The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-03-08

| Ex-Gov. Magrath of South Carolina
wrote that lit is not the least of the many
sacrifices which Mr. Parnell and hi asso-
ciates have made for Ireland that they have
endured the prosecutions to which they
have been subjected, while now
they are compensated by their rescue from
the punishment prepared for them, having
been achieved in a manner which has over
whelmed those who sought their ruin by
practices more criminal than any civilized
government would have justified. The
defeat illustrates the great moral that they
who, with evil purpose and intent, adopt
unTighteOus means for wrongful ends, are
often destroyed by those very means.
Hon. John S. Davidson OF Augusta tele-
graphed expressing his regrets that he was
unable to be present, and added:
desire TO convey TO the league my sincere
appreciation of the compliment and to express
TIL conviction that your voices, blended as they
will be with those Of all American c.tiZanS who
love liberty and hate oppression, shall not only
console aud cheer Parnel and his aSSOciatiates,
but will giy' unmistakabe evidence to the OPP
pressors Of Ireland that until she takes her
place among the nations of the earth her cause
shall have the best efforts Of our loyal services.
GOVERNOR GoRDoN's LETTER.
STATE OF GEORGIA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
ATLANTA, GA, March 8, 1889.
To Hons. p D. OConnor president; John
SchWdrz, Mayor, r. q. duBignon, r. Riley,
and WiHiuoi chiffon, Savannah. Ga.
GENTLEMEN-Official engagements, which
cannot postpone, prevent my presence with the
friends Of Irish liberty to assemble in your city
on the night Of the tn
thank you and your fellow citizens for the
compliment i'm lied in the invitation extended
10 preside on such an occasion.
Wi h all my heart / rejoice with You at the
signal triumph of Mr.. Parue9and his associates
over the unholy efforts to destroy their intu-
ence as leaders 10 a great cauSea cause which
ought to be d ar TO every American.
t.la.. .arg sF,Na flA
prolonged struggle of contending ideas in
reference to the proper government for Ireland
as 1t has been waged in parliament and before
the British people. The conflict is gigantic and
fundamental in its character. 1t is between
prerogative and power N the one side and the
essential right of the Irish people TO control
their domestic affairs on the other. II IS a con
fict which ought not to end, and | trust will
not end until selfgovernment is fully and per-
manently established in Ireland.
II is political axiom which will be readily
accepted by all our people, that government by
any power alien in Interest and sympathy
is disagreement aud must result in
tyranny. The struggle Of Parnell and OF
Gladstone is the same struggle out
of which rose the American republic. 1t is the
same struggle that must continue forever where
men are enlightened and where their govern
ment is administered by agents not Of their own
choice. AS soon as this truth is recognized by
the English government the conflict will cease,
and Ireland will enter upon a career of Ierma
nent peace freedom and contentment. am
most truly yours, ]. B. GORDON
FROM COMMITTEEMAN ARMSTRONG.
AUGUSTA GA, March 6, 1899
P. J. OConnor, Esq, President, Savannah
Ga.
lam in receipt of your invitation to attend
and address the mass meeting which will be held
in Savannah tomorrow night to congratulate
Mr.. Parnell and his associates in their triumph
over tie vile conspiracy of the Times aud the
tory government, and TO pledge continued sup
port to the home rule cause. and | deeply re
greet my inability to be present The ability Of
Savannah orators and the public spirit of hei
people make it certain that the meeting will bt
a great success.
My position on this question is so we'll known
that It does not need to be restated, still
should like to be at your meeting to show my
appreciation Of the good work done by Savan
| nah heretofore, AID of the friendly and hospita
Bile treatment l have always received Will,
| within ler gates.
Be assured of my deep sympathy with the
! object Of your meeting, accept my thanks fol
| your kindness in remembering one so unworthy
and obscure as myself, in spite of the excite
ment and hurry incident to preparing for suct
an occasion. God save Ireland Very truly
yours, JOHN F. ARMSTRONG.