The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-09-03


He died for Ireland
In the Provost's Prison,
Arbour Hill, on the
10th November, 1898.
This Tablet was erected by the
Ninety-Eight Centenary Committee.
AS the contingent passed this place
and other places of note in the 90 move
ment, all heads We're reverently uncov-
cred, and short halt was made. The
procession then went on to FIalston
street to Newgate prison, where Lord
Edward Fitzgerald expired, and where
several other gallant Irishmcn were
cruelty done to death by their merciless
oppressors. The procession then made
its way to Church street, where the old
Church Of st. Michau's still stands.
Within it rests the remains of the Broth
ers sheares, and, in opinion of many,
Robert Emmets. To this church were
taken the mortal remains of Charles
Stewart Parnell, on their arrival from
England. AS the mighty procession
passed along Church street, they re-
celved cheer after cheer from the tirong
OF spectators who crowded the streets
and filled every window available. From
almost every house flags and banners
were flying, and everywhere the stars
ana stripes We're to be seen. Perhaps in
no other street in the city were the
decorations SO beautiful as in Wothing
and Thomas streets. There are memo
ries connected with both these streets
which filled the heart and fired the blood
OF many in the procession especially
those from abroad, who saw for the first
time the building where the wife of
Lord Edward Fitzgerald stayed the night
he was arrested, or farther on the SPOT
where Maj. SIR and his Eloodthirsty
gang attacked Lord Edward and his
guard.
When st. GATHERINGS church was
reached it could be seen how deeply the
procession was affected at the recollec-
ton of the dark deed which vas perpc-
trated there when Robert Emmett was
executed. When the church was reached
the procession came to malt and every
mead was uncovered. There went up a
mighty cheer that fairly shook the
ground, and the bands, as they passed
along, played who Fears to Speak of
9S?' Passing on little further, We
came to the birthplace of Napier Tan
dy, from which was stretched a large
green strcamer which spanned the
street.
AS the procession passed into High
street, many sad and glorious incidents
connected with the life Of Tone were re-
called. The Tailors' hall is another his.
toric spot. 1t was in this hall that the
meetings of the United lrishmen were
held in 1893 No part of the city showed
more abundant evidence of nationality
| and faith In the principles of the patriot
dead than High street. The spectacla
presented in this quarter was pictur-
esque and inspiring. A large streamer
stretched across the street bore this in
scription:
| heres their memory, may it be TO us
guiding light
10 Greer our strife to liberty, and teach
| us to unite
s'he next place of interest was the
house where Wolfe Tone was walked
thousands of thousands bowed their
heads In respectful homage as they
passed that spot. Another banner
spanned the street at No. 46. where the
body lay. The banner on one side bore
the following words:
Resistance to tyrants is obedience to
God. and on the other: Here our
murdered chieftain lay Among the
other notices displayed were: Gone
out not forgotten" Remember Orr,
Lord Edward" Our God and our
Country" Dear Harp of our Country
The scene was an intensely animatine
one as the procession passed on its way
through this street. Every window ON
both sides of the street was packed with
faces, and the cheering that came from
them was deafening handkerchief
and banners were waved SO profusely
that the very walls seemed to possess
life. High street illustrates many stir,
ring pages of Irish history. The names
OF numerous heroes and martyrs are as
sociated with this place. but to what
ever spot the eye is directed it is re-
minded Of some "Reminiscences of Wolfe
Tone From High street the procession
passed on toward the top of Grafton
street. where the stone was to be laid
The only building that was devoid OF
bright appearance on our journey was
the old Parliament house. the place. had
Tones mission been successful, that
would be the first to do honor to his
memory.
On reaching the top of Grafton street
tho most beautiful spot in Dublin, where
the monument is to be erected. those
who had admission cards to the plat
form were ushercd through the crowd &c
the entrance. l had the honor, through
the kindness of Mr.. Dunno general sec.
rotary. Of being made the recipient OF
a platform ticket. AS soon as all were
seated on the platform, Mr.. Campbell