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THE REPUBLIC IS THE ONLY TRUE
GOVERNMENT IN IRELAND.
The elected government of the Republic of Ire
land is functioning. It is a government, not of
name, but of fact. Its will is recognized in Ireland
as the will of the majority of the people of Ireland.
Its "Parliament is a representative one, meeting in
regular session and performing all the ordinary
duties of an elective assembly. Its authority is
recognized. Its courts are sitting throughout Ire
land, despite the presence of a vast English Army
of Occupation. It is the only real government in
Ireland. The so-called English government is vir
tually suspended. It is not recognized by the peo
pled -'-Its writs do not run, its organism does not
function. Its appointed officials, their authority
denied by the citizenry, carry out their decrees only
by'physical force, exerted through the military,
armed with rifle, bayonet' and grenade, and sup
ported by armored cars and bombing planes. Such
is not government, but sheer anarchy.
The foregoing are among the facts brought out
by .the American Friends of the Irish Republic at
£he Hearing on December 12 and 13 before the For
eilgti Affairs. Committee of the. House of Represen
tatives in Washington. The Committee has before
it for consideration the Mason Bill, appropriating
funds, for the support of a Minister and Consuls to
the Republic of Ireland. The hearing on this bill
will, go down in history as one of the greatest and
most momentous ever given in our National Capital.
Five hundred delegates, representing millions of
American citizens, gathered in Washington from
nearly every State in the Union. The East was
represented, and the West the States of the Lakes
and the States of the Gulf Coast.
Not only were the Friends of Irish Freedom, as
a body, represented by such leaders as Justice Dan
iel F. Cohalan of the New York Supreme Court,
Hon. Frank P. Walsh, former joint chairman of
the National War Labor Board, Hon. Bourke Coch
ran, James M. Maguire, and Major Eugene F. Kin
kead, but scores of affiliated organizations were
represented there—the Ancient Order of Hiber
nians, by its National President, Hon. James E.
Deery, of Indianapolis the Auxiliary by Mrs. Mary
E. McWhorter, of Chicago, and yet others by lead
ers of prominence. The Protestant Friends of Ire
land, an organization with headquarters in New
York City, voiced its opinions through Rev. James
Grattan Mythen, of Christ Episcopal Church, Nor
folk, Va. John Millholland, of New York Lindsay
Crawford, editor of The Statesman and founder in
"Ulster of the Independent Orangemen and Judge
Eugene Bonniwell, of Pittsburgh.
The Mason Bill should be reported upon favor
ably by the Senate. It is an expression of Amer
ica sympathy for the oppressed peoples of the
world and an evidence of her determination to carry
-vOUt the-pledges with which we entered the war.
Sim$ Contradicted by Irish Council.
pnless the British military authorities in Ireland
have removed the communication from the mails,
ecretary of the Navy Daniels has by this time re
eiVed a copy of resolutions adopted by the Midle
ton Urban Council of Ireland denying emphatically
the charges made by Admiral Sims in his magazine
writings. The resolution reads:
""Resolved, That we, the members of the Midleton
Urban Council, beg to contradict in the most em
phatic manner the unfounded allegations made by
Admiral Sims of the U. S. Navy, as appearing* in
the Irish daily press of the 29th ult., as taken from
the November issue of "The World's Work" of
New York, regarding the relations between the
Irish people and the American naval forces. The
•relations between the people of Midleton and the
U. S.. Navy. forces were at all times of the most
friendly nature. The Irish people were never 'pro
German—they were simply and solely 'pro-Irish'.
The other, allegations we regard as Joo ridiculous
for refutation, and we feel sorry to think that a man
of Admiral .Sims' standing should allow himself to
be used for British propaganda purposes."
