The Dickinson press., 1883-05-05

condition of Ireland, that they may see for
themselves that her poverty is the result Of
centuries of brute force and destructive leg
%islation, and that if permitted to make her
W laws on her own soil, she will demon.
strate possession of all essentials, natural
and ideal, for the political autonomy, bene-
fetal alike to Ireland and tine United States.
Thir3-To promote development of Irish
manufacturing by encouraging their iln-
port into the United States; to promote the
study OF Irish history, last and present, and
circulate carefully prepared literature in
schools and societies, that the justice of the
cause may be thoroughly defended against
Ignorance, malice, and Misrepresentation.
Fourth-To encourage the study OF the
Irish languague, cultivation of Irish music
n enlightened love of art, characteristics
which have made the past of our race bright
amid darkness and have always secured for
the Celt success INT renown IN every coun-
try in which he Las had equal opportunity
with his fellows.
Fifth-To hurt the enemy where he will
feel it most by refusing to purchase any ar
ticle of Engiish manufacture, and by using
all legitimate influence to disc ourage trades
men from keeping En-. lish manufactures on
sale.
Sixth-To abolish sectional feeling to de-
stroy those banetul animosities OF province
and creed which nave teeu handed down
by the enemy, to weave closer the bonds of
racial pride and affection, ard to keep alive
the holy flame of Irish nationality, while
performing faithfully the duties of American
citizenship.
After a stormy debate the plan of organ
ization was adopted. 1t was ordered that a
resolution of confidence and cheer be cabled
introduced, said: Ladies and Gentlemen:
l have been asked to crown with a wreath
of laurel our immortal statesman, legisla-
tor and president. George Washington.
The position Of Ireland to-day is almost
similar 10 that OF u country in the Revo-
lutionary var, and ] nave inherited drop
of that old blood. have also inherited
Irish blood, which gives me an additional
claim on you. My father said, and l sustain
taips a position in the enemy's country is
sure to come out ahead. l deny that my
son has not secured that position.
Mrs. Parnell then placed a wreath o~flaurel
on the bust of George Washington, amid
great enthusiasm, the amer OF Ireland. be-
ing waved over her head at this time. Alex
andel Sullivan OF Chicago was elected pres
ident, end Or. harles OReilly of Detroit
treasurer Of the new league and Mai. Byrne
was elected vice president and John j. Hynes
was chosen secretary.
The CHI lrman announced that Mrs. Par
nell had been elected president OF the Ladies'
National League OF America. lie called on
Henry +. 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.
Following is the executive council of the
national league.
Rev. Father McKenna of Massachusetts,,
w. b. Wallace of New York James Rev
nolds of New Hampshire, NJ. V. Cannon of
Iowa, JudgeJ. g. Donnelly of Wisconsin,
John l.. Armstrong of Georgia, and United
States Senator Jane Fair of Ne7ada.
Alexander Sullivan. elected president by
the convention of the national league, is
thirty-tive years OF aye, and was born in
Maine, He stumped Michigan for the con-
st!tutional amendment giving negroes the
right of suffrage, and was an active aboli-
ZIONIST: He was a republican until 1872,
then beng a strong friend Of Greeley, h,
supported the liberal movement, and has
since been a democrat. He studied law
with A. S. Sullivan Of New York, and bas
been for a number of years in successful
practice in Chjcorn