Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-09
PARNELL'S RICHMOND SPEECHES.
He was Heard Both In Legislative HALL
and AT tho Mozart.

Nr. Parnoll made three speeches on the
occasion If his visit 10 Richmond Fcbru-
arv o., i~SH.
II. ild MT reach the city from the North
until after Il o'clock that morning. and
after spending a few minutes ~ IN" TX
change, where he and Mr. John Dillon
who accompanel him in his American
tour stopped Ae was escartcd 10 the Cap
i'oi.
4 resolution was adopted by The House
Of Delegates extending the privilege ot
III. floor 10 the distinguished Irish leader,
who was soon brought ln'o the Lall 10y "a
special committee appointed 70 perform
that duty. The visitor was cordially
welcomed hy Speaker Lacy, and after a
recess OF ten minutes IN which Nr. Far
n.N hold an informal reception. the home
rule statesman addressed the House.
srrrcu urroEE THE HOUSE.
" Mr. parnell SAID
"' Nj. Speaker and Gentlemen Of the
Nnu.. Of Delegates. l have been per-
miit-d by voUr h.Ldues, to sav word or
two ID reply all IN return Tor the advan-
tuge you have gwen llc IN beng presented
10 vour famous house. fell 1t - great
honor. a great courtesy and Kindness IN
being allowed to enter your house and TO
say wor.. upon the subject Oi the cause
OF ny suffering cOuntrt.
80 am sorry 10 gay that III Ireland We
ID not enjoy the blessings OF freedom.
our prOplr ii they desire 10 obtain COM
fort and happues~ have 10 look 10 the
land Of the " est. wLlch has been refuge
tor so many millions. and % tho great
State Of Virginia, which has always wei
coined lis kindly.
- Ifperchancein the near future another
wave Cf emigration sets IN believe many
J.. ttt4.f VA
ness. Will turn their face 70 thi- state. In
thar event /: would bee my TASK 70 endeavor
10 send them III such WAY ~ 10 enable
them 10 take advantage of the magnlnceut
resources o. yOur country. lAppAuSe.I
nfortuuatcly the history Of Irish emigra-
ton has been -ai One-Our people are
driven ont ~ paup"r, N state OF starya-
non. without the mean, and without edu-
cation T. fit them for the work IN the New
World.
:" II there must be- emigration, and fear
there must he. It should be the dufy ot
statesmen III the new aui IN the old coun-
tr!es 10 see that our people are better
equipped for their new life instead Of beng
sLovelled upon your coast "A disgrace -
nv countrv-I won't say country. tut 70
the Government. | would like e. see them
come with some means To enable them 10
start ana push out INTO the lanl instead
of beng compelled 10 earn daily wages
about tie eastern cities our people are
eninently fit for asTiculturai pursuits
they have spent their lives III these pur-
SUITS. Why should they not turn TO the
same life on their arrival with whlch
they are familiar ard accustomed ht nome
- believe the fault III the character ot
emigration 10 a great extent IS the tau1t OK
the legislation az home, and the circum-
stances. think that, To certain extent
A. We nre enabled 10 press these views be
fore the country ny cuuntrEmen Will De
better provided and fitted 10 perform tho
dutios OF citizens, and that most speedily.
80 Nr. Speaker and Gentlemen, thank
Won for the Kindness OF listening 70 these
few observations. II has been my greatest
pleasure 10 come down 10 tins State. So
hu,yItable. geLerous. and kind. Ii Is not
my first visit. IL w!ll be- pleasant to look
back with the greatest affection 70 the
short tine spent among YOU lAppiause.
~ THE SENATE.
After his speech Sir. Parnell left the
hall Of the House and went to the Senate
chamber.
Major Daniel presented q resolution
that Hon. Charles >. Parnell anu Dir. Jonh
Dillon. 4 ireland. be invited To ylslt the
Senate chamber and that the privilege of
the floor be extended them during thelr
EOIOuTH III N-+'N- "'''
mOu-ly adopted.
"Messr-. Daniel Matthew, and Paul
We're appointed as a committee 10 escor'
Messrs Parnell and Dillon into the Senate
chamber. Lieutenant-Governor Walker III
welcoming them said
49, In the name of the Senate and the
people of Virginia welcome you, gentle.
men. upon the floor Of the Senate. Oui
hearts beat with yours and our warmes'
sympathics are with the suffering people
of ireland, and IN Virginia the people OF
Ireland will ever find staunch and faith
ful friend. lApplause.l Again. gentle
men, | bid you welcome.
Tho chair having been vacated ter