This is particularly significant, because Midleton
is the nearest, tpwn to the Aghada Air Station estab
lished in Ireland,, near Queenstown, by our Navy
Airmen, to which Admiral Sims made particular
reference. Speakers at the meeting declared that
only the most cordial relations existed between the
American Nayal. men and the people in East Cork
that eyenmg after, eye^itig, in the time in which the
Americans were stationed in Ireland, our boys
visited the town and fraternized. fully and freely
with' the residents* who threw their homes open to
them. It might also be noted that it was at this
Agha,da Air Station that an affair took place.to
which Admiral Sims made no. .reference. In the
dead of night, a Sergeant and Constable of the Eng
Jlish police force, while attempting to break into the
?storero(6in at tfte station, were discovered by United
^States officers. They were placed under arrest,
tried,%ftvictedj arid sentenced to imprisonment. It
I Was not the friendly Sinn Feiners, but the ctfckey,
hostile land arrogant British military police authori
ties that our'Ameriein-sailors had to fear in Ireland,
^kn'giuHJt j^ntrols Jr«la^dy Shipping.
N^xsontentxwitfe obtaining a grip upon all the
transport facilities .-of. Ireland through the
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shipping, is in the grip of English interests. About
a year ago, the City of Cork Steam Packet Com
pany, Ltd., which was Cork-founded, Cork-con
trolled and Cork-supported, was bought, up by the
Coast Lines, Ltd., one of the English trusts. Since
then the Tedcastle Line, from Dublin, has been
merged in the English shipping syndicate, and only
last Spring all of the cargo vessels of the City of
Dublin Steam Packet Even Company's fleet went in
to the hands of the same combine. Other Irish lines
have since been bought up, so that today, with its
inland transportation facilities in the hands of Sir
Eric Geddes, Minister of Ways and Communica
tions, and its coastwise and other shipping lines in
the hands of the English shipping combine, Ireland
is in an economic strangle-hold, from which she
can be released only with extreme difficulty. With
all this tremendous machinery in its control, Eng
land today, perhaps more than ever can force Irish
trade into English channels.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS GO ON RECORD
FOR IRISH FREEDOM.
The following resolution was adopted by the
Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of the State of
New Jersey, at their recent convention at Plain
field
Whereas, God made all men free and equal and
never intended that one of His images should be a
$lave and that the guardianship or ownership of the
world was not given to any one man, or to any one
Nation and
"Whereas, we have watched the struggle and
great efforts of Ireland to gain full freedom and self
government and
"Whereas, we believe that Ireland's fight for free
dom and justice is right therefore be it
Resolved, That we go on record as demanding
right and justice for Ireland and for all men regard
less of race, religion, creed, or color and be it
further
"Resolved, That we pray to God that this great
wrong be righted and Ireland be given her freedom,
and we appeal to all of our friends to use their influ
ence to the above end."
STUDY IRISH HISTORY.
No greater service can be rendered by Americans
to the cause of Irish independence than the encour
agement of the practice of having the history and
literature of Ireland widely read and carefully
studied. It is suggested that some good volume on
Ireland be purchased as a Christmas present to a
friend. Every encouragement should be given to
those who have devoted their time and energy to
the preparation of these interesting volumes. It is
also suggested that a year's subscription to one of
the excellent weekly papers which devote their
columns to news pertaining1 to the Irish situation
would make an excellent Christmas gift. No better
way could be suggested of gaining a thorough
knowledge of the Irish situation than the continued
reading of these weekly newspapers. Every person
who hopes to be thoroughly equipped to understand
the outstanding problems of today must have a
thorough knowledge of the Irish situation. Persist
ent reading is the only-road to such knowledge.
ENGLISH PROPAGANDA IN ADVANCED
SCHOOLS.
The manner in which American publishers, school
superintendents, teachers and other directors of the
education of the young are utilized to spread Brit
ish influence is well instanced by reference to the
little volume of songs and lyrics, entitled: The
"Golden Treasury," which is in general use in
American colleges and advanced schools. The title
page tells us that the book contains selections "from
the best songs and lyrical poems in the English
language." -No. American poet is quoted. It is
obvious, of course, that the American poets wrote
in the English language yet American children are
taught by study of the Golden Treasury that the
best songs and lyrics were those written exclusively
by poets and lyrical writers other than Americans.
