'9 8. TO THE EDITOR NEW ZEALAND TABLET.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXV, Issue 30, 26 November 1897, Page 15

'9 8. TO THE EDITOR NEW ZEALAND TABLET.

Sir, — Your excellent and appreciative leader on 'Its deserves the thanks and commendation of every Irishman in Xcw Zealand. It was opportune, very much to the point, and has called forth nothing but approbation all round. Naturally, whenever any important movement is in contemplation, we look to you for guidance and support, and I am happyjto say that on the present occasion we have not been disappointed. Clear and forcible, and only too true, is the synopsis you have given" of the history of that infamous time, and just is the tribute you pay to the memory of the patriot dead. Thank God, there is no ft ar of dear old Ireland being forgotten by her children or their children in this country as long as we have such able and sympathetic exponents of her wrongs and our duty as Irishmen as yourself. The perpetuation of the honour of Ireland in the remembrance and appropriate observance of the achievements of her people is a sacred obligation that rests upon Irishmen ai d women all the world over ; and at no time in the history of our race can I recall an event that deserves to be more affectionately held in remembrance than that of "1)8. Ay, cold-blooded and callous indeed is the Irishman who would not enter with a heart of love into any movement rendering honour to the brave men who shed their blood and surrendered their lives in that glorious struggle. Englishmen are proud of their country's greatness. Scotchmen glory in the achievements of their ancestors, and shall we Irishmen then be false to the traditions of the past and blush for that love of liberty — a thousandfold stronger than death — which filled the hearts and nerved the arms of our forefathers ? No ! God in heaven forbid it ! Now that the Tablet has spoken, the last lingering doubt of the forthcoming centennry commemoration, if any such should ha\e exisbd. is happily dispelled, and for ever. You sir. have right nobly dove your part, and it now remains for us, the Irishrneii of New Zealand, to do ours. — I am, etc., iRibHMAr.