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The Irish standard., 1918-12-14

The following resolutions were
adopted by the A. o. H. and Ladies'
Auxiliary at Joint session of the
executive boards of both organizations
held in Washington, D. c., Dec. 2-5.
The resolutions were presented to
President Wilson on the eve of his
departure for Europe.
Whereas, the Ancient Order of Hi
bernians and Ladies' Auxiliary, repre-
senting membership of 250,O0O and
speaking for two and half million
of the Irish race in America, loyal
citizens of this great Republic, are
met in the city of Washington, this
second day of December, 1918, for the
purpose of reaft1rming the principles
of the Hibernian organizations in
America and extending to the presi-
dent of this Republic an appreciation
of his magnificent Interpretation Of
World Democracy which he will per-
sonally expound at the peace confer
ence, and
Whereas, our president, in his
statesmanlike war utterances has re-
peatcdly declared against secret diplo-
macy, territorial aggrandizement, eco
nomic and political control without the
consent of the governed, and has with
the same wisdom and force declared
for the rights of all nations, great and
small, to determine their own form of
government, and
Whereas, Ireland, the oldest of the
small civilizations in Europe, has been
held in unwilling bondage for cen
turtles, demanding for herself those
rights which President Wilson de-
clares are the recognized principles of
nationhood, and
Whereas, America and Americas g
representative at the Peace Confer
ence are the exponents of the prin
ciples of Democracy, self-determina
The Irish standard., 1918-12-14
St. Paul Mayor
Delivers Ringing
Address On ireland
SPEECH BY MAYOR HoDGsoN AT
ELF-GOVERNMENT MEETiNG~
AT HIBERNIAN HALL, DECEM-
BER 8, 1918, UNDER AUSPICES
OF DIVISION NO. 4, A. o. II.

My fellow citizens, while we have
come here tonight to mingle in all the
fraternal happiness which makes meB
glad to be alive we have come Pc
culiarly each from a high and holy mo-
tive; from a very high and holy mo"
tive, when our hearts and pulses are
thrilling. If there is a man who de-
nies the propriety of a meeting like
this that man has not in his heart the
high and holy motive for which our
boys have died on the battle-smitten
fields of France. But l assume that
nowhere in the broad United States
of America will be found man who
has to apologize for a gathering like
this, in the holy name of liberty of
humanity. There could be no time so
appropriate as now for us to gather
together to consider what we in St.
Paul may dQsto advance this couse, in
which we are interested and try to
bring to consummation the dream of
hundreds of, years, that dream that
kept Ireland beautiful and bright and
noble.
The whole problem in which we are
interested tonight has been effectually
stated by the great President of the
United States Coved by all the world,
the President who has the singular
god fortune to be disliked by the Sem
ate of the United States) that at tho
peace table will be attempted the
proof Of the sacrifice of those who,
have died for Liberty, especially the
principle of the self-determination of
peoples, regardless of their size or i'm
portance, or power. In other words
the President has laid down the prin-
ciple that there is no such thing as
justice and liberty for few but that
Liberty and Justice, if they mean any,
thing, must include all aspiring people.
small as we'll as great. It seems pc
(COntinued on page 81
The Irish standard., 1918-12-14

