The Washington herald., 1908-03-27

Ireland and its gIories and Irelands
sons and their achievements were Iauded
from every possible viewpoint last night
at mass-mtetin OF the Ancient order
OF Hibernians,' at which Hon William
Jennings Bryart delivered the principal
address and was the chief eulogist OF
Erin.
Bryan did not surprise his audience
when he emphaticaIly declared that good
red blood. imported dire4t from the Enl-
erald Isle. eoursed through his veins. All
knew that Bryan" ranks tsDmost among
good old Celtic names.
ireland Given All Gid;ry&l \
Senator Thomas Pryor Gore, Nof, Ia
homa. was also called on for an Z eess.
According 10 the Senator and Bryaa the
Irish are and always have been the great
est people on earth, and no one present
was disposed 10 contradict these state
ments.
With a foresight begot OF long expert
ence the chief Of police had seen that the
announcement Of a speech by Bryan
Fellows hall could accommodate a de-
tail Of police was on hand.
Shortly after O'Clock all seats were
taken. the aisles were filed with persons
standing. and a person would have found
II a hard matter 10 make way through
those who stood on the steps leading 10
the hail. awaiting q chance 10 gam en-
trance.
HIbernIans' Greatest Occasion.
The meeting was probably the most en-
thusiastic in the history Of the Order Of
Hibernians. and VIII be long remembered.
Bryan's reception was tremendous. He
was cheered on his appearance until the
walls shook under the deafening roar OF
stroRg-t throated Irish cheers. No less
was the voiHne OF sound. when ne aross
TO make lIis speech
Assembly Called 10 Order.
The assembly was called 20 order by
, Patrick ]. Haltigan. who said:
1T gives me pleasure in the name OF
the Ancient order Of Hi5erHians 10 pre-
sent p T Moran, whom you all know"
Mr. Moran presided over the meeting
and called on the speakers. Before intro
dUcing Senator Thomas Pryor Gore. Of
Oklahoma, Mr. Moran said.
Il am more than pleased 70 see such
a gathering here tonight 70 show the ap-
probation Of the members Of the order OF
. the greatest treat ever given them.
NOur order has had Intellectual treats
in the past. Many prominent men have
spoken 10 YOU. But never before have We
had the pleasure OF listening as a body 10
3 the Hon VILLAIN Jennings Bryan. The
words You hear tonight viii be remem-
b bered throughout your lifetime and viii be
r told 10 your children"
T. Senator Gore Speaks.
Bryan's speech was preceded by an ad-
dress by Senator Gore. who was intro
duced as "a man proud Of the Irish blood
D \ in him. Senator Gore said:
Fellow Irishmen-I certainly approve
the assurance given you that am proud
[ OF The Irish blood in me. am an Irish
- man. / would not change my pedigree Il
could. No man can improve his pedi-
: gree unless he adds more Irish 10 his
makeup.
+ I want the Irish 10 have everything
. they want. and more Of il, II they want &.
$ i blame the spokesman OF the evening
I for not giving more time than three min
p utes in which 10 prepare my speech But
e no man needs preparation to SPEAK TO
= Irshmen.
s Il want the Irish to have home rule at
D home as they have liberty in this land
e Ireland has contributed genius 10 every
D nation and her heroes 10 every battle
e field
= America has within her borders no
;, grander type OF manhood than the sons OF
/ the isle across the waters. I rejoice that
this country has been an asylum Cor all
clans and all creeds.
The Irish who have come 20 this cOUn-
2 try have not been more benefited than
= the nation which received them and gave
T. them homes.
i have never had but one objection to
. Mr.. Bryan. and ] have followed him
, faithfully for years. ! may say / VIII
i follow him as faithfully in the future Ny
y objection 10 him IS that his ancestors
= omitted the o before his name.
4 The Irish agree with the President in
4 opposition TO race suicide. I hope they
& viii always stick to this policy.
Gore Closes with n story.
( In closing. wish to say that 7 feel in
E. this assembIage like the Irishman who
o was rowing boat for an Englishman
- and a German on lake in Ireland The
p German told of the greatness Of Ger
many. but said if he were not a German
ne would like to be an Englishman. The
Z Englishman saw the joke and told of the
n s,lories Of the land on whose dominions
the sun never set He stated emphaticaliy
that II he were not born an Englishman
he would die Of mCruBcatiOn If he were
not a German.
Pat had said nothing during all the
talk. This was unnatural He was asked
what ne would be if not an Irishman- I
n would be ashamed Of meself' replied Pat.
o. with q broad grin
n Welcome 10 Bryan.
]. Francis P. Sheehy was called upon TO
}. convey the greetings OF the members Of
= the organization 10 Bryan.
3 -On this occasion said Mr.. Sheehy.
memorable in The annals Of our order.
/, most pleasant duty is mine Il is that OF
\ bearing the greeting Of the assembly to
+. one OF the greatest orators in the history
of the United States. William J. Bryan.
Praise for Bryan'S Long Fight.
I'VE have watched his career with
pride. We now come TO admire and re-
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