Is it not time that school authorities should care
fully study the books which are being presented to
the youth of America? Fortunately, many of our
young Americans do their own thinking, and their
views pertaining to British propaganda are finding
expression in letters received by the Irish National
Bureau.
IRELAND. MUST STAND ALONE.
"Until we of the Celtic race, by liberating Ireland,
prove before all the world that we can stand alone,
we will always be slurred," said Cardinal O'Connell,
of Boston, speaking last week in that city. "Inde
pendent of the fact that we are or are not of Irish
blood," he continued, "every one who has a brain
to think and a heart to feel, who knows the story
of that little island, must be moved. In working for.
Ireland we are working for the welfare of our own
people in America. How in the world can we hope
to escape the slur which is cast over all our people
as being an inferior race unless we prove to the
world by one sweeping gesture that we are not only
not inferior—as races go, they are all the children
of God—but that certainly in nobility of age, in
intensity of faith, and in persistence of execution,
the Irish race is certainly a very superior race? ...
"Now, in America, how can you go on your daily
tasks with the people about you thinking of you as
inferior? No one who respects himself can do that,
especially when you know that you are not. Until
the Irish all over the worlds the Celtic race every
where, get together and prove in the face of the
Anglo-Saxon and Teutonic, races—put them alto
gether where tHey belong—that they can stand:
alone, wet will always be slurred. Until we can
make the lrish everywhere feel something of that,:
then, mark my_ word, this will go on.
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go on? Well, it is the constant slur If it is not in
front of. your fate, it Js behind your back, and I
repeat, no self-respecting man or woman, .and no
mother
wants
What will
her children slurred that way. We
want to-be the equal of everybody else, and history
proves that we are certainly that but .we must prove
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When Sir Edward Carson first
learned that Eamon de Valera, Presi
dent of the Irish Republic, had reached
America, he knew that the truth about
Ireland would be brought home to the
people of this country. The news of
the triumphant tour of President de
Valera, and the tremendous ovations
tendered to him throughout the United
States, was a bitter dose to Carson, the
mouth-piece of the British government.
At the outset, Carson announced
A MEMORY.
One bright memory shines like a star
In the sky of my spirit forever
And over my pathway iC flashes afar
A radiance that perishes never.
One bright memory—only one
And I walk by the light of its gleam
ing
It brightens my days, and when days
are done
It shines in the night o'er my
dreaming.
One bright memory, whose golden rays
Illumine the gloom of my sorrows,
And I know that its lustre will gladden
my gaze
In the shadows of all my tomor
rows.
One bright memory when I am sad
I lift up my eyes to its shining.
And the clouds pass away, and my
spirit grqwr glad,
And my heart hushes all its repining
One. bright memory others have
passed
Back into the shadows forever
But it, far and fair, bright and true to
the last,
Sheds a light that will pass away
never.
For the ending of strife,
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and an ever-increasing number of independent Eng
lish papers are declaring in favor of independence
for Ireland. Throughout Canada there, is sweeping
a well-defined agitation favorable to Ireland's free
dom. The same is true of practically every British
possession. When will the English parliamentary
leaders wake up to a realization that the entire
world is joining with the people of Ireland in de
manding that freedom be granted and oppression
ended?
British propagandists are circulating in all parts
of America a little sixteen-page pamphlet, entitled:
'The Irish Question," and written by "W. R.
Moody." It does not give the address of "Moody"
or the name of the printer. Neither does it disclose
at what city the printing and circulation is being
done. The pamphlet is misleading, grossly unfair
and bears all the ear-maVks of "dark-cellar" propa
ganda. See that.-it is exposed when appearing in
any given community.
