New Britain herald., 1919-08-04

"Ircland Justified"
 Mr. Troup asserted that Ireland, lItrainia and other small countries which were not represented at tho peace conference, arc justified in ask ing for their own rights. '"Thc world war was fought to mako the world safe for democracy and to stamp out Imperialism and therefore not only a few countries but all countries should be represented in the league" he said.
 In conclusion Mr. TrOup stated that he was sorry he could not talk longer but he was in d hurry to get to Nor Wich, where he was to speak at an Irish mass meeting. 'Thc fact that Ireland and Ulrainia are countries of rich natural resources, the imperialis- tic governments have wanted to con- trol them because of their valuc It is not right to give certain nations freedom and not let other countries, their own rights, as adopted in the league covenant" he stated.
 Senator Kopclmann Talks.
 Sen. KOpelmann of Hartford who was the next speaker on the program delivered a very interesting address. He said due to the fact that he was born in Odessa, a city in Ukrainia, he was very much interested in the work that is being carried on by the local UkrainianS and wished to help in any plans that are under way. Sena- tor KOpelmann charged the present and past government of Poland and Russia with maltreating the Ukrain- ians and plundering the rich territory of Ukrainia. He referred to the early government in Ukrainia, stating that the first democratic government adopted by any country in Europe was adopted by Ukrainia, which was the first republic in the Eastern hemi- sphere.
 Local Speakers Present.
 w. Burr, former superintendent of the State Normal school, representing the New Britain committee on Ameri- canization, was present and gave a short address relating the experiences of his ancestors, who fought for their independence and urged the local Ukrainians not to give up hope.
 Stanley H. Holmes, superintendent of schools, was the next speaker He stated that he was much interested in the work of the local Ukrainians and sympathized greatly with them. 'I believe that Ukrainia will come into
 
 size," he stated. MT. Holmes also added that he was for the league of nations and believes that the league will help the smaller nations of the world. In concluding his address, he urged the local Ukrainians to support the American government. You are all Americans now and should have a feeling of sympathy for all nations and people. Don't quarrel with your ancestors rivals, it is useless, but stand up for your rights. All is want ed of you is that you be good Ameri- cans and wherever there are good Americans there peace and harmony dWells,' he added.
 Concludes MCcting
 . Miroslav Sichinsky, a socialist of Hungarian nationality, who is work ing for the Ukrainian national com mlttee at Washington, was the con- cluding speaker MT. Sichinsky is the slayer of Count Andrew Pototz<y, governor of an Austrian province. which rightfully belonged to Ukrain- ia. He came to this country follow- ing the murder of the count and en- tered the Columbia university, gradu- ating with hOnors several years ago. He is an American citizen and is the author of several Ukrainian books. as we'll as American stories Following the reading of the memorial which has been addressed to the president and senators of the United States and representatives in Congress, the fol- lowing resolution was adopted by the state committee, which will be sent to the Paris peace conference preSi- dent and congress of the United States
 Petition For Freedom.
 Whereas the president of the United States in his message to the senate of the United States, delivered February 3rd, 1917, said that no peace can last, or ought to last, which does not recognize and accept the principle that governments derive all their just powers from the consent of the gov erncd, and that no right anywhere exists, to hand the people about from sovereignty to sovereignty as if they were property, and,
 "Wh3reas the HcEate of the United States is the empowered body to rat fly all the treaties made between the United Stats and foreign governments and,
 ''WhereaS we are aware of barbar- ous and inlIuman treatment of the civil population of the provinces of East Galicia and Kholm by Polish troops which presently occupy these territories,
 We, the delegates of American cit lzens of Ukraini;,n descent. and { Ckralnan residents of the state of Connecticut, assembled at convention } III the Ukrainian hall in New Britain. Conn., most humbly pray that the seantc of the United States of Amcri- ca refuse the ratification of any treaty provldlns for tho Ceding of the provinces ot East Galicia and kholln. 1 predomlnantlY Ukrain ian. to Poland