Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-05-06
irish NAT[ONALISTS.
THEY MEET At CHICAO TO RATIFY
THE LITE CONTENTION.
Speeches by Judge Moran, Mayor Hsrri
son, Congressman Davis and Alex Sulli-
van, President of the New League.

convention in the formation of the Irish
National League of America was meagre-
~ attended in comparison with the form
er gathering in the interest of the Irish
national cause in this city. One of the
foremost elements which has hitherto been
prominent in all aggregations in the in
terest OF Ireland was absent and unrepre- |
sented by any of It's orators |
or leaders. The explanation is
offered, that the feeling which was dis |
played at the Philadelphia convention, has |
not been healed and that matters are at is |
sue bewteen representatives of the race, |
which prevent uniform action on IN occa-
sion of this character. The Ancient Order
Of Hiberians was represented by several
ladies, members appearing in full
regaIia, and two companies of IT.
lsh soldiers were present in
uniform and bearing arms. On the plat
form were members of the state Judiciary,
the mayor of the city, and other distin
guished gentlemen, IN addition to the new
president of the league. The audience wa s
| not lacking ia enthusiasm, and some SEN
| timents expressed were wildly applauded.
Judge Thomas A. Moran, of the circuit
court bench, presided, and in accepting the
chair pointed to the fact of the inability
of Ireland to acquire relief through the
agency of the English parliament, and
spoke of the unfair representation granted
the Irish people in that body. He asserted
that the only hope for Ireland
lay in a sentiment which, woul
eventually actuate the entire American
nation, and which would compel England
to give Ireland favorable legislation.
Mayor Garter Harrison said Irish free
dom would have to be won this side of
the Atlantic, not by throwing bombs, but
by forcing American opinion favorable to
Irish freedom.
Congressman Geo. r. Davis said, the
honest sentiment of America was irresist-
ably with Ireland in the struggle for liber-
| ty, but warned his hearers that any at
| tempt to organize rebellion on this side
of the ocean, to be carried on by indirect
methods would ALLEVIATE the sympathies of
| the people.
Alex. Sullivan, the new president of the
| Irish national league was the last speaker
and his remarks in view of his position
were closely listened to.
He was met by storm of applause and
began his address by referring to matters
in his personal career, which have been
commented upon, since being raised to the
head of the new national organization of
| Irishmen.
II know what it is to have enemies"
said the speaker. ''It is just, however,
so on the mistaken impress
sion of circumstances have since
become, on hearing the truth
my warmest friends. For those who re-
main my enemies in spite of the truth
and who would be enemies of any man of
my race, have only that indifference
which becomes a self-respecting man."
Proceeding to other subjects, he said,
| ''The great convention which assembled at
Philadelphia was the largest representa-
tive body which ever came together in
America to deliberate upon the condition
of Ireland andj to take such action as
would in its Judgment bsst
promote its welfare. 1t was
an Essentially American body; American
in simplicity and the strongest forward
ness of its proceedings; American in its
quiet and sturdy behavior; American in
fhe wide view it took of political ideas;
| American in that it owed and proudly
boosted its first allegiance to the con-
stitution and laws of this Republic, and
American in its desire to extend the prin-
oiplss of that constitution and the bless
ings of these institutions to its beloved
motherland."
He contended that the Philadelphia
platform had secured the enthusiastic APP
prevail of the entire American press with
notable exception and that it has won for
Ireland to degree heretofore unattained,
the sympathy of mankind, ''yet," said the
speaker, for such is the condition of Ire
land to day that if such platform was
put forth by similarly constituted
body in Dublin the entire assemblage
would have been marched under military
escort from the convention hall to the
most i!lustriOus aOOdes the English gov
eminent has ever conferred upon Irish
patriots the iails. The platform declares
in word that hencefOrth the Irish race in
exile Is unit in its determination to aid
oar c0urtrym9n in their struggle for self
igover8ment, 10y whatever method they
think best for the achievement of that
end
Continuing, he declared it the purpose
in carrying out the wishes of the conven-
ton to make the masses OF the American
people informed of the truth about Ire
land. When they understood the reason
ableness of her claim they would be united
in its support, and their will, properly ex-
pressed, the power of the British empire
could not withstand. He contended that
the method England had most successfully
practiced against Ireland, was by miSrep
resentation in asserting the land was over
populated and emigration necessity, yet
the population is only 162 to the square
mile, while Germany is 213 and England
and Wales 445.
1T is said,' continued he, "that Ireland
being only an agricultural country cannot
support herself. 1t is true, comparatively
speaking. She has no manufactures, but
who destroyed them? The English gov
eminent, that Ireland might be an exclu-
sive market for the English manufacturer.
1t has been said that Ireland is without
capital, and country with
out capital cannot maintain self
government; but We shall tell the American
people how the capital of Ireland is drain
ed from her teeming soil, and they will see
for themselves that it is only by selfgov-
eminent that she can keep her capital at
home and invest it in industries which
will create domestic exchanges"
In conclusion he said, when she has self