The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-18
FOR IRELANDsS FREEDOM
Maude Come on Plans to Throw
Off the British Yoke.
stin Confident That Erin VIII Sc
cure LIberty-Irisb Soldiers Urged
Not 10 Enlist In the English Army
The Lesson of the Boer War.

! II have never lost hope, never lost faith
but that | will see ireland free said
Maude Come last night. ''Irelands Joar
| of Are who has been in America since
| February II. lecturing on conditions in the
| Emerald Isle. arrived in Washington las,
| night. and is a guest at the Normandie
Miss Come is enjoying few days OF
| recreation and rest between lecture dates
| in the city.
who fears England today?" she con-
tinued IF 10000 Boer farmers can defy
250,Gc0 British troops, cannot Ireland do the
same? There is not a country in Europe
but has some cause of hatred against
Great Britain. When her enfeebled condi-
tion is so apparent, is 1t not more than
likely that some of those nations will de-
sire to wipe out their old scores? That will
be freland's opportunity. We have spent
our money In maintaining representatives
In Westminster who have wasted their ef-
forts in the vain endeavor to secure what
we desire through legislative channels.
Nothing has been effected. There is no
hope except through revolution. Revolution
has always been my battle cry, but today
there are others that have learned to ac-
cept the same creed. All Ireland Is afiame
with the desire to measure strength with
her oppressor. Ireland must prepare for
the opportunity when some of England )
ancient enemies shall take up the sword
against her. The time Is approaching. and
Ireland will then throw Off the oppressor's
yoke. 1t is to tell our friends in America.
and at the invitation of the United Irish
Societies of this country, that | am here
to explain the changed conditions. and the
movement that is going forward.
"The enlistment of Irish soldiers In the
ranks of the English army to fight the
Beers Is an outrage against liberty that We
are doing our best to prevent. In three
years time we have reduced the number
OF Irish in the roster of the army from
IS, 900 men to less than 10000. In ten years
there will be none left. Were there no
Irish soldiers in the army, how would the
English be able to contend with the Beers?
I'VE have organized the women in Ire
land against the enlistment of soldiers for
the Boer war, and it is to their efforts
that the falling off in recruits is due
Shortly after the visit of the Queen an at
tempt was made to organize an lriSh
Guard of Coz zen. 1t failed. and not over
800 men offered themselves TO the recruit
ing officer These women relief societies
are doing great work. Women In Ireland
have never taken any part in politics be-
fore Schools are being conducted where
the Irish history prescribed in the regu-
lar schools is taught, and where the love
of country is being properly inculcated.
II cannot tell you about revolutionary
plans, for those must naturally be Kept
secret. But such exist, and the movement
is widespread. The National party is ac-
tive more active than ever before
Miss Come will remain in Washington
several days. Today she will probably
visit Mount Vernon, r accompanied by
friends She was in America five years
ago, at which time she visited Washing
ton.