Evening journal., 1889-04-12
THE MEMORY OF EMMETT.
His Birthday Anniversary Celebrated by
the Clan-na-Gael Association.

his birthday Anniversary Celebrated by
the clan-na-Gael Association.
The Clan-na- Gael Association of this
city celebrated the l11th anniversary Of
the birth Of Robert Emmett in Institute
hall last evening. M. j. Mealey pre-
sided. with Dennis Brennan secretary.
The following is the list of vice presi-
dents; D. w. McCloskey, G. w. Grant,
Michael Kane, J. M. Crumlish, ]. G.
Doyle, A. MeHugh. James McKenna,
Patrick Cahill. Edward Mcdowell, Thomas
Gillian, J. A Cannon, F. p Kane, t. Han
nigan, ]. d. Kelley, H. p. McCloskey, H.
Ward, I. A. Murphy, Bartley Lee, K. F.
Kane, d. w. Mullin and l.. Corcoran.
Miss Jennie McKeone of Philadelphia
sang several soprano solos in delightful
manner. Howard SEWER, the we'll know /
young singer Of this city, sang two solos
Luke Dillon Of Philadelphia. recited
The Flag of Our Land, and in response
to an encore, Morning on the Irisl
Coast" Carlton ]. Clark of Philadelphia
rendered Robert Emmet's last speech in
thrilling manner.
Captain Edward 0'Meagher Condor OF
New York was the orator of the evening.
He spoke for half an hour and said in
part: 1T is correct now to revive the
memory of Robert Emmett. When
Emmett was born affairs on this side OF
the water were in critical state. When
the colonies won their freedom England
became alarmed Then the Irish people
found that when armed they also had
strength; and some of their demands
were acceded to. They held secret meet
ings all over the country, but were sup
pressed The love OF an English king
made them slaves.
1t was bad thing for an Irishman ia
favor any religious body; five-sixths of
the people who confessed their faith were
kept from voting and holding office.
After various acts of oppression, they de.
termined to overthrow the parliament
that they could not improve. Robert
Emmett was too young at this time, but
as he grew older his love of country in
creased and he labored for its freedom.
Napoleon Bonaparte promised to help him.
Emmett had $50, 600 besides great quanti-
ties of ammunition and arms, which were
concealed in the country. The French.
however, disbanded their expedition.
Emmett thought best to leave it for
while, and resolved to leave the
country. Before departing he made a
visit to his sweetheart This resulted in
his capture. His capture was followed
by his trial, mockery Of justice. The
prosecution tried to dishnor him, but
they could not and his memory still
lives, | do not believe that Ireland can
be made free by another system than
Emmet's. Irishmen still believe that
they are oppressed bv the government.
They ask for Home Rule, poor pittance.
Yet even it would be acceptable. We
lrishmen Of this country live under the
American flag, but we live in memory OF
England's crime.
We have no use for the alleged British
Constitution, for under its sanction the
greatest crime against God and humanity
has been perpetrated. Our people have
not yet lost their love of liberty and
some day an opportunity will come when
justice will be done and Ireland will be
free. Waiting is weary and we are grow
ing tired Irish are still true to the
principles of Robert Emmett, to estab-
lish country free as America and with
monument to the memory of Robert
Emmett