Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-18

marked the limit that could not he ove,
PASSED even ny the highest human
valor.
Inc people who have come to this
country from Ireland have contributed
ID tne stock Of our common citizenship
quantities which are essential TO the
Weilare OF every great Nation. They
s're mastersul race OF rugged char
acter-a race, the qualities of whose
Wonanhcod have become proverbal,
while its men have the elemental, the
Indispensable virtues of working hard
IN time of oaace and fighting hard in
time OF war. In every walk of life men
OF this blood have stood, and now
stand, preeminent as statesmen and as
soldiers. on the bench, at the bar. ami
in business. They are doing their full
share toward The artistic and literary
development IF the country. And
right here let me make q special nj, a
to you. We Americans take a ms,
pride in the Development of our prea:
Universities, and more and more We
are seeking - ,,rovittc for original and
creative work in these Universities
hope that an earnest effort will h..
made to endoW chairs in American
Universities Tor the study of Celtic
literature AMI for research in Celtic
antiqilties. 1t IS only OF recent years
that the extraordinary wealth and
beauty of the old Celtic Sagas have
peth fu!ly appreciated. and we OF
America, who have so large Il Celtic
Stfahi in our blood, cannot afford to
nc pehlndhand IN the work of adding
10 modern scholarship by bringing
within its ken. the great Celtic liter
AZURE of the past.
My fellow countrymen, I have spoken
tonight especially of what has been
done for this nation Of ours by it's SOILS
of Irish blood. But after all. in speak
ing to you or any other body of my
fellow citizens, no matter from VIVA;
old World Country they themselves or
their forefathers may have come, the
great thing TO remember is that we are
all OF us Americans. Let US keep our
pride in the stocks from which We
have sprung: but Let us show that
pride not by holding alocf one from ar
other' least OF all By preserving the
Old World jeaiouses and bitternesses.
Dat by joining in 4 spirit of generous
rivalry to Sac which can do most for
our great common country. Ameri-
talilsm Is not matter of creed, OF
birthplac", CT descent That man is
the best American who has in him the
American spirit, the American soul.
Such a man fears not the strong and
harms not the weak. He scorns what
is base or cruel or dishonest He looks
beyond the accidents OF occupation or
social condition, and halls each of his
fellow citizens as his brother. asking
nothing save that each shall treat the
other on his worth as q man, and tina,
they shall join together to do all that
in them lies for the uplifting of this
mighty and vigorous people. In our
veins runs he blood OF many an Old
World Nation. We are kin to each OF
those Nations. and yet identical vita
none. Our policy should be one of
cordial friendship for all: and yet We
should keep ever before our eyes thu.
fact that we are ourselves n separate
people with our own ideals and stand
ards and deStiIad. whether for better
or for worse to work out a wholly new
National type. The fate of the TWEEN
tieth century will in no small degree
depend opon tie quality of citizenship
developed ON this continent. Surely
such a thought must thrill us with the
reSolute purpose so u bear ourselves
that the name American shall stand as
the symbol of lust generous, and fear
less dealing with all men and all
for We cannot then be false to any
man.
The following kilograms were read:
1c
Cincinnati Sons of st. Patrick:
I'VE reciprocate the kind wishes and
beautiful sentiment of our New York
brethren and propose in addition that
we all drink a toast to Erin go bragh."
From NJ y. O'Byrne, Savannah.
Ca:
1.-THE flibernian Society of Savannah
celebrating it's 93d anniversary. eX-
tends fraternal greetings and joyous
celebrations to the Friendly Sons of
st. Patrick and congratulations to
them uron the occasion. We drink to
you and your honored guest. our ma
tons CHEF. God save our republic;
cod save ireland.''
From j. Fl. T"aycr. president of the
Sous of -. Patrick 81 harlestOn, =.
g.:
Tho members Of the IIibernian So
ci~Iy extends frltt rn.;l greetings ami
join with YOU III god wishes fos the
welfare of Irciand.'
Soon aftsr he conclusion of his adj
dress. President Roosevelt left for tn
banquet Of til" Sons of the American
Revolution al the Hotel Aston. On his
arrival thor. he was received by the
guests standing. America" was sung
ana tl.cn tn" President was presented
with a badge Of the society which he
himself PINNED on.
Walter 5. Logan. president Of the So
cicty. presided at this banquet, while
among the speakers were Major Cen
cral James T.. Wade. I. :. A., who
spoke on "The Army" ard Rear AL!
miral Joseph +. Cough.in on Tho
Navy
TIE mcru cards We're embellishel
with an ttchins; of the battle picture
Tho SPIRIT of 10 The souvenirs We're
PURGE .'ilkcn Iiags bea, ing the coat of
arms of the President OF the United
states.
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