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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1919
Page
11
A column presents four views on Ireland’s path to independence and finance. One advocate argues self funding via bonds, another favors emulating colonial era Yankee minute men, a third says peace hinges on Ireland’s freedom, and a fourth highlights Scotch and Welsh status under English law.
A Post readers page prints letters arguing about Ireland's freedom and self determination. Contributors question England's laws and compare Sinn Feiners to colonial rebels, noting the atlas word Ireland does not make a nation.
The Boston Post announces a free Forum beginning March 30 to discuss What Should Be Done for Ireland amid calls for open debate. Letters must be signed with name and address, and discussions must remain respectful and avoid insults or sectarian issues.
Patrick F. Sheehan of Boston appeals to the editor about English rule in Ireland. He recalls the 1798 Enniscorthy massacre, the 1847 famine, and Kerry evictions, urging self determination and Ireland's freedom as a guaranteed outcome under the League of Nations.
A Roxbury letter argues Ireland’s case must be presented at the peace conference or risk renewed Anglo-Irish conflict. George F. Taylor urges Wilson to act, praising Irish sacrifice in World War I and warning against disingenuous promises and Bolshevik influence.
An American letter argues Ireland must gain full independence from England, citing 85 percent support and historical resistance. It contends Ireland could not financially sustain a republic yet, noting Ireland currently pays more to England than it receives in return. Henry Elliott Foley of Roxbury signs, urging Americans to back self-determination.
Samuel C. Grattan of Malden Mass argues Ireland gains little from home rule. He questions English law sufficiency, rails at religious tensions, cites Ireland’s schools versus Scotland, and asserts Catholic influence blocks unity. He contends education gaps reflect broader sectarian conflict and warns against sectarian strife.
Rosalie Supply O'Donnelil of Francis Avenue, Pittsfield argues Ireland should abandon reliance on England and appeal to higher law, claiming America once fought for liberty and urging Ireland to follow a similar path. She invokes God and references historical monarchies to justify resistance.
A letter from Margaret Depew of Dalton argues for Irish independence and criticizes England's rule. She praises President Wilson's wartime ideals of freedom and democracy and urges Ireland to become a true republic like Cuba, warning against monarchy and foreign domination.
Editor cites reader arguments on Ireland and American values. The piece defends Irish loyalty and ties to the United States, arguing that Ireland’s struggle against English rule echoes the American fight for independence and warrants support for Irish freedom and rights.
Margaret Doherty Ryan of 59 Moore Street East Boston writes that the seven century issue holds meaning for real Americans.
Michael Dwyer of Manchester argues in a Post letter that Ireland's independence should not be officially recognized by the peace conference or President Wilson. He says Ireland lacks recognized state status and that the Monroe Doctrine should guide U.S. control of territorial affairs.
The Post will publish other letters in this Forum each morning this week. Readers can submit their views for inclusion, with space limited to daily editions and expectations for respectful commentary.
The Irish race convention committee led by Frank P. Walsh sails from New York on La Touraine to present Ireland's case to Peace Conference delegates. Edward Dunne and Michael J Ryan join Walsh. they plan to petition that Plunkett DeValera and Griffith speak for Ireland or that they may appear themselves. Walsh says Ireland can raise a large bond issue quickly through global Irish subscriptions.
Major General John I. O'Ryan told a Merchants' Association luncheon that Bolshevism will be checked in New York State by the 27th Division, which he praised as “better Americans today” than before the war. Nearly 2000 attendees included many army and navy officers from professional life and industry.
An advertisement promotes Poslam for eczema and itching, claiming immediate cooling relief and concentrated healing power. It asserts the product treats skin disorders safely with small quantities and includes Poslam Soap as a skin tenderizer, listing Emergence Laboratories in New York as a contact.
Searchers fail to find the tug Charles W Parker Jr last seen 10 miles off Atlantic City amid storms. Officials hope to renew the hunt with Coast Guard help as 17 men aboard remain unaccounted. Tug built 1909 in Bath Maine valued at 150000.
A cornice collapsed from a building on Main street injuring three and killing two. Victims include Mrs Ransford Trafford 50 from Cashingford N B and Miss Ora Campbell 20. The injured are Guy A Mains Katherine Ames and Evelyn True. The building housed W P Churchill & Sons grocers.
Medical Examiner George B. Magrath of Gaston and Harvard criminologist Professor Whitney will testify tomorrow in the Superior Court trial of Joseph Cordia and Francisco Pect accused of killing Louis Soulis of Gilberica on Oct 31. District Attorney Nathan A. Tufts outlines a planned, brutal, heartless murder with 26 wounds five weapon types found among court exhibits.
Federal Judge Mand postponed for one week a habeas corpus hearing for alleged I W W members held for deportation after Seattle labor troubles. Counsel said more time would allow proving one man is a Cleveland native and others have long U S residence, as harmless as recently released group members.
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