and has travelled much IN the old land,
and his utterances were received with
profound interest as coming from one
who knows of the facts of the situa-
tion he described. He pointed out
that Ireland had contributed So per
cent of her man power to the Allied
cause as against Scotland's 40 per
cent. Her population had been depict
ed from about nine millions to four
and one-half millions, so that the peo-
pie remaining in the country at the
outbreak Of the war were largely old
people and children. OF what man
power that she did have, she gave in
generous measure as compared with
that other. countries which are n0E,
seeking to belittle her in the eyes of
the world. She was right in reject
ing conscription because that was an
act of legislation which she reserved
for herself, as Australia and Canada
had done.
A solo, "Asthore," by Mr.. James
Sampson, with Miss Frances Walsh
as accompanist, preceded the intro
duction of Hon. Dan Lawler of St.
Paul, who delivered the principal ad-
dress of the evening.
Mr.. Lawleg who is a veteran in the
Irish movement for freedom, alluded
briefly to the hopes and fears that
have been experienced by himself and
co-workers in the Cause of Ireland
during the past thirty-five years. He
referred with tenderness and appreci-
alton to the men who had, through
these years of stress and strain, stood
manfully to their work. He could now
speak more confidently than ever of
the prospects of ultimate success.
During the past few weeks, he said,
we have seen dozens of kings and
kinglets lose their thrones as re-
suit of the movement for democratic
government and the principle of self
determination of sovereignty. Why
then may we not also look for the
freedom of IVland along with that of
the other small nations of Europe?
That principle of self-determination
is written into the American system
of government and is destined eventu-
ally to become the basis of govern
ment throughout the world, as the ma
tions advance in intelligence and in
their capacity for self-government.
Ireland has never relinquished her
claim to separate nationhood, and is
now about to have that claim recog-
nized at the Peace Conference of the
nations of the world.
That conference will not be under
British control President Wilson will
be there (great applause).
"Our President" said Mr.. Lawler,
lis as great friend of self-determin-
alton for Ireland as any speaker who
has addressed you this evening" He
then told of a fact that he had learned
on excellent authority that both a
grandfather and grandmother of Pres.
ident Wilson were of the County Down,
Ireland, and were buried there. His
Scotch blood may give him coolness
and calculation, but when he is driv.
} en- to the wall his Irish blood will
assert itself and he. will be found with
all the vigor and energy OF the Gael
At the conclusion of Mr.. Lawler's
address he was the recipient of many
congratulations from those seated on
the platform. Many of the friends OF
the veteran orator declared the ad.
dress one of the best of his whole
public career: Many Of his auditors
remained after the meeting to grasp
his hand in friendship and gratitude
The Irish standard., 1918-12-14

would be forwarded to President Will
son at the Peace Conference. He
urged, too, that many of the petitions
should be taken by those willing to
do so for general circulation in the
community. After these have been
signed they are to be returned to Mr..
Fitzgerald at the Palace Clothing
house, for forwarding to Europe. Mr..
Feeney then introduced Father P. R.
Cunningham of Holy Name Parish as
Chairman of the meeting. All arose
to greet the popular clergyman, and,
the "Star Spangled Banner was sung
with piano accompaniment by Miss
Frances Walsh.
The Program Of Exercises.
Father Cunningham at once entered
into the spirit of the occasion. His
short address was punctuated by
many witticisms, which brought out
laughter and applause. But he did not
fail to impress upon all the duties Of.
the hour and the psychological advan-
tages that the present world situation
affords for the redress of the centuries
of Irish wrongs.
Rev. T. E. Cullen of the Pro.Cathe-
dral Parish was then introduced, and
down in the call of Supreme President
Joseph Mclaughlin Of Philadelphia,
and expressed his qualification in the
size Of the audience that had braved
the storm of sleet and rain to do their
bit in the movement for Irish Self
would affix their signatures to the Pc
titions which we're prepared and
was greeted with salvos of applause as
he stepped to the front Of the plat
form. Showing evidence in his beam
ing countenance of the optimism he
felt in the prospect of Ireland's eman-
cipation, he proceeded to outline the
story of her unceasing struggle for
liberty. 1t is striking fact, he point
ed out, that all of the wars in which
the people of Ireland had engaged
/
repelling invasion, rather than from
any desire to procure dominion over
other peoples. This is true even from
the time they battled against the entry
of the Romans in the time of Caesar.
the succeeding centuries they fought
back the Danes and others who, from
time to time, sought to overrun them.
That same spirit of resistance against
outside domination was manifested
ever since the landing of the English
on Irish soil in 1172, and continues
unbroken down to this day. Thus has
Ireland ever maintained her distinct
nationhood, never relinquishing that
claim, though forced by superior
numbers to temporary submission.
Now, he hoped, the hour of her re-
demption is at hand under the Provi-
dence of God. He expressed his un-
bounded confidence in the efforts of
President Wilson in behalf of the
weaker nations, and lauded his noble
stand for right against might for the
principle of self-determination of SOW
ereignty. He concluded his eloquent
discourse with a recital of the closing
verses of Longfellow's Launch of the
Ship" applying the sentiment of the
\ Cause of Erin.
! A solo by Mrs. Neil Kennedy was
the next number, which was we'll re-
ceived and elected hearty encore.
i Rev. Jeremiah Harrington's Address
! Rev. jeremiah Harrington, Pastor
of the Church of the Ascension, was
then introduced felicitously by the
/ Chairman, Father Cunningham. Fa.
other Harrington is native Of Ireland
The Irish standard., 1918-12-14
Minneapolis Citizens Rally to Support Of Irish Se|tDee[nai9n
The Resolution Adopted.

