The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-07-09

and Patrick Colvin, the Irish Catholic,
have been rendered glorious by the as
sistance they gave to Washington and
his army at the battle Of Trenton.
"This same spirit made conspicuous
the labors of Irishmen and their sons as
officers in the army and navy, and even
in our legislative halls-for we number
nine signers of the Declaration of In
dependence and six trainers of the con-
stitution.
"These deeds prove that the Irish
when united are invincible. Shall we
not, then, stand together for race and
fatherland? Yes; disunion shall not
weaken our efforts. We have and we
will be generous enough to make sac
rifices' for union that Ireland may re-
joice in the garlans of liberty, prosper
ity ard. peace.
Then, 0 Irishmen, with union at
home and union abroad, with fair Co.
lumbia extending assistance, Erin shall
arise in her might, and, shaking off the
shackles Of oppression, take her place
II.
Let, therefore, these deliberations be
conducted iii the spirit of your great
fundamental principles: Friendship,
Unity and Christian Charity let all
personal ambition, Gid jea|ousies and
contentious be cast aside, and this will
be the srandcst convention known in
the history of your organization and
productive of most important results to
the Irish race throughout the world"
When the applause had subsidized,
Bishop McFaul introduced Mayor We'll
ling G. sickel who said in part:
1T affords me great pleasure to ex-
tend to you the freedom of the city.
feel, as mayor of the city of Trenton.
that you nave paid us great compli-
ment by holding your convention in our
city.
"on the very ground on which this
building is erected was fought one OF
the decisive battles of tile revolutionary
war. And, as you well know, that was
the war that brought about the indie
pendence Of this glorious country and
caused the Stars and Stripes, which
mean Liberty, Prosperity. Peace and
Good VIII to all Men, TO float DER our
land.
congratulate you upon having unit
ed and como together as one great
BODY, for, as you know, In union there
is strength. feel that Bishop McEau]
DIS arbitrator. has performed an i'm
portant and manly duty in bringing you
together, and ] sincerely hope that the
deliberations of your body during vour
session here will prove a benefit to
your ordel as all beneficial orders are
benefit to mankind.
while you are in this city we want
TO make you comfortable, and extend ia
you true Jersey hospitality. | want ia
say on behalf Of the citizens commit
tee that every member stands ready
10 do anything in his power to help Won
ana make your visit pleasant while
you are here.
AS mayor of the city it is partiru-
larry gratifying to me to be able to
ehro" the doors of welcome wide oncn
to you, that you may partako of 4hc
hospitality that we are able to extend tn
you.
thank you for the privilege of
Delng present with you today, and hone
that it will tie my good fortune 20 meet
everyone of you personally during this
week"
The bishop next introduced p. J. o.
Connor OF Savannah, Ga, national
president Of tho American wing of ,he
order. In presenting Mr. OConnor. me
bishop said that he was n man who hal
the Interest of The organization at heart
Tor many years and who had left MOTH
ing undone to bring about the reunion
of the order
Mr. O'Connor. in reply to the nd
dresses OF welcome of the bishop and
mayor, made very eloquent address
inc cordial greeting extended Inv
us lordship, Bishop McIaul, is highly
appreciated" he said Through his
earnest and patriotic efforts we mr..
w .oiiplete lue unlflcatiOn OF orr
people and receive his blessing. The
city of Trenton is bristing with insnir-
ing and historic memories, and tbo
grand result achieved for Hibernianism
therein will long be remembered. We
arc glad to be among our New Jersey
pfethren, composed of men of true man
Illness, high moral character. om,non+
ABILITY, devotion to holy church, loya,-
" to American institutions and with
loVo for the Emerald Isle We will
carry with us from out the gates of this
CITY the klndcst remembrance of the Of.
forts OF the people to make this visit
one Oh the sweet memories of our lives.
we are proud of the A. o. H.. which
mas for its object the making Of it,
members better as to themselves rs IN
their families. and better citizens of
their country. Our reports show that
we have disbursed more than $500 600
charity. Our charity is co-extensiva
with the world ITSELF
After telling of the deeds of va]or If
lrlshmen in the former wars in which
tnls country took part, Mr.. O'Connor
Said. "Jn 10