The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-02-15

9TH Resolutions the treatment received by American
czens at the hands of foreign governments especially of
Ureat Britain. 9th. New business
All OF which is respectfully submitted.
ED. DoNAHo
H. MCCfUINNEss,
JOHN REILLY,
Committee
On motion the report accepted, and the committee
discharged.
The Convention took up the consideration of business
IN regular order as follows:
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
The proceedings of the Cleveland Congress were on
motion, Endorsed unanimously.
The several delegations pledged their respective constu
to contribute three dollars per member the amount to
be forwarded headquarters special contribution in
the of and to the credit of the district large the
remittance be forwarded with an address the President
from the D. c. three weeks from date.
The Convention refused to pledge the district to any
stated amount but resolved that the several Circles will
remit largely during the ensuing year their ability will
admit of and every other within their power to
advance the interest of the cause.
Your committee appointed draft resolutions expressive
OF the sentiments of the Fenan Organization of Idaho Ter
rtoy DO respectfully report the following preamble and
resolutions:
WHEREAS In the language of our most patriotic District
Center it is both necessary and expeden that the Fenan
Brotherhood of Idaho Territory through their representa-
ves should come together at certain periods review
organized efforts in the past and in the language of
most solemn pledge to fully propagate the principles
of Fenansm and
WHEREAS The execution of three of our country
men In Manchester and the corrupt used through
bribery and packed ures to convict them is but another
evidence of the fact that the Fenan Brotherhood throughout
America must by renewed efforts create opportunity to
avenge death of the Manchester heroes and redress
long list OF grievances accumulated for the last
centuries; and
Cleveland Congress- the proceedings of which
daily ndorse we'll the declaration of principles
mating from that body all point the necessity of renewed
efforts and thorough union of Irish Naonalists
therefore
Resolved That the Liberation of Ireland from the tyran
yoke of her ruthless oppessor is every earthly
a TO
the business OF perfect union of the entire
Brotherhood of America is imperatively essential.
Resolved That the difference of opinion of the Fenan
Brotherhood of the East exists only the mode of
compishng the independence of Ireland therefore call
our brothers everywhere to chickering's and aousies
aside to lock hands in spirit of harmony and engage
once In the object that may present to the
hereditary enemy of our solid unbroken phalanx
And be it further
Resolved That believe with the great statesmen who
have most nteigenty and nobly expressed their opinions
the subject in this country that in exchange for the
allegiance which the alien born solemnly pledge under
sacred oahs upon becoming nauralized citizens of the Uni
ted States the Government is in duty bound invest the
newly made citizen with every right privilege prerogative
those guarantees the protection and safety of citizens
from illegal imprisonment at the hands of any and every
foreign government and should the issue of war be the
consequence of such protection pledge ourselves to
tender to the Government material and physical assist
ance.
Resolved That we view with exceeding modification of
spirit and deep dspeaure the conduct Of the Government
at Washington IN its unexampled neglect and refusal to
exercise nat protecuon and safety (which should be the
guarantee to every citizen, whether natveborn natu-
razed to those of country blood who have suffered
and to those who yet suffer from the barbarty and inhuman
tyranny of the British Government as was conspicuously
exemped in the late brutal executions at Manchester and
in long Imprisonment of other brave spirits
both native and adopted American citizens for no other
than their heartfelt sympathy noble efforts in behalf
of oppressed Ireland
All of which is respectfully submitted.
E. DoNAHo, H. McGUINNEss
J. RIoRDAN, J. MoRIARTY
j. REILLY, B. CLINTON,
Committee
ORDER BUSINESS.
Moved and seconded that committee consisting of one
delegate from each Circle be appointed to make arrange
mens for holding demonstration the 18th of March
Carried.
The committee recommended that each Circle in its own
locality give ball. have lecture delivered or have
other appropriate demonstration that anniversary the
proceeds to be forwarded conformity headquarters to be