The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-04-21
IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE.
CIRCULAR TO OFFICERS AND
MEMBERS OF BRANCHES.
The importance Of American Opln-
ion Ia Settling the Question of
lreland's independence.

LINCOLN, NIB, April 20.-The fol-
lowing circular was issued to-day by
the executive Of the Irish National
League of America:
THE CIRCULAR.
To the Officers and Mem bers Of Branches:
To-day we, the members OF
the Irish National League Of America,
wfo have stood by the cause of Ireland
and kept the old flag flying when Irish
nationalism was Questionable and
when success seemed almost helpless,
have just reason to feel proud OF the
generous position TO which the cause
has been advanced. Through the
courage, determination, perseverance
and discipline Of our people at home,
backed by the support of our organi-
cation in America and the sympathy
OF the civilized world, the demand Of
Ireland for the restoration of her ma
tional rights has been brought home
to England in way she dare not
logger ignore. Mr.. Gladstone,
with the genius aud courage
OF true statesman, has
risen to the necessi les Of the occasion,
and has introduced in the House of
Commons two Ineasures-tbe one
granting Ireland a parliament Of her
own, the other providing for the pur-
chase Of the landlords interest in the
land and its transfer 10 the occupant
tenante-which, II passed with certain
essential notifications pointed out
by Parneil, will bring peace,
happiness and con eminent to our
long distracted end long-sufering
country These measures are now as
sailed by the most powerful and most
unscrupulous combinations, composed
OF men who, from hereditary preju-
dice and class Interests, are the
enemies Of al human progress and
popular rights end all sides admit the
great importance of American opinion
in influencing the settlement Of the
vital question. Every branch of the
league should, therefore, without a
moments delay, organize citi-
zsns' meet ngs, composed of the
most representative men of all
shades of american politics and men
of all nationalitief, aud by that means
obtain in the form OF resolutions such
an unequvocal expression of genuine
American opinion rs will strengthen
the hands OF Messrs. Gladstone aud
Parnell IN the coming struggle. The
members of the league should also
use all their Influences in their various
States TO induce local Legislatures and
other representative bodies TO follow
the noble example OF the Legislatures
and nfhnR 20 Iva knHfnu nf
Iowa, Ohio, New York. Connecticut,
Rhode Island and the Parliament of
Quebec in passing appropriate resolu-
hons and sending messages OF en-
coursgement aG,oss The water. Prompt
action is ali important, IA the debates
on the Irish home ruls bill and land
purchase bill will ba resumed early in
May. We, therefore, rely on all
branches OF the league to take imme
dlate steps o csrrs "a, the suggestion
Fellow wo'k r. of the National
League, we appeal to you earnestly to
cloSe up your rsuka, to o.ginizs &C.
lively to show every man wuo, at tots
cri6is % our cnuntry's
fate, would attempt TO divide your
o. intr1duc iGin YOUR COM. !
ellis the demon Of dlscord, aud 10 rs- |
new your determination tn aid by |
honest, active aud earnest work in |
securing that triumph which now
seems 81 close at hand Of ths great |
principle fo' which we are c,ntending, |
the right OF Iriabmen 20 fr. liberty |
aud the pursuit of happiness in their
own land. Ne remain yolrs, very
PATRICK EGAN, President,
CHARLES O'RkILL I, Tr asurer,
JOHN p. SUTTON, Secretary.