The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-01-16
EAGANS ADDRESS.
To the Omcers and Members OF the
Irish National League of America.


The following address has been issued t
the officers and members of the Irish Nationa
League of America from the presidents offic
| in Lincoln, Neb.:
''We have the pleasure to enclose you spcci
mems. of our new membership cards which W,
have printed, and, as you will perceive, con
siderable pains have been taken to present
design thoroughly emblenatic of our cause
and our aspirations. The card will, we con
fdently believe, he preserved and treasured by
members Of the league and their children long
after our mission has been accomplished and
our national hopes have realized. The
possession of the card, duly countcrsigned by
the treasurer, will entitlc the person named
therein to membership in the Irish National
League Of America, and will guarantee recog-
| milton in any branch in any part of the country.
1t will serve as passport to fraternity where
| ever the possessor may meet brother Lacquer
| Men, women and children may be enrolled in
the league. A card will be issued to each
member who renewed his or her subscription
| OF one dollar to tie league since the date of the
| Boston conveation and to each member who
Joined and paid in his or her subscription since
tnat date. Cards can be ordered from the ma
tlonal treasurer, Rev. Charles O'Reilly, d. D.,
Detroit, Michigan; and to avoid confusion and
complication money should accompany each
order, except in the case of those who have
paid In their annual subscriptions since the
boston convention. as already stated The
encouragement which we have received and
are daily receiving assures us that notwith-
standing the very great commercial depression
which at the present prevails in this country,
as well as through the rest OF the world, our
organization will make steady and satisfactory
progress during the league year.
Mr., Parnell and his able and intrepid band
OF followers are every day gaining ground in
the struggle against their enemies in the alien
parliament, while at home the people are seiz-
ing upon every representative position, hurl-
Ing from power the slaves and sycophants of
the English garrison, and filing their places
with staunch nationalists. Practical evidence
OF this may be seen in the altered tone Of the
city councils OF Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Dro-
gheda and Other important cities. Already
sucn change has come over the temper and |
spirit OF our people as no one not intimately |
acquainted with the country could realize or |
believe. They are now nation of persever-
ing, resolute men, intelligently determined on
the attainment of their full and Just rights;
determined to wiring from England, despite all
1ihculties and all opposition, the national Leg
slative independence of their country and
With continuance from us of that moral and
material support which for the past four years
las been the life blood of the movement at
lone they must win
We urgently appeal to the members Of the
rational executive committee and of the NUM-
ipal councils and to the officers and members
Il all the branches to be up and doing. Let
ach man put his shoulder to the wheel and
how our brothers at home that we are not I'M
mindful OF their courage, their perseverance,
heir sacrifices.
we urge upon you the necessity Of collect
lg and forwarding TO the national treasurer
ne regular dues OF the members, and in view
the near approach of general election In
leland, when Mr. Parnell, with the advantage
aimed under the new franchise law, hopes to
crease his party.from its present number Of
Venty-hve active members to eighty-fve, we
ould point out to you the urgent necessity
r prompt and vigorous action in furtherance
the parliamentary fund.
The executive hope soon to be able to an
ounce strong delegation from the league in
Gland to visit the principal cities throughout a
e country. Meantime let the branches go
| improving and spreading the organization,
I'd we rely especially on the patriotism of q
ate delegates and officers Of municipal coun-
Is and branches to give a good account of G
cir stewardship.
PATRICK EGAN, President. {
~. CHAs. O'REILLY, D. D., Treasurer. q
ROGER WALSH, Secretary.