, 1880-03-28
FREEDOM FOR IRELAND,
Proposed Aggressive Policy Toward
England-Cal for q National Conven-

England-Call for National Conven-
Philadelphia Prrss, March T.
About fortnight since number Of repre-
sentatiyes Of the Irish societies of Philadelphia
held q secret meeting, at which it was deter
mined that an aggressive policy toward England
was the only true way to secure the freedom OF
their native land. The meeting united In a cir
cular which was sent to over 1000 representa-
tive Irishmen throughout the United States, and
which stated the necessity for q convention as
follows:
'You, to Ewhom this circular Is addressed, are
Looked upon Us man who would o. DO something 41
England We who address you are impressed
with the belief that, while England holds ireland
have pence or happ;ncss; that she will ever be
the victim of Engiand's plunder, and ever be an
object Of outdoor relief for the General Poor
Law Union Of the world. We also believe that
England will never give up ireland until, as
Froudc says, she is beaten to her knees We
desire to see her beaten to her knees, and we
believe it can be done If We will only practice
the lesson that our enemy teaches to all nations
she has ever cursed with her government; thnt
is, fight her with her own weapons. We believe
that in engaging in constitutional agitation; in
in land leagues and tenant leagues;. in new
departures or in any departure from the
dom, will only be idle, protitlcss work. leading
us astray and wasting our energies The true
charity the relief for the old land is to en-
ge u Ia hrn st ot 70 70
"There is Irish blood enough in the country,
in the world, to accomplish the task before u.s.,
'sTo that end we deem it well to have con-
yention called ut all early date, and we solicit
your name to add to ours i'll making the call for
it, if you agree with what We say and if you can
come to that convention leaving behind you any
crotchcts you mny have concerning tho ade-
Quacy Of any particular existing societies or IN
dividuals TO work out the freedom Of Ireland"
To this the following signatures were at
Edward P, Dempsey. Dublin an and Philadelph,ia.;
Patrick Nfallon, Tyrone and Philadclphia; MI
fhhel nnG an Fhadeipha
Edward Cummns, Limerick and Philadelphia;
John Regan, Roscommon. and Philadelphia;
james I'M Isl Casserfy. cavan and Pnilude1phia: Joseph
". Lynch. Manchester, Eng, and Phiiutie!phia;
Patrick Gibson, Londonderry and Phil4deiphia; I'd
phia; Matthew j. Whyte, Wexford and Phi!adel-
phil; Ju,ncs O'Brien, Limerick and Philndel-
pha: Michael Fay, Cavan and m Philadephia; Peter ;
Pefer iemss Il. y: Foyc, sligo and and Phiiadei iphia;;
E. 7: Dillon, Mayo and PHILADELPHIA: John x;
Pbiladciphia; n % Thomas Mellon. Armagh md Phil
adclphia; Thomas Loran, ktld,are and Philadcl-
phin; William Cusaok, .TiPperary and Philadel-
pIhia; Cornelius Foley, Philadelphia :,
appended to the above was tho following call
~ 70 Alt Hen Of irish Blood: Seeing that the
Old Land from hGh y you sPg Is aoe @ona t
nutions OF the earth, by the rlpacity Of England,
We solicit representation from your locallty III
Il convention to determine the measures & & necesa a
sury to obtain for 1rshmGn the full, free, and
independent government Of their country
We. deem it proper to solicit y represent
qtixe from every % arlsh r. M,1;,al Alnce thc
Skirmishers, temperance, benevolent, aud bene-
ficinl socicties-hnving 9 membership Ut men
desiring the freedom o,de Of az sacey h hns
constitution that will prevent the society from
tuRing action to send delegate to this Conven-
tion ten or more OF me rs ca ~ e.S sncetv
mcctiug and act Us men OF Irish blood. Where
men of Irish blood do not belong to any irlsh
and. III writing delegate one Of their number to
the Convention. Every man who will sign this
caI is expected to attend the Convention II ablc:
opinion us to the best time and place for holding
Convention. We will respect the opinion OF the
majority" me.
held at the Shears Club rooms. southeast corner
Of Eighth and Walnut streets, last evening: ut
which over 100 delegates were present Mr.
james O'Dricn WAS called to the Chair, and sir.
George ]. Hughes acted rs Secretary.
The Secretary announced that he had received
25F answers to the call for convention, many OF
United States, including Judges, barristcrs, etc.
To show the spirit with which the call was re-
ceiycd number Of the letters were read: Fol-
lowing is an extract from n letter received from
a prominent county officer IN Nebraska:
So the restless aggressive. patriotic spirit OF
is on the move once more. l tore-
saw that the splendid material of the City or
Drotherly Love would not long remain inactive
and it is unnecessary for me to say that wlsn
YOU a hearty godspeed. am in full sympathy
with the movement set forth, and implicitly be-
lcve the truths therein expressed Will noL
stop to inquire as to success or the prudence "
application. Duty to my motherland con1pe!s
me to be earnest, and to be earnest ts 70 thro"
personal feeling. pleasure, and protit INTO tne
background With kindest regards to yourself,
Rossa, Foye. Dillon. Cusack, anu the otnefs'
remnin yours truly. n,. A..
Another one was from ]. Z. Mcdonald. t1e
editor OF the Trdde5' Journal, of Paterson, n
+ who was convicted OF libel, and ut present
Occupies quarters In the Paterson jail The
headIug was printed in big black type, and was
as follows:
~ CzAIJsM IN SAMERICA-INPR1soSEDF FOR TELL
THE TRUTH.
"PAssA1C COUNTY JAIL. PATERSON. y. -
March II. lB80.-DEAR Rosa: Yours TO nand'
You arc right. Jail is II good place for con-
temptation will give the matter the greatest
study and attention. Fratera!iy yours,
The letters were then placed on the laDle and
after being thoroughly mixed. the votes, as to
the proper place to hold the Convention: we're
counted. The result was announced as foAo"s:
iadeiphia. .79I Cincinnati .-.....-----
New YOrk. .58i Boston.
ST. Louis. 18t Brooklyn. ..........-.:
Chicago. iPaterson, \. J;...:l