Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-20
THE RICHMOND DISPATCH--FR FRIDAY. AUGUST co. 1886

uou heuio lIOm fucu WuV he" ~ess'~N
muskets in the ranks. Now they should
hear from the men who carried the
purse. He then read the amount con-
tributed by each State.
A delegate from the East asked II 1t
was not q mistake about the amount
contributed by Illinois.
The chairman said You are not
from Illinois. That State can take care
Of ITSELF"
At this iuncture Mr.. Hynes, OF
Chicago, jumped to his feet, and amid
Kisses from every part Of the hall, and
Notwithstanding the declaration of the
Chair that be was interrupting the
tieasurer's report, vehemently shouted ;
II wish to say that the city of Chicago
sent outside Of the League the sum OF
100000"
The Convention was in an uprosr, but
wave Of DR.. 0'Reilley's hand pro-
duced quiet. " am not accounting"
remarked the reverend treasurer, with
tipge Of SARCASM in his tone, "for mo-
ney that did not pass through my
hands"
The reading then proceeded.
Mr.. Egan presented q check Tor
$4,000 from Patrick Ford, collected
through the columns Of the Irish World.
Several other checks Of lesser amounts
were also handed in.
Secretary Sutton then began reading
bis report. lie said it was necessarily
largely . retrospective glance at the
history of the League. On motion,
the report was ordered to be printed.
Money in sums of 1900 and $500
continued to pour into the treasurer's
hands. His witty responses kept the
Convention in excellent humor.
The chairman announced that the
next business was the election Of pre-
sident for the League in America.
Mr.. Brennan, Of Nebraska, took the
floor. He said the past-presidents Of
the League were among the best and
the bravest of the Irish race in
America. The presidency of the
League was On Office that had been
filled by the honest, brainy, fearless
Alexander Sullivan. [Cheers.l Mr..
Brennan referred in similar terms to
Patrick Egsn and to Patrick A. Col
Inns. The speaker placed in nomina-
ton Nebrasks's favorite citizen, John
Fitzgerald.
Mr.. Barry, of Pennsylvania. in COM
plimentsry terms nominated Hugh Nc
Csffroy, of Philadelphia.
Mr.. McCalfrey arose and thanked his
friends for the nomination, but he de-
sired to work only for the people Of
Ireland in accomplishing their indie
pendence.
Both names were seconded many
times over.
Mr.. McAdoo, OF New Jersey, in
secondiDg Mr.. McCsffrey's nomination
said there should be no sectional feeling
in this matter, but he claimed that Mr..
McCaffrey vas located in that section
where there were men who had princl-
pally upheld the Irish at home. Here
was an opportunity to put down the
stale cAlumnies Of the London press
that this organization had been
manipulated. The manllness Of men
on this floor was his best recommenda-
lion.
After several other States had been
heard from New Jersey again tried in
vain to get the floor. The chairman
recognized a delegate from Louisiana.
MIR. McAdoo, OF New Jersey, jumped
to his feet and wildly waved his hands.
Don't! a" he exclaimed don't show
your hand too plainly, Mr.. Chairman"
The chairman, with dignity, told the
Louisiana delegate to proceed.
Mr.. Hynes, of Chicago, rose to say
that he regretted Dir. Fitzgerald was
not from Pennsylvania. There would
have been a fitness in giving the office
to the East. lie had, however, inquired
carefully whether Mr.. Fitzgerald had
any entapgling alliances. lie had been
assured to the contrary. AS Mr.. Nc
CafIrey had declined the presidency,
therefore make Mr.. Fitzgerald president
and make Mr.. Nc Caffrey yice-president.
Let Mr.. Fitzgerald arise before the Con-
yention and state that he would give
his entire time, and Mr.. HyneS would
support him.
A scene OF confusion then ensued
and lasted fully half an hour, it being
claimed that the requiring Of such
statement was On insult.
Mr.. Hynes continued speaking, and
was replied to by Mr.. Sullivan. Other
speakers interjectsd remarks with great
rapidity. Finally john Finerty arose
and said he was not delighted with the
proceedings. In the interest OF har-
mony he seconded the nomination OF
Mr.. Fitzgerald and moved the previous
question.
A ballot by States was about to be
taken, when a delegate proposed the
name of Mr.. NJ. V. Gsrron, of Iowa !;
but the confusion WAS 80 great that the
nomination could not be heard by tho
main body Of delegates. Nearly every
man in the hall was on his feet, and
impromptu meetings Of State delega-
tions were begun on all sides.
The chairman, seeing the desire or
the Convention, promptly declared a
recess.
After a short recess voting began.
The result Of the vote in New York
was announced az follows: McCaifrey
so, Fitzgerald GO. There were loud
cheers, ard Pennsylvania Immediately
cast lO7 votes for McCaffrey and Is for
Fitzgerald.
The total was then called Fitzger-
aid 7C3, McCafIrey 244. Handkerchief
and State banners, hats, umbrellas, and
every object that could be readily
grabbed by the excited delegates were
hurled in the air. The applause was
deafening.
Mr.. McCaffoy congratulated Mr..
Fitzgerald, and moved that the election
be made unanimous. 1t was carried
with the widest enthusiasm.
Loud cries for Fitzgerald were heard,
and Mr.. McCstTrey was appointed by
the Chair to escort the new president OF
the League to the platform.
Mr.. Fitzgerald made q brief and