convey to his enemies in no uncertain language
the fact that the people of Chicago knew Dr. Cronin to be an
Irish-American gentleman, faithful to his native as he was true to
his adopted country. This should be accepted by his traducers, and
they had better understand that the people of Chicago are slow to
anger, but when once aroused, they are just enough to vindicate him
who gave up his life while answering the call of distress--a martyr
to truth, honesty and charity. Dr. Cronin's traducers had better
beware, for Justice is jealous, and may lift the sword when she
finds that those who are not with her are against her.

"Thank God, we are unanimous in this opinion. I am proud of the
action of the Irish-American societies condemning the murder of Dr.
Cronin. Let us continue to act so that justice shall be dealt out
to every guilty person, no matter what his position may be. Let us
not condemn communities or peoples because bad men have shielded
their crimes behind their good name and well-earned reputation in
war and in peace. Let us not forget the people that did their share
at Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, Winchester and in the
Shenandoah Valley, because a few assassins who belong to no race,
curse our civilization with their crimes. Let us not condemn the
race that gives us a Corcoran, a Meagher, a Smith, a Mulligan, a
Shields and a Sheridan, because that race is now bowed down with
the burden of a Coughlin, a Burke or a Sullivan, but let us pledge
our united fortunes, and, if it needs be, our lives, to the
vindication of law and order, no matter who may be guilty."

JUDGE PRENDERGAST'S VIGOROUS SPEECH.

Still more vigorous was the speech of Judge Richard Prendergast, one of
the leading Irish-Americans of the city; and who, although comparatively
a young man, was recognized as a brilliant ornament to the judicial
bench. His clear cut sentences awakened a responsive chord in the hearts
of his hearers, and at times during his speech the applause was
deafening. Among other things he said:

"Those who take part on the side of justice and against this
conspiracy, should be prepared to meet opposition and find spies on
all sides. I have no doubt that right in this meeting there are
tools and spies upon words and deeds. I believe there are members
of this great conspiracy i