National Republican., 1883-04-28


Mr. Brown declining TO withdraw his mo-
tion, Mr.. Finorty's motion TO lay IL on the
table was put and lost, amid cheers and Kisses.
(Air. Fincrty is understood to be spokos-
man of the reactionists). Mr.. Brown thon
explained that his motion was to expedite
business.
An excited debate ensued, a dozen mon
trying to get the speakers eye.
Mr.. Dohcrty, of Boston, called the previous
question on the adoption of the resolution.
Mr. Sullivan, of Chicago, seconded IL. Fifty
men were on their feet at once, and Mr.. Fin
erty, of Chicago, said "Are we going to bo
gagged here" Mr.. Fincrty asked if motion
to lay tho motion for the previous question
on the table was not in order
The chairman said no.
Then decidedly differ with the chair"
said Congressman Finerty; and calculating,
1--WE have no chance, it's no use to try" He
sat down.
The resolutions were then adopted The
Rev. DIR. Charles O'Reilly then asked leave to
60 home, and on motion he was allowed to
do so.
Tho report of the committee on organiza-
tion was then read as follows:
Whereas in tho opinion OF the citizens OF Amer
lea and Canada, Irish and of Irish descent, IL is
needful for the purposes hereinafter set forth
that, sinking all private prejudice and creed dis,
tlnoiions, they do unite to secure this common
end, do bind themselves together under the name
and title Of the Irish National League OF America.
ARTICLE l.
Tho objects Of the Irish National League of
America are:
l. Earnestly ana actively to sustain the Irish
National league In Ireland with moral and ma.
terial aid In achieving self government for Ireland
2 To procure clearer aud more accurate un-
derstandug by the American people OF the politi-
cal industrial, ana social condition OF Ireland,
that they may sua for themselves that her poverty
is tho result OF centuries Of brute force aud de-
siruGtiyo legislation, and that IL permitted to
make her own laws on her own soil, she VIII de-
mOnsrate the possession Of all the essentials, nat.
urnl aud ideal, for political autonomy beneficial
alike TO Ireland and the United states,
g. To promote the development OF Irish manu-.
iaciures by encouraging their import into the
United States; to promote the study OF Irish his
tory, past aud present, and TO circulate carefully
prepared literature in schools and societies. that
tho Justice of the cause may be thoroughly de-
Tended against ignorance malice and misrepre-
sentation.
A. 10 encourage tho study of the Irish Ian.
guage the cultivation of Irish music, and an
enlightened love OF the art characteristics when
made the past of our race bright amid darkness,
aud have always secured for the Celt success and
renown in every country In which he has had an
o. To hurt the enemy where he Will feel II most,
by refusing TO purchase any article of English
manufacture, and by using all legitimate intu'
Cnccs tn discourage tradcmen from keeping Eng
lish manufactures Ou sale.
6. To abolish sectional feeling to destroy those
balefull animostics of province and creed which
enOmy; TO weave u closer bond Of raciA pride and
afiection aud TO keep alive the holy flame Of Irish
SIC. 2 The officers Of The league shall be prcsi-
dent, vice president treasurer, and secretary.
ings of the league und perform such other duties
as may hereafter IN these articles be imposed
SEC. T. In the absence or inabiiity 10 serve OF
| the president his duties shall bc discharged by
! the vice president.
| sEc 5. The treasurer shall properly account for
all moneys paid to him by the secretary on behalf
| of the league, and make explicit reports thereof
annually TO a convention OF this league.
SEC. G. The secretary shall keep correct records
/ of all meetings of the league, receive all moneys
for It's use irOm subordinate branches. ana atiat-
j ing organizations In states and counties, and pay
the same over to the treasurer, taxing his receipt
| therefor aud all moneys so paid to the secretary
shall be by drait or posoice order in favor OF the
| treasurer.
SEC. 7. The governing body Of the league shall
consist of the president vice president, and coun-
| ell, which shall be composed of one member from
each state, territory, District OF Columbia and the
dominion of Canada, and which shall be elected
by the national convention, and shall meet at
least once annually, the time and place for which
shall be designated by the president.
SEC. s. The governing body shall meet at least
=. ihs raa e an a%
In character for each state and territory and the
dominion Of Canada. They shall provide for the
general welfare OF the organization, and they shall
have power necessary TO promote the interests
aud extend the organization aud influence OF the
| sEc 0. The council shall appoint Of its number
an executive committee OF seven, to be centrally
located, for the more effective administration OF
i
president shall be ex ofcio chairman. They
shall make such rules, regulations, and bylaws
as they shall deem best for the manasement aud
| control of the finances OF the league and their
| general correspondence, and shall provide for
the establishing Of branch leagues and the recep-
ton OF societies desiring to affiliate with the
league, and shall make and publish such rules
and regulations rs may be necessary for the
formation, government, and control of branch
leagues for the admission of such other organiza-
tions as may desire TO affiliate with the league !:
and such council shall make such provisions as
may be in their judgment necessary for the FORM
alton Of state organizations
SEC, 10. The central council shall provide an
equitable assessment OF uuss iVT e9Sm society
such ordinary or extraordinary assessments as
may become necessary by the exigencies of the
SIC. II. All American, Irish, and Irish American
/ soCiuties-military benevolent, social literary,
patriotic aud charltaoleomay DO enrolled as SUP
national league, and they shall pay to the treas
urer of tho lengue n sum not less than 81 per
| aunum for every member IN good standing in
such league, branch ;Or alliating society Assess
ments 10 be made quarterly y,,-,,
| The national convention OF the league shall be
composed of delegates duly elected by the various
branches and societies affiliated with the league
! and the basis OF representation shall DO rs fol:
lows One delegate for every 100 members, and
one delegate forsocietes of less than 100 aud more
| than Any, but no society shall have more than
shall be entitled 10 representation that has GiIed
OF neglected to make its regular quarterly report
and paid It's assessments up TO the date OF the con-
| NeullOH
Col. Boland, of Louisville, then moved the
adoption of the report of the committee on
organization.
! Mr.. Kennedy Of Massachusetts,, desired
| each state and territory and the District OF
4 Columbia TO have its own head in the new
organization.
Col. Boland explained tho meaning of the
| platform.
Father Mckay, of Ohio, member of the
| committee said each society other than the
| league ought TO organize as branch Of the
| new national league. He moved that officers
| of the new organization be selected from land
| league men only.
II DisapprobatiOn was expressed, and it wa'
| then ordered, no objection being made, that
| the number of tho council should be sever
| and not five,
Father McKay's motion not having been
| seconded, Father Mckay then explained that
] he meant to say "lCaguo" instead of Slant
| league" amid applause
III A motion for tho previous question was pu
and carried, and the report of the committed
was thon adopted.
II Mr.. Alexander Sullivan, of Chicago, took
the floor.
Mr.. Thomas Eraclien, of New York. at tht
same time arising among the supposed dyna
mite men in the rear of the hall, earn
estly protested against the proceedings l'
was at once surrounded by clamorous crowC
of standing delegates, the chair appealing fo
order
"Why didn't you hiss Mr. Finerty awhile
ago, when no spokO2' said an obstreperou
Massachusetts, delegate.
Finally the dynamite men uuioted down.