The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-16

which Patrick Flaherty has fol-
 lowed for many years at this
 season. he today furnishes the fol-
 lowing interesting communication
 on the Shamrock and other mat
 ters pertaining to Ireland:
 St Patrick's day is nearing the
 Eve of it's annual horizon. Elm b1azoned with ancient and modern
 history it's presence is greeted by millions in all climes where the
 light of Christianity sheds it's re- splendent rays, glorified by the great omnipotent hand.
 Ireland, today, like all other na- | tions of the world, is battling the waves of unrest and depression but the trodden path of virtue and perseverance are guiding her to a
 peaceful haven of security and rest. With the shadow of gloom
 and depression darkening every door, the pen or the poet is pointed to homeward surroundings and, for the present at least, many cherished memories are cast into oblivion.
 The rule may be such but the ! exception is awakened and the proof is broadened by the early rays of Spring on St Patrick's day. The remedies to be applied to the evils of today we'll leave to those assigned to administer them; but
 let us hope that honesty of heart, | guided by Gods unerring hand, will be their souls dictatioh. | It might be well to forget the worries of the economic conditions
 of the present day and leave its | fA11 traer rfy. | trail. Let me brighten the scene
 and shadow the gloom by telling you have in my safe-keeping a | real shamrock from Ireland. If my memory serves me right, | I have told you in the past of that little green emblem. At present l l have been requested by many re- | cipients of that little Irish trefoil | to steal few moments tJ tell you | the history of the shamrock, it's trials and Accomplishments. Ireland Is the home of the sham | rock, planted by St Patrick in 432. | The shamrock never blossoms or dies. It grows in all parts of Ire land. Ned Carsons partition did not blight it's roots in northern Ireland. It is only 8 matter of | time when it's influence will ce- IHeHI a .AiiohuiJ, SfCiAootin6 Ae@A | ing.
 The sole ambition of Windsor Castle is to keep northern Ireland free from any entangling alliance with the Free State. As those six counties cover less than one-sixth of the total area of Ireland, time will throw on the light showing where it will be to the betterment of all concerned to clasp hands in the bonds of everlasting friendship and unity.
 The Prince of Wales on his re- cent visit to Ireland did not bear fruit. He did not need 30,000 guns to protect his royal army. There is no need of military display in Catholic Ireland. The Irish people today are not interested in any idly-roaming wealthy bachelor. The Irish Free State need not worry. England's force of might was blighted in the autumn days of 1899 meath the blue skies of | South Africa. England's matching lof wits Is being punctured today l in Ireland by that brilliant and capable leader Ramon De Valera. Downing street cannot camou- | flage the present age. The appoint ment of just and fair commission | has been placed within their reach. | It is up to England to accept or reject the hand of peace, security and friendship. If the erected tar 1 fir walls against the exportation of Irish products is England's sole | aim she is pursuing the course of a rudderless ship in mid-ocean. The recent election in Ireland showed the attitude of the majority against that threat, and the great
 masses making the choice, were
 not ignorant of the British boycott. De Valera is asking nothing but l to tie the bonds of true peace and l friendship with his neighbor at the other side of the channel. England | has been bleeding Ireland for the past seven centuries. She entered her shores as .intruders and in vaders. Through the force of might she has kept Ireland in ab- | feet slavery. In the face of justice and humanity do you think Ireland owes her any more royalties? The oath of allegiance should not find 6 place in England's demand as the days are gone forever when the spirit of freedom can be trodden on the mire by the crowned heads of Europe.
 The tarff on the Irish products will in general reach only the large land owners. They can subdivide their lands and turn them to more opulent channels. Agricultural re- verses will build more homes and create more employment and in | the end this revenue from the soil will be greater than heretofore. Many small industries will be start ed in various parts of the country to supply home wants. May goods manufactured there will find market in other lands.
 Ireland, with it's mild climate. -,.7. .v>