Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-10-11
SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EVENT
CELEBRATED IN DUBLIN.
JOY INSTEAD OF MOURNING.
PARADE WAS IN THE NATURE OF A
TRIUMPHAL PROCESSION.
1t Was the Peoples Day, the AristOc-
rncy Holding COldly AlOOf-Five
Thousand NatfOnalistx in
the PrOcessiOn-NO Dis
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versary of the death of Charles Stewart
Parnell. Five thousand Nationalists pa
raded the streets to the Bleak Glasnevin
cemetery. where they heaped high the
grave of their famous and lamented leader
with flowers brought from all the counties
of Ireland.
The demonstration was unique. Previous
demonstrations have had a strictly funer-
cal character, but. in accordance with the
decision of the leaders. that of to-day was
diyested of all the trappngs and the suits
of woe and was converted into triumphal
procession, lively national airs replacing
dirges.
The country people were brought in by
crowded excursion trains. In their hats
they wore ivy and shamrocks instead of
crepe. 1t was emphatically the peoples
day. for the aristocracy held coldly aloof.
No flags were raised on the public buildings
along the line of march. and only few
houses Of the poor displayed decorations.
The poverty of Ireland was exhibited not
only by the children, who walked in their
bare feet, but in the attempts at a uniform
for the processonists. who seldom achieved
more than a faded green sash or a spray
of ivy.
The day was wet, windy and cherries.
and the demonstration was imposing in no
respect except in its spirit. The procession
started from st. Stephens green at
o'clock. led by mounted guard of honor
of Irish National Foresters. Immediately
| followed by the York street brass band
which preceded the memorial car. The car
was the most conspicuous feature. 1t was
drawn by four coal black horses. and upon
1t were piled wreaths and crosses a verita-
BILE mass of white and green, stacked as
high as a load of hay. A bronze bust of
Parnell surmounted the car. and above the
head streamed a green flag emblazoned with
q setting sun in gold.
After the car came the members of the
Irish II. ,o5s 5parliam1entary party. headed by
for Waterford. the moving spirit of the
celebration. They were followed by the
honorary officers Of the demonstration
Independent, the Evening Herald and
Weekly Independent; delegates from the
| Irish National League of Great Britain,
John Parnell, NJ. p. Mrs. Dickinson, sis
| ter Of the dead patriot; other members of
| the Parnell family and James Stephens.
able to be present
| The lord mayor and corporation of Dub
In. the mayors, sheriffs and municipal dig
wound with ivy. After them came the
various deputations. carrying gaudy ban
Mineral Water Operative Society, the
| Ropemakers' Society, the Ancient Order of
| Foresters. the Regular Operative Coopers
Society. the Friendly Brothers of Ireland,
the York Street Workmen's Club. the post
| Office officials, the Blue Bell Workmen's
| Club, the O'Donnell Gaelic Football Club
| and other societies, representatives of the
brewing trade. representatives Of seven
building trades. representatives of the
printing trades. the coaehmakers and the
| poulterers.
| There were more than thirty bands in
| the procession and every county and large
town. as well as scores of smaller towns,
| had official representations.
| No union jacks were carried. but nearly
| every county delegation raised the stars
| and stripes next to the green flag. One Of
| the most suggestive features of the DEM
dren and aged people, showing that the
tide. Of emigration is carrying Ireland's S
| ablebodied sons and daughters to more
prosperous lands.
| the police had considerable difficulty in
| clearing the way for the procession, there
| were no disturbances.
On the arrival of the procession at the
| cemetery the committees and the members
| of the Parnell family deposited wreathes
| and floral tokens on the grave.
There was no speechmaking. and nothing
in the way of formal ceremony. A smart
shower finally sent the spectators scurry-
| ing for shelter.
There were no partisan collisions and the
tone. of the anti-Parnell press. in COM
| ebration. Is exceptionally moderate. The
''It is deplorable that a great mans mem
party politics. Parneil has been dead long
enough for his name to be placed beside
those OF the greatest patriots. high above
section and sect. amid the reverence and
timent here. If, unfortunately. nowhere
| else"