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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11
Dp VETS FIRST VICTORY.

Any news concerning Christian De
Wet is read with avidity the world
over. The best sketch of this extraor-
binary man who has destroyed the
reputation of the greatest British gen.
erals appears in the May Cosmopolitan
from the pen Of Allen Sangren, an
English correspondent with the Boer
army. The following description of
De Vets first encounter will be read
with amazement:
General De Wet had had no expert
ence in warfare previous to taking
command of four hundred Free Stat
ers in the fall of 1899. He had never
heard of Kitchener or Roberts, had
read little but his Dutch Bible. and
knew nothing Of Napoleon or Julius
Caesar. One afternoon in the latter
end of March, 1900, after several
months campaigning, n scout rode into
his camp with news that an English
garrison occupied place called San
nah Post. In two days this farmer
won victory that either of his two
famous predecessors would have been
proud of.
His opponent was Colonel Broad
wood, IN Indian veteran and a noted
commander. He had with him two
thousand five hundred men. They had
camped on knob of rising veldt. DE
Wet came within firing distance at 8
o'clock in the morning. He had four
teen hundred burghers, and a battery
Of four Krupp guns and one Maxim
mitrailleuse. The latter were dragged
to spot five thousand yards from the
English, where four hundred rihemen
lay down to wait for dawn. At an
other spot six hundred marksmen were
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Says VIM. ]. Bryan in his Com
moner: The American people may Sc
cure some idea of the change that has
taken place in the opinion Of the world
concerning this republic by noting the
attitude of the people of the Danish
West Indies. A few years ago they
voted almost unanimously in favor of
annexation to the United States. To-
day they are said to be almost unit
in opposing annexation. A nation that
violates its pledged word and ignores
it's own fundamental principles cannot
hope to retain public respect.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

the cost of our trying to force our
rule upon the Filipinos. They do not
tell of the hundreds of young Ameri-
cans who have been made insane by
the hardships they had to endure, and
who are doomed to lead a life worse
than death. Nor do these figures tell
Of the thousands who have been rem
dered wholly or partially helpless for
life in consequence of the diseases in
cident to the tropical climate in which
they fought men who sought to secure
for themselves the blessings Of self
government.
We have spent $217, 100000 in the
work of fighting self-government in
the Philippines, about one-third the
amount England has spent in trying
to rob the Beers of their country and
liberty. In the case of England, this
expenditure Of blood money is no new
thing. 1t is many a day since the
world became accustomed to seeing
her pouring out her wealth with law
ish hand in the work of stealing their
country from weaker people.
With America it is different. The
republic is not yet accustomed to en-
acting the role of highwayman. Hith-
erto its influence among the nations of
the world has been moral one. But
now that Mckinley and his fellow i'm
perialists have dragged it into the
arena where the European powers, like
furnished dogs, are snarling over a
bone, there is an end to the moral in
f1uence once exerted by the United
States. The figures we have given
above show that we are in no position
to read England or the other nations
a lesson on the enormity of their blood
outlines. Imperialism has made us
their co-partner in their robber war
fare against countries whose weakness
invites attack. Is it not shameful
position for the republic to occupy
which once was beacon of hope to
the oppressed of all lands?
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11
THE EMIGRATION FROM IRELAND.

