The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-10-03
ULSTER men HOT
WITH FIGHT LUST
jalm Surface Fails To Hide
Seething Undercurrent In
Ireland.

Belfast, Ireland, Sept. 30.-Sif
Edward Carson today wrote his
name as the first to sign the SOL
emn covenant Of the Ulstermen,
which binds them to use all the
means that may be necessary to.
defeat the present conspiracy to
set up nome rule in Ireland" and
also to refuse to recognize the au-
thority of an Irish parliament. He
was followed by thousands of the
rank and file Of the 'orangemen
and ~unionists. in the northern prov
ince OF Ireland.
Belfast, Ireland, Sept. 30.-UIster day,
the arrangements eliminating day Of
protest against home rule, opened with
an absolute calmness that rendered
unionists and home rulers alike appre-
hensiye as to what might happen. -
The people Of Ireland, rel those re-
sponsible for today's signature of the
formidable League and Covenant"
had looked forward to the days hap
penings with misgivings.
The weather was doubtful early in
the day, but before the Ulster men had
begun TO gather for the religious ser
vices which preceded the signing of the
covenant, sunshine flooded the streets.
The town was gaily decorated, the
union jack being everywhere pre-
dominant. one huge national flag en-
yeloping the facade of Ulster hall, the
center of today's proceedings. =
Most OF the shops and all the big
industrial works were closed, so that
every man. desiring to do 80 might be
able to participate in the manifesto
ton,
CnintA aE IInsku
The spirit of unity prevailing among
the protestant denominations was IL
Illustrated by the selection OF the Of
floating clergyman. Rev. ". Nc
Lean. former Presbyterian moderator,
preached the sermon and he was as
sisted in these services by ministers
belonging to the Anglican, Methodist,
Baptist and Congregational churches.
Sir Edward Carson sat at the right Of
Rev. Mr.. Mclean inc the lord mayor
of Belfast at his left.
A semi-military aspect was not
lacking In the meeting, as 200 picked
stalwart members of the ~unionists
clubs and orange lodges wearing bright
sashes, acted as a. guard of honor,
standing around the pulpit, while 500
of what Is known as the reserve
guard" occupied seats in tAe gallery.
Cheers and Prayers.
The great congregation was unable
to restrain itself as notable personages
came into the hall. Among the first
was Lord Charles Beresford, who was
greeted with a loud cheer, Capt. James
Craig, the unionist member for East
Down, reminded the audience that the
service was a religious one, and said
Sir Edward Carson wished it to be
looked upon as such in the real sense
of the word.
When Sir Edward Carson and Fred
ericlS Il. Smith arrived, however, the
people, %forgetful of t&e appeal that
had been made, again Groke into cheers,
which continued as the two leaders
proceeded to the platform behind the
orange flag of the battle of the Boyne,
presented to Sir Edward Carson in
such a dramatic last evening.
Attack on Catholics.
The service opened with the hymn,
20, God, Our Help in ages Past" after
which a short prayer was offered and
an appeal made to the Almighty to
stretch forth Thy arms and help us
in this time OF national danger" The
first lesson was taken from Islah XVI,
1-9, we, nave q strong city" etc.
The Rev. w. McLean's sermon reused
the congregation to another burst OF
cheering, which was suppressed from
the pulpit. DR.. Mclean declared the
Irish question at bottom was a war
against Professionalism and an attempt
to establish Roman Catholic ascend
ancy in Ireland and begin the disinte-
grafton of the British empire by Sc
curing a second parliament in Dublin.
Ulster men were ready, he said, to &C
cept almost any program of social and
political reform, but they would not
have home rule.
The service concluded With the sing
| ing of the national anthem.