The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-03-16
IRISH LEADERS
SEND MARCH Il
GREETING HERE
st. Patrick's Day Messages
Predict Bright Future for
Free State.
BY DANIEL O'CONNELL.
u-S.--.ss~-sl N>ws RNrvic0.


DUBLIN, March 16.-St. Patrick's
Day this year finds Ireland under
control of the Irish people for the
first time in centuries. Though
political views Of the Irish people
differ. there IL general rejoicing
over the newly-won freedom.
The International News Service
herewith presents st. Patrick's Day
messages to the American people
from leaders representing all shades
Of public opinion.
Michael Collins. minister Of
finance in the Irish provisional gov;
eminent: This year finds Ireland
shaking off the strangle-hold OF Eng
lish domination. Hitherto our work
was to shake off England's grip.
Now our work IL to build up the
Irish nation. We take up the work
with the same xest we had In the
former task. 1t IL not less noble or
arduous. The Irish people express
to their friends and kinsmen In the
United States appreciation for their
generous assistance In the past.
1
countries will continue. Ireland
assures the American people that
their faith in her will be justified"
Arthur Griffith. president Of the
Dali Eireann and founder of the Sim
Fem: Hitherto the national feast
day each succeeding year found ire.
land sinking further into ruin. This
year there are signs everywhere VI
the substantial freedom which Ire
land gains under the peace treaty.
Destiny IL Ours.
"Henceforth Ireland's destiny Ia
In the hands of the Irish people.
who are determined to undo the ruin
that has been wrought. and build Up
free and prosperous Ireland that
our friends in the United States nay
look upon with pride. We are happy
to express our appreciation to the
American people Of their support (of
which We never despaired) and on St.
Patrick's day. 1922. the hopes of the
American people are beginning to be
realised"
Countess Markiewicz. supporter Of
Eamonn de Valera, In his fight
against the Irish treaty: est. Pat.
rick's day this year finds Ireland
facing q situation that will tax every
nerve and fiber of those loyal 20 the
republic. An organised army Of Irisl,
women have pledged their loyalty to
the republic they love. No tai rors
will daunt them. They stand true 10
the tri-color and win do 20 until the
republic takes her place among the
sister nations"
Praises Women.
Alice Stoppford, the green
poetess'' Of the Irish women who
support the treaty: There Ia but one
voice in this country this St
Patrick's day. 1t IL in praise Of the
women Of Ireland whose patriotic
experiences and comradeship in wal
viii deeply affect the future life OF
the Irish nation. In war or peace
their affections are to the mothel
that nursed them"
Thomas johnson, leader Of the
Irish labor party: "The st. Patrick'i
day message from tho workers OF
Ireland to the workers Of America
must be q plea that you shall de.
mand the release Of all Irish political
prisoners and particularly the release
Of James Larl<in. who IL now serving
time In . New York State prison."
(NOTE-James Larkin was arrest.
ed In Brooklyn on the charge of
having affiliations with q Communist
newspaper. Formerly he was one Of
tho best known labor leaders In
Dublin. He was q member Of the
transport workersJ