Word: ireland
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...Connor, M.P., lectured in the Union last night on "The Passing of the Old Ireland." He outlined the history of the land problem in Ireland and pictured the present state of affairs in that country...
After the passage of the land acts, the condition and the attitude of the peasant were greatly changed. He was no longer servile but stood up for his rights. In a few years there will be half a million land owners in Ireland who will represent 250 millions of population. The last thing that Ireland has to win is self-government based upon American principles, and for this, the struggle is now going...
...Connor, M.P., will speak in the Living Room of the Union tonight at 8 o'clock on "The Passing of the Old Ireland." The lecture will be open only to members of the Union. Mr. O'Connor is one of the Irish members of the House of Commons and is therefore a powerful factor in the coming parliamentary election. In his fight for home rule for Ireland great expense must be incurred, and it is to get funds to carry on this election that he has come to America...
There are three great matters at issue before parliament at the next meeting: the budget, the House of Lords, and home rule for Ireland. When the first two questions are at issue, Ireland's 81 to 83 votes in parliament will have great weight...
Foreign countries are represented as follows: Canada, 35; China, 25; Great Britain and Ireland, 13; Germany, 12; Japan, 7; France, 6; India, 6; Cuba, 5; Russia, 5; Italy, 3; Argentine Republic, 2; British West Indies, 2; Bulgaria, 2; Egypt, 2; Mexico, 2; New Zealand, 2; South Africa, 2; Australia, 1; Brazil, 1; Colombia, 1; Holland, 1; Korea, 1; Peru, 1; Roumania, 1; Siam, 1; Switzerland, 1; Turkish Empire...