The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1893-08-26

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the fair do not pass by Donegal Castle.
It is now moonlight. Again 1 sit in
the wishing chair, and 1 wish all the
help for Ireland that will make her
happy and prosperous and bring Joy to
the heart of her English woman friend.
Wishes from this chair are fulfilled in a
year. We shall see.
sEATTLE's 1RIsH-AMERICAN CLUB.
Resolutions Passed by That Body Which
Contain the True Ring.
Alki Point, near Seattle, was the scene
of very successful and well-conducted
picnic recently. 1t was held under the
auspices of the Irish-Anerican Club of
that city and among those present was q
representative of The IRISH STANDARD.
Many of those in attendance we're for
merly citizens of Minnesota or Wiscon-
sin. Included in the number were
Thos. Emerson, who, many years ago,
resided in Hudson, Wis; 7. Cieary and
wife, OF Scott county, this state, VIM.
McArdle. and James Sheehan, who have
host of acquaintance in this city,
Hugh Conroy, we'll known in ST. Paul,
and many others whom lack of space
forbjds mention. The political prison
ers in English dungeons were not forgot
ten during the festivities, as will be
noted by the following resolutions which
we're adopted amidst great enthusiasm:
Whereas, James McKevitt, Thomas
Gallagher, Albert G.. Whitehead, Henry
Fl. Wilson, John Curtin, Timothy Feath-
erstone, Patrick Flanagan, Henry Dal-
ton, James McCu1lagh, Thomas Devany,
Peter Callaghan, Henry Mccain, Ter
| ence McDermott, John DAILY, Henry Bur
ton, James G.. Gilbert and John Duff
are now serving life sentences in English
prisons for alleged participation in the
! movement for political liberty in Ire
land; and
Whereas, Many of these are native
born citizens Of the United States, and
others are adopted citizens, be it, by the
| Irish American club of Seattle, state OF
Washingt N, aud by the Emerald club Of
Tacoma, state of Washington, duly as
scrubbed in joint meeting at Amunds'
grove, King county, in said state, unani-
! mously
Res. lived, That we send heartfelt
| greetings from the shores of the Pacific
to the greatest and noblest British
statesman of all times, the Right Honor
able William Ewart Gladstone, with the
fervent hope that in Gods good provi-
dence his life may be spared to tbs
cause of humanity and just government,
and that he shall be living witness to
the contamination Of the great purposes
to which he has cousecrated his declining
days. .
Resolved, That we recognize the re-es~
tablishment of Home Rule in Ireland as
tho param cunt aim and object of his
ministry, and do not find fault With any
line of policy in promotion thereof which
he may see fit to adopt; yet we cherish
the hope that at the earliest opportunity
he will offer to those prisoners, now suf-
fering for their devotion to Ireland, the
clemency which their unselfieh sacrifices
entitle them to from generous govern
ment, and the liberty for whose sake
they have risked their all in life.
Resolved, That the secretary of this
meeting transmit copy Of these resolu-
tions to the Right Honorable William E..
| Gladstone, prime minister of England,
and copy to the Honorable Walter @.
| Gresham, secretary of state of the United
States, with the respectful request that
he use bis good offices tor the liberation
of these political prisoners.
The contests for the various prizes
were exciting and interesting through
out. Here are few of the winners:
Best Irish jig and reel dancer, lady,
pair of slippers, by NJ. A. Cox i Co..
Won by Miss Kate Lavan.
One hundred yard race, box of cigars,
by James Sheehan-Won by Thomas
Dougherty,
Standing jump, silver match box, by
W. G. Gilger-Won by Charles McDer-
mott.
Three standing jumps, box Of cigars,
by DR.. John P. Sweeney-Won by Nor.
timer O'Connor.
Running hop, step and jump, hat, by
r. B. @. clothing house-Won by E /.
Leathem.
Young girls race, 10 to IA years, pair
of Shippers, by San Francisco shoe store
Won by Miss Agnes McNamee.