Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-12

the English population, ana only sixteen IN
ten thousand of the Irish population, in spite
ject, yet England enjoys constitutional
tial law. The intrepid and persistent attempts
of the patriot Irish deputation to obtain in the
English Parliament just and humane laws for
lief, must continue to be, a failure. Now,
therefore,. in view of these facts, be it
Resol,xd, BY sysd the hbat tha MngP1i sGp, Go in
ernment in Ireland, originating in usurration
and perpetuated by force. having failed to
discharge any of the duties of government,
and never having acquired the consent of tho
governed, has no moral right whatever to OK
list in Ireland, and that 1t is the duty OF the
Irish people in the employment OF all lcg.ti-
mate means to substitute for 1t national self
government.
. Resolrct. That we pledge our unqualified
and constant support, moral and material. to
our countrymcn in Ireland in their efforts to
in order TO more efrectually promote this OBJ
ject, by the consolidation Of all our resources
and the creation OF one responsible and au-
thoritative body to speak for greater Ire and
in America, that all societies represented in
this convention, and all that may hereafter
comply with the conditions of admission. be
organized into the Irish National League of
Amerioa, for the purpose of supporting the
Irish National League of Ireland, of which
Charles stewart "a, Parnell Is President:
sentiment, of Bishop Butler. of Limerick, that
every stroke of F@orster's savage lash was for
lIlSuInCu u LCW pFOOl Ol IdruCll 3 worm, ana
an additional title for him to the confidence
and gratitude of his countryrnen.
Resolved. That we sympathize with the labor
ers Of ireland in their efforts to improve their
condition. and as we have sustained the farm
crs in their assaults upon the landlord gar
rison, we now urge upon farmers justice and
humane consideration for laborers. In the
words for the employment of which an Irish
member Of Parliament was imprisoned, we
demand that farmers allow laborers "a fair
days wages for a fair days work"
Hcs0uci, That as the manufacturers of
Great Britain are the chief sources of her
material greatness, already declining under
the influence of American competition, we
earnestly counsel our countrymen in Ireland
to buy nothing in England which they can
produce in ireland or procure from America
or France. and we pledge ourselves to pro-
mote. Irish manufactures by encouraging
most endeavors by plain statements of facts
and a discrimination in patronage to persuade
American tradesmcn from keeping English
hcsolreyt, That an English Ministry. ostenta-
tously"L Liberal has earned the contempt and
detestation of fair-mindcd men throughout
the world. by inpriSoning more than one
thousand citizens of ireland without accuse
ton or trial. a number of whom were noble
hearted women. engaged in works of mercy
among evict"a victims Of landlord rapacity
and English law.
ooGs.1ted, That this convention thanks TIE
RI. Rev; Jehn Ireland. Bishop OF st. Paul; IT.
lev. John O'Connor. Bishop Of Omaha; 1T.
Peoria: Most Rev: John Williams. Archbishop
falo; Most Rev. Patrick 4. Feel,ian, archbishop
Of Chicnro; Rt. Rev. Edward Fitzgerald, Bishop
of Little Rock, and their co-lahorers. for thoix
Immigrants in the United States. The people
Of Ireland are by law of God and nature en-
titled to live by their. labor in their native
land, whose fertile soil is nbundantly able TO
nourish them. but since a brutal Government
compess large numbers to cmigrate, it is the
a asay p the . nemre so OF pSTer9y i ito l Warn c dssm
and assist them in agricultural regions.
Rcso'o,d, That the policy Of the English Gov
ea nn;aat IN ,tnirrsSt,tree reducing ac the Irish peasantry
pcnni!ess to the United States, dependents
upon American charity is unnatural nhumsn
direct the attention. Of the United States
Government to this iniq1ity. We protest
olncia!s who shall be chosen by this conven-
ton to present our protest to the President of
to toe u unl1 upo sta the P sna sespe tbat Y is put '4bc ff amy
Of the Government OF the United States to de-
cline to SUPPORT panrers. whose pauperism
government, and to demand of England that
she send no more OF her paupcrs to these
shores to become q burden upon the American
people.
hesored, That this convention welcomes tho
sturdy and undaunted patriot and prudent
custodian, Patrick l:gan, who, to protect the
La ld-League funds from the robber hands or
the English Government, voluntarily ADAM
doned his private business and accepted along
SHAC "a oiiAiS lIC lItcGIiby
of whose guardianship has been certified after
minute examination of his books by the dis
fh5n irnn ed, and independent patriots; John
Harris. Grateful for his Invaluable services,
his countrymen rejoice that they possess on
this important occasion the advantage Of his
wise and experienced. counsel, and are proud
to welcome him to their hearts and to their
homes.
Intense silence prevailed during the read
ing of the report, punctuated by
hearty applause at times. At the solemn
alraignlnent of the English Government in
the first resolution the entire convention
arose and cheered. The reading OF the re-
port was finished at two minutes past three
O'Clock. 1t was then moved by MI. Chad
wick that the resolutions be taken up, dis
cussed and adopted seriatim.
Mr.. Brown, OF st. Louis, moved as a sub
st!tute that they be adopted as read.
An exciting debate ensued, a dozen men
trying to get the Speakers eye.
The resolutions were finally adopted as
read.
Rev. DR.. Charles O'Rcilly, 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 90 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"
Dir. Sulllvan's d%eclination was laid on the
table, and after considerable urging he was
induced to accept the office.
Major Byrne was chosen Vice President.
and JOIN. j. Hynes, Secretary.
n recess was taken that several delcea-
tinns might select a representative OH the Ex
ecutlve Committee, which was to elect the
permanent council OF seven for the National
League.
Upon reassembling a resolution of esteem
for and cen lolence with Michael Davitt.
the father OF the Land League, incarcerated
Tor the third time in a British dungeon, was
unanimously adopted.
1t was ordered that a resolution of con-
fidence and cheer be cabled Charles Stewart
Parnell.
Mrs. Parnell being introduced, said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: l have been asked
TO crown with a wreath OF laurcls our. I'M
mortal Statesman. lcuiSlat0r apd prnc;,3n,,