The Irish standard., 1901-02-23


at three centers in the city-the Court
house, the Commercial buildings on
the South Mall, ard ut Father Mat
thew's statue, Patrick street; and ev-
erywhere the crowds We're entllusias-
tic for the Boels. When the High
Sheriff read the proclamation at the
Father Matthew statue, he called for
three cheers for the king. A voice from
the crowd added, "and De Wet" The
result was rousing cheer. A force Of
three hundred military and police es-
corted the sheriff.
CAvAN.
The "Dublin Gazette'' announces
that Letters patent have passed the
great seal of Ireland, appointing the
Right Honorable Edward James Saun-
derson, M. P, to be the lieutenant and
Crustos Rotulorum Of the county of
Cavan, in the room of Lord Farnham,
deceased" The gallant. non-fighting
Colonel is getting the reward of his
"loyalty."
DONEGAL.
On January 20 a great meeting of
Nationalists was held in Carndonagh.
Mr.. William O'Doherty, Nj. p. for the
division, and Mr., Denis Johnson, Dub
lin, We're welcomed by Il large con-
course Of people from the town and
district surrounding. The Glenely and
Matin fife and drum bands took part
in the demonstration. The meeting,
which was held in the public square
of the town, was addressed by Mr.
O'Doherty, Mr.. johnson, Mr.. Neal Do.
herty, Mr. Michael White, Mr.. ]. Z,
Doherty, and Mr.. James Diver, and
resolutions were passed amid much Ell.
thusiasm, endorsing the United Irish
League, and demanding an honest
measure of home rule for Ireland.
DUBLIN.
In the Parliamentary Notes i'll the
London "Daily Telegraph it is stated
that, prior to the demise of Queen Vic
toria, the Prince and Princess OF
Wales had arranged to pay an early
visit to Ulster, followed by brief So
journ with the lord lieutenant in Dub
lin. This engagement is now Cancelled
and there is no prospect of "roya
visit to Ireland, for at least, year
OF, probably much longer, if the prac
tice Of the last reign be adhered to.
A new branch of the Gaelic League
has been inaugurated, in Dublin, by
the staff of Clery & Co., and thus 8
fresh impetus has. been given to the
encouragement and advancement OF
the native language. The new branch
was started on January %, and since
then two OF three classes have beer
held under the tutorship of Mr.. Short
all, the average attendance being
about 60, which augurs we'll for its
ultimate success.
DOWN.
On the evening Of January 80, Mr.
John Dillon, NJ. P, addressed mag
nificent meeting in the new town hall
Newry, under the auspices of tho
"John Mitchell branch of the United
) Irish League. Mr. Dillon was re
ceived at the railway station by an i'm
| mense crowd, and cheered enthusias
tically. He was escorted, amidst ell
thusiasm, in a torcllight procession, tt
the town hall. The st. Josephs an6
the St:~Patricks fife and drum bands
played national airs enroutc. The
town hall was filled by an enthusiastic
audience, the gallery being occupied
mainly by ladies. Owing to the mad
equacy Of the hall, spacious though il
u.s. to afford accommodation to all who
sought admission, large numbers hat
to remain outside during the progress
of the meeting. Mr.. Daniel Murtagh
president of the John Mitchell brancl
: of the League occupied the chair. The
demonstration was a most successful
, one throughout.
GALWAY.
At Ballinamore petty sessions. OF
January 30, a number of parties were
!. charged with having, on the 18th O
November last unlawfully assembled
/ to intimidate w. Cornwall, Of Thomas
forth, from grazing sheep OH lands a
!. Cloonascarbery. The following wer.
the persons charged: =. ]. Kenny
Ballygar; NJ. P. Granger, Ballinlass
Patrick Kenny, Cloonruff; William
I. Naughton, Clocnchiona; Patrick Lohan
$ Buggauns; Austin Hynes, Lisquell
Patrick Cregan, Rushestown.
l The presiding magistrate was Mr.. n
!, G. Newans, r. NJ, and before the clos,
: of the proceedings lie was Joined b,
e Mr.. Kenny, J. p. Tho cases attracted
: a great amount cf attention, the court
;. house not being able to afford standin.
: room for all who wished to obtain ad
l mission. On the conclusion of til,
!, Crown evidence, the magistrates OF
: the Bench We're unable to agree on :
t decision; and the cases were adjourned
l till next court day. Two of the de
. PENDANTS did not answer to their names
g Mr. Granger, chairman of the Mount
S bellew Board of Guardians, and VIM
Naughton, who was said to have gone
to England, so it was decided to with
f1uo1 H., IL,