The record-union., 1891-11-16
Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.

NEW DIRK, Nov. 10. = Services IN
memory of the late Charles Stewart Par
nell were held tonight in the Academy of
Music. Chauncey Depew was eulogist.
Delegations from the Irish societies of
New York were on the platform, and
representatives from Philadelphia, Bos-
ton, New Haven and Bridgeport paid
tribute by their presence. The orator
was greeted with earnest applause. Mr..
Depew spoke as fallows:
eve are here to pay tribute to the men,
Ory of q man who made an indelible inn
preston upon his times, and performed
1ncalculable services for his country"
said Mr.. Depew. ''In the audience are
Irishmen of all creeds and widely di-
Vergent views on questions affecting Ire
land, who for the evening and occasion
lay aside antagOniSm to plant a flower
upon the grave of one of the most emf
nent of their race. The weaknesses and
errors Of great leaders are an inseparable
part of the elements which affect their
fortunes while living, but when they are
dead the sum of their services to the peo-
pie is their monument. 4 career crowded
with battles, prosecutions, impriSOn-
mentS, defeats and triumphS, cOncentrat-
ing in one individuality hopes and fears,
passions and resentmentS of Il nation for
centuries, could not end without leaving
behind controversies which time and Op-
portunity alone can heal.
1T is our purpose tonight to recognize
and gracefully remember the wisdom,
patriotism, courage and superb general
ship with which Charles Stewart Parnell
organized and led his countrymen within
sight of the promised land of self-govern-
ment. The historian Of this period can
not write chronicles of Germany without
bismarck, of France without Gambetta,
Of Italy without Cavour and Garibaldi,
of Ireland without Parnell.'
The speaker then reverted to 1reland'S
turbulent history before the beginning of
the present century, at which time the
history of modern Ireland begun. after
war and devastation in other European
countries there followed peace, recupera-
ton and prosperity. Ireland forms a
solitary exception to the beneficent power
of peace. Her story is paradox of
nations. When most at rest she has suf-
fered most misery. These results are due
to what Gladstone recently characterized
us centuries of wrong Forms of self
government without the spirit of liberty
work greater injustice than absolutism.
"Ehe autOcrat can be forced to listen to
the cry of his people, but when they are
mlsrepresented, or not represented at all,
in the Federal Congress they have no
voice. There was no possibility of the
Imperial Parliament hearing, knowing
or caring for the wrongs or aspirations of
Ireland until Parncll compelled Parlia-
ment to hear, and know, and care. Par
nell had neither elOquence nor genius,
but possessed treless energy, grasp Of his
surroundings, and directness Of aim
which commend Senators of our day.
In a representative Government COM
posed Of different States, pride of empire,
sense of security, and feeling Of nation
ality Will always combine a united force
Of the whole against the effort of any
part to violently disrupt the State. While
the fight lasts and the fever OF nationality
is on, they will be blind and deaf to the
just demand of a dissatisfied member
The necessity of a disatfected and injured
commonwealth is competent and incOr-
ruptible. leader and a united and loyal
representation in the Federal Congress.
"At the hour when the prospect was
darkest and the Irish were despairing of
their cause, there appeared upon the field
a champion who presented none of the
eXternalS of heroism or leadership. No
herald trumpeted his coming; no ap-
plause greeted his arrival. His comrades
had not noticed his presence; the enemy
was not aware of his existence. He dis
liked to speak. and whenever possible
avoided the forum or platform, but he
was to effectively voice the demands and
principles which had taxed the resources
OF the greatest orators of a nation Justly
famed for eloquence. He was cold, un-
yet became the idol Of the most impul-
sive of peoples. If he had ambitions
other than for his country, they were
never apparent The inspiration which
started him in his career and guided him
in his work was the motto. God Save
Ireland.''
Mr.. Depew followed Parnell through
his work at its inception, when with only
three who dared follow he attacked six
hundred and odd, intrenched in forms,
uSageS and traditions of centuries. mo
measure shall pass until the demands of
Ireland are granted, was his battle cry.
The undiSmayed and unruflied leader
stood with his little band across the path
of public business, demanding justice
for Ireland. He batfied statesmen who
had led the House of Commons for
generations by showing them that they
could neither stop, nor suspend, nor ex-
pei, for he was acting strictly within
their own rules, and fighting with weap-
ons from their own armory."
The perfection of the Land League by
Parnell and Davitt was next outlined.
when Parnell entered Parliament at
the head of eighty-three out of lG3 repre-
sentatives from Ireland, he held in one
hand party power and in the other the
homes and fortunes Of his people He
returned in triumph. The Commons
were bewildered. The calm and con-
fident leader, who defied them with three
followers, now faced them with a larger
number of Irish members behind him
From that hour the Irish question be-
came the foremost factor in British poll
ties. and Parnell the most powerful mem
Der Of the Commons"
ParnelPS confinement at Kilmainham
Jail, his release upon his terms, and his
triumphant return to the Commons were
recalled. and his defeat of the Gladstone
Ministry was reviewed. 1.-THE conver-
sion of Gladstone to home rule for Ire
land" said Mr.. Depew, sis the most
lnomentous event in English politics of
our great generation. He went to defeat
and out of power on the issue. and has
steadily kept ii as a test of faith.'i
Near the close Depew said: ireland
no longer fights with one arm tied and
others held back by false friends-Par-
nell freed them both. Ireland no longer
struggles alone-her cause is the stake of
one of the greatest parties of England,
and made so by Parnell.''
The closing OF the Oration was in these
terms: 1T was Parnell's task and fame
that he brought together 1000, 900 of his
countrymen who had been for genera
tions torn by bitter feuds among them
selves, and then converted 30,0O0, 900 of
an alien race and faith in the confederate
states of the empire TO see the Justice of
his course, and join in demanding of the
Imperial Parliament that Ireland should
be granted for her domestic affairs self
Government and home rule. As the rays
of the morning sun for coming ages pen
citrate the shades OF the cemetery Of Glas-