Washington sentinel., 1900-04-14

around his movements, and there
was much speculation as to what
took him to the seat Of war. There
was more or less general belief
that he went as the representative
of the Government. When he re-
turned home and rendered his res
lgnation as Assistant Secretary of
the Interior, with the announce
ment that he did so to be at liberty
to take the platform in the interest
OF the Boer cause, he Immediately
became one Of the most interest
ing men in the country, and if last
Sundays outpourng is fair sam
pie OF the audiences he will have,
he will not lack for people to talk
to.
Mr.. P. T. Moran, a prominent
Washington business man and
National Treasurer OF the Ancient
Order Of Hibernians, called the
meeting to order, having been
selected to preside by the commit
tee in charge. In introducing the
speaker Mr. Moran said:
Ladies and gentlemen; Againwe have
asse mbled to raise our voice in protest
against the horrible tragedy being
enacted d in South Africa. IF a man covets
his neighbours property and kills him to
obtain his possessions, we call 1t murder,
and the law speedily Furnishes the brutal
and avaricious culprit But when a
monster nation covets another country
and sends two hundred thousand hire
lings to assassinate the native p-pula-
tion We forget to call It murder and to
bring the pig stickers to their knees.
We stand aghast at the deed without
calling it by its right name.
Two years ago a Congressional com.
mittee was sent to Cuba to investigate
the condition OF affairs, Now those who
bring the news Of the true condition OF
affairs in South africa are obliged to
sever their connections with the official
body before giving vent to the horrible
truths they have witnessed.
Why has this transformation taker
placer and who is responsible for th'
change? We thank Thee, o God, tina
this transformation extends no farther
than the pro-British sympathizers II
high official life. The American people
feel with blushing shame the awful deed
about to be consummated They have
protested against the inquitous war
where English victory means the exter
mination Of 10000 valiant and Goo
fearing Beers.
Shall we permit this massacrei VIZ
who felt the oppressor's heel, whose
forefathers baptized this glorious repub
lie with their blood? No, never lie
protest after protest fad its way to ou
perplexed and vacillatiDg President
Petition after petition sound the tOcsil
OF war against the man who should dar
dely the will Of the American people.
Let the mediation Of this nation be
command to the Enc lish to stop thi
wholesale slaughter. Let US be explici
ia our demand, and demand that ou
wishes be respected. /. the caiolery {
the British crown counts more TO tn
occupant OF the Executive chair than th
will ofthe nation, he is no true American
and the republic will not tolerate hi
reelection.
We have indeed fallen low when thi
country Is ruled by an olgarchy who's
greatest pleasure IS obedience to He
Royal Majesty the Queen Of Gres
Britain and Ireland and Empress
India, who. after her Irish tour is sndeC
may make up her mind to send her pot
kettles, and pans in advance Of her
. the United States, so she can help us
celebrate the Fourth o. July by weadr
an American eagle.
. Heretofore, ladies' and gtntleme
our sympathy and admiration have be-
: aroused by the tales Of this gallant lit
nation struggling herolcally for fresi'
and country Tonight we will visit q
battlefield hear the cannon roar, 5
5 the wounded and dead in the trench,
and pray with the Boer women that G
+. in His mercy will lead to victory
brave and devoted band whose ol
crime is the possession OF "a rich count
The gentleman who feels impelled
e show to you the true picture Of affairs
y South Africa has just returned ir