The best friends of Ireland at home
and in this country regret the cease
less flow of emigration from its shores.
While the leaders of the nation are
clamoring for redress of grievances
and demanding the rights of self-gov-
eminent, the people are leaving by
the thousands for foreign lands. The
love Of country seems to have fled
from the breasts Of the young men
and women of the island, Judging from
their desire to quit it forever in order
to seek their fortunes beyond the seas.
When in Queenstown ten years ago
the writer observed the dry eyes of
the emigrants when sailing for Amer
leu. Unlike the emigrants Of twenty
five years before. they shed not Il tear
when leaving the land of their birth.
They could not say as did those who
went before them:
"Our tears are flowing the while we're
going
For love is showing the mountains
grand,
The glens and meadows, in lights and
shadows,
And the pleasant valleys of our native
land.'
What has caused the change in the
Irish people? We think it is largely
due to their English education. Every
thing grand and glorious in the history
of Ireland is designedly omitted from
the school books prepared by the com
missioners of national education.
Whatever the Irish boy reads in them
is not calculated to inspire patriotism
In his breast.
In later years there has not been a
real, Irish national press in the coun-
try. The several Irish newspapers
have been organs of ambitious leaders
of parliament, and they contained
nothing but vituperation and denun-
citation Of Healy, Redmond, Dillon
O'Brien and other prominent Irish.
men ut loggerheads over the
leadership of the people. The
boys of ten years ago are now
men, and instead of staying
at home to fight the battle of ages
they are leaving by the shipload for
America. When they come here they
take but slight interest in Ireland and
its affairs and care little whether II
remains enslaved forever or becomes
once again great, glorious and free.''
There Is one unself1sh, disinterested
patriot who deplores the exodus of his
race and sees the deadly danger to
Ireland If It continues. He is Michael
Davitt. In a synd!cated letter to tho
American papers he blames the Brit.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

In an open letter to John Bull, Esq,
Max O'Rell says that because of the
humiliation inflicted by England on
France at Fashoda it will take twenty
years of tactful diplomacy to re-estab-
lish "the cordial relations that once
existed between the two countries"
No cordial relations have existed be-
tween them since Waterloo, though
they were allies against Russia in the
Crimean war.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

In a recent address before the Cath
Ollie Women's Association in Chicago,
William ]. Bryan, Of Nebraska, said:
"Some men feel and say that intellect
rules the world. I cannot agree with
them. The heart, the conscience and
the moral qualities are paramount and
always will be so.' He was heartily
applauded by his audience.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

The late James Anthony Froude,
the English historian, in his dfth lec-
ture on ireland in New York about
thirty years ago, surprised his Protest
ant audience by saying: I'm the last
hundred years, at least, impurity has
been almost unknown in Ireland. This
absence Of vulgar crime and this ex-
ceptional delicacy and modesty of
character were due, to their everlast
ing. honor, to the influence Of the Cath
ole clergy"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Gen. Macarthur says in his report
to the adjutant general that Manila
can challenge comparison as to its
moral and orderly condition with any
city in the United States. If that is
SO, some one has been telling big lies
about the wickedness Of the city on
the Passig.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Sir Charles Gayan duffy recently
celebrated his eighty birthday.
He resides at Nice and Is hale and
hearty. 1t will soon be sixty years
since he went to Jail with O'Connell.
After a years imprisonment he went
to the antipodes and left Ireland like
bleeding corpse on the dissecting tn
BILE" He returned home with an Eng
llsh title which he still wears.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

In letter to one of his parlshioners
Rev. w. A. McManus, pastor Of st.
Aloysius' church, Newark, N. j., writes
that he had the unusual privilege Of
celebrating mass on Mount Calvary
In the Holy Land on Easter Sunday
morning. An altar was set up in the
open air and it was estimated that
10000 persons were at the services.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Another Episcopalian minister has
entered the Catholic church and be-
come n priest. He is Edward Buckley,
son of the late Justice M. V. Buckley,
of Washington, D. c., and formerly
rector Of an Episcopal church at New
port, which is attended by the Wander
bilts. He was ordained q priest by
Cardinal Gibbons and celebrated his
first mass last Sunday in Baltimore.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

In the British parliament the other
day the secretary Of state for war de-
clared that among the foreigners cap
tured by Kitchener in South Africa
are thirty-nine Americans who will
not be released until the end of the
war.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

John F. Finerty, the Irish editor and
orator, has finished his first novel,
"The Churchyard OATH" in the Chi
cago Citizen. Another story from his
facile pen entitled "Under the Tri-
color" will begin in next weeks issue
of his paper. John is displaying his
versatility as writer in creditable
manner. Probably he may next turn
his attention to the Irish drama. He
evinced some ability in that branch Of
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

According to the Irish census just
taken there are. quite number Of
"idolators'' in Ireland. Many Catho-
lies entered the word "idolator' in the
religious column of the returns by way
of protest against King Edwards in
sulting oath.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Mgr. Martinelli, who has been ele-
waited to the cardinalate, was for ten
years rector of the Irish College at
Rome. His teachers in English were
all Irishmen, and people who are not
familiar with this fact and who lave
met him during his residence In the
United States, have remarked with
establishment that he speaks English
with a decided Irish brogue.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

