Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-20

Redmond, and Harrison, the agents OF MIR.
Parnell who arrived here last Sunday, to-
night addressed their initial meeting to
raise money for Mr.. Parnell and his fol-
lowers. About 200 20 5000 sat in the
body of the hall Of Cooper Union and lis
tened. On tho stage sat the most notable
men ut the meeting, of whom Michael
Breslin, who presided, was the most promi-
nent John Dewey, too. sat upon the plat
form.
TIE ABsrETETs.
When Dillon and O'Brien opened their
campaign for funds last fall in the Metro
politan Opera-House Mr.. Joseph j. O'Dono-
hue, the prominent coffee merchant. was
among the adherents and sponsors upon
the stage; so was John ID. Crimmins, the
wealthy contractor; Eugene Kelley, the
banker; and G. G. Shayne, the fur mer-
chant. None of these were present at the
meeting tonight in behalf of MIR. Parnell
and his ENJOYS.
no oyERFLows.
Early arrangements for the meeting of
tonight contemplated overflow meetings
outside the hall. but there were no out
side platforms nor any speaking except in
side the hall, where all who came were ac-
commodated. There was an admission fee
of 80 cents charged. at the doors to those
who attended the meeting. and from this
source probably $500 TO $500 were OBJ
tanned.
o'KRILY's SPEECH.
After Mr.. Michael Breslin had COM
manded order in the meeting he intro
duced Mr. j. j. O'Kelly and when he arose
to speak there were cheers. " am here
to win for the cause of ireland the sympa-
thy that has hitherto been denied 1t"
Two hundred thousand dollars, he SAID,
had been placed IN hank in Paris as an
emergency or election fund. Since the
present dispute within the Irish party had
taken place the money could not be used for
political purposes asit was in the hands OF
trustees Of both parties.
TO RESTORE THE FUND.
II was 10 replace that sum in behalf of
Mr.. Parnell that they visited this country.
Their mission to America was to ask those
who believe in an Independent Irish party
and an independent parliament TO give
them their help to restore that fund so
that they might fight every seat IN Ireland
and restore unity bv Wlping from public
life the man who had betrayed the trust
repOsed in them.
NO FEARS FOR PARNELL.
Mr. O'Kelly referred to the Dublin and
London meetings. where Mr.. Parnell was
endorsed as the leader Of the Irish party,
and to the hostility of the Gladstonean
party hlr. Parneu has had enemies in his
party .since the beginning. When this
question comes to be settled in Ireland
some facts not known by the public now
will be developed and do not fear that
the people will reject Parnell and his asso-
ciates. What has Parnell done2 "a voice
Nothing more than any other man would
have dOne.)
TIE DYING ELEMENT.
When Parnell TOOK hold Of the Irish
party its ranks were sadly broken. By his
great generalship he healed the wounds
and reunitei the party: The shadow of
the bailiff was IN those days cast over the
whole land. Who rescued the country
from its social condition? All Ireland
that is young and middle-aged Is with US.
The Ireland of the future Is with Parnell,
and the only element against us is the dy-
ing eement-men born slaves aud who die
slaves. LCheers.l
REDMoSD's SPEECH.
Mr.. Redmond spoke next. He said: II
feel perfectly at home here, because, look
ing around / see faces with which was ia
miliar nine years ago, when | was here
first: faces of tho men who made this Par
nell movement of to-day. l was told when
/ came here TO prepare for the cold
shoulder from some of my countrymen.
lNo!l l guess we can get on without those
people. If there are men here who cannot
give thousands of dollars, there are men
who gave their liberties freely for the love
Of their country. From this very plat
form | spoke in this very hall, and then
declared myself an independent Irish Ma
tionalist and follower Of Charles Stewart
Parnell.
At this juncture Mrs. Parnell entered
the hall and the audience rose and cheer
ed her.
THEY KNEW IT ALL.
After these six years, / say, am still an
independent Irish representative. sustain
ed by no English opinion, but influenced
by what the people of my country wish me
to do. The Irish party knew everything
concerned in the divorce case when they
elected Parnell.
The speaker read from speeches by Nc
Carthy and Healy protesting faithfulness
TO Parnell, and he asked whether such men
as Mccarthy and Healy were worthy of
confidence
THE LIGHT OF CRITICISM.
Are Parnel's sixteen years of matchess
service to be forgotten! Never The
very hypocritical men who are fighting
Parnell will soon have the light Of public
criticism shown on them, and those men
YOU will find ore not fit TO clean Psrnell's
boots. No are wiling 10 leave 70 the peo-
pie the question as TO who has been the
most faithful to the cause of Ireland"
PARNgIL ENDORSED.
Resolutions endorsing Parnell and his
followers were adopted Mr.. Harrison
was indisposed. but spoke briefly, An ap-
peal was made for funds, and Branch No.
8 of the Irish National League turned over
the $500 in ITS treasury. Other subscrip-
tiOns were announced. Seven baskets
passed around and were will filed with
bills and coin.
TIE NAN FROM TIPPERARY.
John OConnor, from Tipperary, was the
fourth speaker, and was warmly welcomed.
He said he saw around him old friends
from the hlll-sides Of Ireland, and men
with whom he had served terms in prison.
lie gave the lie to ii Jse who said Parnell
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