The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-28

convention would send thrill of delight
into Irish homes and a shock of terror to the
British Parliament and perjury chambers"
of Dublin Castle.
Sullivan's decination was laid on the table
Major o Berne was elected vice president,
and John ]. Hynes chosen secretary
Alice Gallagher announced that the Fanny
Parnell Branch of st. Louis, sent through
her its check for $3.50 for the starving people
of Ireland.
Miss Callaghan, of ST. Louis, stated that
the Ladies' Land League of st. Louis pre-
sented through her its check for $500. She
knew the women of the league could keep
the wolf from the door, she looked to the
men to keep off the lion.
Father Conaty said Parnell could now
point TO 10000, 900 united Irishmen on the
American continent
A recess was taken that several delega-
lions might select represen tatives on the
executive committee, which was to elect a
permanent council of seven for the National
League.
Upon reassembling, the resolution of
esteem for and coincidence with Michael
Davitt father of the Land League, incarcer-
ated for the third time in a British dungeon,
was unanimously adopted
1t was ordered that a resolution of conf
dence and cheer be cabled to Charles Stewart
Parnell.
WREATH FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Mrs. Parnell was introduced and said:
Ladies and Gentlemen-l have been asked to
crown with a wreath of laurels our immortal
statesman, LEGISLATOR and President, George
Washington. The position of the Irish to-day
is almost similar to that of our country in the
Revolutionary war. 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 maintains ITS 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 lau-
rels on the bust OF George Washington, amid
great enthusiasm, the banner OF Ireland being
waved over her head.
Father Conaty, who had nominated
U Beirne for president solemnly entreated
Sullivan to take the helm.
Mrs Parnell trusted Sullivan would give
the new league the strength of his invaluable
services
Ex-Treasurer Egan added his words to
those of Mrs Parnell.
Mr.. Redpath said the Irish commanded Sui
livan to accept the position, adding, that "As
long as the conservatives controlled the policy
of the new league, ODonovan Rosa would
have to take back seat"
Thomas Brennan, secretary of the Irish
National League, implored Sullivan to make
one more sacrifice for his country.
Sullivan came to the front of the stage and
said he recognized that the voice of the peo-
Pile was the voice of God In obedience to
the voice of Mrs Parnell. Messrs. Brennan,
Egan and Redpath, and the voice of the con-
vention, he would consent to act emporarily
as the servant of the Irish in America, not as
their leader.
Chairman Faran announced that Mrs. Par
nell had been elected president of the Ladies
National League of America He called on
Henry F. Sheridan, of Chicago, to lead in
singing God Save Ireland" The song was
sung, the convention rising and joining in
the chorus. The chairman then declared the
convention adjourned.