Omaha daily bee., 1919-10-23
Announce Plans for Entertainment of
Eamonn De Valera While In Omaha
Addresses, Formal Recep.
tions, Automobile Drive,
and Banquets Included
In Program.

Before large audience of Omaha
sympthizers of the Irish republic,
Liam Mellows, member of the Irish
republic, a commander of the Irish
republic army and special envoy Of
Eamonn De Valera, president of the
Irish republic, delivered an able ad-
dress, interspersed with enthusiasts
I tic applause, Wednesday night in
Irish Determination hall in the La
Dor temple. John Rush presided.
The subject OF the address was
THE Case of ireland as il Exists
Today" Mr.. Mellows said the truth
would make those listening to it fee!
the blood freeze in their veins.
Among other things the speaker
accused England of attempting to
destroy all Irish ideals and make
the country English and destroy all
efforts to maintain all vestiges of
Ireland's nationality.
Reign Of Terror.
England has never been moved
by, justice in its dealings with Ire
land" said the speaker. "The
Orangemen have been tools of the
British government and the people
of the south and the north Of IRE
land have been pitted against each
other for England's gain.
England established a reign of
terror in Ireland by military rule at
the start of the war with Germany
and that reign of terror exists to-
day. Sixteen of the leaders of the
Irish republic were executed. hun
dreds were given long terms in pris-
ons and thousands were taken to
England and held in internment
camps.
THE Irishman has been invited to
fight for democracy, wearing the
uniform of a British or American
soldier, but is considered criminal
when he joins the army of the Irish
republic to fight for Ireland." .
Says English Foreigners.
Among other things the speaker
said the Irish people did not object
to the rule of the English as being
English, but protested that the Eng
lish wers foreigners, and it was ull-
just to the Irish to be under the
| rule of foreign nation.
Mr.. Mellows wildly related his
treatment by the English when he
was ordered to leave Ireland in
1915 under the alien restriction law
and of his Imprisonment, upon his
refusal to obey the order. He told
of his escape from an English pris-
on camp and subsequent arrival in
the United States.
Announcement was made by
Chairman Rush that Eamonn de
Valera, president Of the Irish repub-
lie, would arrive in Omaha next
Monday and during his visit here
would give the address of eulogy
and unveil the memorial statue Of
Gen. John O'Neill at Holy Sepul-
cher cemetery. General O'Neill
died in Omaha in 1873 and was 4
veteran of the civil war.
Complete Reception Plans.
Preliminary arrangements were
made last night for the reception of
President De Valera and the un-
yelling ceremonies for the unveiling
of the statue of General O'Neill.
| The distinguished Irishman will
be met at the Union station by a
committee of citizens who will es-
cort him to the Hotel Fontenelle.
The first formal event on the pro.
gram will be meeting Monday eve.
ming at 8, in the gymnasium OIL
Creighton University, where Judge
George Holmes will be temporary
chairman, and John P. Sutton will
preside as permanent chairman. The
speakers will be Mr.. De Valera
Frank P. Walsh and Harry ]. Bo'
land.
| Mr.. De Valera will be taken Tues.
day morning for an automobile
drive around the points of interest
Including the stock yards, where he
will deliver labor address at Il
o'clock noon. Luncheon at the
Live Stock Exchange will follow the
| address.
| Tuesday afternoon the guest Of
honor will attend the unwilling Of
a statue Of Gen. John O'Neill in
Holy Sepuleher cemetery, following
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