The Washington herald., 1914-05-15

American navy expressly stipulatins
that Barry was to rank as senior Officer
of the sea forces and be responsible
only to the President OF the United States
John Paul Jones, 1t is pointed out. re-
ceived his commission from Congress and
occupied a position far inferior to that
Of Barry.
So when the members of the various
Irish societies and the children Of the
Catholic Church, who are making Of the
Barry unwilling an especial feast day,
journey to Mount Vernon, they pay re-
spect to the man who elevated a man
of the Celtic race to the highest position
attsinable in the United States navy AT
the time Of Barry's appointment
Gen. MelErin to Speak.
Former Judge William II. De Lacey is
to deliver the Introductory address a,
the exercise to be held at Washington's
Tomb. and the oration Of the day is to
be delivered by Gen. p. w. Melgrim, of
Savannah. Ga. a civil war veteran. who
will consecrate a wreath to the memory
of the Father of His Country. By special
arrangement with the MANAGEMENT of
the Mount Venom grounds, Miss Elsie
Hepburn will be permitted 90 enter the
sacred confines Of the tomb itself and
there will place. upon the sacrophagus Of
Washington a floral oblation.
The ONCE of the special committee in
charge Of the Barry memorial unwilling
was all hustle and hurry last night Dele
gates of various Irish societies through
ont the United States and visitors from
everywhere called. Patrick J. Haltigan.
who has been directing most Of the ac-
tivities of the committee members In
Washington. spent last evening In towing
various delegations about, arranging for
committee meetings. adjusting matters
pertaining to the many ramihcations Of
the delegates activities while here and
generally supervising the affair.
Stands Finished Today.
Final touches are being made for the
big celebration tomorrow. and every
thing at the monument at Franklin Park
is being put in readiness for the cere-
monies. Today workmen will finish the
draping Of the big stands surrounding
the Barry memorial, and all Is in readi-
ness for the floral decorations.
Col. David NJ Flynn, Of Princeton, N.
J., prominently identified with the Ameri-
can Irish Historical Society, was one Of
the early arrivals in the city yesterday.
washington was the only place for
the Barry memorial" he said, land we
are going to have an unveiling cere-
mony worthy Of the great hero in whose
honor this $4,000 monument has been
erected. At various times there has been
talk Of having the memorial erected in
other cities, but the American Irish His
torical Society Is solid for Washington.
As to the old controversy concerning who
should have the title OF Father Of the
American Navyl-John Paul Jones or
John Barry-we of course, believe that
all the evidence goes to show that Barry
should be accorded this distinction. Barry
was a captain in the American navy when
Jones was only a lieutenant. But, of
course, We do not desire to detract in
any way from the glory of so great a
man as John Paul Jones'" .
Irish Concert Tonight.
Judge Thomas z. Lee, of Providence,
r. l., another representative Of the
American-Irish Historical Society. ar
rived in Washington last night.
This Barry celebration ID big thing"
he said. Every Irishman in America is
proud of Commodore Barry, and We. are
going to do him all the honor in our
power"
Other arrivals last night were ]. I. c.
Clark, Of New York City, president
general Of the American-Irish His
torical Society; James J. Regan. of st.
Paul. national president Of the Ancient
Order Of Hibernians; N. "A. O'Bryne, of
Savannah, Ga. president of the Hibernian
Society OF that city, and Philip J. Sulli-
van OF Thomasonville Conn, national
secretary of the Ancient Order OF
Tonight the artistic side of the Irish
man will be given its day in court when
the Irish song concert is held in the
ballroom Of the New Willard Hotel. A
program Of traditional Irish melodies, in
terspersed with more modern songs with
Celtic turn. including some composed
BY Victor Herbert especially for this oc-.
,asion. has been arranged by the concert
committee
: The Glee Club Of the Friendly Sons Of
st. Patrick. Of New York City. WIN take
! prominent part in this program. AIss
Mary Jordan, OF the Century Opera Com
'any. New York; John Finnegan, tenor
II st. Patrick's Cathedral, New York,
Ind Miss Edith Mae Connor, gifted
larpist. will be other artists appearing.
The special committee, which arranged
his feature Of the Barry. celebration. 10
Of Dennis e. Connell. chair
nan; Joseph DAILY. Prof. Joseph Dunn. ]
Prof. Michael Dowd. d. N. Hassett. 7.
J. Donnelly. and H. ]. Murray.
BiG Parade to Follow.
Gen. Albert L. Mills, u. 8. A., grand |
narshal Of the parade. which Is to fol-
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