The Hawaiian gazette., 1905-08-18
tFrom Wednesdays Advertiser)

(From Wednesdays Advertiser)
1t was August the 18th and not the
18th OF March yesterday, yet 1t was a
green-letter day on the calendar of
the Irish Americans OF Honolulu. For
william Redmond one of the Redmond
brother patriots of the Emerald Isle,
was In town. His coming was herald
ed i'm letter to Col. c. ]. Mccarthy
from San Francisco man, which said
that the Irish Patriotic League OF Bos-
ton had written to San Francisco. CIV
ing the information that Mr.. Redmond
was to be a passenger in the steamer
Ventura from Australia this month,
and requesting that II it was SO the
correspondent should be notified by
cable.
Col Mccarthy. on the arrival of the
Ventura, found that Mr.. Redmond was
on board and promptly cabled the fact.
In the meantime the Honolulu lodge of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians be-
came busy. 1t appointed a committee
of reception consisting of Thos f. Nc
Tighe, president of the lodge. p. Nc
Inerny, ]. j. Sullivan, p. M. Ryan,
E. A. McInerny, John Sheehan, John
A. Hughes, C. ]. Mccarthy and James
Dodd. Then the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the A. o. II. was notified and II ap-
pointed Mrs. McTlghe, Mrs. j. ]. Sulli-
van, Mrs. Cowes, Miss Dowllng. Mrs.
Duggan. Mrs. Raven and Miss Dough-
erty az committee to receive Mrs.
Redmond, who, 1t was stated, was ac-
companying her husband
Every member of the committees
was on the Oceanic wharf when the
Ventura was lying out in the roadstead
excepting Mr.. Hughes detained by ILL
ness, who, however, was Represented by
his brother, Garrit Hughes 1t was
stated that there was a case of small
poX on board the Ventura, in conse-
quence of which it was doubtful II any
of her passengers would be allowed to
land.
An elaborate program had been ar
ranged by the Hibernians, including a
tally-ho drive to the Pail and the
Bishop Museum, followed by visit to
the Aquarium and lunch at the Mo-
ana Hotel. The smallpox scare else
where reported, however, interfered
Win lHt MGll-ldlu lldIl anu sent II all
"agley."
1t was 1880, therefore before a steam
| LAUGH landed Mr.. and Mrs. Redmond
at the Oceanic wharf. Mr.. Redmond
introduced Mr.. and Mrs. Luke Martin
of New York City and Mr.. Hutchin-
son of London, England, to the joint
/ committee as his friends. To make a
long story short, the Pail was cut out
and Jim Quinn, with his siX-in-hand
! tally-ho from the Territory Stables
Twas directed to head for the BishoI
Museum. il was not museum day.
but President McTighe had taken ou
a special permit for admission to the
institution. Stopping at the Oceanic
Steamship Co.'S agency, nothing more
cheering could be ascertained thar
/ that the steamer would leave at 2 p
m. So haste marred all good inten.
tons from thenceforth, yet could not
altogether destroy the charms of Ha.
waiian scenery lin the limited time foi
showing it to the distinguished visitors
MR.. REDMoND's VIEWS.
isn't that beautiful? Have you evel
seen such charming combinations o.
COloI III lplluSt anu over
over again Mr.. Redmond asked hi!
wife these questions as the coach rat
tied along on the route from the BishoI
Museum to the Moana Hotel.
To member of the Advertiser staff
who was special guest on account o.
his acting as Irish Minister Plenipo
tentiary on the occasion of the visi
of the Hon. John Dillon, NIP, and Sii
Thomas Esmonde, MP, sixteen year
ago. Mr.. Redmond talked about hi
present tour around the world.
II left the old country in Novembe
last" Mr.. Redmond said. my trip L
Australia was made principally for m,
health. 1 have been there about 81,
months. Having a great many friend
there, l go TO that country every nov
and then for health trip.
AS matter of fact, Mrs. Williar
Redmond was born in Australia an
her people are today residents OF tina
country.
so" Mr.. Redmond continued, "whil
am not on a public tour, have bee
invited in many places to give my view
on the Irish question.
II have found a great deal of sym
Pathy for home rule in Australia. Car
dinal Moran inaugurated a movemer
for assistance to the agitation for HON
rule, There was an immense gatherin
In Sydney two or three days before
left there. 1t was presided over b
Cardinal Moran and six thousand pee
pie We're present in the Sydney tow
hall at the meeting.
I'm all probability a resolution {
sympathy for home rule will be passe
, by the Parliament of the Common
wealth."
Mr.. Redmond, in answer to question
{ said that Mr.. Campbell .Bannerma
: leader of the opposition in the House
I Commons, appeared to be favorable
, home rule.
He made a speech in the House
Commons lately" Mr.. Redmond sal
i, which my brother (Hon. John Re
r mondD declared was satisfactory.
Il "I think the Liberals will win Il
4 next general elections" Mr.. Redmoi
went on to say.
There has been a great change
6 sentiment. Many people OF conserv
tive ideas have come to regard 4
caush of Ireland as right, Among the