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August 20, 1922
Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
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Tribute to Arthur Griffith, Irish patriot and Sinn Fein founder, who died from cerebral hemorrhage. He led the push for Irish independence, signed the Free State treaty, and served as Dail Eireann president despite opposition from De Valera's extremists.
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A PATRIOT GONE.
One of the truest Irish patriots who ever lived has gone to his reward, and all Ireland must mourn the death of Arthur Griffith. He was undoubtedly what the press despatches call. ed him. "one of the foremost figures Of modern Ireland."
Uncompromising in his attitude of opposition to British rule, he was wise in his day and generation when he accepted the measure of freedom granted by the treaty which he was foremost in signing. and he felt, as do all conservative lovers of Irish freedom. that the Free State was the utmost that could be secured for the present, while it promises as great a measure of independence as most states now have.
An editor of brilliant promise. he used his pen for the advancement of the cause to which he was devoted. and until the recent controversy be- tween his party and the extremists led by De Valera, there had been no charge of his ever being lukewarm in the support of the conflict for liberty for Erin.
He was a patriot in every sense of the word. for he put aside all thought of personal aggrandizement for the good of his party, and he was elected president of the Dail Eireann over his own protest, only acceding to the de mands of his friends when De Valera and the other "last ditch" men show- ed their determination to wreck the ship if they could not command.
The founder of the Sinn Fein. Griffith was inspired by a lofty pur- pose to keep up the ancient Erse tra ditions, and it was due to him more than anyone else that the Gaelic was brought so prominently into the campaign. He was a master of the ancient language and he used it with the power of a master. arousing all the enthusiasm in his followers that the sight of the golden harp and the shamrock always does among those who are descended from the old Knights of the Red Branch.
Realizing that liberty as it is under stood by the more advanced people of today consists in relinquishing some of the individual rights for the greater good of the whole people, he was willing to drop the title of "republic" for that of the Free State owing allegiance to the British crown but as free as any other people among those who form the British empire.
He died while working for his country. Suffering from a slight operation which did not keep him from his daily official duties, he was on his way to work when seized with the cerebral hemorrhage which took him away from this world.
Some day the people of Ireland will do him justice, The perspective is too short as yet for his fellow-coun. trymen to see him in all his great. ness. But with the lapse of time his work will be recognized as that of one of the greatest Irishmen who ever lived. although he wore no glittering armor and carried no flashing sword.
The humble journalist rose to great heights, but not as great as his work and his loyalty to the cause deserved. His was not the voice that shouted a war cry on every occasion. but rather that of the wise counsellor who could think of other things than the smoke of battle. And his very humbleness and modesty made him all the stronger. for they showed that it was for Ireland that he was fighting, not to be the "uncrowned king" which was the proud title of one of his predecessors,
It is hoped that the Free State gov. ernment will be able to find a worthy successor to Arthur Griffith. It will be difficult, it is true, but there are many who are patriotic enough to sink private differences and forget animosities. and, who will do, their best for. the newest among the na-
A PATRIOT GONE.
One of the truest Irish patriots who ever lived has gone to his reward, and all Ireland must mourn the death of Arthur Griffith. He was undoubtedly what the press despatches call. ed him. "one of the foremost figures Of modern Ireland."
Uncompromising in his attitude of opposition to British rule, he was wise in his day and generation when he accepted the measure of freedom granted by the treaty which he was foremost in signing. and he felt, as do all conservative lovers of Irish freedom. that the Free State was the utmost that could be secured for the present, while it promises as great a measure of independence as most states now have.
An editor of brilliant promise. he used his pen for the advancement of the cause to which he was devoted. and until the recent controversy be- tween his party and the extremists led by De Valera, there had been no charge of his ever being lukewarm in the support of the conflict for liberty for Erin.
He was a patriot in every sense of the word. for he put aside all thought of personal aggrandizement for the good of his party, and he was elected president of the Dail Eireann over his own protest, only acceding to the de mands of his friends when De Valera and the other "last ditch" men show- ed their determination to wreck the ship if they could not command.
The founder of the Sinn Fein. Griffith was inspired by a lofty pur- pose to keep up the ancient Erse tra ditions, and it was due to him more than anyone else that the Gaelic was brought so prominently into the campaign. He was a master of the ancient language and he used it with the power of a master. arousing all the enthusiasm in his followers that the sight of the golden harp and the shamrock always does among those who are descended from the old Knights of the Red Branch.
Realizing that liberty as it is under stood by the more advanced people of today consists in relinquishing some of the individual rights for the greater good of the whole people, he was willing to drop the title of "republic" for that of the Free State owing allegiance to the British crown but as free as any other people among those who form the British empire.
He died while working for his country. Suffering from a slight operation which did not keep him from his daily official duties, he was on his way to work when seized with the cerebral hemorrhage which took him away from this world.
Some day the people of Ireland will do him justice, The perspective is too short as yet for his fellow-coun. trymen to see him in all his great. ness. But with the lapse of time his work will be recognized as that of one of the greatest Irishmen who ever lived. although he wore no glittering armor and carried no flashing sword.
The humble journalist rose to great heights, but not as great as his work and his loyalty to the cause deserved. His was not the voice that shouted a war cry on every occasion. but rather that of the wise counsellor who could think of other things than the smoke of battle. And his very humbleness and modesty made him all the stronger. for they showed that it was for Ireland that he was fighting, not to be the "uncrowned king" which was the proud title of one of his predecessors,
It is hoped that the Free State gov. ernment will be able to find a worthy successor to Arthur Griffith. It will be difficult, it is true, but there are many who are patriotic enough to sink private differences and forget animosities. and, who will do, their best for. the newest among the na-
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Arthur Griffith
Irish Patriot
Sinn Fein
Dail Eireann
Free State
Cerebral Hemorrhage
What entities or persons were involved?
Arthur Griffith
De Valera
Where did it happen?
Ireland
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Ireland
Key Persons
Arthur Griffith
De Valera
Outcome
death by cerebral hemorrhage after a slight operation
Event Details
Arthur Griffith, founder of Sinn Fein and president of the Dail Eireann, died from a cerebral hemorrhage while on his way to work. He was a key figure in Irish independence, signing the treaty for the Free State and promoting Gaelic traditions.