Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-01

Referring TO the irish nag, tue Arcu-
bishop said there was not one In the au-
dience who did not pray that 1t would
soon represent Ireland as free coun-
try.
Edward Blake, NJ. P, Of Toronto,
Canada, was next introduced. de
sketched the struggles Of the irish
from some sort OF autonomous govern
mept. their hopes and feVrs, and paid
a graceful compliment TO Mr.. Glad
stone. Mr.. Blake also read the follow
ing letter, remarking: Il asked Mr..
Gladstone 20 send some greeting TO you,
and he epies:
mo. 10 DOWNING STREET,
"WHITEHALL, September 2, 1898.
"DEAR Mr.. BLAKE:-I learn with
great pleasure that there is to be an
Irish Day during the Worlds Fair at
Chicago; nor am less satisfied to know
that Won have undertaken TO attend the
gathering on behalf of the Irish people
ana of their representatives. There
could not be a more interesting, nor,
except in the day OF the hna'
victory, a more encouraging struggle
throughout the country. A House
of Commons was elected last year
which hss passed, after So days OF de-
bate. a bill iU- ,oDferring upon Ireland
the management, thT6GsG freely
elected Parliament, OF her own a1sirS'
and when at the close OF next week the
bill will be rejected by large majority
of the House Of Lords, we shall know,
and the people Of Ireland will know,
the world at large will know and even
the House Of Lords will know that this
rejection will mean no more harm than
a diatory vote.
"You are about to address Americans,
who in all ranks and in ali parts OF
their magnificent country have shown
in action an universal sympathy with
ireland, and more especially Irish
Americans, through whose energies in
exhaustioe affection for Ireland has
been effected, the most remarkable OF
oceanic navigation ever known In the
history of the world, and you are In
condition to point out to them these
two things:
"First-The distance which has ac-
tually travelled over between the physi-
cal misery and political depression,
which marked the early years OF the
century and the victory recorded last
night is immeasurable.
nSecond-The distance between that
recored victory and the final investment
eff ireland without self governing con-
troll over her domestic affairs, is not
only measurable, but short.
'It was unanswerably observed dur
ing our debate that the recent success
has been brought about by change OF
opinion where opinion has been most hos
tile; viz: change Of opinion in England,
Scotch, Irish and Welch votes were
with us in 1856, but we stood In mi
nority OF near 12O. 1t has been the
signal and favorable change in England
that has converted this minority into
majority of 40 for Home Rule. Yet
England still exhibits her reduced
majority 10 intercept one OF the
greatest benefits ever conferred,
not only upon Ireland, but upon
her. In this attitude she is
alone among all the peoples OF the
English speaking races she has not yet
quite, but the last struggle remains,
ike the former struggles, it will be
great; and IL will demand the friendly
efforts OF all those, wherever placed,
who under God have lifted this great
cause out Of the abyss and set il on an
eminence from which there remains
but single step into the promised
land.
Il cherish the most sanguine hope
that the conduct Of the Irish nation,
when their general object has been OBJ
tanned, will fulfill every reasonable hope
cherished by those who have aided and
will convert its present enemies into
friends.
"Believe me, very faithfully yours,
"W. h. GLADSTONE"
Arthur Connor, NJ. p, Hon. John Il.
Fitzgerald, Father Rings, OF Dublin,
representing Cardinal Logue,of Ireland,
and Eugene Davis also made addresses.
THE ONLY UNPLEASANT INCIDENT.
WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, September
3O.-While the rain was pouring down
this morning James Hunt, one OF Col
Milet's men, hauled down the Irish
flag from one of the flag STATS on the
electricity building, where the colors OF
all nations are grouped. This was
SEQUEL TO a difference OF opinion on he
part OF Mr.. Millet and Chief Barrett,
Of the department Of electricity, regard
ing the proprlety of hostinR the green
flag Of Ireland on their great day At
the Fair.
Chief Barrett, impressed with spirit
OF patriotism, ordered the nag strung
ND on the electricity building. Mr..
Millet has charge Of the national colors
at the exposition. He was standing In
his Office when the flag OF Erin was run
m and he ordered James Hunt. one or
his subordinates to pull II down. Dir.
Hunt was quick TO obey orders and the
flag of Ireland was Immediately hauled
down. When Mr.. Hunt left, Chief Bar
rett's men again ran up the colors.
Then Chief Millet and three OF his men
again tan to the electricity building and
Hunt cut the halyards and the flag fell
linn and wet at the feet OF the crowd
who had gathered aboet the building
regardless Of the rain. a company OF
guards, fearing trouble, were dispatch
ed the scene. Chief Barrett withdrew
his men until President Higginbotham
should arrive and Issue specific orders
regarding the affair.
Mr.. Millet explained that no hags
were run up al the Exposition whose
nation was not recognized as a nation.
He said that it would be fully as ap-
propriate TO fiaunt an Anarchist nag IS
that OF Ireland. THE Irish flag has
been used for decorative purpose" SAID
Mr.. Mlllet, "but 1t has never been
hoisted on any of the flag stats. This
department will not put up Tag unless
| il is ordered to do so by Exposition
officials"
Chief Barrett was very Indignant.
81 ordered my men TO run up the
flag" said ne, sin honor OF Irish day:
We have so many Irish citizens here, l