treat upon the subject
THE RESOLUTIONS.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Robinsons re-
marks there were loud and long con tinued
calls for Mr. duBignon, but owing TO the
lateness of the hour that gentleman did not
respond, and after the following preamble
and resolutions, by Hon. p w Meldrim
had been read and adopted by a laundering
chorus of ''ayes" the meeting adjourned:
WHEREAS The citizens of Savannah hold in
common with their fellow-citizens of the Amer
can republic that all government derives it's
just powers from the consent of the governed
and
WHEREAS, The Irish people never consented
TO surrender the right of local self government
and are now seeking by fair and honorable
means to recover that right which was lost to
them through bribery, fraud and corruption;
therefore be it
Resoiued, That as freemen we extend to the
oppressed of ireland our earnest sympathy aud
bid them, in the name of liberty and America
TO be strong of heart, firm of purpose and I'M
firing in effort.
That we commend the wise, pacific and conser-
vative course of the Irish Parliamentary leaders
believing that there is more power In enlight-
ened public opinion than in the force of armies
That the addresses this evening of Sir Thomas
Henry Grattan Esmonde and Messrs. Robinson
and Sutton merit and receive the thanks of this
audience.
THE BANQUET.
After the theater meeting Sir Thomas and
MeSsrs. Robinson and Sutton were escorted
by the Greens to the Pulaski House, and a
banquet was given in their honor by the
Reception Committee of the league. The
Greens stacked arms in the hotel parlors,
and the distinguished visitors and invited
guests were escorted to the dining
room. Covers were laid for 100
and every place was taken. Hon. P. w.
Meldrim presided and sat in the centre of
the table. On his right sat Esmonde, and
on his left Capt. Flannery of the Jasper
Greens.
Il
Yannah Branch of the league, sat at the head
of the second table. On his right was Mr.
Robinson, and at his lie Judge Harden,
MIR. L. IL. ODonovan, Secretary of the
league, was at the head of the third table,
and ON his right was Secretary Sutton.
1t was after II O'Clock when the banquet
began. The dinner was an elegant affair,
and was handsomely served by the caterers.
MesSrs Watson g. Powers.
THE MENU.
The menu was as follows:
Oysters on Half She'll
Boiled Striped Rock, Anchovy Sauce.
Potatoes, Hollandaise
Boiled Turkey, Parsley Sauce.
Tenderloin of Beef, larded, with Mushrooms.
Stewed Terrapin, Maryland Style
Roast Boston Goose Apple Sauce.
Shrimp Mayonnaise. Lettuce Mayonnaise
Mashed Potatoes, baked. Green Peas.
Stewed Tomatoes. Asparagus.
Strawberries, with Cream.
Vanilla Ice Cream. Sherry Wine Jelly.
Fruit and Coffee
The wines were sherry, sauternes, claret
and champagne
THE SPEECHES.
1t was nearly l O'clock before the speak
ing began. The first toast-''Our Honored
Guests" Sir Thomas H. G. Esmonde, MP,
Hon. w. f. Robinson, Hon John P. Sutton
was responded to by Hon p. w. Meldrim,
and brought out Esmonde, Robinson and
Sutton.
"The City of Savannah" was responded
to by S. B. Adams, Esq, Corporation
Attorney.
Hon. A. p. Adams responded to "Geor-
ga' and Solicitor General duBignon to
The United Statesn
w. G. Charlton, Esq, responded to the
toast ireland" amid the greatest enthusi-
assn.
Home Rule" was responded to by P. j.
OConner, Esq, and "The Ladies" by Judge
Harden,
Hon. Gazaway Hartridge responded to
the last of the regular toasts "The Press
The speeches were received with the
widest enthusiasm The banquet lasted
until nearly $ o'clock.
ON THEIR WAY TO FLORIDA.