Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-06
ALLIANCE OF RACES
LOCAL IRISHMEN AND GER
MANS HOLD A LOVE FEAST.

The alliance between the Irish and Ger
man races as represented by the German
American Alliance of America and the
Ancient Order of Hibernians was given
forceful expression yesterday afternoon
at Eagles Hall. 9Th and E streets. at
meeting under the auspices of Division
No. 1 of the latter organization. Among
the invited guests were representatives of
he leading local German organizations,
fraternal bodies which are affiliated with
the GermanAmerican Alliance and MEM
bers of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
A spirit of brotherly love was manifest
in the addresses. and there was an ex-
change of opinion that was declared by
the speakers of both races to be of mu-
tual benefit in solving the problems that
confront the two races and their raEnitied
organizations. which are desired to be
brought together as one constructive
force i'll the interest of the general up
lift.
The alliance between the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians and the German Amer
lean Alliance was entered into about a
year ago. the negotiations being con-
Quoted through the national officers of
both organizations. This compact is be-
ing ratified by the various subordinate
bodies of each organization. The meet
ing, under the auspices of the local Hi
bernians, was declared to have been
most successful one, and at its close the
Germans who were present expressed
themselves as highly gratified at the
heartiness of their reception. 1t was de-
clared the two races have much of mu-
tual interest. Among the principal mat
ters sought by the alliance is the proven
ton of the United States entering into an
alliance with foreign powers, and to cor
rect what are denominated as anglo
Saxon abuses"
Tells Story of German Empire.
Prof. J. c. Monaghan of this city. who
was recently awarded the laetare medal
told ''The Story of the German Empire"
He recounted some of the most glorious
pages of German history. declaring that
by attention to duty, perseverance and
reliance on themselves the Germans had
raised their empire to the sphere of the
greatest empire of modern times"
Representing the United German So
cleties of Washington was Karl Voelkner,
president, who in a short address assured
the Hibernians that he bore from his
brethren to the Hibernians the heartiest
good will. The speaker thanked Prof.
Monaghan for his splendid presentation
of German character and deeds" and
assured him that the expression coming
from an Irishman. would ever remain
among the happiest recollectiOns of his
experience. The other speakers were F.
A. Rockar. vice president of the United
German Societies of Washington; Carl +.
Gundlach. chairman of the board of trus-
tees; Paul Branstedt, A. Schwarz, X.
Cussler and w. RuckdaeSchel.
Purpose of the Alliance.
p. 7. Moran, national director of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians, was the
presiding officer. and in addition to call
ing on the Germans for addresses gave
members of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans opportunity to speak. P. ]. Haiti
gan, national editor of the order. dis
cussed the purpose for which the alliance
was formed and declared that it is bound
to succeed. Hugh F. Harvey, President
of Division No. 1, A. o. H.. spoke a greet
ing for the members of his organization.
w. j. Frizzell. Arthur Small and Dis
trict Vice President P. F. Carr also
spoke.
Toward the close of the meeting Ma
tional Director Moran exhibited a large
collection of trophies which had been
won on athletic fields by Paul Cook.
young member OF Division No. / who
died recently
buffet luncheon was served.