Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-09
BY MARIE SARAH BRIGHAM.
CHAPTER xxv11.-THE UNTowARD EVEN

cOnValeScenU. he MAJ enjoyed the society
of his new found friend in those days of
close companionship, more than he had
realized until they were past Or as Shaks-
peare says:
For it 50 falls out, that what we have
we prize not to the worth, while we enjoy
it."
One day after he had so far recovered
that he could ride about, there was grand
jubilee. The natiOnalists, under the lead
ership of Parnell, had won a great victory
throughout Ireland. The time had come
now for rejoicing. The committee on pro-
gramme had decided that rs our county
had given such a handsome majority for
Lord Waverland, that we would have
grand jubilee with Mr.. Parnell as speaker.
Our county had been the stronghold of
clannish INSTRUMENTATION. The great leader
himself had at first been Kissed and insult
ed. Now it would tend to cement the
union of hearts and voices by having day
of general rejoicing.
At an early hour delegations began pour
ing in from all directions. to the great
open space in the park that had been pre-
pared with seats and stand for the speak
ers near the beautiful lake Killarney.
From every town and village for miles
around the people came On horseback, in
carriages and on foot.
1t seemed as though nearly the whole Of
the province of COnnaught had turned out
Men, women and children, had gathered
to hear and see the greatest hero of his
age Charles Stuart Parnell. The man
who had taught them to "hOld the harv
vest" in times of famine; and to "stand
together for their rights when casting
their ballots. He repI Gsentcd to them
liberty and plenty. 1t Was cOncourse of
thinking, thrOboing humanity, with bad
ges and banners, uniting to celebrate the
most wonderful victory of the nineteenth
century. A victory of the ignorant popu-
lace over their prejudices. The one man
had made them lose sight of their personal
wrongs for the good of Ireland. Emblems
of every device and of every trade and oc-
cupation were to be seen in the vast pro-
cession, while through and over all tloated
the golden harp of Ireland united with the
stars and stripes Of America.
The procession marched up in order be-
fora the stand. The baud with IT'S soul
stirring powers swayed all hearts by play
ing God Save Irela ndr' Then came a
group Of little girls dr,ssed 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 i'll a double circle around the
stage, each throwing q bouquet of flowers
and evergreens at his feet as they passed
him. 1t was Il most beautiful sight; chii,l-
ish trust and love was written on each
face. Parnell seemed overcome, and for u
moment remained silent after the children
had passed. Then deafening 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. Parneu he made slight
bow ACKNOWLEDGMENT, 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 at his
feet, lis like message of hope to my
heart. 1t comes at time when we have
CLEAN of a 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
a glorious victory, has caused a single
change of my plans or purposes. We shall
demand and be satisfied with nothing less
than the creation of an Irish parliament.
1t 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 Wing or Tory, that
may in future attempt to rob Ireland of
her freedom, that the first thing which an
lrishman in Ireland, England or America
wants is Liberty
Whatever party attempts to forge
chains for Ireland will at the first oppor-
tunity find that the vengeance of the Gael,
though slow is sure! 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-Atlan-
tic friends. Cheers for America.) Seldom,
indeed, have benefactOcs been more 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 for Ireland. We
have now forged a mighty weapon for our
selves by returning a body of eighty-six
representatives of the people, whose power
the future can only determine. We now
hold the position it has always seemed
necessary for us to obtain, in order to com
mence a successful movement for the re-
stOration of Home Rule in Ireland l
cannot doubt that we shall see a speedy
and happy issue to this struggle" Great
applause.)
AS we were going home from the meet
ing, Col. Haynes remarked
II thought that America could beat the
world for big demonstrations, but the Irish
have won the laurels this time. 1 never
saw such sea of humanity before; and so
full of enthusiasm"
"They are in earnest. This to them
means liberty. How beautiful and appro-
pirate it was to see those children heard
that Lady Waverland arranged that part
of the programme" said, looking at Stel-
la, who had enjoyed the exercises exceed
ingly.
Yes, Lloyd, / did that for your sake"
she said with a smile of satisfaction.
81 can see now" said the Colonel, that
GuSliil i'l1y Ioo, eAtSitfe, lulpTISou anu
even kill the Irish, but the true, the living
sentiment is beyond her reach. This feel
ing came to the front to-day, rejoicing in
this victory and demanding fuller liberty"
Sir Wren and Annie joined us as we en-
tered the hall door.
"Well, Fred" said Sir Wren, chow do
you like an Irish jubilee?"
81 was just saying that thought they
could beat the Americans in enthusiasm"