New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-27
MESSAGES FROM GOVERNORS
He then read the following letters:

JUSTIN MCCARTHY.
MESSAGES FROM GOVERNORS
He then read the following letters
Governor F. w. Mckinney. Of Vlrgnia-My heartfelt
sympahics have always been with Ireland and tic lsh
people. The question OF "1Iome Rule with the people
Of Ireland Is about what the South has contended for In
country for nearly century past; our question OF
rights and State sovereignty are most nearly alro
10 n in every We CT the South showed our love
Of liberty by pleading forums until to continue Ia
plead useless and by battling when no other recourse
was left We are firmly OF the belief in divine origin
Of inherent right Of the people TO rule ana all VINO
are struggling for "1Iomc Rule" have and always VIII
have the deep sympathy OF myself and my countrymen
Governor Roswell r. Fower-My symIathies with the
cause Homo Rule have often been expressed ana
should pleasure In attending this meeting were II
not fact that my Official duties In Albany at this
time Of the year onerous as 10 compel me " dc
cline practically all invitations away from the Capital
Were 1t not for this personal rea'on which must cohtfo
my decision, should take pleasure in assisting the
cause Of Home Rule mich could by my presence
al your meeting. Although not able TO be present
hope you will apply the check which nco'e Tor 500
TO the cause for which the meeting Is called.
Governor Robert l.. Psttson Of Pcnns ylvana-Evcry
Of liberty earnestly pleads for the success
of Mr. Gladstones for Ireond's freedom. Our
countrymen have failed to express their sympathy
for people seeking their freedom. A. cary a. 1918 Nh
Clay said In speech the emancipation Of south Amer
lea, II am no propagandist would not seek 10
IL they do not want them. would not disturb the
repose Of deestable despotism But II an abused
and oppressed people will their freedom If they seek to
establish IL H. In TRUTH they have established IT, We
have right, q sovereign power. 20 notice the fact
and to act az circumstances and Interest require
will In the language Of the vencracd father Of my
country Born In land OF liberty, my anxious rccocc-
lions, sympathetic feelings, and best wishes are
i'resstiby excited WHATSOEVER in any country,
oppressed nation unut the banners " freedom" and
feel for 1relapd.
Governor w. J. Northcn OF Gcorcio-As I understand
Mr. GAadstones Home Rule IL is but yc
justice to Ireland That unhappy portion Il the Is itisl
Empire has long been treated conquered people. In
stead Of integral and patriotic part Of the nation.
All that she asks for is government that Will be to her
what tho Parliament to England the Legislature Is to
this She
disruption from England but just government BY legs.
ators who understand her conditions and willing aud
able protect her people In their rights. Her is
the Of lbertylovDg people the world a, she
sympathzed with In the most momcnos struggle that
has wagcd against oppression and che
sent many OF her gallant TO die for fields
where freedom for America and for the worli
yet to be- should hearts TO her In this
trying struggle In peaceful revolution. In the
cnd-n the futurc-rceiom Will Triumph everywhere but
blessed will those who In these days strive to aid the
coming Of her day.
Governor John II. Mc''raw. Of washngon-Thc people.
OF the State Washington, with exceptional unanlmty
fayor Gladstone Home Rule bill important sta,
towari clf.govcrnmcnt In Ireland.
Governor j. Z. Richards, Of Monana-I most heartily
favor Rule for Ireland and sentinen: Of
Montana.
Governor John NJ. stone, Of MisssippI-It affords M,
grc,t pleasure that Ireland again putting for.
ward her claims 10 freedom. for equal rights and
cyeha Cd justice tefDrs the cnt 70 which hc has
paid tribute for many hundreds OF years and con.
graduate her and her people and the friends injured
and oppressed Ireland everywhere that her Is
the hands OF 50 able so good and great the
Hon. William f. Gladstone. The thousands OF her
children Oh this side OF the wide Atlantic look with
anxous hopes for the cpaon OF their F,therland
the land OF warriors and Of statesmen and OF patriots and
OF poets. This is my most earnest desire and In II
Lclicvc all the people OF Mississippi earthly Join.
Governor William J. stone, Of Missouri am asked
TO express opinion u the merits OF the Home lir
bill introduced IN the British Parliament by the Hon
william E. Gladstone. 1t is said this measure, II
paos. VIII give Ireland much Of the freedom which
each State OF Union now caioys believe that Is
true. all events IL is movement in the direction Of
a larger liberty and a better Government hi Ireland
heartily approve Of any movement any measure hay
Ing that tendency. l believe the people OF Mis- onri
without regard their political affiliations, would ncorsc
the Home Rule bill almost unanimously.
Governor William L. Russell. Of Massachusetts-Thc
purpose OF meeting has my hearty sympathy which
l Gladly would cypress could be present. R,mcmb'
Ing oppression from which suffered under thu
tyranny foreign rule. and the glorious and
struggle made for Independence and selfgoycrnmcnt
1 fall 10 see how any American can help symisthzinc
with Ireland she strives for Home Rule the right
OF self-govcrnment
Governor Levi X. Fuller, OF vcImont-For almost q
century Home removed from Irish affairs
that Is wise, prudent and fair 10 all be
enacted The great heart Of people is with the Irish
In their efforts to enlarged liberty.
Governor John Il. Altgcli. OF Ilinols-The time has
for Ireland to have Home Rule, and am heartily
every that will tend bring II about
Goveraor w. NJ. F.shback. Of Afkansas-A change
the British Constitution laws that would give 20
ireland control Of her homo affairs as Is now
enjoyed by the States Of Union would only make
Great Britain stronger. but would wipe out national
disgrace Of ages duration
iovcrnor George w. Peck OF wisconsn-If the Irish.
that have met in this country are fair sample
Of those who slll remain the old sod should say
they emiDeny qualified 10 enjoy the privileges
II Home Kue. Those that have met IN this country
well qualified conduct the affairs the people