New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-09
HONORlNG LORD ABERDEEN.
IRISH FRIENDS ENTERTAIN THE EARL
THEY GIVE HIM DINNER AND PAY HIN MANY
CONFERENCE.-The REPLY AND OTHERS

THEY GIVE HIM DINNER AND PAY HIN MANY
ooMPLIMENTs-HIs REPLY AND OTHERS
WHO SPOKE.
Charles Stewart Panell holding friendly converse
with Earl Spencer at a dinner OF the National Liberal
Club In London a couple OF years ago, the same
Earl, who Viceroy of Ireland few years before,
directed and enforced the most drastic measures against
the people OF that country, scarcely more striking
al example Of the union of powerful forces for the
accomplishment Of Home Rule than the scene In
Delmoncos last evening. when $50 or more rep
resentatlve Irishmen OF New-York held friendly con-
verse with the Earl Of Aberdeen and his ainiable
wife, the Countess of Aberdeen Like Lord spencer,
Lord Aberdeen also Viceroy Of Ireland, and was
among the few great Liberal peers of means and OF
influence who remained faithful to Mr. Gladstone
after the member for Midlothian promised TO restore TO
Ireland her Parliament which, by the act Of union in
1900 had been destroyed The Countess OF Aberdeen
has take nan interest in the development of Irish
industries from the time when she presided ut the
Viceregal court In Dublin Castle, and, with her
husband, has been several weeks In this country 10
promote the work for making an exhibition OF many
Irish industries Mt tie Worlds Fair. The dinner was
organized by members OF the Irish National Federation
America to their appreciation of the efforts
Of Lord Aberdeen and his wife. In private wdl as
In public life, to destroy the prejudice that was
ever on the increase in England against the demands
Of Ireland until Mr.. Gladstone championed Home
Rule and to draw together in bonds of goodwill and
peace the Celtic and the AnglO-saxon race.
DR.. Thomas Adds Emmett, name full Of patriotic
associations for 1rishmen, presided, having on his
right the guest of the evening and on mis- left Dr.
Joseph Francis Fox, Member OF Parliament for the
Tullamore Division OF Kings County. who came TO
America TO organize the Irish National Federation
For the complete Of the dinner much credit Is
due 10 Joseph p. Ryan, and also to Patrick Gleason
both Of whom worked hand. Mr.. Ryan and Mr.
Gleason each for many years president OF the
Municipal Council Of the Irish National League. Tile
guests each badge of Gordon plaid. typical Of
the colors OF the Clan Gordon OF which the Earl OF
Aberdeen in his native Scotland is the recognized
head. On it were the thistle ond shamrock inter
twined. Delegations of Irishmen were present from
other cities, among them being Fathers Walsh and
Briscoe from Providence; John Fahy and Patrick Cox
from Rochester; and Hugh NcCafrey, NJ J. Ryan,
Robert NJ. McWade and J. McMenamin, from Phlladel-
phia and from this city there among the guests
Eugene Kelly Richard VI. Walkers Andrew Carnegie,
John ID. Crimmins, Colonel William L. Brown, John II.
Speman Hugh King, Z. ID. Farrell. James S. Coleman,
Judge BOostaver, Edward J. Mclean, Michael Gibln,
Commissioner Edward Shelby, T.. J. Curry, president
of the Home Rule Club; J. NJ. Wall, Thomas Willis,
Peter Mcdonnell the Rev. DR.. G0tthel, James p. Silo
DR.. C. J. MacGuire James A. O'Gorman, Judge Morgan
j. o. rien. william J. Tanning president Of the St
RaIick's 49, Francis Higgins, J. W. O'Bren the Rev
Dr. Charles +. Mcdonnell and c. NJ OKeefe; John
Quinn, Michael Fennelly, Dr. W. b. Wallace, James T.
Mulhern Ex-Governor Lounsbury Of Connecticut; DR..
S. J. O'Nel, DIR. John A. McCreery, Police Captain
McCullagh Father Reilly, OF Brooklyn; De Lancey
Nicoll Colonel John McAnerney and the Rev. Patrick
Hennessy, Jersey City.
The Countess of Aberdeen, surrounded by q group
OF women friends was in the orchestra when the
speeches began and followed with the nveest interest
the words of reference to Mr.. Gladstone, to the
Earl of Aberdeen and the many other friends Of Ire
land IN public life 10 pledge their political fortunes
In support of the cause OF Home Rule Among the
letters of regret from those who could not be present
was one from Mr.. Depew whose sentiments on the
Home Rule question everybody knows, and one from
Bishop Potter, in the course Of which he said: 81
should have been glad TO bear witness to my convic-
ton that of the people by the people for
ie people will be- the long rum the best thing for
Ireland 1t has been the best thing for the United
States. TO maintain lofty standard of honor and
virtue In the administration Of such government Will,
/ am sure be necessary for ireland, II ever 1t be
permitted to rule ITSELF It Is for America and 1t Is
because Lord Aberdeen incarnates in his person
such a standard that think You and your associates
do wen to honor him."
DIR. Thomas Adds Emmett presided and made the
opening speech. lie was followed by Judge joseph
DAILY who read address to Lord Aberdeen. in the
course Of which he said
"No one knows better than your L0rdship the his
tory of the struggles Of the Irish people For many
years you have been an actual witness of their sacr
fees for principle and when at length clearer light
began TO dawn upon the minds Of the Imperial law
gvers as to the proper treatment of the Irish question
this vexed problem Of centuresand you were called
by the most distinguished statesman Of modern times
Mr. Gladstone TO direct the affairs Of Ireland as Lord
Lieutenant You performed your duties with such fair
ness as to call forth the unanimous plaudits OF the
Irish people. and TO carry with upon your retire
ment their ardent affection facts the notable be
cause happening for the first time within the century
in the history of the English Vice Royalty In Ire
land" loud applause)
Lord Aberdeen In responding was witty ana elo-
quent and his speech interrupted frequently with
applause. One Of the most distinguishing traits OF
Scotchmen,D said ne, is modesty. tLaughter)
scotch writer sad to me once: Mon yer tongue nae
the tongue 90 a ScOtchman.' (Laughter) ] have not
the elOquence of Irishman, but suppose ! could
mend that deficiency easily by being brict KeneWe1
laughter.) Canning listened 10 sermon by the
Bishop Of London. How did you like my sermon
said the Bishop. 1T had one merit SAID canning ~
Canning Oh, yes said Mr.. Canning. your Lordsmp
was tedious +" Continued laughterD
Lord Aberdeen, continuing, asked the lrishmen OF
America to be patient little longer, % extend as they
had In the past financial aid 10 tie struggling people
of Ireland in the great battle which wa mpendng at
the poiks and the next general election would see MI
Gladstone back in power with majority snnclens 70
enable him TO pass satisfactory measure Of Home Rule
Those were some of the other speakers: Major
John Byrnes, who responded TO the toast America
The Friend Of Home Rule; Ireland-Sef Governed
DR.. W. b. Wallace: The National Federation Of Ire
land Dr. j. F. Fox, NJ. P. 1.-THE American Press,
the Champion Of Human Liberty" f. +. Shepard.