The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-05-04
Cardinal Gibbons Delighted With
Home Rule Bill-Means Pros
perity for Ireland.
Senators, Governors, Judges, Mayors
and Men in all Walks of Life
Express Approval.
All See in Home Rule a Peaceful
Solution of a Long Drawn
Out Struggle.

Since the Introduction of the Home
Rule bill Mr.. John Redmond has been
the recipient of thousands of mes
sages of congratulation from all parts
of the world. The Irish Of Canada,
Australia and South Africa have ap-
proved the new measure in one voice.
We subjoin few Of the many mes
sages which came from leading Irish
men in the United States:
Il am delighted. Bill will contrib
Ute prosperity to Ireland and CONSOLE
dation of British Empire."-Cardinal
Gibbons.
"Great accomplishment. Time will
remedy defects."-Senator O'Gorman,
New York.
"Bill acceptable to Montana Hibern-
fans if satisfactory to Irish Party
O'Meara, President, Butte, Montana,
Ancient Order of Hibernians.
"Cabled details seemingly give Ire
land practically position of American
State compared with federal union.
Rejoice in prospect Of honorable
peace
Hon. Michael J. Ryan, President,
United Irish League Of America, State
Attorney for Pennsylvania, City So
licitor Philadelphia, and President
Franklin Savings Bank - "Boston
1riShyoor
bill. Mass meeting approving."-Fan-
euil Hall, April Gath, Mayor Fftzger-
aid, presiding speaker: Governor
Foss, former Mayor Juincy. Monsignor
M. Callaghan."
Congressman and others ready as
always to follow lead yourself and
party" - Michael Jordan, President
Central Board, United Irish League.
"The Irishmen of Baltimore in uni
Son with the United Irish League of
America heartily endorse the Home
Rule bill presented by Premier AS
quith. We feel sure that it's passage
will bring prosperity and peace to
Ireland and England will gain the
worlds applause by the act. Home
Rule bill broad, comprehensive; sat-
isfies US. Congratulations. Best
wishes for speedy passage Irishmen
of st. Louis enthusiastic. Tell John
Bull pass it and we are ready to shake
hands" - Edward Dewey, President,
United Irish League; Michael E.
Smith, National Vice president, United
Irish League; John P. Deasy, Presi.
dent United Irish Societies of st.
Louis.
Hope near future accomplish ex-
pectations."-A Prendergast,
Philadelphia. ...
"May Home Rule bill soon become
law of land. Heartiest congratula-
ions"-Bishop Conaty, Los Angeles,
California.
live so long"-Right Rev. Monsignor
O'Callaghan, Boston.
Irish Americans, Lowell, consider
Asquith's bill greatest boon offered
ireland" ."-Monsignor OBrien.
"Bill satisfactory. Victory in sight.
Justice and peace have kissed. Amer
lea congratulates victorious.
signor McCready, of New York City.
May success crown your efforts.
Early passage of best Home Rule bill
In our time will please friends of Ire
land and elsewhere."-Hon. James F.
Dolan, Syracuse, New York, EXPIRES
ident Ancient Order of Hibernians.
"America approves Home Rule bill
Ireland self-governed means Ireland
prosperous" - John F. Fitzgerald
Mayor of Boston" ...
accept best wishes for successful
Home Rule."-Mayor Blankenburg OF
Philadelphia.
Home Rule fundamental principle
Of popular government; must come
for Ireland"-Governor Foss of Mas
sachusetts.
Home Rule is Ireland's right and
England's policy. Ulster will assure
future by giving loyal welcome."-
Governor Balwin, Connecticut.
Trust and believe satisfactory set.
tlement long g-standing controversy
Governor Deneen, Illinois.
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