The Irish standard., 1898-07-02

the day OF the demonstration cloud
cheers), and that. moreover, they would
march with the processionists through
the town in their unassailable capacity
as members of the General Public (great
applause).
Sergeant Farrell, who received quite an
ovation, also delivered an eloquent
speech. He thoroughly approved of the
'9S movement, and would use all his
humble efforts, as member of the Cen
eral Public, to make it a success in the
town where he had the privilege of be-
ing stationed (cries of You're worthy or
it,.
Constables Joyce and Houligan, as
members of the General Public, agreed
with the previous speakers, and, after a
few words from Messrs. Brannigan, Fin
nigan and Mulvaney, the meeting separ-
ated, all present joining in "Who Fears
to Speak of '9S?
A dispatch from Kilbogland, dated
June 9, says:
Never in the long history of Kilbog-
land as Nationalist center was there
such magnificent display of patriotic
enthusiasm as that of today in connec-
tion with the '9S demonstration. From
an early hour contingents with bands
and banners poured into the little town,
and it is certain that fully 10000 people
marched in the procession to Ballyquish,
where magnificent meeting was held
and thrilling speeches delivered. Ser
geant Farrell, and Constablcs Joyce,
Tiernan, O'Mallaghlan, and Hooligan
acted as marshals, and Head Constable
Muldoon and Sergeant O'Donoghue
marched at the head of the procession,
bearing green banner, and joining
heartily in the chorus Of "The Boys OF
Wexford" and God Save Ireland" The
Heads speech was loudly appla,,ded.
The people dispersed peaceably in the
evening.
A dispatch dated the next day SAYS:
District Inspectors Glum and CHEEKY
held court of inquiry here today to in
yestigate charges of joining in unlawfns
assemblies brought by Constable Shan
Kill Road against Head Constable Mich
ael Muldoon, two sergeants, and four
constables stationed in the two barracks
near the town. Mr.. MacBrief appeared
for the defendants.
Shankill Road deposed that he was
present at a meeting at which the ac-
cused used reasonable language. ano
that he afterwards saw them take pari
in reasonable procession.
Mr.. MacBrief-Did they behave as
members of the General Public? Yes.
Mr. MacBrief said he would not denv
the facts, but would simply call a re-.
! porter who would depose to the correct
ness of the following question and
answer in the house of commons
Major Jameson asked the chief secre-
tary as to the intrusion without invitation
OF Head Constable Thompson, Sergeant
wall, and Constable Mccullough into a
meeting held at Kilrush on the Goth Nav.
to form branch of the '9S club, and
whether he would forbid the intrusion
OF police constables at meetings called
Tor constitutional and legitimate purpos-
es.
The attorney general for Ireland who
replied in the absence of the chief secre-
tary, said the meeting referred to was
convened by printed placards, which
stated 1t would be open to the public,
and as members Of the public the head
constable and sergeant of police at
tended. They We're invited by several
persons present to enter, and told that
they were welcome. The chairman OF
! the meeting asked the head constable
whether he had been instructed to watch
| the proceedings. He replied that he had
not, and that the police were simply
there as members of the General Public
and would withdraw if they were re.
quested to do SO. The chairman made
no objection to their presence, but the
coroner and one or two others objected
whereupon the police withdrew. Nc
orders as those suggested in the second
part of the question were called for, He
contended that on Mr.. Atkinson's admis.
sion his clients were quite within their
legal rights"
Proof of the accuracy of the report
having been given, the court said the
case was clear Nothing could be
gained by postponing judgment for tn.
defendants applause In courD.
The decision has given universal sat
lsfaction. The Sloughguttery fife ant
drum band is parading the streets, ant
bon1s es will blaze on all the adjacent
hills tonight.