St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-05-12
The resolutions were finally adopted as

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 In the rear of the hail. 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" quieted down and the convention pro-
ceeded to the election of officers.
Rev. DR.. Charles O'Reilly, of Detroit was
elected Treasurer of the new League
Alexander Sullivan, of Chicago, and
Major John Byrne, 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
compelled most respectfully but firmly to
yention 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.. Sulliyan's declination was laid on the
table, and after considerable urging he was
induced to accept the office.
Major Byme was chosen Vice-President,
and John j. .Hynes, Secretary.
A recess was taken that several deIega-
tons might select representative on the Ex-
ecutiye Committee which was to elect the
permanent council of seven for the National
League.
Upon reassembling resolution of esteem
for and coincidence with Michael Davitt,
the father of the Land League, lncarcerated
for the third time in British dungeon, was
unanimously adopted.
1t was ordered that resolution of con-
fidence and cheer be cabled Charles Stewart
Parnell. 5st.,
Mrs Parnell being introduced, said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: have been asked
mortal statesman, legislator and President,
George Washington. The position of Ireland
to-day is almost similar to that of our country
a drop of that old blood. have also inherited
Irish blood, which gives me an additional
claim on you. My father said, and sustain
tains 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 wreath Of
laurel on the bust of George 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
Ladies' National League of America. He
called on Henry F. Sheridan, of Chicago, to
lead in singing ssGod Save Ireland" The
song was sung, the convention rising and
| joining in the chorus.
The Chairman then declared the conven-
ton adjourned.
The National Committee of one from each
! State, etc., afterward elected the following
Executive Committee: Rev. Father McKen-
ma, Massachusetts,; DR.. w. Wallace, New
York; James Reynolds, New Haven; NJ. V.
Cannon, Judge ]. G. Donnelly, Wisconsin;
John F. Armstrong, Georgia, and United
| States Senator Fair, Nevada, This council
| requests every Irish society in the United
States and Canada, willing to cooperate
| with the new organization, to communicate
with the National Secretary, John j. Hynes,
at Buffalo, N. Y.
| AT night meeting in honor of Patrick
Egan was held at the Academy OF Music.
| 1t is estimated that twelve thousand people
| were present. Speeches were made by
Patrick Egan, Thomas Brennan, Samuel j.
Randall, Colonel Mcclure, of the Times,
Alexander Sullivan, Father Boylan and
1 James Redpath.