The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-15

Irish enthusiasm was freely displayed
last evening at the reception given to
Miss Maud Come 'Irelsnd's Joan OF
Are" so-called. and Major John Mcbride,
leader of the Irish Brigade In the Boer
ence in sttendancs filled the theatre I'm
every part. "old Erin" was ggeeted with
vociferous and continued applause
committee OF 80, representing the
United Irish societies. with John o'Con-
nell as chairman. Patrick j. Conway as
secretary aud John l.. Cannon az treas
urer, occupied seats on the stage The
flrst dozen rows in the parquat were oc-
cupied by the 80 Regiment Irish votun-
teers, commanded by Col John II. FLYNN.
In every box was seated prominent Irish
citizens in fact every chair from pit TO
dome was occupied.
MAYOR FITZGERALD PRESIDED.
Mayor John J. Fitzgerald, Of Pawtuck-
ct. Was tile presiding Offices and IN 'n-
Il PRODUCING Miss Come made one of his
Characteristic and interesting speeches.
Miss Come was greeted win cheers
ana prolonged applause and responded III
feeling terms. thanking her AUDITORS for
their kind anu enthusiastic reception
she then went on to illustrate the con-
ditions that exist at the present time on
the "Old Sod She made reference To
lie many evictions that she has herself
Witnessed and spoke OF the sun ing and
starving peasants who can bc found IN
every village, She said that every day
Tor over month the Irish Nationalist
Ia the English Parliament appealed Tor
hcip for their starving consti .usuts. but
'lc Aid was given them. They found it
worse than useless 20 appeal 10 England
IA. IL
help. So long as England has a Vcstlgs
OF power In ireland these sights will con
tinuc. Though hating war she had pray
ed for Il and for a rebellion. that this
dewntrodden country may be free.
a LOST OPPORTUNITY
Tn 1886 when Ireland had her
longest famine, the best opportun-
ity for d rebellion was lost and
instead ot free coantrl. England
continue lreland's 100000 poulatioh will
soon dwindle until the country is too
weak 90 make any resistance.
For 80 Years we have been hearing OF
the greatness OF the British empire and
the weakness OF the Irish until we have
almost come To believe IT,
Since the present parliamentary policy
started taxation has risen about 50 a
mouth. Mr.. Redmond and his colleagues
deavor TO secure some recognition for
t1Vir country, but words will never win |
battles and their efforts are worse than
useless
We have recently carried on an attempt
So prevent lrishnen eniisting IA the Eng !
lish army. ard have succeeded in prevent
iug lDiW from 80 DOING. We have also !
shown sclne Of the yoapg how they could !
aaEoid serving against the Beers Ia South !
Africa.
Resolution cannot stand still IN means !
action rather than words Nowhere in !
amy civilized country has robbery and 1
spoilatlon 9een Systemized as In England /
Rnd no country has trodden ON the people /
ana neglected their suferings has \
Gugitud. IL is not the wrongs of our /
people that must be avenged. IL Is the !
crime agah5t humanity.
MAJOR MDRrDE SPEAKS
Major Mcbride. tho irish leader In tho I
TrausEaal. was next introduced, and gave /
an interesting recital OF the almost her I
cuicnn erfortH OF tho Irish brssde In the I
tho rough and readt.ifc % these soldiers 4
of fortune was etppUently presented by I
Major Mcbride ard his recital stirred the I
audience 10 a high pitfh or enthusiasm.
OF this little band of lrlshmcn from the 4
DAY they were mustered in until the SOr-
r. day they laid down their arms Ma
jur Mcbride concluded his address by !
81 ving
u swear TO YOU thar there are brains.
anA Drawn i'm ireland yet and the world
shall live 20 know 20 i"
Mr pcnuis OReiily opened the pro- !
brought down The honsc, Miss Mary Nc
Governs Who has an excellent soprano I
voice. sgug several aunes very cnNctivCiv. I
Robert =. Casey. baritone Niss Ma>Saret !
-. MahCucy, reader and Edward 7.
Tracy. with seleotione % lfish bag pipes.
The entertainment. and rnet-
itrd the hearty Hpplausc thev received. |
Frederick G German and Miss Mary