The Portland daily press., 1900-01-22
A PR0-RoER MEETING.
A Mig Gathering An wsshinston sum
day Night.

Washington, January at.-The Grand
Opera House was packed 10 the doors TO-
night with an enth usisstio audiences
which vigorously expressed its sympathy
with the Bosrs In their fight with Great
Britain. The demonstration was plannsd
as Q means Of evidenoing public seuti-
ment and numbers and enthusiasm was
fully mp to expectations. The speakers
included members Of both branches Of
Congress and on the stage were other
public men who came merely to add their
moral support. The key-n Of the
speeches was that the Beers were fighting
for their independence as orr forefathers
had done In i.76. The gathering assem-
bled under the auspices OF the United
Irish Societies and n number Of leading
Germans Of the city Joined In the move
msnt The decorations of the house were
American flags with fair sprinkltng Of
the green Of Erin. Among those on the
stage were Senators Mason Of Illinois,
Allen OF Nebraska and 1iiiman Of south
Carolina; Representatives Clark, De
Almond and Cochran of Missouri. Bailey
Of Texas. Carmaok and Coz Of Tennessee.
Rhes, Jones and Lamb Of Virginia,
Shafroth OF Colorado, Hot ener Of West
Virginia, Meyer OF Louisiana, Sulser Of
New York and Lents Of Ohio, and Mr..
Van Sicklsn N, representative Of the Ora nse
Free Stnts at New York and representa-.
tiyss Of the United Irish Societies and
others. A large delegation Of Irish
Americans and German A mericans from
Baltimore was preant
Speeches were made by Congressman
suizsr, Senator MAson, Cengrssmer
Clark and Bailey and others.
The following resolutions were adopted
"whereas, the American people still
cherish the lessons Of memories Of 177t
and 1913, and therefore fully understand
and realize the rapaoious war which
Great Britain is waaing against small
but patriotic people, whose misfortune
Is the possession of natural wealth
covered BY British greed.
"Whereas, the President Of the
United States has not taken proper
notices Of thee cutrsgss, making 1t nec
essary for the reopis at large 70 express
their will through public assemblags'
and serious warnings.
"Resolved, that the PEOPLE of thu
Orange Free State and the South African
republic are and of right ought to b,
free ana independent and their civiliza
tion Is recognized to tie equal In moralit,
to that of any other peopls, the falls
witness of the British press o TIE cen
trary Notwithstanding.
"Resolvei that this meeting In conoer
with the Am erican people. Throughout
the land sends It's sympathy and good
will and heartfelt encouragement to the
Beers and reminds them that as we tri
umphed against the sane foe, so ma.
they.
"R ssolvsd, that We beseech and strenu
ously urge the President Of the United
States to exercise the prerogative vests'
In him by the peace convention lately
arranged by the pow rs of the world. VI
beg him to offer his good offices as I
| media tor betwssn the Beers and the
British for the deliverance OF thoss un
fortunate Englishmen and their families
now being punished. VIGOROUSLY. for thu
crime Of . brigand oabal Of gold-grabbsr,
and land-hungry oonspirators. not one OF
whom 10 Mt the forefront Of the battle
"Resolvsd, that we solemnly protest
against the shipment Of munitions o
war from this country for the use o.
| Great Britain"