The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1890-10-11

The proc ,ssion marched up In order be-
fors the stand. The band with its soul
stirring powers swayed all hearts by play
ing God Save Ireland" Then came q
group Of little girls dressed in white, to re-
present the historical eighty-six, each with
an appropriate badge to indicate the dis
trict she represented. When Mr.. Parnell
came upon the stand this group Of little
girls marched In double circle around the
stage, each throwing bouquet Of flowers
and evergreers at his feet rs they passed
him. 1t was most beautiful sight; child
ish trust and love was written on each
face. Parnell seemed overcome, and for
moment remained silent after the children
had passed. Then denfening cheers for a
time made the air echo and re-echo with
the earnest voices of an enthusiastic peo-
pie.
When the chairman of the committee
introduced Mr. Parnell he made slight
bow Of acknowledgement, and said
''My friends, thank you for the en-
blems Of renewed hope your little ones
have given me. This little token" he
said, picking up one Of the bouquets ut his
feet, sis like message Of hope to my
heart. 1t comes at time when we have q
CLEAN of brighter future. We have
shown England that we are united and
that we know what we want My main
purpose is unchanged. Nothing that has
occurred during or since the campaign,
which your little ones have shown us was
q glorious victory, has caused single
change Of my plans or purposes We shall
demand and be satisfied with nothing less
than the creation of an Irish parliament.
It must be equipped and empowered to
legislate for all of Ireland's affairs and in
terests. (Applause.)
you have helped to. show any English
government whether Why or Tory, that
may in future attempt to rob Ireland Of
her freedom, that the first thing which an
Irishman in Ireland, England or America
wants Il Liberty
Whatever party attempts to forge
chains for Ireland will ct tho first oppor-
tunity find that the vengeance Of the Gael,
though slow IL surei They will never
leave the trail Of the coercionist until they
have run him down. They will throttle
him as they Just throttled the liberal party
In parliament (Applause.)
''In our time of rejoicing we must not
forget the generous aid Of our trans Allan
tic friends. Cheers for America.) Seldom,
indeed, have benefactors been moro aptly
termed twice blessed. Blessed In giving
hope and cheer to the recipients, and glad
satisfaction to the donors hearts and con-
sciences. We feel assured that nothing
will be left undone by our American
friends, to enable us to speedily and surely
win the legislative right Tor Ireland We
have now forged mighty weapon for our
selves by returning body Of eighty-six
Representatives Of the people. whose power
the future can only determine. We now
hold the position IL has always seemed
necessary for N TO obtain, in order TO com
rmence . successful movement for the re-
storation Of Home Rule" in Ireland. I
cannot doubt that We shall zee speedy
and happy issue TO this struggle" (Great
"a W were going home from tho meet
inR, Col Haynes rsmazksd.
II thought that America could beat the
world for III domonstraktons. but the Irish
have won ~ lsursls this time I never