The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-05-11

Irish race throughout the world to sustain the
Irish people in the employment OF all legiti-
mate means to substitute for 1t national self
Resolued. That we pledge our unqualified
and constant support, moral and material. 20
our countrymcn In Ireland I'm their enorts 70
recover their national eelf-goyernment, and,
in order to more effectually promote this OBJ
tect, by the consolidation of all our resources
and the creation of one responsible and au.
thOritative body to speak for greater Ireland
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
America, for the purpose of supporting the
Irish National League of Ireland, of which
Charles Stewart Parlell is President.
Of ss Te ENTITY Gd1rse the nf aba
every stroke of Forster's savage lash was for
lrishmen new proof of Parnelrs worth, and
an additionai title for him to the confidence
and gratitude of his countrymen.
RcsOlped, That we sympathiZe with the labor
ers of Ireland I'm their efforts to improve their
condition, and as We have sustained the farm
ers 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 fair days work
Resored. That as the manufacturers of
Great Britain are the chief ,ources of her
material greatness, already declining under
the influence of American competition, We
earnestly counsel our cOuntrymen i'm 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
their import into America, and to use the ut
most endeavors by plain statements of facts
and discrimination in patronage to persuade
American tradesmen from keeping English
goods on sale.
Resolred That an English Ministry, ostenta-
tiOusly' Liberal" has earned the contempt and
detestation of fair-rninded men throughout
the world. by imprisoning more than one
thousand citizens of Ireland without accusa-
ton or trial, number of whom were noble
hearted women, engaged in works of mercy
among. evicted victims of landlord rapacity
and English law.
Resolved, That this convention thanks the
Rt. Rev. John Ireland, Bishop of st. Paul; Rt.
Rev. John O'Connor. Bishop of Omaha; Rt.
Peoria: Most Rev. John Williams. Archbishop
of Boston: ri. Rev. S. v. Ryan, Bishop of Buff
falo; Most Rev. Patrick A. Feehan. Archbishop
of Chicago; Rt Rev. Edward Fitzgerald, Bishop
of Little Rock, and their cO-labOrers. for their
efficient efforts in providing homes for Irish
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 abundantly able to
nOurish them, but since a brutal Government
cOmpels large numbers to emigrate, it is the
duty of their countrymen to warn them
aga inst the snares OF poverty i'm large cities,
and assist them in agricultural regions.
ResoFpsd, That the policy of the English Gov
eminent in first reducing the Irish peasantry
to abject poverty, and then sending them
pennileSs to the United States, dependents
upon American charity, is unnatural. inhuman
and an outrage upon the American Gov
direct the attention of the United States
Government to this iniquity. We protest
against its continuance, and we instruct the
officials who shall be chosen by: this conyen-
ton to present our protest to the President of
the United States and respectfully but firmly
to urge upon the President that it is the duty
of the Government of the, United States to de-
cline to support paupers. whose pauperiSm
began under. and is the result of, English mis-
government, and to demand of England that
she send no more of her paupcrs to these
shores to become burden upon the American
people.
Ke>O'ret. That this convention welcomes the
sturdy and undaunted patriot and prudent
custodian, Patrick Egan, who, to protect the
Land-Leugue funds from the robber hands of
the English Government, voluntarily aban-
dOned his private business and accepted long
exile in foreign lands: the integrity
of whose guardianship has been certified after
minute examination of his books by the dis
tinguiShed and independent patriots. John
Dillon, Rev. Eugene Sheehy and Matthew
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
arraignment of the English Government in
the first resolution the entire convention
arose and cheered. The reading of the Te-
port was finished at two minutes past three
o'clock. 1t was then moved by Mr.. Chad
wick that the resolutions be taken up, dis
cussed and adopted seriatim.
Mr.. Brown, of st. Louis, moved as SUBJ
stitute that they be adopted as read.
An exciting debate ensued, dozen men
trying to get the Speakers eye.
The resolutions were finally adopted as
read.
The report of the Committee on Organiza-
ton was read.
At the conclusion of the reading of the re-
port of the committee, Thomas Bracken, of
New York, arose among the sO-called dyn-
amite men i'm 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, quoted down and the convention pro-
ceeded to the election of officers.
Rev. DIR. Charles O'Reilly, of Detroit was
elected Treasurer of the new League.
Alexander Sullivan, of Chicago, and
Major John Byne, of Cincinnati, WERE
placed in nomination for President. A vote
by States gave Sullivan majority, and his
election was made unanimous.
Sullivan, coming upon the stage, said he
could not do justice to the position, and was
most respectfully but firmly to
decline the honor. The action of the con-
ventiOn would send thrill of delight to
every Irish home and 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 Byne was chosen Vice-President,
and John J. Hynes, Secretary.
a recess was taken that several delega- |
tons might select a representative on the EX-
ecutive Committee, which was to elect the /
permanent council of seven for the National
League.
Upon reassembling resolution Of esteem
for and confidence with Michael Davitt, /
the father of the Land League, incarcerated
for the third time in British dungeon, was !
adopted.
1t was ordered that resolution of con- !
fdence and cheer be cabled Charles Stewart I
Parnell.
Mrs. Parnell being introduced, said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: have been asked /
TO crown with a wreath of laurcls our i'm |
mortal statesman. LEGISLATOR and President, |
George Washington. The position of Ireland 4
to-day is almost similar to that of our country /
in the Revolutionary war, and have inherited !
I drop of that old blood. have also inherited .
Irish blood, which gives me an additional .
claim on you. My father said. and | sustain 1
him. that the party. which secures and MAIN 1
aims Il position in the enemy's country is sure |
20 come ont ahead ! deny that my son has
not secured that position.
Mrs. Parnell then placed wreath OF I
laurel on the bust of Geor.e Washington,
amid great enthusiasm, the banner of Ire ,
land being waved over her head at times.
Chairman Foran announced that Mrs.
Parnell had been elected President Of the |