A dispatch from Dublin announces
the death of young Irish poet named
William Rooney, who is compared
with Thomas Davis in writing patri-
otto verse to awaken the people from
their lethargy. Though only % years
of age he had acquired a national repu-
tation, and his verses have been seized
upon by the masses of the people as
songs of inspiration.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

We are in receipt of an invitation
from the Sisters Of st. Joseph to 1T
tend the ceremony of the laying of the
corner stone of Borgess. Hospital, Kali
amazoo, Mich, on Sunday, June 8,
at which Right Rev. Bishop Foley will
ofliciate. We regret our inability to
be present on the happy occasion.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11
A Hindoo editor in British India has

A Hindoo editor in British India has
the following to say about the United
States under the plutocracy: "-The
only Eden on this earth where the for
hidden fruit has not had Its influence
felt Is no more, and its mortal taste
has already begun to tell upon Its VIC
tim. We are speaking of the imperial
republic of the United States of Amer
lea, with its growing lust for self
aggrandizement and It's ever-increas-
ing war expenditure"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

The United States supreme court re-
Gently admitted to it's bar one Frede-
rick Delagato, a native of Porto Rico,
without requiring him to take out
naturalization papers. The action of
the highest court in admitting him to
practice before it has caused conster-
nation among the imperialists who
look upon Porto Rico as colony of
the republic.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

w. A. Croffut, veteran newspaper
man who is opposed to McKinley's
foreign policy, has applied for the va
cant position Of American consul at
Pretoria at the old salary. OF course,
he does not expect the appointment.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Cardinal Martinelli received the red
beretta from Cardi2al Gibbons at the
Cathedral in Baltimore last Wednes-
day. Ten archbishops, fifty bishops
and many priests witnessed the rare
ceremony.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Lord Methuen, who met his Water
loo at Modder river, is still in South
Africa, but General Butler, the "ferry
man Of the Tugela," is resting on his
laurels in England.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Orangemen-areo opposed to the erec-
ton of a monument at Quebec to Cen
eral Richard Montgomery by the Sons
of the Revolution. The memory Of
the Irish-American hero and patriot is
being virulently assailed by the true
blue" Britons of the Domilion. Moth
ing else could be expected from the
scurvy crew of anti-Americans.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

The number of millionaires in the
United States is estimated ut 3,S2S, of
whom third reside in New York
In Gotham the possessor Of only one
million is regarded as n poor man
among the multi-millionaires.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Admiral Dewey says he did not sail
away from Manila after destroying
the Spanish fleet for the reason that
he received instructions from Wash
ington to stay and operate in the Phil
ippines. He ought to have said that
two years ago.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Spokesman (of delegation)-we have
called, Sir, on behalf Of the reputable
people we represent to ask you to do
what you can to stop gambling in our
ward. Chief Of Police with gasp)-
Good heavens, gentlemen! I am not
doing any gambling in your ward!
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

1t is reported that Mrs. Cronje, the
wife of the hero of Paardeberg, has
become hopelessly insane ut st. Hell
ena us n result of solitary confinement
which has been imposed on the Boer
prisoners.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Andrus Vessels, the peace envoy
who was reported by Kitchener to
have been shot by De Wet last Janu-
airy, is still alive and we'll. So says
a Reuters telegram from Cradock.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

The disastrous fire ut Jacksonville,
Fla, has rendered homeless from
10000 to $1,000 of it's inhabitants. New
York, Chicago and other northern cit
ties are aiding the sufferers.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11
MARK HANNA FOR PRESIDENT.

