The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1919-04-26
S1o5.ooo Raised in Coast City to Offset
British Propaganda In America.
1900 People Rally In Greatest Mass
Meeting in city's History to De-
clare for Irish independence.

clare for Irish Independence.
Addresses by Archbishop Hanna, Unit
ed States Senator James D. Phelan,
Mayor James Rolph, Congressman
). John !. Nolan and Other
>. Celebrities.
Wife Of Former Secretary McAdoo a
Spectator st the Inspiring Scene.
= Over the top with cheer of en-
thusias1n that will be heard through
out America and across the Atlantic
iii Paris, went San Francisco in gi-
gantie rally to raise her allotted share
Of the Propaganda Fund established
at the Irish Race Convention, held in
Philadelphia, Feb. 1928. From the
Monitors" report of the great dem
onstration the following is q partial
summary:
President Wilson's daughter, Mrs.
William A. McAdoo, was an interested
member of the great audience of 49,
900 people who crowded the Civic
Auditorium last Saturday night to
give expression to this city's sympa-
thy with Ireland in its fight for self
determination as one of the small ma
tions of the earth that has right to
govern itself. She declared it was
one of the most inspiring scenes she
had ever witnessed and the first time
she had been present at an event Of
it's kind. e. ,s.' e. '.,.-<.. = .-.s
The Chief speakers at this remark
able rally of San Franciscans in the
cause of Irish freedom included Most
Rev.. Archbishop Hanna, Senator
James D. Phelan, Congressman John
I. Nolan, Mayor James Rolph, Rev.
Andrew Carroll, and William H. Nc
Carthy, manager of the campaign
fund for Irish propaganda. Califor-
MAS allotment was $4,000 and Mr..
Mccarthy announced that San Fran
cisco alone had contributed the hand
some total of $105,000.
Archbishop Hanna's Appeal.
s The Distinguished orators Of the
evening were inspired by the occa-
sion and vast audience and were
never heard to better advantage. Arch
bishop Hanna was at his best and paid
q beautiful tribute to Irish woman
hood and Irish chivalry, and declared
that the opinion OF the world is that
Ireland must be free. s
Senator Phelan rose to the heights
Of eloquence and held his audience
in close attention for an hour with
Z mastery speech brirnful Of facts,
+ keen logic and Irish wit.
Congressman Nolan made fine
Impression and spoke cut right from
the shoulder. He stated that Amer
lean labor was with ireland In its
struggle for nationhood and the most
heartening words had come from the
\ British Labor Party in behalf OF Erin's
struggle for liberty. % S,
Miss Maude Fay Of the Metropolis
tan Grand Opera Company and sis
I ter Of Postmaster Charles w. Fay,
sang four Irish melodies that thrilled
the thrpng.
The thr6ng greeted with acclaim
the flags Of America and the tri-color
Of the Irish Republic at the close OF
the meeting. Lights were dimmed
and spot lights were turned ON the
two flags while the crowds cheered.
with Mrs. McAdoo were Miss
. Mary u. Phelan, Miss Alice Brady
4 Of Washington, Miss Ada Sullivan
Miss Maude Fay and Charles W. Fay
Mrs. McAdoo Is . guest at the Phelan
home
Archbishop Hanna voiced the zap
peal of the Catholic clergy of sa1
Ffancisco ID. all America for united
support to the cause Of Irish freedom
at the beginning of the mass meeting
When he arose to the platform the en-
tire throng rose With him and gave
him an ovation lasting several min
1ees:
He said IN part: ''' ''''e, = i'.'''- H. /.
An Inspiring Occasion.
Thsre = s1oy IN this night, there 4
10y III this scene when you realise
this meeting d being Duplicated ID
1000 places Throughout the country
4 With Amer3ca,s magniAcent number
pss1gihg 1salty to dsar 81 Irslaad