THE AUSTRALASIAN IRISH RACE CONVENTION.

New Zealand Tablet, 16 October 1919, Page 22

THE AUSTRALASIAN IRISH RACE CONVENTION.

TO THIS EDITOR. . Sir, — 1 see in the latest issue of the Tablet there is going to be a great Irish Convention in Melbourne, representing the whole of Australia and New Zealand, and they are selecting delegates to represent the different societies. I respectfully ask for a little space to make a suggestion, that, outside the societies, we have one or more to represent the Irish and sympathisers with the Irish in Now Zealand. Wo want one like Archbishop Mannix, who represents the true spirit of the Irish in New Zealand, who is loved by the people of New Zealand, and can speak on their behalf. That gentleman is the Rev. Dr. Kelly, lie is known to all readers of the Tablet, and honored by those who love justice and fair play, and who wish to hear the truth. Now on behalf of the readers of the Tablet and the Irish, and our friends in New Zealand, I respectfully request the Rev. Dr. Kelly to represent us. I know it is very hard to spare the time, but I am sure because, of his love, for dear old Ireland and those who arc suffering and in prison because they love poor Ireland, he will consent to go. The least we could do is to see our delegate has all his expenses paid, and I am sure that all lovers of Ireland will be only too glad to do a little to show their sympathy. —I am, etc., October 11, 1919. D. Angland.’ [We thank Air. Angland for the compliment ho pays us, and we assure him that we are determined to be at the Convention in Melbourne if possible. Mr. Angland is the only one who invited us to go as a delegate, and we may say that we go to represent no society and not even as representative of the New Zealand Tablet, but in our private capacity as an Irishman and at our own expense. We therefore return, with full appreciation of Mr. Angland’s kindness, the cheque enclosed with his letter. —Ed. A ,'Z. Tablet.'] *