The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1919-10-25
WELCOME DE VALERA
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'Iontluoeu
remained immovable as he realized
that the wonderful outburst Of patrio-
tic forVor and genuine enthusiasm was
intended as tribute to the cause
which he represented. He takes moth
ing as personal; everything in his
mind is the cause itself Standing
there, metionless and calm, he seemed
the embodiment of the nation whose
story has been long record of tears
and sorrows. His very attitude indl-
Gated the profound seriousness OF the
purpose which had enabled him to
clude the vigilance Of the British gov
eminent to come to nation OF free
men and present his story of a per
secuted, downtrodden people.
Mr.. De Valera, whose address We re
produce elsewhere, spoke for che hour
and forty minutes. He held the vast
audience spellbound, and he was inter
rupted time and time again by vocifer
GUS applause. Never does he resort to
story or anecdote to drive home his
points. The man is a dynamo OF logic
and intelligent analysis. He present
ed his case with telling force. relying
on facts and arguments drawn from
human experience and human aspira
tons IN order to convince his hearers.
That his arguments struck sympathetic
chords was evident from the volume
of applause that rolled repeatedly over
the vast amphitheater.
MIR. Kyle then read set OF rcsolu
tons that were enthusiastically Ell
dorsed by the audience.
Most Reverend Archbishop Bowling,
who was unavoidably absent, sent the
following letter to Mr. Kyle:
Archbishop'o Letter.
Archbishop's Residence,
226 Summit Avenue,
St PAU, Minnesota,
October 18, 1919.
Mr.. J. p. Kyle,
st. Paul.
lily dear Mr.. Kyle:
l regret that previous engagements
shall keep lie from meeting President
De Valera next Sunday when he will
speak in the Auditorium. I hope, how
ever TO meet him on Monday and to
bid him welcome to ST. Paul where
many. warm and enthusiastic follow
ers, ard where there are so many we'll
disposed but beWildered friends Of
Ireland who need to be assured that
this IS no will-of-the-wisp, no fantastic
NOV ament Of political agitators, but
the deep voice OF an Ireland united as
never before, sane, calm, determined
to live its own life, according TO its
national genius, in the light Of dawn
that at last is breaking the long night
Of Injustice and sorrow.
! hope his mission here will be very
successful and that he Will make US
all understand better what we can do
to help Ireland best.
Sincerely yours,
AUSTIN BOWLING,
Archbishop Of St. Paul.
In Minneapolis.
Following the addresses in the Au-
ditoriun, the Irish party was driven
to Minneapolis by a delegation from
that city. They were accompanied by
q number CT ST. Paul men. A dinner
was served at the Radisson hotel at
six o'clock.
At eight o'clock the Armory Of Min
rCapolis was thrOnged to its utmost
and large numbers cIamored On the
outside for Abundance. Vocal solos
were rendered by Miss M0llie Glea-
sen and Mrs. w. Hurley, and an or
chestra kept the enormous audience in
fine fettle to receive the guests Of
the evening. The Irish colors mingled
with the American eInblems in the
decorations as well as throughout the
audience.
When tho Irish president entered
the great building the enthusiasm