Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1885-03-07
SATURDAY. MARCH 7. 1888.
The Dynamite Congress.

proceedings OF the congress OF REMAIN
mdynamiters here, says Around the
table were seated eleven delegates. Two
of these represented the Irish revolu.
tionary party in Great Britain, three
extremists reported from the United
States, two from Ireland. two from the
continent, and two others represented
the Irish Invincibles. Thirteen Fenians
stood behind the table, against the wall.
+; These men were prohibited from taking
part ian the debates. A Russian nihilist
stood i'm one corner OF the room, in com.
pany with a manufactures of dynamite
who was present for the purpose of
arranging the sale Of his explosive
wares. Every person present was arm.
ed with a revolver and in readiness TO
shoot any detective who might interfere
with the proceedings. The meeting was
called to order by a nan who was called
Kiul, but whose real name is John Nor
4. rissey, q native of county Carlow, Ire
land. An individual named Hannery
was appointed reporter of the congress.
Several letters of apology for absence
were read, all expressing bitter hatred
of England. Kiul, rising to speak, was
greeted uith. three cheers. He referred
to the past work and future achieve
ments Of dynamite, and invited the
delegates present to discuss means
which wouldlead to the end Of England's
evil government Of Ireland: The re-
marks of the chairman were greeted
with cries OF Down with Englandw
"Long live Dynamite Patrick Cor
coran made a speech, in which he de-
tailed ut length what he described as
tire crimes and %tyrannies Of England.
lie proposed a resolution to the effect
that this congress. considering that En-
gland has thrown down the glove, &C
cepts the challenge and defies her, and,
taking all entailed risks, resolve to
punish England. The resolution advises
crimes Icy pursuing a dynamite war on
an extended scale. and more vigorous
means, and to cause explosions not only
in London, but lii all the towns and
villages in England. Corcoran warmly
supported this resolution. Several dele.
gates pleaded in favor of innocent wo-
men, and children, declaring that by
making a general war of this description
the dynamiters would lose the sympathy
of mankind. The point taken by some
Of the speakers was: I'VE are not war,
ring against the English people but
against the British government There
.fore it. is better policy to attack only
vessels Of the British navy, barrack.
and arsenals." These modified ~counsels
did not prevail, and it was then propos-
ed to effect a fusion of d~ynamiters and
Invincibles, but this was frustrated by a
telegram received from Number One"
The congress r jectea q proposal for
alliance with Russian nihilists,. on the
ground hat Russia was the enemy OF
England and therefore Indirectly a
friend of Ireland. James McDermott.
the informer, was again condemned to
death by a solemn resolution of the
congress-. 1t was also decided TO dis
patch two members Of the dynamite
fiction who are acquainted with mill
tary tactics to the camp Of FL Mahdi
wboieis proposed toinstruct in the use
ofa new dynamite cannon, the inven.
ton OF the manufacturer which was
present, and who is expecting heavy
orders from the Mahdi.
The congress met in the evening and
centinued IN session untiIf O'Clock this
morning. James Stephens was not
present nor did he send a letter. One
American delegate, Capt. James Murphy
and seven delegates from other places,
voted in favor OF. Corcoran'ss resolution,
and four voted against'it. The meeting
scouteda proposal to murder the prince
ofWslSs ~ lsohething eminently call
!. .Ssla.tedl 70. dansiSe t~has:ssssecAs Ans1Ameri-
can delegate said dynamite donations
Mad largely Increased sfncssthe attempt
. upon Rcssa's life. Several delegates
Expressed the. opinion that the French