Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1884-08-14
The Irish National Leas ne.

BosToN, Mass, Aug. Is, 1884,
Last night the delegates to the Con-
vention to the National League OF
America held secret meeting which
lasted until after midnight. The prin.
cipal business transacted was the defin.
ing of the policy which shall govern
the proceedings of the Convention to-
day. The delegates were nearly unani-
nous in favor of prohibiting the dis
cussion, in any form, of American
politics. 1t was decided to recommend
Judge Moony. Of Buffalo, as temporary
Chairman. The Iowa State League has
sent 81, COO to Mr.. Sullivan for the Par.
iiamentary fund. Some 700 delegates
were in town.
The delegate' to the second annual
Convention Of the Irish National
League began to assemble in Faneuil
Hall, in this city, at half past II o'clock
in the morning. BY noon the body ol
the hall was pretty well filled with the
800 delegates, and the galleries were
crowded with spectators. Among the
delegates and spectators are a great
many ladies, many of them being repre-
sentatives of the Woman's branch OF
the Irish National League, recently es-
tablished by Mrs. Parnell. The dele
gates present a fine appearance, and
undoubtedly form a representative
body of Irishmen. Throughout the bod y
of the hail are many gen tlemen whose
habiliments indicate their prestly
calling.
Faneuil Hall was never more pro-
fusely decorated, and every feature of
the adornment indicates gathering of
host of Erin's sons. In the centre OF
the stage, behind the speakers table,
is green and gilt arch bearing the
motto, Right will triumph over
wrong"
This is surmounted by crescent OF
Irish and American colors, upon the top
of which is gilded harp, the strings
of which are covered with green silk.
The centre of the arch il draped with
white lace, falling gracefully around a
huge sunburst OF red, white and blue.
Or either side of the arch is pyramid
al shield, ,surmounted with flags Hang.
ing from the front of the stage are nu-
merors American shields, between
which hangs banner bearing the in-
scription, in Irish, more Light for
Sacred Ireland"
Streamers run from pillar to pillar Of
the lofty galleries, and on the pillars
are alternately harps OF green and
Amer can shields. In the centre of the
hall, fanking the left aisle, is another
arch, surmounfed by shields and flags,
bearing the inscription, The Land of
every Country Belongs to the People. "
At IL. 80, when Hon. Alexander Sui
livan entered the ball leaning upon the
arm of John Boyle O. Reilly his appear
a; ce was the signal for prolonged and
enthusiastic cheering, which was re-.
peated when the Chairman shortly
after ward took his place upon the plat
form. Hats and handkerchief were
waved ,and the elegatesrose to their feet
in their enthusiasm. When quiet was re-
stored Mr.. Sullivan advanced to the
Speakers table and called the Conveuti-
on to order. His remarks were frequently
interrupted with enthusiastic applause.
Com IN ittees on Constitution, creden-
tials permanent organization. resolution
and finance we're appointed after which
the League was addressed by Thomas
Sexton, William Redman and others.
The League may continue in session two
or three days.