The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1883-05-05

Tho resolutions were finally adopted as
read.
The report Of the Committee on Orgsuize-
ton was read.
At the conclusion OF the reading of the re-
port of the committee, Thomas Bracben, OF
New York, arose among the socalled dyn-
amite men in the rear Of the hall, and earn
estly protested against the proceedings. He
was at once surrounded by a clamorous
crowd of delegates, the Chair meanwhile
pleading for order Finally the dynamite
men" quieted down and the convention pro-
ceeded to the election of officers.
Rev. DR.. Charles O'Reilly, OF Detroit was
elected Treasurer OF the new League.
Alexander Sullivan, of Chicago, and
Major John Byrne, of Cincinnati, were
placed in nomination for President A vote
by States gave Sullivan a majority, and his
election was made unanimous.
Sullivan, coming upon the stage, said he
could not do justice to the position, and was
compelled most respectfully but firmly to
decline the honor. The action OF the con-
vention would send a thrill Of delight to
every Irish home and a shock of terror to
the British Parliament and ''the perjured
chambers of Dublin Castle"
Mr.. Sullivan's declination was laid on the
table, and after considerable urging he was
induced to accept the office.
Major Byme was chosen Vice-President,
and John j. Hynes, Secretary.
A recess was taken that several delega-
lions might select representative on the EX-
ecutive Committee, which was to elect the
permanent council Of seven for the National
League.
Upon reassembling a resolution Of esteem
for and coincidence with Michael Davitt
the father of the Land League, incarcerated
g..
unanimously adopted.
fdence and cheer be cabled Charles Stewart
Panell.
Mrs, Parnell being introduced, said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: have been asked
to crown with wreath of laurels our inn
mortal statesman, legislator and President,
to-day is almost similar to that of our country
in the Revolutionary war, and have inherited
drop of that old blood. have also inherited
| Irish blood, which gives me an additional
claim on you. My father said, and | sustain
him, that the party which secures and main
tains position in the enemy's country is sure
to come out ahead. | deny that my son has
not secured that position.
Mrs. Parnell then placed a wreath OF
laurel on the bust of George Washington,
| amid great enthusiasm, the banner of Ire
land being waved over her head at times.
Chairman Foran announced that Mrs
PaInell had been elected President Of the
Ladies' National League of America. He
called on Henry F. Sheridan, of Chicago, Ia
lead in singing ''God Save Ireland" The
! song was sung, the convention rising and
! joining in the chorus.
The Chairman then declared the conven-
| ton adjourned
The National Committee of one from each
| State, ETC., afterward elected the following
| Executive Committee: Rev. Father McKen-
ma, Massachusetts,; DR.. w. Wallace, New
York; James Reynolds, New Haven; NJ. V.
| Cannon, Judge j. G. Donnelly, Wisconsin;
John f. Armstrong, Georgia, and United
! States Senator Fair, Nevada, This council
requests every Irish society in the United
| States and Canada, willing to cooperate
with Che new organization, to communicate
with the National Secretary, John j. Hynes
at Buffalo, n. Y.
At night a meeting in honor of Patrick
Egan was held at the Academy of Music
1t is estimated that twelve thousand people
were present. Speeches were made by
Patrick Egan, Thomas Brennan, Samuel j
Randall, Colonel Mcclure, of the Times
Alexander Sullivan, Father Boylan and
James Redpath.