The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-03-29

cabIed to William +. Gladstone tonight
by the national federation of America
pledging him their most vigorous support
in his efforts to carry through the home
rule bill, and expressing alike the senii-
ments of the thousands who had gathered
at the academy OF music to indorse this
action, and the tens o. thousands of Irish
men throughout America who are loyal 10
their mother land. The message was as
follows:
We, the citizens Of New York, in mass meet.
ing assembled. beg to tender you our heartfelt
sympathy In your efforts 20 achieve for Ire
land the long sought 'or measure OF justice.
which We trust God will enable you to speedily
carry to a successful legislation. and we pledge
you our vigorous and continued support
throAgh the struggle.
THOMAS ADIss EMMETT,
MORGAN J. O'BRIES,
JOHN BYRNE.
This was the keynote Of the great
gathering Of irishmen at the academy Of
music this evening. The people listened
TO the patriotic sir of the sixty ninth
regiment band and cheered enthusias,ic-
ely when Judge Morgan. Judge O'Brien
the pres ding officer and Congressman
Bourlxe Cochran came on the platform,
followed by number OF other prominent
men.
Letters from Many Governors.
From the governors OF almost every
state in the union came messages of sym
pathy with the movement for the freedom
of Ireland. Governor T. W. Mckinney OF
Virginia in his letter, said: I'VE are
firmly of the belief in the divine origin Of
the right OF people TO rule, and those who
are struggling for home rule have the deem
sympathy OF myself and my countrymen."
Governor Flower OF New YORK, in let
Ter inclosing check for 5000, said: MY
eympathles with the cause OF homo rule
have often been expressed"
Governor John McGTaw Of Washing
ton wrote. The people Of this state
with exceptional Gnani.uity favor Glad
stones bill as an important step toward
the self-govefnment OF Ireland"
John NJ. Stone. governor OF Mississippi
said: IL congratulate her and her people
and the friends OF injured and oppressed
Ireland everywhere that her cause il in
the hands OF 80 good and 30 great man
a. the Hon. William J.. Gladstone"
William J. Stone governor OF Missouri.
paid: 1T was u movement IN the right
direction Of larger liberty and better gov
eminent for Ireland"
Governor William Russell of Masea-
chusetts extended his heartfelt sympathy
in tho move nent.
Levi X Fuller OF Vermont said: "Tbe
great heart Of our people In with the Irish
In their efforts 20 secure enlarged liberty"
From Governor John Is Alleged OF ILL
aois. came this word: THE time has come
lor Ireland to have home rule and heart.
lily favor eyefy measure which will tend
10 bring IL abon.."
The governors Of Pennsylyania, Georgia,
Arkan-as. Wisconsin, Delaware. Minno-
sofa, Maryland and Michigan. all sent
hopeful greetings. Mayor Gilroy
who was unable TO DO pres
ent was amongst those who
sent tho wnrmest messages OF faith In
Ireland. Archbishop Corrigan, who was
also unable 10 bs present. expressed
through Mgr. Farley the heartfelt adyo.
cacy Of the principle es for the promuga-
tion Of which the meeting had been
called Tho ball was comparatively bare
OF decoration A banner surrounded by
the Irish aud American flags. however.
bearing the words Now or Never Now
and Forever" formed an appropriate
background to the stage.
Jastin MoCarthy's Message.
A dispatch TO President Emmett from
Justin Mccarthy evoked enthusiasm. II
was A. follows;
We learn with gratitude Of the efforts of
yourself and the federation 20 help forward the
irish movement. l. eotually continue the
work you did BY timely assistance At
the general election. Gladstone's home
rule bill vill pass the commons, but only
by unremitting attendance OF the IRISH party.
The movement needs the prompt aud generous
support Of kingsmen and friends 90 defeat the
desperate efforts OF the wealthy and powerful
enemies combined against Ireland. Greeting
and success 10 your great meeting on behalf OF
tho Irish party. JUSTIN MCCARTHY.
Chairman Judge John OBrien In his
opening address said:
That splendId statesman, Gladstone, is de.
voting bis attention 10 rsdressing the wrongs
OF centuries ana IL engaged In struggle
which. II supported by tbs irish people, will
undoubtedly result In legislative independence.
10 remains alone Tor the Irish people 10 say
whsther Ireland shall bo free.
Boarke coekran's rieqaent words.
Bourke Cochran was then introduced.
sprsined ankle compelled him 10 lean
heavily on The back OF chair. Several
times during his speech the entire house.
rose and ehsered 10 the echo tbe patriotic
sloquencs which flowed from his lips.
As 1 listened this evening, be said. 70 the
opening address Of The chairman, ! was pro-
Inc marks an speeh In the hlsloFy Of the world.