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Prior to the war the pro-British element of
America dwelt strongly at every opportunity upon
the so-called Anglo-Saxon relationship between
Americans and English. The war placed before the
world the rather clear fact that the Saxon race com
prised part of the German enemy forces, and the
term "Anglo-Saxon" was relegated to obscurity.
The phrase is reappearing, however, and the pro
British element is drawing heavily upon its use.
The following lines, written thirteen months before
war began should be read-by those who seek to
establish that they are of Anglo-Saxon blood:
"Blood is of all the bonds the strongest.
One the Saxon-blood we share
So let Britons work With Germany,
And be brothers everywhere."
........ —By the Duke of Argyle.
The British Labor Party, in its leaders and as a
party, have taken the stand that the people of Ire
land determined for themselves last December the
form of government under which they would live.
Carson and the
Ulster Delegation
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Shine on, shine always, thou star of
my days
And when Death's starless night
gathers o'er me,
Be%m brighter than ever adown on my
And light the dark valley before me.
'"REV.' A. J. RYAN.
THANKFULNE88.
I am thankful, O Lord, /I
For the blessings of Life—
For the promise ot Peace eternal
I am thinkfui O Lord,
For the strong unyielding rbd{ '1
I am thankful, 0' Lord,
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ioi the close of' fears infernal.
I am thaiilEful, 0 Lord,
For the victories won—"*r'
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'And,Thou art' my gracious God.
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i&Atit dip WM. FANNlfrGi.
.William fanning, 70 years old, died
at Qohoes,' N. Y., November 26, ac
cording jto/w6nl received in St ^»ol
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His brother,. Michael Rannlng, was
that he would "come to the States
himself," to tell the liberty loving peo
ple of this great republic, why the
people of Ireland should remain in
slavery. Upon sober second thought,
however, Carson changed his mind.
Instead he sent over a delegation of
Ulster Presbyterians with instructions
to create a religious war in America,
if necessary, in order to blind the peo
ple to the real issue in Ireland.
I DIDN'T THINK.
If all the troubles in the world
Were traced back to the start,
We'd find not one in 10 began
Prom want of willing heart
But there's a sly, woe-working elf
Who lurks about youth's brink,
And sure dismay he brings away—
The elf, "I didn't think."
He seems so sorry when he's caught,
His mien is all contrite
He so regrets the woe he wrought,*
And wants to make things right.
But wishes do not heal a wbund,
Nor weld a broken link
The heart aches on, the link Is gone—
All through "I didn't think."
When brain is" comrade to the heart.
And heart from soul draws grace,
I didn't think" will quick depart
For lack of resting place.
If from the great, unselfish stream
The Golden Rule we drink,
Well keep God's laws, and have no
cause
To say: "I didn't think."
SLIGHT MISTAKE.
A captain, inspecting his company
In the morning, came to an Irishman
who evidently had not shaved tor
several days.
"Doyle," he asked, "how is it yon
haven't shaved this morning?"
"But Oi did, sor."
"How dare you tell me that with
the beard you have on your face?"
"Well, ye see, sor," stammered
Doyle, "there was nine of us to one
small bit uv looking, glass, an' it must
be thot in th' gineral confusion 01
shaved some other, man's face."
FATHER HENRY DIE8 FROM FALL.
Philadelphia, Dec.. 8.7-rThe Rov. Ed
ward B. Henry, former chaplain in the
United States navy, fell from a
seventh story window of a hotel here
today and died shortly after of fi|i
lnJbrles.
FaUyr^ Henry arrlvej| fieie tdtogr
and 9ira8^j(diM94 msi%Jtl|er, Mif.
fidWard B. Henry, and hls sister, Itrs.
Vincent Kerens, both of New York.
They Were abdiit to leave the hotel on
shopping toar before' going to At
lantlc City fdr 'the benefit of his
health, when Father Henrjr returned
to his room ito get Ills ovorcbat. As
he iwtas leavini, Mi*. Henry called to
him to raise the window as the robmi
was warm. Bvidiratly he feil out irhile
omnlii(r this' window.
