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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1907
Page
12
Debates on the measure draw in Irish and British figures. Redmond questions funding and police gains while Birrell presses the bill through a first reading amid heavy opposition and a large Dublin convention planned for May.
Prominent Irish sympathizers in Greater Boston critique the plan, arguing it falls short and grants limited powers. They cite vetoes by Dublin Castle, patronage control, and continued English supervision as flaws while some praise it as a hopeful step toward nationhood and self rule. Leaders like Redmond are cited as pivotal, with calls to await their full stance.
Michael J. Ryan, national president of the United Irish League of America, calls the Irish bill in the House of Commons disappointing and not yet home rule. He notes Ireland’s 67 bureaus, says the measure will be evaluated by the Irish convention in Dublin May 21, and warns denial of self government will rekindle Irish hatred.
Mr T B Fitzpatrick national treasurer John O Callaghan national secretary and Dr P J Timmins sail for Ireland on the Arabic to attend the Irish national convention in Dublin May 21 and following days. John Redmond urged attendance as a key event likely to influence self government measures and Irish policy.
Miss Cassie Casswell founder and president of the Frances Willard Settlement on South Russell Street has four weeks to raise 5000 of a 30000 goal needed by May 30 to complete the transfer of St. Andrew's Chapel on Chambers Street from Trinity Church to the Willard Settlement. Already 25000 is pledged as she works with co workers to reach the target.
Tensions rise as 600 city contracted teams are laid off after Mayor Fitzgerald refuses an increase without Council approval. About 509 workers and 1000 horses join idle lists. street cleaning and watering departments face disruption until a funding and pay agreement is reached.
Congressman Michael E. Driscoll of Syracuse told the Roosevelt Club of Massachusetts that he supports the unwritten law against a third term and opposes Roosevelt running again. He praised Irish American contributions and warned of dangers from rich magnates, urging moral courage. Governor Guild spoke on loyalty to Massachusetts ideals and national unity under Republican principles.
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