The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1867-08-31

denials which have lately become so common at
ings and in journals of having any sympathy
any connection of any kind with the noble men who
struggle for liberty in other lands? If So will we be
good enough to tell the world the reason? That
is simply that they cursed by the priesty tools of
tyrants by the Culens and Morarys of the continent
for the very same reason that at the order and in the
interest of England our own national cause denounced
Are to be consistent Republicans standing up for
freedom all the world over or to be Republicans
who are in league with monarchical tyrants? Which !?
IF the latter, principles sham, and
ment will be disaster and disgrace.
". Our fourth great principle has reference to the
only ebectual mole Of action recz open to as. We are
nation without country and consequently destitute
of the right to wage account. Yet, war
we must make and in the hottest cause that ever
struggled for, or Heaven approved How is it to be
done? There is earthly way but Become secret
s,co,m oryansation! You compelled already to do
it partially do it universally and consistently We warn
you that till you do it you will accomplish your
object and the who oppose your becoming secret
society, do not wish you to accomplish it. Most likely
certain influence is too strong among you to let our
advice be taken. But mark the consequences. You
will fail and your failure will be your own heads
We at least have endeavored, as we will continue to
endeavor, to do our duty.
V. Our fifth great principle has reference to the DIS
ciplue and management ofow O,yanasation. You send
out an organizer. He calls the Irshmen of town or
village together. He delivers exciting address, A
Circle is formed Then you leave it.. 1t maintains,
probably for month So uncertain sort of exist
ence The men of whom it is composed intend to do
what is right but they few and their enemesthe
enemies of countrys berty-are active and nhuen-
tal Our friends publicly and privately opposed No
instruction support of any kind is given them and
as Circle, they gradually dwinde down through mani
ton to non-existence. Can eecual plan be adopted
to hold them together and make them intelligent patriots
ON whom knayes- sacred and profane-can make no
impression, except to render them more seadfast in
their holy work? Are you going to do anything to
educate and interest your men To keep them steadily
to their work If SO, the you begin the better
VI. Our sirh great principle has reference to the
selection and rotation Of Legislative and erecutive
officers and officials. The President of the United
States is frequently changed Is our chief" to be
permanent fixture? Do not misunderstood u.s. Taken
as whole, the conduct of Colonel Roberts has
Deen honorable anu uprlght, anu we advocate his
reelection We know other that is worthy
to take his place. But the principle must be left
intact for all that. And we call on you to apply
it stringently to every other executive officer in
the Organization. We must not have edition of
O'Mahonyism 1t is creeping in and is already all but
mmovably ensconced in your high official places. Let
Vice-President, Senator's Secretaries of and civil
affairs and all your principal officers be changed We
demand it right and if you attempt to saddle
tain select permanent burdens on the shoulders
of our people the world will hear more of it,
VII. Our last great principle has reference to the
disposition and charactero fe men to ohom youtst oar
sacred national cause This free country is cursed with
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