The Irish standard., 1892-01-02

phases of the national life Of this coun
try. You had for instance, a C0rbet1
PLAYING in the football team for Har
ward at Springfield, but you also had &
Heffelfnger playing for Yale at the
Manhattan Field (applause). This ma
tlonalizing of the incoming races is, OF
course, what all patriotic Americans
desire to see, and therefore, they would
NATURALLY regret anything, especially in
the case Of so numerous and active a
body as the Irish. who so thoroughly
have ia them the making of good citi.
Zens, which would retard that process
(great applause).
1t has also been whispered that there
IS such thing as catering for the Irish
vote (laughter), but believe that poll
tlcians have disclaimed anything Of the
kind (renewed laughter). so perhaps I
had better pass him by as mere frag-
ment. But one thing 1 do venture to
say, and that IS, that recognized as the
Irish community is, as numerous and
influential, its members have an oppor-
tuDity Of taxing up a firm and powerful
position. without reference to party,
for promoting and vindicating bigh
tone in politics, for demanding freedom
from any unfair political methods aud
for advancing social reform (applause).
Then, by the way, have not quite
done with what l imagine to be the
American citizens view of the Irish
question. We must not forget that the
demands upon American purses have
been pretty heavy in connection with
Ireland (applanse). The money has
been given ungrudglngly, but people
may get tired OF fgiying-not yet, / hope,
for there is special need at the present
juncture for I; large and, I trust final
effort in the matter Of remittance to
Ireland ;applause).
But lastly, I take it that the thought
full American citizen does not wish for
the perpetuation of anything that would.
hinder the DEVELOPMENT and nainten-
ance of the most friendly feeling on the
part of this country toward Great Bri-
tain (applause. I maintain that the
most ardent belief in this country, the
most thorough patriotism, is absolutely
consistent with kindly attitude toward
Great Britain (applause).
Well, gentlemen, though may pos
sess the Scotch characteristic of modes
ty, do wish. if for only half an hour, l
had another quantity, viz, the elo-
quence of an Irishman in order that I
might do justice to this subject.
Some friend may saw, we'll, If this is
your trouble you can easily mend it; be
brief Qaughter). OF course, there is a
great deal in that, but not everything.
RENE mber what we'll known Premier,
Mr.. Canning, said on one occasion when
he went to hear the Bishop Of London
preach. "Well Bishop" he said, "your
sermon had one merit 1t was brief"
II am very glad you are able to speak
so favorably. To tell the truth, was
afraid you might have thought it tedi.
ous.'' replied the Bishop. ''Oh,'' said
Mr.. Canning, ''your Lo1dship was tedl-
ous'' (great and prolonged laugbter). I
take it that Irishmen are not only good
speakers, but good listeners Caughter).
Now before l 20 further, I cannot help
wishing to allude to the fact that this Is
one of the first gatherings. believe, of
This kind under theauspices Of the Irish
Federation of America (cheers]; and l
take great pleasure, sir, in congratulate
ing you and the company upon it.
I am of the opinion that the English
people in the past looked too little into
the grievances of Ireland but l think
that the next election will show what
the real feelings on this matter are, and
l hope the Irish people will show little
more of that patience which they have
shown during the past years, mostly, [
believe, on account of that ever-increas-
ing body OF people, the Liberal party.
who will assist in the passing of Home
Rule (applause).
Mr.. Balbour says that the people of
Britain are getting tired Of the Irish
Government. think that the Govern
ment Of which people have been getting
tired is the present Government zap
plause). I believe that there will be,
when Parliament meets again, search
ing inquiry into all the circumstances
of the death of the late Patrick Nallv
(applause). Nothing will drive the
Liberal party from their determination
| to get at the bottom of this matter lap
plause).
Iregret to see dissenslons in the Irish
party, and the friends Of Mr.. Parnell
should remember that he Of all men fol-
lowed the constitutional doctrine that
the majority should rule, and I think
they would show greater respect TO his
memory BY at once going in with the
majority tapplause).
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