The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-21
sr. PATRIoK,s DAY THoUGHTs.
The Hardy and industrious Citizens Of
Irish Descent.

To THE EDIToR OF THE SuN--Sir, What
a prolific race the Irish race must be. was
the quiet thought of many onlookers on the
line OF parade on st. Patrck's Day. and what
q drain of llfeblood OF Ireland Is TO be seen
In the lusty manhood, the majOSlty in the
prime Of life, in the procession and on the
sidewalks. And for every man In line or on
the walks there was a strong Irish woman,
whose face spoke her character Of virtue and
faith. In every city OF the several states
may be seen on st. Patriok's Day. In proper
ton to the population. similar evidences.
Scattered in greater or smaller number in
every habitable place on the globe the day
II observed.
The population of Ireland Is less than that
OF Greater New York. For one moment let
us give thought to what would be our con-
dition, present and future. If from our city
there were such an outpouring OF strong,
healthy young life as goes to make such a
people as we see2 They would be made up
OF many races. What a depression II would
create. taking the heart out OF the people,
Another thought. what England has lost by
her NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Irish anairs has
not the world gained? In Rome a few years
ago. during a call on Cardinal Martinelli,
who was for some time in the United States.
speaking Of the growth of the Catholic Church
in the country-it now numbers Il, zoo, 700
communicants-he said:
The persecution of the Irish by the English
spread the Irish race over America and Australia.
where they have been missionaries Of the Catholic
Church. What England and her people have lost
the Church has gained.
He enlarged upon this topic. 1t is to be
remembered that the English persecution Of
the Catholics and Presbyterians drove many
The Catholics Of Ireland had no rights left
to them and, the Presbyterians very few.
Catholics could not even hold property.
What England lost and America gained 10
his address at the banquet Of the Friendly
Sons OF st. Patrick truly said:
Anarchy and socialism have never appealed 10
Irishmen, least OF all TO Irishmen In this country.
This is true. Possibly there may be a few
exceptions,
being INDECENT, and this is given as one OF
the causes Of his lack of prosperity. There
must be a wonderful change come over him
moment he lands on our shores he i of seek
ing employment. What race Is more indus,
ttriiogs or absoFbs our conditions more rapidly
understand our institutions immediately.
occurrence. This is their home; they are
leySl to @. it and nd to u the en flag vs Of our Il G fSs try:
RIalSSSgr%esfqe' Of Gi ali inG GSees. I can 90 9 ssfeiy say y
bbT est Ia Ia D tSelr a oias sn' T FEY % %STs VIII ar se shs
and head. They are strong and courageous,
and are first in what may be considered dan
asked what race under his obser yation pro-
dIces the best mechanic. win tell You the
Irish. I speak now of constructive trades,
speaking Of women, the best modistes and
the best milliners are of Irish birth or descent,
judging from the names on their places OF
business.
The Illustration I have spoken Of on the
streets and sidewalks on st. Patrick's Day
must have been impressive to the thinker,
JOHN D. CRrMMINs.
NEW YORK, March 20.