The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1918-09-21
MINNEAPOLIS WELCOMES COLONEL
DONAHITF

During the past week Minneapolis has been extending
her happest Fluctuations of her favoe who
has returned from the French battlefront the popular
Lieutenant Colonel William FL Donahue of the 151st Field
Artillery. Since arrival in his home city Saturday
last he has been the recipient of caed mile fathes
than have been accorded returning visitor for
years. Many public meetings and demonstrations were
arranged to honor the gallant soldier who has already
made military record which rebounds not only his
credit but also that of his city, and
country. For his distinguished service in the field he
proudly yet modesty the American the
much coveted prize of all in the fighting forces after
active months of battling with the Huns Several times
he has promotion, from the rank of captain to
fufedged coonelcy having entered the service at the
very beginning of hostes and long before the period of
conscription
Colonel Donahue however, novice in things mill
tary when the opened He had been for several
connected with the state guard and had acquired such
proficiency in army discipline is afforded in that line
of service At the time of the American entry into the
he promptly laid aside his growing law practice and
took the steps to insure early participation
in the activities there In October 1917 he
conpaned the famous Rainbow Division the French
'front.' which of the very first constituents of the
army to take part in the hosities On occasions
since that time his has been cited for acts of faith
fulness and bravery in the field of duty
His return has been of special interest and to
the home folks Of his native city, because Of the fact that
he is thoroughly familiar with the conditions surround
ing the Minneapolis contingent in the trenches His
has enheartened who had hitherto entertained
misgvngs and apprehension regarding their absent
husbands brothers other relatives. He has given to
these of the and precautions which the
has taken protect and safeguard the fight
ing forces, far conditions will permit and he
has also given encouragement to their moral and spr-
itual welfare Coming from his lips these statements will
be received with confidence that will tend minimize
the anxieties and worries of the folks at home.
At the public reception the Cathedral Sunday
evening Colonel Donahue strongly emphasized the fact
that the not yet though victory is in sight
The efficiency and power of the fighting forces
should underestmated. The duty those home
is continue their several lines of activity usual keep
ing pace with the field forces There be etup
abatement such efforts Everything that you do
help the boys there hastens the day of their
return declared The people show that they
capable of playing their part in the drama that is
being played by the nations of the world.
At the several public assemblages throughout the city
Colonel Donahue told entertaining stories of the
splendid work of the Minneapolis and Minnesota boys in
the fighting which stirred the enthusiasm of his auditors.
He delineated graphically and intimately the details of
the daily grind of the soldiers. The struggles and
prvatons of brought closer than before
to many minds and hearts, and the will fight victory
strengthened
Members of the knights of Columbus and the Ancient
Order of Hibernians both of which organizations
Colonel Donahue holds membership, particularly
tive in extending aternal greetings him. and bidding
him God-speed in his newly entered enterprise.
The Irish Standard also takes special occasion to
tend its Fluctuations the colonel whose relations with
its editorial always been cordial helpful
friendship.