Evening star., 1914-05-16

ditions and will be in the forefront dis
playing their devotion to their adopted
country.
Pilgrimage to Mount Vernon.
ITO properly grace these ceremonies.
we have made a pilgrimage to Mount
Vernon and at that spot. hallowed by
the mortal remains of our first Presi-
dent. We have renewed our Declaration
of Independence; we have likewise
shown our respect and appreciation to
our present highest executive officer,
and Were it not that we do not have
to be over effusive in our professions
Of loyalty. we would tell him that there
are no more sincere sons of the republic
than the exiles of Erin and their de-
ScendantS, and that just as We realize
that the heart of Washington palpi-
tates in the breast of Wilson. SO SOW. we as, 3,
Jack Barry and of the Friendly Sons
of ST. Patrick of Philadelphia who were
so true to Washington breathes in the
sou OF every man of Irish blood and
warns the pulse beat Of every mem-
Der of the organization I representative
An~iaot Order of HibernianS ar1 their
auxiliary.
Erin Youth Looking to America.
And while we, the children Of the
Gael. the exiles Of Erin. rejoice at this
nations tribute to our naval hero. let
me assure that in the old land. the land
of his birth, many a young man is look
| ing to this Ell Dorado of his dreams
Is even now praying that the country
which honored Barry may one day give
him an opportunity to show what under
a fostering flag Irish hearts and Irish
hands can do.
This occasion is too big and too
sacred for man In my position to
demean himself, or the order he rep
resents, or the race that he speaks
for. by referring, to any petty slurs
should say against us or even to re-
spond by word to what vile sheets,
tolerated for what reason I know
not, seem permitted to print against
mantle of freedom around their
fathers when they were willing to sleep
IN the shroud of serfdom
Americas Broad Platform.
BE mine the privilege to stand on a
broad platform-the platform Of Amert-
can nationality-the platform which wei
comes every wholesome emigrant to this
country as contribution to its resources
If wanted to take advantage of the op-
portunity that is presented. might chal-
lenge those traducers for their records:
might challenge them to show what they
have accomplished for this country-to
/ snow what lIley are volunteering 10 90
Just now: and then, IL they can justify
their claims that they have done anything
! for the upbu1lding Of this republic. and
that we are in the least bit behind, I
shall bow my head in respect to them
but If it is otherwise-and the whole his
tory OF this country from Barrys day
unit! now demonstrates tt-then 1 assert
that we shall take no backward seat. and
that If we are doing the work and fight
ing the battles of this country. no measly
set of bigots shall traduce US. Give me
the sound sense Of the American public
as a national jury and 1 am satisfied.
Absent Ones Present in Spirit.
Much as 1 appreciate the honor of
eulogizing Capt John Barry on this
occasion, 1 have one regret, and 1t is
that the man who first suggested the
Appropriateness Of this monument Is
i unable to be with US and to pay the
tribute to Barry that only could come
from him Some years ago at a banquet
in New York. under the auspices OF the
Friendly Sons OF St Patrick the Arch
iushoi OF St Paul suggested that MT
ting tribute be paid to Barry in the
National Capital. Today it Is realised.
In spirit John Ireland is here to bless
this monument.
In spirit the race the world over Is
here to help sanctify this day. to con-
secrate its thoughts upon this great oc-
casion, to give thanks for the oppor-
tunity offered to weave a laurel wreath
for a compatriot to equally thank this
land for the extraordinary friendship
ever shown to their Emerald Island; ana
to declare in the most unmistaKabie
words that Barry Is not the only son
Of wexford. or of Erin. to be ready
, to face the music for the honor. the
yindication and the glory Of the flag.