Perry $. Heath, political WIRE
puller from Ohio, and secretary of the
Republican national committee in last
years presidential campaign, has been
taking vacation in Europe. He WIS.,
tied Rome, had an audience with the
Pope and speaks admiringly of the
head of the Catholic church. Being a
newspaper man, Perry had no diff
Guilty in getting interviewed and trans
hitting his views free Of charge by
cable for publication in this country.
When one has anything to say for the
public ear the best thing for him to
do is to cross the Atlantic and talk at
long distance. What he says abroad
attracts more attention than if he said
the same thing at home. Perry is
well aware of this fact.
1t may be as well to state that Perry
is the same man who recommended
Nicely and Rathbone for positions In
Cuba, and that it is chiefly owing to
his influence they have thus far cs-
capped punishment for their embezzling
operations in that island.
After a tour of the continent Perry
arrived in London and lost no time
in being interviewed for the benefit
of the American people. He says
Marcus Aurelius Hanna, Of "full din
ner pail fame" is the logical Repub-
lican candidate for the presidency in
1904. He thinks Mckinley does not
desire third term, though "circum-
stances might arise through trade COM
plications and consequent widespread
foreign interests of the United States
which would almost demand McKin-
ley's retention in the presidency, In
which event the people would voice
their demands in no uncertain fash
ion."
In his opinion Mark Hanna is the
easiest man to nominate for the presi-
dency and the easiest man to elect.
The people do not know what re-
markable man Hanna is, quoth his
satellite After five years Of closest
intimacy with him Perry has no hest
tation in saying that he is a statesman
fully capable Of succeeding Mckinley
in the highest Office in the gift of the
people.
When the modest Mark Hanna read
the interview of his subordinate, he
blushed like a schoolgirl and laughed
heartily. He did not deny, however,
that he would accept the nomination
if rendered him by the party he bosses.
He can have it If he wants it.
At the Philadelphia convention Of
1900 Mark was the whole cheese"
His will was law. No delegate could
open his mouth without his permits
sion. The officeholders and Office
seekers obsequiously bowed in submits
sion to him, and tumbled over one an
other in paying him homage. He can
manage the next convention in the
same way for himself. When nomi-
mated, the party organs will support
him enthusiastically and eulogize him
to the skies. The people who worship
the golden calf will work and vote for
him as they did for his creature, Nc
Kinley, and if the Democrats do not
pull together unitedly and get up the
strongest man they have, Mark Hanna
will be the next president of the Unit
ed States. Perry s. Heath knows
whereof he speaks when he mentions
this Warwick as the logical candidate
of the plutocracy If William McKin-
ley does not run for third term.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Over twenty-four thousand British
soldiers have persisted in South Africa.
More than two thousand others are
incapacitated. So says the British war
office.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

In a recent speech in Ireland, John
q. Redmond, M p, said that the Irish
party had proved that parliament is
unable even to legislate for England.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Harper's Magazine is sold for twen-
ty-five cents in England while it 'costs
thirty-five cents in New York.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

literature in his touching tribute to
the late Queen Victoria of blessed
memory. The old monarch would turn
in her sarcophagus could she read his
vitriolic production on her demise.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

bishop Croke of Cashel, "the greatest
living Irish Nationalist" as William
O'Brien's paper calls him. The new
coadjutor bishop is a Tipperary man
and is patriot of the highest type.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Rev. DR.. O'Connell, rector of the
American College in Rome, has been
appointed bishop Of Portland, Me. ..
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

The loysalists Of Canada-the de-
scendants Of Tory refugees Of the
American Revolution and Of the Irish
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11

Very Rev. Thomas Fennelly has
been appointed coadjutor to Arch.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-05-11
what Doe, It Natter.

It matters little where was born,
Or if my parents were rich or poor;
Whether they shrank at the worlds
cold scorn,
Or walked in the pride of wealth Sc
cure,
But whether live an honest man,
And hold my integrity firm in my
clutch,
I tell you, my children, as plain as I
It matters much.
1t matters little how long stay
In world of sorrow, sin, and care;
Whether in youth am called away,
Or live till my bones and pate are
bare,
But whether l do the best can
To soften the weight Of adversity's
touch
On the faded cheek of my fellow man,
1T matters much.
1t matters little where be my grave,
Or on the land or on the sea,
By purling brook or meath stormy
wave,
1t matters little or naught to me;
But whether the angel of death comes
And marks my brow with his loving
touch
AS one that shall wear the victor's
crown,
1t matters much!
"A. N.
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Co.,

A step-daughter of John Morley, the
British statesman, has become Sister
of Charity.
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