1uc AOAAOW1uS IcSOAUl1OuS WCAc tAOA
read by Mr.. John Nightingale and
adopted by unanimous rising vote:
Whereas, the people of Ireland have
struggled for more than 700 years to
free themselves from the domination
of England, which is maintained by
military force alone, and they are more
united today in the demand for Ma
tional independence and in the deter
mination to secure it than at any pre-
vious time, and &
Whereas, Ireland has all the attri-
butes of Nationhood-a people with a
great civil and military capacity who
achieve success in every country but
their own, where opportunity is denied
them; a splendid geographical posi-
tion, fertile soil, great natural re-
sources, the finest harbors in the
world, all now undeveloped because
of the destruction of her industries
and the crippling of her economic life,
and the steady reduction by mis-gov-
ernment of her population, which sew
enty years ago was double it's present
strength; and
| Whereas, the President of the Unit
ed States in an address delivered to
the Senate in January 1917, said in
part: "And there is a deeper thing
involved than even equality of right
among organized nations. No peace
can last or ought to last which does
not recognize and accept the principal
that governments derive all their just
powers from the consent Of the gov
erned, and that no right anywhere ex-
lists to hand peoples about from SOW
ereignty as if they were property"
and
Whereas, Ireland's chief claim to
rule her own destinies rests on the
natural rights of man apd the wish
of her people expressed by every avail
able means in the most unmistakable
manner in every generation. Eng
lands failure to govern Ireland has
been demonstrated to the whole world.
We are fully convinced that the settle.
ment of the Irish question, in accord.
ance with the wishes of the majority
of the Irish people would be lasting
benefit to the English as we'll as the
Irish people. We are satisfied also
that if President Wilson, at the peace
conference, presses the demand which
we respectfully recommend he will be
supported by the people who love lib
erty in his own country and through
out the world, who have no interests
in keeping Ireland down.
Resolved, that we appeal to the gen
erous, just, fair-minded. liberty-lovine
President of the United States and the
American people for sympathy anC
support in applying to Ireland the
Presidents declarations, which were
clearly intended to include all peoples
held against their consent under for
eign rule Furthermore, we ask hin
to insist that the services of Irishmer
in the fighting forces Of the republic
entitle Ireland to the same support il
effecting the restoration of her God
given right to rule herself as is con
ceded in Belgium, Poland, Servia ant
other small nationalities.
In this present crisis Of the Irisl
people we solemnly affirm that in al
things consistent with our loyalty a.
and for them in their struggle for +;
government of their people, by thei
people, and, for their people.
Committee,
JOHN NIGHTINGALE,
NJ. H. CRAHEN,
The Irish standard., 1918-12-14
CARDINAL GIBBONS
is DECORATED BY
VICTOR EMANUEL

Rome, Dec. 12.-Cardinal Gibbons
Of Baltimore has been decorated by
King Victor Emanuel as grand
knight of the Order of the Crown of
Italy.
The Irish standard., 1918-12-14

