The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-28


tain prominent members OF the Clan
na-Gael society in rhis city the pro-
posed invasion of Canada bY members
OF Irish societies was not an empty
menace in any sense OF the word. and
they still say that plans are on foot
which, IL they materialize, VIII result
in an invasion by formidable armed
force. It was said, however, that the
carrying out OF the project would de-
pend upon certain events. There will
be no INVASION. il was said. IL England
meets with no more disasters in the
Transvaal, and il no more troops are
sent from Canada to the Transvaal.
Alderman-elect Michael Kennedy OF
the CIan- ma Gael when seen In his sa-
loon at Elm and Walker streets. said
that an invasion of Canada was by no
means outside the bounds of possibil-
ity
"An invasion Of Canada is being Sc
rlously discussed in this city" said Mr.
Kennedy, "and | don't know but that
some persons are doing more than
merely discussing the case. 1 think an
invasion OF the Dominion would be
successful You see, Canada has nu-
merous irish societies of her own, and
the invaders would no doubt receive
valuable aid from that source.
and then too the thousands 90
Frcnchmen i'm Canada would doubtless
turn in and fight 10 make the over
throw of English control successful.
They are restless under British control
and / DO not think Il would take much
10 rouse them up."
Mr.. Kennedy was not certain as To
how the invasion would be carried out
whether the invaders would SKIP into
Canada one by one. or whether they
would march in lkean army or whether
they would approach by way OF sea.
NO FAITH IN REPORTS.
Gen. james r. O'Beirne. whose atti-
tude toward England is unfriendly,
said that he placed no faith IN the re-
ports OF a hostile invasion OF canada.
Il do not think It would prove sue
cessful If 81 were attempted said the
general. Il was soldier, and j know
that il is impossible for an army OF
unframed men TO cope successfully
with professional soldiers. There are
good many soldiers in Canada, and any
attempt 10 subjugate that country
would be an ignominious failure. And
the Invaders would have this govern
ment to reckon with also"
col Thomas f. Lynch OF the Irish
Volunteers ana formerly major IN
the seth Regiment. also doubted the
possibility of an invasion OF Canada.
A meeting OF delegates from l2o irish
societies was held in the hall az Fffty-
rfth street and Third avenue last
nicrlt. 70 connlete arrangements FOR the
big public demonstration against the
war the British are waging against the
Roers. which will be held In the Acad-
env OF Music next Sunday evening.
The meeting next sunday evening VIII
Oa Addressed bv Senator NiNam r.
Mason az Illinois. Amos J. Cummings
ana Thomas NJ. lett. Calls for the
meeting az the Academy OF Music have
hcen scattered broadcast throughout
thr-eltv. The following resolutions
have been adopted by the united irish
American societies Of New York city:
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Whereas. The champions Of republi-
can l.ferty the world over. the Beers oi
the Trdnsvael are now engaged IN
heroic struggle for existence wfth tha'
ar,h enemy OF republican INSTITUTIONS
Crtat Britain; and.
Whereas. Great Britain rs waging al
lrhry war 10 strange the ltberues o
the t1'in sister Republics Of Sourh At
,tea. aitd lbs invaded their ter tJrl
Without cause and Justification; an1
Wher, as. Tie Beers ana their allie
have met the invaders and repulsei an'
defeated them in a series OF nara
fought battles. as our forefathers re
pulsed and defeated the armies OF kini
George. in the War OF Independence:
Resolved. therefore That as liberty
loving American citizens we hereby ex
press our sympathy for the Beers an
their allies. and invoke the God OF bat
ties TO crown their efforts with victory
Resolved, also. That we indorse tn
action of Senator Mason and Represen
tatives Jett. Sulzer and LenZ I'm intro
ducing resolutions I'm behalf of tn
Beers.
Resolved also. That we call upo
President Mckinley to take such ac
. ton -a2-nay be deemed proper 90 sta
the guilty hand OF England tn her ma
desire to uuench in blood the torch {
republican liberty in South Africa.
resolved, also. That we favor th
holding of a public demonstration
the earliest possible moment To Vol,
our fraternal sympathy for our reput
lican brethren the Beers, and TO d'
nounCe the outrage and lntamy oLEni
lands policy as an insult TO huma
liberty and a menace To our cherisho
Institutions and as an expression
public ,pinion that will he hear
throughout the land. proclalmins,
the words Of Patrick Henry, that "R
sistance TO tyrants Is obedience
Cod"
Resolved. also, That n copy OF the
resolutions be mailed to President NJ
Kinley. Senator Mason, Represents
tives Jett. Sulzer and Lenz and 9th
statesmen.
RECRUITING FOR BOERS.
The Evening Post says "The wo
Of enlisting men i'm this city 10 ia
Ehe Boer side I'm the war Is IN char
Of two agents who operate in a salo
near police headquarters. one Of G
men is ostensbly q cigar dealer. but
freely are their operations going f.
ward that under their leadership. Z
Boer sympathiZers in this city are
gauzing an association as they s.
TO assist many people who are seelSi
information in regard to the TraI
Nanl'
: number Of people. chiefly you
mon. have gone TO the Trausvaal Sol
200 left a week ago. and 80 went 81
before Christmas.
The leader in ghc movcmeut Is q
Custay Simon. n Boer recently arTiI