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


The Object and Purposes of the Irish Ma
tiOnal League of America.
PHILADELPHIA, April 27.-After the adop-
ton Of the platform, the report of the COM
mittee on organization was read, as follows:
Whereas, In the opinion OF the citizens of Ameri-
ca and Canada, OF Irish descent 1t is needful for
purposes hereinafter set forth, that, sinking all
pri rate prejudices and creed distinctions, they
do unite to secure this common end, and do band
themselves together under the name and title of
the Irish National League of America.
article l. The objects OF The Irish National
League vi America are first earnestly nnd act
lively TO sustain the Irish National League in
ireland with moral and material aid in achev-
ing self-government for ireland; second. to pro-
cure q clearer and more accurate understanding
by the American people of the political, indus
trial and social condition OF Ireland, that they
may see for themselves that her poverty is the
result of centuries of brute force and destructive
legislation, and that II permitted to make her
own laws on her soil she will demon strate
the possession of all essentials. natural and
ideal, for political autonomy, beneficial alike to
Ireland and the United States; third, to pro-
mote the development of Irish manu-
features by encouraging their import
into the United states, to promote
the study OF Irish history, past and present, by
means or carefully-prepared literature, in
schools and society, that the justice of the cause
may be thoroughly defended against ignorance,
malice and misrepresentation; fourth to en-
courage the study of the Irish language the euI-
tivation OF Irish music and an enlightened love
OF art, characteristics which made the past of
secured for the Celt success and renowu in
every country in which he has had an equal Cd
portunity with his fellows; fifth, to hurt the
enemy whose ill-wil 1t feels most, by refusing to
purchase any article of English man
ufacture, and by using all legiti-
men from keeping English manufactures
on sale; SIXTH to abolish sectional feeling and to
destroy those baeful animosties of province
down by the enemy. to weave closer the bond
of racial pride and affection, and to keep alive
the holy flame OF Irish nationality while per-
forming faithfully the duties of American citi-
Zenship.
The other sections of the report of the
committee on organization name the officers,
provide the manner of their election. and
prescribe their duties
Colonel Boland, of Louisville, moved the
adoption of the report.
timeconsuming debate was stopped by
the previous question. and the report of the
committee on organization adopted.
Alexander Sullivan, of Chicago, took the
floor.
Thomas Bracken, of New York, at the
same time arose among the so-called dvnam-
lite men in the rear OF the hall, and earnestly
protested against the proceedings He was
at once surrounded by clamorous crowd of
delegates, the chair meanwhile pleading for
order.
SELECTING OFFICERS.
Finally the dynamite men" quoted down.
and Sullivan nominated Rev. DR.. Charles
0'Reilly, of Detroit, as treasurer of the new
league.
Colonel Boland seconded the motion, and
Father O'Reilly was elected by reclamation.
Father Conaty nominated, for president,
Major John OByrne, of Cincinnati
Colonel Boland nominated, for president of
the. National League, Alexander Sullivan,
whose name was greeted with wild applause
Mr.. Brown, OF st. Louis, said he repre-
sented the Ancient Order of Hibernians,
10000 strong in the United States, and
pledged that organization to the support of
Sullivan.
McGinnis, of Connecticut protested
against pledging the Ancient Order to any
body.
Sullivan, of Chicago, said he was not can
didate for anything, but his declination was
not accepted.
A standing vote was asked for on the cleo
ton of president, but the chairman said.
You can't come any strnding vote on me, :"
and it was agreed to vote by States, etc, but
the call was interrupted by New York's
chairman declaring that he could not cast
the vote of that State without consultation
The delegates Immediately gathered in
groups, causing much confusion by their
canvassing, the chairman meantime aban-
doning all attempts to enforce order Voting
being resumed, Sullivan received q great ma
jority of the votes, and on motion of
O'Byrne, his principal competitor, the cleo
ton of Sullivan was made unanimous
Mr.. Sullivan coming upon the stage, said
he could not do justice to the position and
was compelled to most respectfully but firm
y decline the position. The action OF the