The Irish standard., 1912-11-23
Those Who Arrive in This Country
Must be Guarded and Protected
From Temptations.
Rev. Father Henry Issues a Strong
Letter Which Causes More Than
Ordinary Interest.
One of the Irish Girls From the Ill
fated Titanic Said Rosary as
Ship Went Down.

In his annual letter to the friends
OF the mission Of Our Lady of the
Rosary for the Protection of Irish Inn
migrant Girls, State street, New
York city, Rev. NJ. J. Henry, director
of that noble work, says:
"1n the past fiscal year S3s,1I2 i'm
migrants entered the United States.
The Irish immigrants numbered 49,
922-17,O12 males and 1910 females;
1851 were between the ages Of four
teen and orty-flve; 1857 were under
fourteen; 1894 were forty-iive and
over; oS,c4S went to relatives; S,13O
to friends; 2,544 to others. Irish i'm
migrants brought with them 1883, 03S.
"Steerage immigrants and certain
other passengers, whether steerage or
cabin, are examined at Ellis Island.
Those examined are either admitted,
detained temporarily or held for spe-
cial inquiry. Until recently Irish girls
5SS.
to the mission on the e''ening Of ar
rival. They were under no expense
by this arrangement, and could COM
fortably remain at the home until
conditions were complied with. Now
that is all changed. They must stay
al. Ellis Island until the claimant ap-
peals or until the necessary money to
continue the journey has been re-
ceived. IT neither happens within
four or five days, they are discharged
to the mission. Those arriving for
the first time and not going to rela-
tives or other claimants are dis
charged to the mission Immediately,
provided they are over sixteen years
Of age, in. good health and ready to
accep. employment.
ITO provide against detention and
otherwise for the benefit of intending
immigrant girls we offer the following
States because encouraged by some
casual acquaintance, some tourist or
visitor you have met. Do not rely on
being claimed by somebody whose ad-
dress was given you by "a neighbol
at home.'' If you have made up your
mind to come, write d week before
leaving to the relative or friend to
whom you intend going and from
where you have recently had letter
giving your name, the name Of the
ship and the date of departure. Dc
not count upon being discharged to a
male relative except he is your father
brother or uncle, in which case
he must give satisfactory evidence OF
his identity and fitness. If the claim.
ant is your fiance say SO. Any pre-.
as cousin or brother is sure to fail
Tell the truth. The Immigrant De.
partment is in sympathy with true
lovers and cheerfully commits then
to the care of the mission, where
there is an unbroken record Of happy
marriages. If going to destination
other than New York city or vicin.
ity, have twenty five dollars in addi.
ton to railroad fare. Do not encour.
age the attention of fellow-traveler:
either on the train or on shipboard
and be prompt to resent and repor
anv attempted familiarity. Be mind
full of the advice of your parents ant
priest. Remember God is ever neal
and sees you always. Have you
correct name and address of the per.
son to whom you are going, and bt
able to furnish both without referrin:
to letter or notebook. Do not en-.
trust your money, handbag or bag
gage check to any obligins friend
Answer truthfully, distinctly ant
promptly the questions put by th'
immigrant inspectors.
claimants should reach Ellis Islant
as soon as possible after the in1mi
grants are examined. Particulars Al
to the time Eiay be had by telephon
ing, to the steamship Office or pier
This information obtained, the mex
step is to go to the steamship off1c'
for a pass or permit to Ellis Island
The boat leaves the Battery every
hour on the hour, and usually immi