Notwithstanding the in c e m n
weather and the brief period of an
nouncement, the demonstration at the
Court House Assembly Hall in this
city on Monday evening was a large
and enthusiastic gathering. The sew
eral speakers were acclaimed with
characteristic Irish welcome and ap-
probation. Interest was maintained
at high tension from the opening to
the close, and the telling points
brought out in the course Of the ad-
dresses were instantaneously marked
with applause and cheers. Rarely is
there found such complete sympathy
and unity of purpose between speaker
and audience as was unmistakably
manifested on this occasion.
The climax of the meeting was
reached when Hon. Daniel Lawler OF
st. Paul made the statement that he
had positive and definite assurance of
the fact that President Wilson was
as great a friend of Irish freedom as
any of the speakers who had appeared
on the platform, and would take a
stand for Ireland's autonomy at the
Peace Conference. Tremendous cheer
ing and applause followed this an
nouncement, and the large audience
arose from their seats to indicate their
f3cFo IN %
nouncement Then and there all doubt
of the success of the aspirations of
the people of the Irish race seemed
to have vanished, and tears Of joy
were seen in many glistening eyes.
Father Cunningham Of Holy Name
parish, who was presiding officer, was
a host in himself He interjected
many rallies of wit into his intro
ductions of the several speakers, and
lost no opportunity to take dig at
the pretensions and Inconsistencies of
the British politicians in their deal
ings with his native land. He had
an apt story for every feature of the
situation and told with such naivete
and humor as to elicit hearty laugh
ter and applause. The sum total of
his contributions to the evenings en-
tertainment would fill several columns,
and would be we'll worthy of the
space, if it were possible to reproduce
them.
Musical Features.
The several musical numbers con-
stituted a delightful feature of the
great demonstration, serving to fur
nish a brief respite from the all en-
crossing purposes of the meeting.
Mrs. Teenie Murphy Sheehan was in
excellent voice, and the "Wearin o.
the Green" has rarely been sung with
greater pathos or finer Interpretation
than characterized her rendering Of
the grand old ballad. In response to
an encore, she sang an additional
verse of the old song, which was
heartily applauded. The other musical
numbers were of excellent merit, and
are referred to later in this article.
opening the Meeting.
The hall was we'll filled when order
was called by Frank D. Feeney, Presi-
dent of the County Board of the An
cient Order Of Hibernians of Henne-
pin County. At the piano, while the
audience was assembling, Mrs :: NJ.
McBreen played in her cheeriest fash
4n~> - -
including many of the classic reels and
5igs that make such strong appeal
for dancing that it is difficult to re-
strain ones self from making the at
tempt.
Mr.. Feeney announced the purpose
of the meeting, following the lines lai
The Irish standard., 1918-12-14
u,ia.e Demonstration a Court House Hall Atests Sympathy
,eraton Of American. with President Wilson's Stand for the
atons.
All Speakers Express Optimistic
Views Of Ire|and's Future

Predicts Satisfactory Adjustment Irish erevesher cu
len Presents Mastery Review the Struggle
Freedom Strike Father jemah Harrington Cites Statistics
Show Properone ireland Man Power the Allies
Addressed President Wilson Distributed for Of Reu
Adopted ch|ed to President France
The Irish standard., 1918-12-14
JOHN NIGHTINGALE,
NJ. H. CRAHEN,

J. J. FITZGERALD.
The meeting adjourned with the
singing of the "Star Spangled Ban
ner.''
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-02-23
Holding Down on Public Work.

Secretary McAdoo authorizes the
following statement Because of
the interest of the treasury depart
ment in the conservation of capital
and credit during the period of the
war, have received several in
quiries as to whether building
operations Of one kind and another
should be discouraged. With regard
to plans for public buildings
under the control of the department,
l have stopped letting contracts ex-
cept In cases where they we're abso-
lutely necessary. Home building is
an excellent thing In normal times.
but at present, unless there is real
shortage of houses for war-workers,
strongly advise that materials,
valuable labor and credit be not uti-
Lied for this purpose. Whether
homes should be built should be deter
mined strictly by the urgency of the
need"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-02-23
Will Soon Issue Many Checks.

