The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1883-05-04


mate means to substitute for it natioNd self
government.
Resoled That We pledge our unqualified
and colstant support, moral and material to |
our colntrymenin Ireland in their efforts to
recover their NATIONAL self-government, and,
in Orde' to more efectually promote this OBJ
ject, blythe consolidation of all Our resources
and the creation of one responsible and au-
thOritatve bOdytO speak for greater Ireland
in Ameica thai all societies represented in
this convention, and all that may hereafter
comply with the conditions of admission, be
organized into the Irish National League or
America for the purpose of supporting the
irish National league of Ireland, OF which
Charles stewart parnell is President
ResOlBet, Thatge heartily indorse the noble
sentiment of Bihop Butler of Limerick, that
every stroke of Forster's savage lash was for
Irishmen newDroof of Parnells worth, and
an additional tile for him to the confidence
and gratitude oihis countrymen.
Rescued, ThatEe sympathize with the labor
ers of ireland i their efforts to improve their
condition, and we have sustained the farm
/ ers in their assaults upon the landlord gar
rison, we nowarge upon farmers justice and
humane consleratlon LOT laborerS- In tne
member of Parliament was imprisoned, we
demand that fTmers allow laborers "a fair
days wages fora fair days work"
ResOlUed, Tina as the manufacturers of
Great Britain re the chief sources of her
material greatieSS, already declining under
the influence # American competition, we
earnestly courEel our countrymen in Ireland
to buy nothing in England which they can
produce in Irelald or procure from America
or France, and We pledge ourselves to pro-
mote Irish manufactures by encouraging
their import int America and to use the ut
most endeavorSby plain statements OF facts
and discrimination in patronage to persuade
American tradsmen from keeping English
goods on sale.
Resolued, Tina an English Ministry ostenta-
tiouSly.e Libers, has earned the contempt and
detestation 0ffair-minded men throughout
the world, by imprisoning more than one
thousand cftiSns of Ireland without accusa-
ton or trial, anumber of whom were noble
hearted w0nl6l, engaged in works of mercy
among eyictes victims of landlord rapacity
and English laF.
ResolUed, Tht this convention thanks the
Rt. Rev, Johnlreland, Bishop of St. Paul; Rt.
Ikev. John O'Onnor, Bishop of Omaha Rt.
Rev. John lancaster Spalding, Bishop of
Peoria; MostRev. John Williams Archbishop
of Boston: RtRev. S. v. Ryan, Bishop of Buff
falO; Most Rev Patrick A. Feehan, Archbishop
of Chioagos RI Rev. Edward Fitzgerald, Bishop
of Little RocA and their co-laborers, for their
efficient efforts in providing homes for Irish
Immigrants n the United states me people
of Ireland ar. by law of God and nature en-
titled to LIVELY their labor in their native
land, whose fertile soil is abundantly able to
nourish them but since brutal Government
compeS large numbers to emigrate, it is the
duty of their countrymen to warn them
against the snaies of poverty in large cities,
and assist theInin agricultural regions.
ResoIued, Thatthe policy OF the English Gov
eminent in first reducing the Irish peasantry
to abject poverty and then, sending them
penniiess to the United States, dependents
upon American charity Jig unnatural, inhuman
ernment and PEOPLE. We respectfully
direct the attention of the United States
Government to this iniquity. We protest
against its continuance, and we instruct the
officials who shall be chosen by this conVen-
ton to presentDur protest to the President of
the United Staes and respectfully but firmly
Hbge upon e @ be nted STATES TO o9
cline to support paupers, whose pauperiSm
began under,a and is the result of, English mis-
government, and to demand OF England that
she send no more OF her pauperS to these
shores to become aburden upon the American
| people.
sturdy and undafnted patriot and prudent
custodian, Patrick Egan, who, to protect the
Land-League fuIds from the robber hands of
the English Goeernment, voluntarily aban-
doned his privae business and accepted long
exile in Y foyeign lands; the integrity
of whose guardianship has been certified after
minute examination of his books by the dis
tinguished and independent patriots, John
| Dillon. Rev. eugene Sheehy and Matthew
Harris Grateful for his Invaluable services,
his countrymen rejoice that they possess on
this Important occasion the advantage of his
wise and experienced counsel, and are proud
to welcome hin to their hearts and to their
homes.
Intense silence prevailed during the read
ing of the report, punetuated by
hearty applause at times. At the solemn
arraignment of the English Government in
the first resolution the entire convention
arose and cheered. The reading of the re-
port was finished at two minutes past three
o'clock. TWAS then moved by Mr.. Chad
wick that tie resolutions be taken up, dis
cussed and adopted seriatim.
Mr.. Brown, of st. Louis, moved as SUBJ
stitute that hey be adopted as read.
An exciting debate ensued, a dozen men
trying to getthe Speakers eye.
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 Rracken, of
New York, arose among the so-called dyn-
amite men inthe rear Of the hall, and earn
estly protested against the proceedings He
was at once surrounded by clamorous
crowd of delegates, the Chair meanwhile
pleading for order. Finally the dynamite
men" QUOTED down and the convention pro-
| ceeded to the election of officers.
Rev. DR.. Charles O'ReiHy, 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
/ decline the honor. The action of the con-
vention would send thrill of delight to
every Irish lone and shock of terror to
the British Parliament and ''the perjured
chambers of Dublin Castle"
Mr.. Sullivan's declination was laid on the
table, and after considerable urging he was
induced to accept the office.
| Major Byrrle was chosen Vice-President,
and John j. Hynes, Secretary.
A recess was taken that several delega-
| tons might select representative on the Ex-
ecutive Committee, which. was to elect the
| permanent council Of seven for the National
| League.
Upon reassembling a resolution of esteem
for and coincidence with Michael Davitt,
the father of the Land League, incarcerated
| for the third time in British dungeon, was
unanimously adopted.
| 1t was ordered that a resolution of con-
| fidence and cheer be cabled Charles Stewart
Parnell.
Mrs. Parnell being introduced, said:
| LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: have been asked
| to crown with a wreath of laurels our inn
mortal statesman, legislator and President,
4
| to-day is almost similar to that of our country
| in the Revolutionary war, and 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 MAIN
tainS 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 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 ssG0d 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; M. 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
Fpan was held at the Acadprnv Of NTucio