The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-11-16
A TRIBUTE TO PARNELL.
GOTHAM HOLDS A MONSTER MEET
ING IN HIS MEMORY.

Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew the Orator
of the EveninR-Gov.-Elect McKin-
ley Among Those on the 6tage-The
Academy OF Music Beautifully
Drsped-An Outline of the Grafton.
NEW YoRK, Nov. l5.-Services TO the
memory of the late Charles Stewart Par
nell were held Tonight in the Academy Of
Music, and Hon. Cbauncey NJ. Depew was
the eulogist. A large number of people
gathered about the doors as early as z
o'clock and patiently waited until the
Academy Of Music was opened. Among
those who occupied seats ON the stage as
auditors were Bryan @. B. Swyny, John ]
Rogers, DIR. Donlon, Judge David Nc
Adam, DIR. Q. j. Perry and Mrs Margaret
Moore. In addition to these. delegations
from the Polish societies of New York
were on the platform, and representatives
from Philadelphia, Boston. New Haven and
Bridgeport paid tribute by their presence.
Hon. Chauncey M. Depew's eulogy was
Gov.-elect Mckinley of Ohio. He was
accompanied by his wife and occupied a
box.
DRAPING OF THE THEATER.
The theater was draped with the stars and
stripes, over which In heavy folds fell
cloths of the royal color, rich purple, the
emblem Of kingship. To the right of the
stage was large portrait in oil OF the dead
leader. 1t rested against large Gaelic cross
wreathed with ivy. At the base of this
portrait was a wreath of shamrooks, moss
and ivy and another of laurel. The first of
these was presented to the Parnell memorial
committee by Mrs. Margaret Morgan, wife
OF the mayor of Cork. The Ivy was gath
cred from near the spot in Glasnevin, where
stands the Irish round tower raised mon
ument to Daniel O'Connell. The moss was
taken from Mr.. Parnel's grave and was
plucked from the hills Of Cork. The second
wreath was presented by Count A. j. Kar-
raikow on behalf of the Polish societies.
The wreath was bound with the Polish
colors and bore the inscription: POLAND
Mourns with Ireland" BY o'clock the
house was packed.
DEPEw'S SPEECH.
The orator of the evening. accompanied
by Judge Henry A. Gildersleeve, was
warmly oheered.
Mr.. Depew said:
LADIES AND GKNTLEhEN-We are here TO paw
tribute to the memory OF a man who made an
indelible impress upon his times and performed
incalculabe services for his country. In this
audience are Irishmen Of all creeds and widely
Ireland. who for the evening and occasion
lay aside their antagonIsm TO plant
flower upon the grave of one of the most emil
nent OF their race. The weakness and errors
OF great leaders are an iDse parable part of the
elements which effect their fortunes while liv-
| ing, but when they are dead the sum Of their
services to their people is their monument.
A career crowded with battles, prosecutions,
| imprisonment, defeats and triumphs, ooncen-
trating in our individually the hopes and fears,
passions and resentments OF nation for cen
turtles. could not end without leaving behind
controversies which time and opportunity alone
can heal.
WISE, PATRIOTIC AND COURAGEOUS.
But we have not met to discuss or settle the
party differences OF the hour. 1t is our purpose
| to recognize and gracefully remember the wis.,
| dom, patriotism, courage and superb general
| ship with which Charles Stewart Parneil organ
| lied and led his countrymen to within sight of
| the promised land Of self.government The
historian Of this period cannot write the chroni-
cles of Germany without Bismarck, of France
| without Gambetta, OF Italy without Cavour and
Garibaldi, and Of Ireland without Parnen.
THE ORATORS CLOSING FLIGHT.
After reviewing the history Of modern
| Ireland, which, he said, began with the
century, and tracing the career of Mr.. Par
nell, Mr.. Depew concluded as follows:
Integrity and courage are common qualities
| IN representative men, but with Mr. Parnell
| they were faculties and forces. GambettA
| nodded republic out OF chaos, but his foes
| were scattered, defeated, Inundated and vast
| majority OF his countrymen were supporting
| him. Cavour brought together the
warning princlpalites Of Italy and Gre
| ated the Italian nationality, but he was
| leading his people of one race and one creed to
| the fulfllment of the dream of century. Bis
marck touched the springs of Teutonic patriot
| ism and confederated the German empire but
his mighty hands gathered the cords of unity
which had been long waiting the grasp of q
master.
| PARNELL's TASK.
It was Parnell's task and fame that he
| brought together 200 of his countrymen
| who had been for generations torn by bitter
| feuds among themselves and then converted,
| 100000 of an alien race and faith In the
| confederate seats OF the empire to see the JUS
| tice OF his course, aud join Ia demanding Of the
| imperial parliament that Ireland should be
| granted for her domestic affairs selfgovern-
ment and home rule AS the rays Of the morn
| ing sun for coming ages penetrate the shades Of
| the cemetery of Glasnevin and glance from the
| tomb of O'Conne.l, the liberator, 20 the monu-
ment of Parnel the deiverer, may they
| illumine the homes of contented, happy and
prosperous people.
Letter Of regret from Henry Watterson
and others were read.
| DIES FROM HIS INJURIES.