The Washington herald., 1912-10-09

Nothing can stop US now. The institution
Of homo rule can be measured by years
II moi by months. from this date"
VIII Reach Kias.
1T has been made possible by the
Parliament act passed last year. be-
lieve that people In America have not
realized yet the full significance Of tina,
act They have not realized that II Is
! revolutionizing the constitution Of Eng
land. 1t has shorn the proud and naughty
House of Lords Of its powers. The lords
cannot veto our home rule bill again as
they have done twice before. 1t will 20
to the King for his signature the next
time over the heads OF the House Of
Lords.
Before Christmas the new home rule
bill will have been approved by the
House Of Commons. 1t will then 60 to
the House Of Lords for approval Moth
Ing but its rejection is expected. Again
the House of Commons will pass It. Again
the Lords will reject 1t, II Is expected.
third time the lower house will pass
It: this time over the heads OF the lords.
II will 20 to the King for his signature;
1t is not within his power to refuse it,
Mr.. Redmond paid q glowing tribute to
the work accomplished by Michael Dav-
lit. who many years ago in the British
Parliament initiated the Irish land bill.
which is now in full operation. and en-
ables Irish people to own their own land
and homes. Charles Stewart Parnelra
name was loudly cheered whenever the
speaker mentioned 1t in connection with
the great work this Irish patriot had ac-
comp]ished In the cause Of home rule.
Mr.. Redmond compared the present stat
US Of ireland with that Of thirty years
SAas A.
complished since toward making Ireland
a nation and giving her people the right
to govern themselves.
Edward L. Cogan. chairman Of the
general committee. introduced as chair
man Of the evening. Justice Stafford.
who expressed his firm belief in home
rule for Ireland, which he said meant
home rule for England. He said he
would give Ireland the same freedom
Justice Stafford paid a high tribute to
the pioneers of Irish home rule and his
remarks were received with long con-
tinued APPLAUSE.
Mxr. shahan Speaks.
Right Rev. Mgr. shahsn. rector Of
the Catholic University. spoke Of the
great deeds performed by Irishmen In
the American Revolutionary war and
said that the history Of the United
States would not amount to much II the
deeds Of patriotism Of Irishmen were
eliminated therefrom Mgr. shahan de-
clared that Ulsted had no right to think
that any injustice would be done them
by a Catholic majority In the Irish par
lament as past history has shown.
Right Rev. Dr.. Mgr. Russell, rector
Of St. Patrick's Church, spoke Of the
wrongs ireland had to suffer at the
hands of tyrannical government in the
past under the pretext Of upholding the
law and Of the manner In which the
Irish members Of Parliament had sue
ceeded in compelling England to obey
that very law which formerly she WELD
ed to the detrment Of Ireland. The
speaker severely arrniEned the English
government for temporising with the
disorderly element of Ulster. who would
refuse to obey the law and precipitate
the country In a civil war.
A set OF resolutions were adopted ex-
pressing confidence in the statesman
like leadership and political judgment
Of the Irish national leader. John E.
Redmond. and congratulating him and
his party in having brought the cause
Of home rule to the position It now oc-
cupies in the politics Of Great Britain.
The resolution indorse the rights of the
sAASss PSSpso ~ SWELL shSAsocAN~ Auo
also congratulates Mr.. Asquith. the
British Premier, and the party Of which
he il q leader on their acceptance of
the principles Of home rule. A cable
gram was sent to John Redmond, House
of Parliament. London. conveying greet-
ings and congratulations.
The musical part of the programme
consisted Of orchestral numbers by
Caldwelrs Orchestra and vocal selec-
tions by Thomas r. McNulty, Of Balti-
more. and James J. Noland.
Raise $1,000 for Cause.
Over $1,000 we're subscribed 1t last
nights meeting to help the cause. and
1t IL expected that Mr.. Redmond will
return to Ireland with about 500, 900
collected in this country.
At the conclusion Of the demonstra.
ton At the Garden Theater. Mr.. Red.
mond and party went to the National
Press Club. where he discussed the
home rule movement.
The general committee In ohar9s Of
the reception and testimonial consisted
OF Edward L Coean, chairman: Patrick
6hugrue. treasurer; Jeremiah OCon.
nor. secretary: Hiaehsl n Doyle,
Thomas D. walsh. James D. flynn,
Daniel =. Finncane. william T. OCon.
nor. Charles J. Conlon. Bernard J.
Oowney. Andrew Dargan, Francis J.
kjIkoQDY. Micha0l DAVID Cn0Wlov Ia