The Forrest City times., 1891-02-20

The procession marched up in order be- fors the stand. The hand with it's soul stirring powers swayed all hearts by play ing God Saye freianiT Then came a group of little girls dressed in white to re- present the historical eighty-six, each with m appropriate badge to indicate the dis. triet she represented. When Mir. Parnell came upon the stand this group of little girls marched in q double circle around tho stag, each throwing bouquet of flowers and evergreens at hts feet us they passed him. It was most beautiful sight; child ish trust and love was written on each face. Parnell seemed overcome, and for . moment remained silent after the children had passed, Then deafenlng cheers for time maie the mir echo and re-echo with the earnest voices of an enthusiastic peo- pie.
 When the chairman of the committee introduced Mfr Pnrnell he made slight bow of aeknow ascment, and said:
 My friends. 1 thank you for the em- blems of renewed hope your little ones have given me. This little toSen.' he said, picking up one of the bouquets at his feet, is like message of hope to my heart. It comes at q time when we have gleam of brighter future. We have shown England that we ara united and that we know what we want. My main purpose is unchanged. Nothing that has occurred during or since the campaign, which your little ones have shown us was glorious victory, has caused single change of my plans or purposes. We shall demand and be satisfied with nothing less than the creation of an Irish parliament It must be equipped and empowered to fsNst terests. (Applanse.l
 You have helped to show any English government whether Whig or Tory, that may in future attempt to rob Ireland of her freedom, that the first thing which an Irishman in Ireland, England or America wants is I.ibertyl
 Whatever party attempts to forge chains for Ireland will at the first oppor- tunity find that the vengeance of the Gael, though slow is sure They will never leave the trail of the coerconist until they have rua him down. They will throttle him as they just throttled the liberal party in parliament (Applause)
 Tn our time of rejoicing we must not forget the generous aid of our trans Allan tic friends. Cheers for America.l Seldom, indeed, have benefactors been more aptly termed twice blessed. Blessed ia giving hope and cheer to the recipients, and glad satisfaction to the donors hearts and con sciences. We feel assured that nothing will be left undonc by our American friends, to enable us to speedily and surely win the legislative right for Ireland. We have now forged mighty weapon for our selves by returning body of eighty-six representatives of the people. whose power the future can orly determine. We now hold the position it has always seemed necessary for us to obtain, in order to com mence successful movement for the re- storation of Home Rulen in Ireland. 1 cannot doubt that we shall see n speedy and happy issue to this struggle" lGreat applause.l
 As we were going home from tho meet ing, Col. Haynes remarked.
 II thought that America could beat tho world for big demonstrations, but the Irish have won the laurels this time. l never saw such a sea of humanity before; and so full of enthusiasm"
 ''They are in earnest. This to them means liberty How beautiful and appro- priate it was to see those children. heard that Lady Wavcrland arranged that part of the programme" 1 said. looking at Stel- Ia. who had enjoyed tho exercises exceed tngly.
 "Yes, Loyd. 1 did that for your sake" !" she said with smile of satisfaction.
 ''I can ses now" said the Colonel, "that England may rob. ensiave. imprison and even kill tho Irish. but the true, the living sentiment is beyond her reach. This feel ing came to the front today, rejoicing in this victory and demanding fuller liberty" 1"
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