The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-04-10

1.-The industries of the country. after
being in a demoralized condition for many
years, are beginning to assume a perma-
nent character, and there is now sta
bility which speaks well for the future
The Irish-Americans are asked to come
forward and lend their assistance to this
splendid work, which, if carried to q
successful conclusion, will result in max
ing Ireland one of the most important
and wealthy countries of the world"
THE association said President Kill
kenny seeks to attract to Ireland in
1910, during the months of May and Octo-
Der, as many Irish-Americans of every
walk of life as can be persuaded to make
the trip. Much can be done for Ireland
by Irishmen In the United States, If they
will visit that country, examine the in
dustrial situation and invest some of
their surplus money In Its infant in
dustries. The association feels confident
that all who go will be amply repaid,
and, In addition, many will become In
terested in the country, and extend to
IT. helping hand
1.-The association is not giving an eX-
cursion," explained Mr.. Kilkenny, land
will not conduct parties of tourists. Each
Individual who goes must select his own
time table. manner and mode of travel
No definite date of leaving has been ar
ranged, other than that fixing the limps
of the home-going period.
1.-THE formation of parties in various
cities and towns among friends is recon-
mended
THE association will not undertake tc
form such parties he added. ''as it has
not the funds nor the organization for
that purpose. 1t is well known thai
parties receive more attention and bet
ter accommodations under like circum-
stances than do Individual travellers
The officers of the association have
rendered their services in exploiting this
movement without any personal re-
enumeration whatever. They have beer
moved by patriotic motives alone. Even
with the expense of paid officers out OF
the way considerable expense has beer
created by the absolute needs of the as
ISOLATION, which. so far has been mainly
borne by the officers out of their per-
sonal funds.
Those behind the movement feel very
sanguine Of its success. Judging from
the number of letters received from al
most every section of the country anl
the general interest shown In the move
ment. 1t would appear that big In
crease in travel to Ireland will result
Through correspondence with the Hote
Association of ireland. in an endeavor tc
obtain reduced rates for members, the
association has been advised that tbs
Irish hotel proprietors have agreed to al
low all Homecoming Irishmen 10 pei
cent reduction on hotel accommodations
Great preparations are going on In Ire
land to receive those who come BACK u
the native soil. Everywhere entertain
ments are being arranged. The native
Irishman Is patiently waiting for the op
portunity of extending to the visitors
the "Cead Mile Faithe'' of an Irish wei
come. Public bodies in the dineren
countries are discussing ways OF enter
tanning the visitors, and many owners o.
automobiles have volunteered to place
them at the disposal of sightseers, 10
the purpose of enabling them to visi
out-of-the-way spots of historic Interest
places where men famous in American
history were born.
The largest single party that has sisni
fed its intention of returning to lrelan'
is one of 100 which is being formed II
Cleveland, Ohio Another large party Il
being formed in Los Angeles, While tn'
largest individual registration of thos
who have signifed their intention OF tax
ing part in tho pilgrimage comes IRON
New York Boston. much to the sur
prise of the association officers, Is no
over enthusiastic over the movement
Boston abounds in culture, Irish ant
Yankee curiosity, but up to this time hal
not awakened to the possibilities ina
such a movement to the mother countr,
holds forth for the Irish who have staye'