The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1890-06-07

as he is in Ireland and In this country
On the other hand these great elements
of strength we're not possessed by
O'Connell in the movement for repeal.
He had behind him only the irish peo-
pie. in the English parliament he
stood single handed and alone contend
ing with the six hundred scoundrels as
he must truthfully call them. His
weapons, the justice Of his cause. a
prodigious intellect, matchless el-
oquence, and heart as true as gener-
Gus and patriotic as ever beat in the
breast Of man. Daniel O'Connell was
one of the greatest orators, statesmen
and leaders that the world has ever pro-
duced He failed because the odds
were 600 great. he had little follow
ing in England, Scotland or Wales,
even opinion was divided in Europe
and America whether the Irish people
were capable or deserved to govern
themselves. II it had been in the power
OF mortal man to have achieved the re-
peal of union OF Great Britain and Ira-
land, O'Connell would have achieved it,
but the providence Of God ruled other
wise. Like the great law giver Of Israel
he led his people to the gates of the
promised land but was himself not per-
mitted to enter. Charles Stewart Par
nell, upon whom his mantle has fallen
will am sure enjoy that glorious dis
tinction Of being the Josiah of the
Irish people. 1t seems indeed IL the
times are ripe that event too long de-
layed is about to happen. At this tinde
the sympathy of the civilized world is
extended lovingly toward the Irish peo.
pie. and NO oppression no tyranny by
one nation over another ever stood ap
long before the ayowed conscience OF the
rest OF the world. Thea let US net be
cast down or discouraged for the out
look is very bright and it is not at all
vague or visionary to say that Home
Rule will be an accomplished fact in
Ireland within the next five years. Tbs
Irish people If the press report their
views correctly expect that this con-
Summation devoptly to be wished Will
take place in much less time than f7s
years. To return. however. to matters
more relevant to the Ancient Order. 1t
is often said that man is a selfish
animal. This is true only In sense.
Man is also a benevolent animal most
men desire to do good to their fellow
man, strives to help the needy. TO keep
persons from suffering when sick or out
Of work. But the majority Of us owing
to limited means are not in an individ"
.ual casa often able to do substantial
good at time when QUE friend or
neighbor might need considerable as
sistance. Very few Of us indeed are
often able to give one needing it ten or
twenty dollars however much we might
be disproved to do it, and however much
qualification we would desire from SO
doing. In being unable in such cases
to render the required assistance keen
sense of disappointment is felt. Our
own necessities and justice to ourselves
prevents us at times from being as
charitable as we would like to be.
Every one Of US has experienced cases
of this kind. Certainly spirit of be-
nevolence may exist without The avail
able means TO effectuate it. Hence it is
upon the principle that man is beney-
olent creature, that organizations like
the A. o. n. are created and invite all
men to exercise their benevolence. 1t is
found by experience that individually
we cannot completely do it but by CO.
operation we can easily do 80. So that
when we JON the A. q. III. pay our
monthly dues we are assured while not
exceeding our means when a brother
member falls sick or dies that distress-
ing circumstance Of actual want TO hin1-
self or to his family is averted and that
thus we give scope and effect to that
benevolence and generosity which is
common to US all. so much for the be-
nevolent feature of our Order. Now
let us consider the friendship which our
Order promotes. Owing to life IN q
large city such as Minneapolis it is the
rule that we lose track Of each other
and owing to different movements and
non intercourse the consequence often
is that the bright spark Of friendship
grows dim, oft-times extinguisbed. A
common object and tie Of common in
terest are necessary to bind us together.
And the Ancient Order furnishes the
means to do this in the most efectnal
manner. With division in eyery COR
ner Of this Oral city, the members Of
the South Side are interested in the de
visions Of the North and East sides OF
the CITY. More than this each member II II
lis Interested in the members Of the
Order in st. Paul and Saltwater and IN 4
fact In the members Of the Order every
where. Let member visit any division
other than his own he is treated with g 6 6
scordialitY. q hospitality which not only i
pives him better. opinion oft himself q D