The Irish standard., 1910-07-16
THE A. o. II. CONVENTION.

IN d low udyS the NdtlOtlaI COIlVoH.
ton of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans will meet at Portland, Oregon.
Much time and money have been spent
by the citizens of Portland to make the
convention a success so far as their
efforts are able to contribute to the
final result. There is no doubt but that
there will be large representation Of
the Order in Portland during cofiven-
ton week, and the City of Roses will
be repaid for the efforts it put forth
to entertain it's guests.
But while participation in this great
event will doubtless be the source OF
many pleasures for the delegates ther.
is serious side to the work one on
which too much emphasis cannot be
placed on the eve Of the convention
This meeting of delegates from all parts
Of the country Is held for the purpose
of mutual benefit to the different Di-
visions Of the A. o. H. Topics Of ma
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by men who are in every way qualified
to discuss them wisely. At the con-
vention the A. o. H. of America will
be physically united and it is our sin
cere hope that the organizations will
be one In spirit.
The A. o. Fl. has serious purpose. 1t
aims to unity the Irishnen of America
and by this unity to aid in degree that
would otherwise be impossible tho
cause of Ireland. This is the work the
A. o. H. has before it and the further
ance of this work. we trust will be one
of the permanent results of this con-
vention.
The Home Rule movement Is facing
serious crisis in Ireland and now If
ever unity should be the watchword Of
loyal Irishmen everywhere. English
politics are at present in a tangled
mess. Home Rule must and will come
soon unless something most unexpect-
ed happens. Meanwhile it Is the duty
of Irish Americans to lend the i'm
petus of their approval to the cause.
Home Rule is the object for which,
the Nationalist party is fighting. MOI
all Of those who are DESTROYS of gain
ing that end will agree on the methods
to be pursued but In crisis wisdom
dictate that, when party has single
object in view and opinion Is divided
only on the methods to be employed in
attaining the object it is the duty OF
the minority to submit to the will Of the
majority and add their strength to the
cause. Division in such circumstances
can have no other result than to de.
fer the accomplishment Of the end in
view. At present the conditions in Ire
land are such that If all the men who
purport to be fighting for Ireland wer.
thoroughly sincere there would be nc
disunion. Nine tenths of the the Irish
party is under the leadership of John
| AsSuAoAu. IL SuSH
majority of the Irish members of Par
Lament see At to follow Redmond:
leadership is it not fair to concede the
wisdom of his course? If the part,
were split more nearly in halves IL
would be different matter but as
conditions are wisdom would dictate
harmony. The cause for which both
parties are striving is a common
cause. Disunion is only deferring its
attainment Why not for the sake OF
| Ireland forget all differences and
unite for Home Rule? Nv.
In this connection the Irish STANDARD
believes the A. o. H. convention can
help the Home Rule movement by 60
ing on record as having passed reso-
luton commencing John Redmonds