New-York tribune., 1919-09-15
Lexington Theatre Crowded
and Other Thousands,
Unable to Get In, Hold
Protest Meeting in Street
They Demand Liberation
Frank p. Walsh Accuses
ViscOunt French of Near
ly Wrecking Allied Cause

Great Britain was denounced as hav-
ing initiated "a new reign of terror" in
Ireland at mass meeting of $500
Irish sympathizcrs last night in the
Lexington Theatre. The meeting was
called to protest against the suppress
sion by the British authorities last Fri
day of the Irish Parliament.
Every mention of the British order
suppressng the Sim Fcin movement
was greeted with vociferous Kisses
Demands for the immediate liberation
of "the Republic of Ireland" were ap-
proved with typical Irish fcrvor, which
ovcrfowed the meeting into the
streets, where several thousand. unable
to get into the hall, held open air pro-
tests.
After Frank P. Walsh, the chairman,
had charged Viscount French, Cover
nor General Of Ireland, with timetable
stupidity" in NEARLY wrecking the
Allied cause while commander Of the
British forces in Flanders" series of
resolutions were introduced and passed
with dcafening applause.
One resolution was in the form of a
petition to Congress. 1t stated that
Great Britain was asking loan from
America of $4,000, 100000 to finance
wars against Ireland, Egypt, India and
Arghanistan, and demanded that Con-
gress refuse to extend any further
financial aid until 100000 British
troops now in Ireland are withdrawn.
Mr.. Walsh declared that Viscount
French, by suppressng the Sim Fem
ers, has given notice to the world that
an "organzed govcrnment-supportc d
campaign of frightfulncss is to begin,
so that lrishmer in their woes will for
get their cyer-cherished dream Of IN
dependence"
Messages wcrc sent to the editor of
"The Manchester Guardian" tho editor
of "Thc London Daily Hcrald,' Robert
Smillie,. president Of the Miners
ham. editor of the "Nationo." OF
London, informing them that the carry-
ing out of reprcssive measures against
ireland VIII tend to breed "such
nattcd of England here that our gen
Grafton may not pass away without a
catastrophe that will break the heart
of the world
Act of Tyranny
The resolution to Congress IN part
read:
"Whcreas the British government
has declared war upon the whole Irish
people, IS attempting to suppress their
duly elected national Legislative body,
ia arrcsting members thereof, is COM
mltting unspcakable outrages against
tho persons of the men and women Of
the nation. and is numbering many of
them: and.
Whereas. these autocratic acts of
tyranny are being committed by gov
ernmcnt main tanned only by the force
Of 10000 conscript troops, the sup
port Of which army is being financed
ty money loaned 10 Great Britain by
the AMcrican people; and
'Whelcas. q further loan Of $4,000,
pso.u00 ia being asked of the American
people fnrther to finance wars against
ireland. Egypt. India and Afghanis-
tan; therefore, be it
Resolved by this mass meeting of
American citizens, That Congress be
petitioned imme edatcly to recognize
the established Republic of ireland;
and be it further
Resolved, That Congress be petit
toned to refuse further grabs of
money to Great Britain until such time
as the army of occupation be re-
moved from Ireland and the Republic
thereof be permitted to function'