The Calumet news., 1912-09-28
DEMONSTRATION TAKES PLACE
Protestants Determined Not TO
Submit to Proposed New
Legislation
SIGN LEAGUE AND COVENANT"

Belfast, Sept es.-Uister day. the
orangemen's eliminating day OF pro-
test against nome RUE. opened with
absolute calmness that rendered ants
and home rulers alike apprehensive as
to what might happen. The people
of Ireland, even those responsible for
today's signature of the formidable
league and Covenant had looked
forward to todays happenings with
misgiving. The weather was doubtfui
early. but before the Ulster men be-
gan to gather for religious services.
which preceded the signing of the
covenant sunshine flooded the streets.
The town is gaiy decorated. The
union jack everywhere is predominant
the huge national flag enveloping the
face OF Ulster hail. the center or to-
day't proceedings. Most of the shops
and all big Industrial works were
closed, so every man desiring might be
able 10 participate in the manifesta-
tion. -,-~s..s. 49,
The spirit Of unity prevailing among
the Protestant denominations was 81
lustrated by the selection of the Off
ciating clergyman. Rev. Mclean. for
merly Presbyterian moderator. preach
ed the sermon. he being assisted IN
the services by the ministers Of An
glican Methodist Baptist and Con-
gregational churches. Sir Edward
Carson sat at the right Of Mclean. and
the lord mayor Of Belfast at the
left.
Great Enthusiasm.
The semi-m military aspect was not
lacking. as two hundred picked stall
wart members Of the Unionists' clubs
and Orangemen lodges. wearing bright
sashes, acted as a guard OF honor
around the pulpit. while FIVE hundred
OF what is known as the reserve
guard" occupied seats in the gallery.
The congregation was unable 10 re-
strain itself as notable personages
came into the hall Among the first
was Lord Charles Beresford. who was
greeted with a loud cheer
The services opened with the hymn
20. Cod our Help in Ages Past" af-
ter which a short prayer was offered
an appeal made 70 the Almighty "tO
stretch forthy Thy arms and help us
IN this time of national danger"
McLean's sermon reused the consre-
Eation 10 another burst OF cheering.
which was suppressed from the pulpit.
Mclean declared the Irish question
was an attempt to establish Roman
Catholic ascendancy in Ireland and be-
gin the disintegration OF the British
empire by securing a second Pariia-
ment at Dublin. The Ulster men
we're ready, he said, 10 accept almost
any program Of social and political
roform. but would not have home rule.
The service was concluded by the
singing Of the national anthem.
Carson First TO Sign
Sir Edward Carson was the first 10
Sign the solemn covenant OF the VI
ster men. which binds them Ito use
All means necessary 10 defeat the
present conspiracy TO set up homo
rule i'm ireland" and also TO refuse
10 recognize the authority of the Irish
Parliament He was followed by many
men who have become noted leaders
In the campaign against home rule.
, these heing succeeded by thousands in
the rank and fie Of Orangemen and
| Cnionists.
Great Mass Meeting.
The fevor developed az last nights
great auti-home rule mass meet
Ing In Ulster han was not euualled
even by the anti-home rule conven-
tion Of 1892 The meeting renewed
the adoption OF the resolutions passed
az that convention protesting against
home rule parliament for Ireland
The supreme dramatic moment OF
the memorable gathering last night
was the unfurling and presentation 10
SIR Edward Carson. the chief props
gandist against home rule. of the tieg
carried by King William at the battle of
the Boyne. The 1ag was greeted with
frenzied cheering.
No new pronouncement OF Union
ist policy was made at the meeting.
r'he Ulster watchword is: I'VE viii
not have home rule" but none Of the