The herald., 1898-02-20

starting points of bands of patriots
America, however, should be mentioned
first in the list, for it is from this coun
try that the greatest outpouring ol
Irish patriots will take place.
AS long ago as 1881. "'9S clubs began
to be formed in Boston and New York
for the purpose of properly celebrating
the great centennial in Ireland's his
tory. But it is only recently that THE
'S8 Centennial Association of America
was formed. This is a national organ
ization, with which local societies all
over the United States are co-operat-
ing.
In many cities the local branches are
under the control of the secret patriot
ic societies. In many cases a great deal
of quiet work has been done towards
the centennial celebration. of which
the public knows little or nothing
Clan Ma Gael" societies in many cities
are interested in it.
The officers of the national associa-
tion are: Edward O'Flaherty of New
York, president; Roderick J. Kennedy
of New York, treasurer; and John B.
Kelley of New York, secretary. Re
corder John w. Goff of New York is
chairman of the executive committee.
Judge Wauhope Lynn, another men,
Der of the executive committee, was
appointed judge of the first judicial dis
trict of New York by Gov. Flower Mr.
John J. Teevons of Boston is first ma
tional vice president. ChapIans will he
chosen from nearly all the states of
the union. These will be ministers OF
both Catholic and Protestant churches,
for it is intended to make the celebra-
tion non-sectarian.
Although most of the pilgrims will
go in large bodies from New York.
there will be other points of departure
of entire ship loads Of tourists. The
Boston pilgrimage under the leadership
of the noted orator and lecturer, Will
lam j. Walshe, will go in a specially
chartered steamer from this port. 1t is
expected this will be one of the largest
separate bands of patriotic tourists to
visit ireland in a body.
Preparations are being made in Ire
land, from Queenstown and Cork on
the South to Belfast on the North. to
receive and entertain these patriotic
sons and daughters of the land in an
appropriate manner. Civic and religious
demonstrat will take place. the
British governments consent to such
arrangements having been secured A
feature Of travel novel in the Emerald
Isle will be introduced from America.
1t is the buffet and sleeping car train,
common enough here. but unknown
there heretofore In this rather incon-
gruous but up-to-date way the pill
grims will be shown the historic scene
from a car window"
The centennial dates are from the
18th of March. when the patriot leaders
were imprisoned in Dublin. to the 21st
and 22d Of June, when the last disas- .
trous battle was fought at Vinegar Hill. |
That was the Bunker Hill of the Revo- |
luton Of '9S, and it is expected that the
greatest number of pilgrims from all
over the world will assemble a. that
memorable spot on the 21st Of next
June.
OF INTEREST TO ALL AMERICANS. !
The Revolution of 1898 Is one that an
peals particularly to all Americans. It
was an uprising that followed close on |
theheels of our own successful rebellion |
from British rule. Indeed the success !
Of the Americans was a powerful fac |
tor in bringing together the powerful
organization of United Irishmen which !
precipitated the 1898 uprising More
over many of the exiled leaders and /
heroes % that struggle for Irish free