Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17

IRISH LEADERS ARE COMING
Redmond, 0'COnnOr and Devlin Bound
for America.
COME IN INTERESTS OF COUNTRY
viii Probably Reach the United
states Early in August
RedmOnd's Many Acc
OmDlish ments.
BY THOMAS EMMETT.

DUBLIN, July 16-(special Dispatch TO
The Bee.)-John Redmond, r. P. O'Connor
and Joseph Devlin. are making prepara-
lions for their American trip. While the
date OF their departure has not been defi-
nitely announced they probably will sail
late in August and will remain in the
United States several weeks. They are In
constant communication with the leaders
OF Irish thought in the United States and
in their itinerary will be guided largely by
the wishes OF their American friends.
Mr. Redmond is watching closely the de-
velopments OF the conference which Is
seeking to find some way out OF the
British constitutional muddle. He is not
hopeful, tut II the British leaders should
reach an agreement which is not inimicai
to home rule he will Support it. If any at
tempt Is made, however. to sidetrack nome
rule there will be trouble.
Redmond's Personality.
Mr.. Redmond does not, like some parlia-
mentarians, seize upon any excuse to get
upon his feet but rarely rises unless he
has something to say. And he says II with
sledge hammer emphasis and diction that
invariably attracts all the shirkers back to
the green benches"
He first figured prominently in the polit-
ical history Of ireland in $780, when he ac-
companied Mr.. Parnell to the famous
meeting at Ennscorthy. when they were
nearly murdered by hostile mob.
Mr. Redmond entered Parliament soon
afterwards as the member for New Ross.
Unlike most new members, he delivered
his maiden speech on the night he took his
seat and he holds the record Of being sus-
pended before the close OF the sitting.
L He is fine billiard player practised
hand at the foils, rides well, as frequent
visitors t. Hyde Park have many oppor-
tunities of observing, is a good shot, and
can still give a good account of himself In
front of a wicket. His foot ball days are
past, but he still takes p deep interest in
the game. The love of the drama, fostered
in his schol days at Clongowes, when he
was looked Jpn as the crack performer In
their shakespearean productions, has never
left him, and, when in London, IL duties
permit It, is an enthusiastic firstnighter
vice Regents in Residence.
Lord and Lady Aberdeen have returned to
ireland and taken up their residence at ths
viceregal Lodge. 1t is pleasant resi-
dence at this season, situated In the cen
trail position OF the open 1,76O acres OF the
Phoenix Park Close to the boundary OF
the Viceregal demesne is the All ireland
Polo club ground. the birmingham of Dub
lin, where sport-loving public assemble ir
crowds to witness the constant pole
matches Cricket grounds are numerous ir
the park and possessed by all Glasses
The lodge IN the Phoenix Park was made
viceregal residence ten years or 30 be
| fore Union, having previously been the
ranEer's lodge. The subrangers lodges, II
close continguity to 1t. were made the resi-
dences respectively Of the chief and unde
secretaries
! Kitchener'a Outing.
Lord Kitchener enjoyed his trip through
the lower, middle and upper lakes o
Killarney immensely. He stated 1t wa
/ forty years since he had been In Kirlarne!
last, and he sincerely hoped to be able t
visit 1t more frequently in the future. H
| was charmed with the scenery and tn
weather was ideal. His lordshlp added hi
signature to the distinguished roll alread,
hung up in the lounge OF the Royal Victori
/ hotel, and. by special permission he wa
I photographed, before leaving for Dereer
the residence of the marquis OF Lands
downe, enroute to Cork via Glengariff.
Base Ball Mt Belfast.
Belfast was treated to a real America
game of base ball the other day, the play
ers being party Of cadets from the Unite
States training ship Newport lying at Car
rickfergus. They were entertained at lunc
by the lord mayor Of the city.