The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-07-06

have thus sketcbed brleny the plan upon WI Arh
American union could be maze possible and Seno
lar IN Canada. or course Iae political ,od p0pS
cs 1us o oces enough would be crea nEs and
senatorships, seats In Congress. CT of insincsbins
with, possibly, seat IN the Cabin 6 for Mr. Gait and
with three years. time and thr "a millions of money
the work can be DONE
THE 'UNIc..S rr.sUK.,
This brings me to I'll last subject In which sba,,
devote this ietter-th q recent ORGANIZATION IN Mon.
treal OF union league, whose object shall be the
employment OF all constitutional means to obtain
The anneyat.J OF Canada to the United states The
INST meeting was held at private residence in the
west End about a fortnight since, and as some very
lhIed and garDed accounts OF IL and OF the league
Dave been given In other New York journals con-
ceve IL may not De amss to give plain and correct
statement or the facts IN the NEW YORK HERALD.
may premise that nave as my authority the words
or gentleman who was present, while for the rest
have before me the printed draft OF the constu-
ton and Intended address.
AT this meeting fourteen gentlemen, all citizens OF
montreal all property owners ana whose assessed
dollars, were present by verbal invitation. The
plans OF constitution, organization and oDerations
was decided 10 follow them out and the meeting
proceeded TO organize The rst association the "Ini
tlai Lodge each subscribing 800 as the first con-
trlDutlOn Tor the purpose or defrayng travelling
penses, printing, &c. There was much enthusiasm
manifested with regard to the movement. One gen.
tleman present offered his bond for $4,000, payable
on the day Canadian independence was declared,
ana would increase it TO 5000 when American
OulOn WAS OUtdlueus AnOLncr, VINO ~ very well
known in municipal and local politics, pledged him
self to give $1,000 whel the first $4,000 was raised,
and third, well known in financial circles.
under pledge of secrecy. Letters were read
from Americans in Boston and New York,
road company was announced as willing to coniri-
butte $4,000, with the understanding that one gem
tleman named should be on the directory. The
meeting adjourned till the 9th OF July, not the 2sth
inst as has been enormously stated. In the mean
while copies OF the proceedings and plans have been
sent to reliable parties in the townships, In the City
OF Quebec and in Ontario, with letters asking CO
operation and desiring that the cOterle In Montreal
may De at once advised on the subject and fully.
the party there On the 9th second meeting Will
be held, and, If reports are favorable, the members
will proceed TO form branch associations. whose
representatives. will meet in October to elect supreme
officers and publish letter series OF resolutions
as the credO OF the body. In the meantime the
officers OF the body in Montreal Will have central
supervision OF affairs.
DETAILS OF THE Observation-Disclosures.
The members of the league will be divided into
three casses-frst those VINO give their time, money
ana exerions to the cause, and whose names may
movement ana are willing covertly to subscribe and
lend their influence but whose names are kept secret
and lastly, the body OF the people, from whom
contributions taken, but who will attend pub
lie meetings and vote. The first named class will
elect officers, manage all affairs and form the basis
OF representation The names Of the second class
will only be known to the directories as there are
very many wealthy and prominent citizens, es-
pecally in Montreal who, while DESTROYS OF helping
on The movement, do not care to be publicly known
as co-workers The last class will not be asked to
contribute money, as the promoters believe that the
generality OF political leagues, which depend for
their existence on popular pence, are swindes and
the balance are much impaired In efficiency. The
Union League Will teach and convince the people,
will do what 1t can to aid Its members, and II they
are willing to contribute unsolicited will accept
their money. 1t, however, expressly distinguishes
itself from sucn bodies as the Fenian Brotherhood
and Mr.. Lanctots Grand Association Of Working
men for the Liberation Of Canada lat five cents
head) and, think wisely.
u
Any seVe Persons Ray form ma an association in
any town, village or county, and such an association
may contain as many as 200 active members. The
subscription Is not has been satd arbitrary, but
must be, at least, five dollars each, annually. The
officers are to be a president, one, two or three
vice presidents, treasurer, secretary and com.
mitee of from three to eleven members elected an-
nually by ballot OF the active members The presl-
dent treasurer and secretary form what is called the
Directory. They alone can approve OF the admission
Of members, they alone are aware Of the existence
and contributions Of secret sympathizers, and they
alone have full knowledge Of the identity OF such
members These associations are TO meet at least
once month, the Committee and Directory as ire
port progress, give full details Of feeling in their
neighb0rnoods, introduce into the association as
many converts as possible and July and freely dis,
demonstrations made as may ne deemed advisable.
Members expected to circulate the publications
OF the league and to advance its arguments every
OCCASION The public who favor the movement will
attend the meetings In public, but have no access to
the meetings OF active members.
OBLIGATIONS UNDERTAKEN.
With regard to the obligations Of members SYM
pathZers will sign private declaration OF sympa-
declaration is the confidential property OF the Drec
tory The third class, or the people, WILL after due
p S sincerity ny gm e 1na cass
aud pledge to follow the advice OF the league
In all cases where they are called upon to exer-
else the right OF franchise but II they have con-
scientious objections on such occasions they are
pledged TO remain neutral. The active members
obediencs and activity While for the popular mem
bers distinctive badge Is adopted, the active
members have passwords and cards The popular
badge will be the American head OF Liberty Of the
size and model of the device on the Old copper coin
age, and worn in pin, something like the cooper
headr emblem 80 popular among the Vaandigham
democrats In 1868. The initiated Will have general
and particular password and will further be tden-
titled by cards OF membership. duly signed and num-
bered. The provinces are to be designated by their
respective abbreviations o. o., N. b. and N. s. The
districts OF each province are to be known as A. Is
c., ana so on, The associations will be known by
Roman numerals, thus l., H., Ill. Members will
be identified by Arabic numbers, the FIRST lodge run
ming rom l to 200, the second POI to 400, DC. The
directory OF each lodge has its roll, the directory OF
district possesses duplicates Of all rolls In its
district the directory OF each province OF all rolls IN
knows the name OF every member OF the
association. Thus member holding ticket 20,
member on the central roll, as the 18th on the
roll OF lodge No. TX, district C. Quebec. The pre-
cautions taken are very elaborate to secure perfect
secrecy and central roll will be kept in cipher
only known to the directory The pass words
which Will probably be adopted 1t would OF course,
be improper to reveal. If member prove unfath-
full he can do harm, Since he knows very little OF
what Is DONE while his recreancy can be at once
signaed TO all other bodies. SO much for the In
ternal economy OF the associations.
TWO ESPECIAL FEATURES
should not forget to note Or perhaps, three, although
the last belongs later stage or this article. the
first is system OF aid 10 the poorer members or the
league In the popular ranks. Members are bound to
tender what assistance they can to well proven fol-
lowers In distress, and In especial cases an associa.
ton may money for relief The reason Is clear.
Ii men In humble circumstances are willing TO give
votes and time and to incur unpopularity or loss or
employment Tor idea the richer. followers OF that
idea should aid them. The second feature adopted is
that Of mutual advantage In business, all members
dealing with those who stand fayorably with
the society, rather than with others. Every bond,
that OF se-nterest thus employed to link the peo-
pie intoone solid mass under perfect control.
The last feature felt inclined 10 suppress Ii is
that OF Information. All information which in any
way affects prominent or active opponents OF the
cause Is conBdentaily ana crcumstantiay to be com
municaed to the directories. who TO vote 1t and
employ 1t when occasion serves. This VIII he a tre-