The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-03-02
EMMETT THE IDOL OF
PATRIOTIC IRISHMEN
Local Club Holds AnniVer,
Sary Celebration.
COMPARED HIM WITH HALE
Erin's Sons Pledge Lives and Honor to
Overcome British
Sovereignty.

Exercises in commemoration OF the
125th anniversary OF the birth or Robert
Emmett. the Irish patriot. were held last
night in the Columbia Thcater by the
Washington Emmett Club.
The flag OF old ireland" and the
Stars and Stripes we're draped above
the stage OF the playhouse. upon which
were seated fifty representative Irish
Americans. The life OF the martyred
patriot was reviewed by prominent
statesmen and the great audience
pledged its support 10 Irish liberty by
the adoption Of stirring resolutions and
the singing OF God Save Ireland"
Compared With Hale.
President D. F. Finscue, OF the Emmett
Club. called the meeting 10 order and
introduced VI. F. O'Donoghue. the chair
man OF the evening. Mr.. ODOnoghue
eulogized Robert Emmett. comparing
him with the American patriot. Nathan
Hale. who expressed regret that he mad
but one life 10 give for his country
The Rev. Thomas J. Shahan, OF the
Catholic University OF America. was the
next speaker He pointed out the sim
ilarity between the careers OF Robert
praised the manly struggles OF the two
men whose efforts met with such dit
ferent rewards. Senator Moses z. Clapp
OF Minnesota was the next speaker. He
expressed the opinion that ireland will
soon emerge from its trials. and assured
his listeners that the adversities which
Irishmen have experienced have made
them strong and have prepared them for
Irish in Revolution.
Patrick T Moran spoke for the An
cient Order of Hibernians. He mention
ed the valuable assistance the Irish ten
dered Washington in the American
struggle for liberty, and said that the
fight in America served as Emmets in
SEPARATION and ideal. Representative Bar
tholdt of Missouri referred to his Ger
man ancestry. but declared that as soon
as Germans or Irishmen landed in this
country they become Americans. He re-
viewed the proud record OF the Irish and
" German soldiers who have fought in
american wars. and said that the Stars
md Stripes viii never be in danger II
all immigrants to this country share the
German and Irish love of liberty.
Representative NJ. r. DriscoIf Of New
York. paid tribute TO Emmett and con
cluded his address with a denunciation
OF the expansion policy OF the Govern
ment. Representative Charles F. Coch-
ran. OF Missouri. said that the love Of
liberty was heritage OF Irishmen
which was intensified by the death OF
Emmett and has been growing stronger
since his execution. The Rev. Q. S.
Gallagher delivered an address in Gaelic
which was enthusiastically received
Mrs. Gumprecht sang She is Far from
the Land" J. A. Finnegan sang The
Minstrel Boy, and the meeting conclud-
ed with the singing OF God Save Ire
land" by the entire audience under the
leadership OF Mr.. Dowd
Pledged Their Lives.
p J. Haltigan, editor of the National
Hibernian," presented resolutions. which
were unanimously adopted. The follow
ing is an extract.
BE IL known that we, American citi-
zens OF Irish birth and lineage. as
sembled in mass meeting in the Capital
OF our country on the 125th anniversary
OF the birth Of Robert Emmett, again
declare our fealty and allegiance to the
cause Of human liberty and TO the prin-
ClpieS LOT Wnlcn the martyr nero OuereC
his young life-the absolute independ-
ence OF Ireland. We appeal to the peo-
pie OF all civilized nations, and espe-
cially of the United States. TO aid our
suffering motherland in her struggle
against tyranny and wrong. and we de-
clare IL TO be our firm resolve never tC
relinquish the fight until the last vest
ige OF British rule shall be forever
swept from her shores and ireland agair
takes her place among the nations o.
the earth. To the contamination Of this
our most cherished object, and Will
frm reliance on the guidance and as.
sistance OF divine providence. we pledg.
our lives, our fortunes, and our sa
cred honor"
The following were among the meI
seated on the stage: DIT. J. J. Stat
terry. Bishop Conaty. Rosa r. Down
ing Edward p. Harrington. Michae
Dowd, Patrick r Carr, John J. Miller
Joseph j. Murphy. John J. Delehanty
Daniel Buckley. James Barrett, an,
Jeremiah Broderick.