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Saturday,
In the general elections^ of last December the Irish
people, by over two-thirds majority vote, declared
their stand for an Irish Republic/ free and independ
ent. As Sexton, a British M. P., said recently in
Washington, since "the people of Ireland legiti
mately and constitutionally recorded themselves as
favoring freedom and self-determination—the Labor
Party supports today the position as constitutionally
and legitimately expressed by the people of Ire
land. ." Can any American say less?
Those who would like to have America believe
that Admiral Sims speaks for the entire personnel
of the Navy would do well to familiarize themselves
with the personal views of thousands of the en
listed men and hundreds of the officers. Read the
following inspiring hitherto unpublished lines, writ
ten by a young man who left Ireland to fight Ger
many, but preferred to wear the uniform of the Ujnitr
ed States Navy rather than the oppressor's, when
the task of fighting oppresion was appealing to the
humanity of the world. Mr. Millen's poems are
soon to be presented to the public in book form.
GREEN, WHITE AND ORANGE!
By William A. Millen, S. S. "Aulick," U. S. N.
Above the olden hate and lies
The flag of Newer Ireland flies— 1!
Rainbow of promise in Erin's skies—"
Green, White and Orange!
Salvation comes but from within—
Regeneration will begin
As Ireland's soul is purged from sin
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Here Saxon wiles no more confound:
All creeds may meet on common ground:
Non-partisan from every mound-—
The newer flag now flutters.
The banshee of the Sassenach wails—•
The swan-song of the Shawneen fails—
And fast and countless flock the Gaels
Round Green and White and Orange!
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January 3. 1920
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GOOD MANNERS.
Stand by your chair quietly until!
after grace has been said and the
hostess sits down.
If grace has not been said and
others seat themselves, quietly make
the sign of the cross and say your own
grace, with bowed head, after you are
seated.
Take what is offered you and even
if you are not fond of it, eat a little
if possible, leave what you cannot eat,:
but make no remarks about it.
Do not forget to say, "If you please,"
and "I think you."
Always take bread from the plate
with your fingers and break it into
small pieces before buttering.
Chew your food thoroughly and
quietly, with closed lips and never
attempt to speak while food is in your
mouth.
Use your knife for cutting meat and
never put it to your mouth.
Sit quietly erect and do not let your
arms or elbows rest upon the table.
Hold your fork carefully and never
fill up your mouth, for only small1
bites are permissible.
Make no noise when drinking and
use your napkin, if necessary, to wipe
your mouth.
Talk only of pleasant things and be
careful to get no crumbs on table,
cloth or floor. 'J
After finishing sit quietly until all
are through and the hostess arises.
Your grace may again be said stand-'
lng or sitting.
Your mother is always your hostess
at home and when yoii are visiting the 'l
lady of the house is hostess.
Never go to the table without clean
hands and face and well combed hath
Unless you use good manners and
eat politely every day at home,, you
cannot do so on special occasions.
THE IRI8H TE DEUM.
Thanks be to God tor the light
the darkness, a
Thanks be to God for the hail and
the not,
Thanks be to God tor the shower and
sunshine, u3o
Thanks be to God for all things that
grow.
Thanks be to God for the lightnfiig*
aiad tempest,
ThanKs be to God for weal and tot''
voe. rno
Thanks be to God for His own great
goodnees,
Thanks be to €od that what Is Is m,
Thanks be to God irtien the BarTe*'M
j'• ^"Is' plentyi' '"-1 &*
Thanks be to
low)''
Thanks be to God. when, oar pockets
are empty.
Thanks be to Gtod when again
Thanks be to God that Mass bell and
^steeple
Are heard and seen throughout Erin's
green isle.
Thanks be to God that the priest and
People
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Press close after Mary on
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Are ever united in danger and triaL'
Thanks be to God that the brave eona„
i-r of Erin ._,5?ct
Have the taith of thelr fathers far over
the sea iHir, t-oritam
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