The Bureau Of War Risk In.
surance authorizes the following
statement: In short time a
million checks month will be issued
from the Bureau of War Risk In
surance to- the families of the men
constituting Americans fighting
force. There had been up to January
IL, 1913, 473,116 applications for
total insurance OF $4.011,391,00O.
The average amount applied for still
keeps near the maximum OF $1O,-
600. A steady effort is being made
to make our fighting forces 100 per
cent insured and there are many
military units in which every mem
Der Is insured and In some of them
every man insured for the maximum
OF $4,000. The automatic insur-
ance makes it possible for every
family or dependents of everyone
having a family or anyone dependent
on him to be provided with month
ly allowance, and insurance in case
of death. The member himself, IL
disabled. will receive a monthly al
lowance. If totally disabled he will
receive in addition rehabilitation
and special education and training
to ft him for some work.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-02-23
Serial 014125
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior, U. 8,
Land Office, at Boise, Idaho, jan
uary 81, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that John
G. Stevenson, of Mountainhome,
Idaho, who, ON March 9Th, 1919,
made Homestead Entry No. 014125,
for EhsEA, NEA, Section
%, and NEANEA, Section 81,
Township South, Range 6 East,
Boise Meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make Three-year proof,
to establish claim to the land above
described, before w. G. Howie,
United States Commissioner, at his
office, at Mountainous, Idaho, on
the 4th day Of March, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Primus Philippi, Edward J.
Wheeler, Anna Wheeler, James Grin
sell, all of Mountain Home, Idaho.
FRANK s. HER,
Jan 26. Feb. % Register.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-02-23
Banks Stronger and Safer.

In his report to Congress on the
condition Of the national banks OF
the country, the Comptroller of the
Currency says: THE national banks
OF the United States are stronger,
safer and more closely obseryant OF
the laws and more efficiently man
aged than ever before. This en-
couraging fact is especially impress
sive and important now while the
life OF the nation and the great al
lisnce OF which we are a part de-
pend so largely upon our ability to
furnish the enormous financial re-
sources indispensable for victory"
The resources $1s,55s.197,O0O ex-
eeed by s2,oo9.e9S,00O the greatest
resources ever before reported.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-02-23

completed. Idaho can we'll afford tt
coin the famous French watchword
of Verdum, They shall Not Pass, .
into I'VE hall Not Fail"
Idaho's chairman is d. w. Davis
president of the First National
Bank, American Falls, Within a
few days he will establish state head
quarters in Boise and proceed to per-
feet the preliminary organization.
Mr.. Davis was chairman of the
second drive. He has named the
same executive committee to assist
him with the third, The state coun-
ell will work in cooperation to make
the drive success. County coun-
ellis will coordinate in the work.
The members of the executive
committee for the drive are: e. M.
Hoover, secretary; Crawford Moore,
Monte B. Gwinn, F. f. Johnson and
w. Robinson, Boise; E. M.
Ehrhardt, Lewiston; ]. c. Blackwell,
Parma; Ignatz We'll, Standpoint;
james F. Mccarthy, Wallace; John
w. Hart, Menan; G. e. Bowerman,
st. Anthony; Russell G. Hit, state
bank commissioner Joseph Hansen,
secretary of the state council Of de-
tense.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-02-23
Would Swindle Farmers.

Regarding an attempt that is being
made to swindle the farmers of the
United States, the Federal farm loan
board has issued a statement SAYING
in part: Another scheme for swind-
ing the farmers of the United States
has been discovered by the board. A
man advertising himself as an author
lied organizer of national farm loan
associations is sending out advertising
matter emblazoned with the national
nag, stating that he will organize
such associations at $500 each, and
VIII teach Others the trick for a
certain sum Of money. His advertise
ments have reached farmers and bus
iness men over large part of the
United States. ALI such represent
atoms are fraudulent"
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-02-23
Urged not to Shoot Pigeons.

The committee on public inform
alton has issued statement urging
hunters not to kill pigeons for fear
they may include those of the homer
species which are being trained In
various parts of the country for use
In army service. Homing pigeons
European battlefelds. The French
army recently figured out that 81
per cent Of all messages entrusted
to pigeons reached their destination
Nothing but capture or sudden death
will stop homing pigeon. They
are trained to fly as far as 500 miles.
They fly almost a mile a minute.
The government has asked the hon.
ing pigeon fanciers to produce some
10000 birds for use In Europe.