The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-03-12

saying a few words highly compliment
tary Of Mr.. Foley, made most brilliant
and spirited address. in which the Prot
estant factors in the revolution of '9S
were we'll remembered. In closing he
said:
Il know there are those who believe
that we should live in the cold and sell
fish enjoyment OF our liberties, without
a thought or care about tyranny in other
lands. They doubtless, think that men
and women of Irish birth and blood liv-
ing In America should now forget the
land from which they sprung, and leave
her to her fate. This can never be. True
American principles do not demand that
the wellsprings of human sympathy and
help should dry up in our hearts. Ameri-
cans of Irish blood are no less Americans
because their symathy goes out to their
brethern across the sea, in their strug-
gle for the liberties which we possess.
1--WE yield to none in our love and rev.
erence for American institutions. When
ever this great nation called for volun
teers to battle for its life or honor, men
of Celtic blood were the first to seek and
the last to leave the CORY field of battle.
Jack Barry on the sea; Montgomery at
Quebec, Andrew Jackson at New Orleans.
Shields in Mexico, Thomas Francis Mea-
gher dashing up to the heights of Fred
,l,i,
wind to Winchester, and last, but not
least, seventy-eight sailors of undoubted
Irish blood who went down with their
gallant ship, the Maine, now sleep with
their comrades from other climes on Gu
ban soil, or in the waters of the harbor of
Havana. These heroes have passed
away, but their deeds speak trumpet-
tongued the valor and the patriotism Of
the Irish in America. They show that
our love for the old land has never stood
in the way of the full discharge of our
duty as citizens of this great republic.
20, may We live to see the day when
the beautiful figure of Erin shall rise
resplendent from the ruins Of an empire
that did not deserve to live; rise to form
the sisterhood Of nations. There Is sor-
row on her brow-sorrow for those who
freely gave their lives that she might
live, but no stain of guilt is there, for
Erin's sword never flashed but on the
side of right. May we live to see tho
day when the dream OF her heroes Of
ninety eight shall be fulfilled, and the
tricolor of an Irish republic shall float
in triumph over the Emerald Isle.
Great, glorious and free,
First flower of the earth,
First gem of the sea-
One Of the most decided hits Of the
, evening was the Irish character song.
''They Have Left Ireland" rendered by
Master Joe Murphy and his little sister
Tessie They were costumed to repre-
sent Irish immigrants and sang their
| parts most effectively.
The address of Rev. w. Z. Degnan,
was a brilliant example of oratory. The
| polished and cultured speaker has been
eminently gifted by nature and it is evil
| dent that his talents have not been no
elected.
His subject, "rhe Past and The Fu
ture Of Ireland" covered considerable
ground but was discussed rapidly yet
| entertainingly by the speaker.
Touching briefly on the Irish revolu
ton, it's patriots and heroes, DIR. Dcgnan
told of early Irish history, the civilza-
| ton and development OF the Celtic race.
| He spoke at some length on st. Patricks
| noble work and it's results. He also
| traced the enlightened progress Of the
race after the advent of Christianity.
| Then followed the darkness of opprcs-
| sion of the ninth century which has
! never been lifted above the horizon of
| Irish hope; the Danish invasion, which
was repelled after Il 800 years warfare;
the conflicts from the twelfth to the six
| teenth century caused by internal dis
sensions; the REFORMATION Of the six
teenth century with It's attendant infa-
| nous penal code; oppressive rules Of
Henry VIII, Elizabeth, Cromwell, Will
! liam of Orange; the revolution of 5S.
"The Irish race and people," said DIR.
| Degnan, live for their religion. The
Irishman has no faith in the stability of
anything except his religion"
The speaker outlined Il glorious future
for Ireland, future in which she will
stand among the foremost nations of the
|
faith and loyalty Of her people.
Even good things must have an end, SO
the exercises were brought to close Mt
a late hour by the chorus, God Save Ire
land"
How Worry Affects the Brain.
| II has NOT nnlv fhnen determined that