New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-20
JUBILANT FRESHMEN.
A BIG AUDIENCE AT COOPER UNION.

FOR-sPEECHES BY EX-GOVERNOR ALGER,
OF MICHIGAN, AND OTHERS
The jubilee meeting Of Irish Protectionists which
was held last evening in the large hall OF Cooper
Union was. in spite OF the bad weather, a marked
success. The enthusiasm was just as stirring as
though the election had not been decided willis
the reception accorded to the different speakers.
notably to Ex-Governor Russell A. Alger a
Michigan, was such as to recall those given u
prominent National leaders during the heat OF the
campaign. Among others present were:
Patrick Ezan expresicnt OF the IRISH National League
Of America; DR.. A. 8. Curtis Captain r. II. McNsmee
president OF the Irish American AntFrce Trade League,
j. r. Farrell Austin H. Ford. Captain f. OMeaQher Con.
dom Michael Gibn. Major T. j. Oshaughncssy jeremiah
b. Murphy. Dennis Shea, c. c. shayne Colonel w. J.
Parkinson. Of Ballston Spa General James r. o. BcFns
Thomas Martin. Peter White Of Dublin; w. w. Doher,y
OF Boston; Captain r. c. Dooiey, Henry Leowy, p. J.
O'Sulliyan Colonel J. p OFlynn. william Molloy n. A.
Matthews John Mcclure. Charles Mcclure. Colonel
o'Driscoll. p b. Egan. Colonel John Farrell.
The Harrison and Morton Dry Goods Glee Club
was present. too, and sang some Of its not yet ol1
time campaign songs. Captain Edward O'Meaghci
Condor called the meeting to order and nominated
as chairman Patrick Ford Mr. Ford, on coming
forward, was received with round after round Of
applause. lie spoke with vigor and TO the point
and said among other things
II we sometimes employ the prefix I" irish" before
American" II is lot that we are less patriotic za
other bet because conditions exstconditioni
happily that will only temporary duration-whcs
render the the during the form1ve period
essential intelligent understanding Of facts
The Nation has wiped its feet the thing called the
Mugwump (Applause) To the Engllslman who BE-
American cordially give the hand Of fellow
ship but for the American who would be an Engshfnan
there remain, only scorn and contempt tAppause) 10
the victory which celebrate tonight treason has been
overhrown, Pharsasm has been ds2sced cant has beer
rebuked arrogance been hambed, while justice ana
manhood equally with patriotism. are exalted In triumph
Austin Il. Ford then read a number of kilograms
from sympathizers who could not come. General
Harrison's read:
Please return my friends. the IrishAmercan Pro,
ectionlss OF New-York assembled In Cooper 1nsti
ute sincere thanks for their cordial CONTRIBUTIONS
and much for their notable contribution to the
victory which they celebrate tonight
James G.. Blaine / would gladly be present ct youi
meeting this evening II 1t possible. The Irish
American Protectonists very potential element
in securing the election Of Harrison and Morton and
have right reoice that the policy which they fayos
has been triumphantly vindicated and maintained
Warner Miller: The American people owe yourself
and associates debt of gratitude for effective work you
did in bringing so many Irish Americans to the support
the Republican policy OF Protection American Indus
tries. You have right celebrate the great victory
L wish could be with you.
Ex-Governor Alser then introduced by Cap
tain Condor as a gallant soldier Of the Republic
in need, and faithful, generous, devoted cu'
zen in time of peace" Governor Alger said IN
part
When an Irshnan Gomez 10 America he comes wiz the
Idea that he build for himself and for MS .'vei
ones q home that he occupy unmolested "nen On
Ishan this country lac feels about America
what he hears OF 1t, much as an American o|s
about Heaven daughter and spplause-somethng we al
very much and, like the who are left behind
something we shall all attain tLaughter.) We hav
eect9i a President Of the United States who was
soldier and who Is Christian gen..enlln man with
heart that beats in with everything that pertains
welfare Of the people OF this country (Appsuse
We have elected Vice President OF the United
States who is hOnored citizen OF this great Empire
State (appause) who started without dollar ana py
economy thrift and sagacy has accumulated fortune
which he is dividing every day with those IN need zap
plause) We have elected majority the Lower House
Congress Immense cheering, and on the fourth OK
March next win be In possession OF the Government
this country, and We propose to run IT, AppiauscD
We viii revise the tariff laws we VIII revise our emiera-
ton laws; we will, 1 sure, wipe out that curse OK
poygamy that is the greatest blot upon our escutcheon
prolonged cheering) We will put country IN ats
defence by strengthening our coast deences we WIN
have Navy And then Will be ready for peace when
we can maintain peace Enthusiastic cheering again and
again renewedD And finally, we will enact laws that wiz
protect the who saved this country when easonos
and dsloyal attempt made to disrupt the Repuohs
destroy that American unity by virtue OF winch we s
free citizens loud cheering)
C. c. Shayne in brief but interesting speech
full Of wit and eloquence, next had bis inning
He said:
The American Protectonsts have settled the question
as to whether people in this country shall have con-
troll OF their affairs whether they viii allow tho
manufacturers and CAPITALISTS upon the other side OF thu
Atlantic to get hold OF our industries. (A2p'auseD
w w. Doherty of Boston, and David b. Healy
were among the other speakers, Mr. Heaiy espe
cially making a strong impression by his merry
eloaHence Ex-Judgc A. L. Morrison, of Arizona,
also spoke There were songs and music in the
programme, too.