London, Feb. 18.
Mr. John Redmond, Leader of (ae Nationalist Party, in 'a manifesto to the Irish people recalls his appear at the beginning of the war for an Trish Army, led by Irishmen and trained in Ireland.
He has been profoundly gratified by the magnificent response. For the first time in history we have a large Irish Army in the field and its achievements have covered Ireland with glory."
He hopes that the sacrifices made by the north and south side by side on the battlefield will form the surest bond of united Irish nation in the future.
"We have fulfilled the trust reposed in us and have undertaken the obligations of a self-governed unit among the nations making up the British Empire. One duty remains, Ireland must maintain the Irish Army at the front till victory has been won. The gaps must be filled by Irishmen and by none others. Your gallant countrymen in the trenches have commissioned me to make this appeal. In the name of honour, common gratitude and self-interest I appeal to the young men of Ireland to fill up our reserve battalions.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.