The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-20
John Finerty Proves Disturbing Element,
and Becomes Involved in Several Acrimo-
NOUS Disputes with Michael Dayitt.
Adoption of a Platform Heartily In
dorsing the Course of Mr.. Parnell.
A Declaration FayOring the Boycotting o.
English Nanufacturers-JOhn Fitzgerald
ChOsenas the Successor of Mr.. Egan.

ance upon the convention of the Irish National
League were slow in reporting at Central
Music Hall. this morning, to enter upon
the work of the second day. The com.
mittees appointed yesterday remained in ses<
sion until late hour last night, but. in the
main, concluded their labors so as to be ready to
report to the convention to-day without any de-
lay. The committee on credentials had no con.
testing delegation to pass upon, but owing to the
large number of delegates present were not abba
to complete their report until after midnight
The committee on resolutions also held long
nights session, but worked harmoniously, despite
of fears Of the contrary.
Judge Fitzgerald, the temporary chairman,
appeared on the platform at 1925 o'clock, and
shortly afterward the delegates began to pour in
and quickly filled the seats on the main floor.
At 1875 A. NJ the temporary chairman an
nounced that several Of the committees were
still absent but expected to be able to report
within very short time. when he would call the
convention to order.
The convention was called to order at 1850 A.
NJ The committee on permanent organization
submitted report recommending that the tenn
porary organization be made the permanent or.
ganization. The motion was put to the convens
ton by Michael Davitt. apparently In the expec<
tation of complete harmony, and the motion was
carried almost unanimously There were few
dissents, apparently from the New York delega-
ton. Judge Fitzgerald rose and thanked the
convention for the honor of the position. He
said he would certainly endeavor to give full
hearing to every delegate on any subject to come
ha rip II
know no clique" said the speaker ''and l am
here for united Ireland" He closed with eau
ton that the delegates "should have only ona
sentiment, and that was to prepare to fight the
common enemy. and to engender no feuGa
among themselves. We hate her. said he, ''be-
cause she has hated and despoled as. Whea
she declares peace, then may we, and not till
then, will we cease hating her." Continuing.
he said: 'Look at the manner ID
which we received the peace Offering
from the greatest of English statesmen,
stinted though it was To the people of Scotland
and Wales, who said that Ireland was entitled to
home rule, the benediction of a million hearts
goes out To the Democracy Of England, who
had sgnifed purpose to lend helping hand ia
Ireland gratitude also went out" He closed
with the declaration: 1--WE can have, we will
have. no peace until England ceases her deadly
hostility to the friends of freedom and freedoms
isle"
Hon. John F. Finerty rose in his seat, and hii
appearance was the signal for tremendous cheer,
ing. He said ne only rose to read a cablegram
addressed to him. 1t read as follows
DUBLIN, Aug. 10.
Finerty. Chicago Convention, Chica go:
The manhood of Ireland Is with you and trusts the
convention WILL by resolution, indorse Ireands right
CHARLES MCCARTHY TELLING, Dublin.
Mr. Davitt rose and said he desired to say q
word in explanation. Mr.. Davitt did not ques-
ton the right of any one in Ireland to send a
dispatch from Ireland. but said Mr.. feeling had
no right to speak for the people of Ireland. He
was not member of the League, land / say
that Mr.. Redmond, Mr.. Deasy and myself have
the right to speak for the people Of Ireland"
loud applause
Mr.. Finerty arose to speak, and there were
loud cheers
Mr.. Hynes, of Illinois, made the point Of order
that motion was before the houses and no
delegate had the right to the floor.
The Chair decided the point well taken.
Mr.. Finerty then rose to a question of privi-
lege and was finally given the floor, amid con-
siderable confusion. Delegates from New YORK
and Mr.. Hynes interrupted repeatedly. Mr.
Hynes said Mr. Finerty should not speak on
personal questions. Cries were raised for Fins
erty to take the platform.
The Chair-Mr Finerty is no spring chicken.
He can be heard anywhere in the hall.
Mr.. Hynes-I protest against Mr.. Finerty
speaking.
Mr.. Finerty-I will speak.
The chair admonished Mr.. Finerty not to make
smother such remark.
Mr.. Finerty, after comparative order having
been restored, said: 81 am surprised to see
the father Of the Land League rise in his place
and question that telegram" Here another
scene of confusion ensuedl In the midst OF
the uproar, Mr. Finerty was heard to says 1t
is what we have believed for twenty years, and
shall hold to my view for the freedom of Ire
land to the day of my death. II Mr.. feeling
is not in the League if he holds to that senti-
nent. he is certainly entitled to belong to it."
AS another scene Of confusion ensued, Mr.. Fin
erty declined to say anything further and ceased
speaking He was cheered by the main body OF
the convention.
Mr.. Davitt arose and said he could not dispute
the right of Mr. Finerty to desire the freedom of
Ireland and would not do So This acted as a
quieter. and the uproar subsidized.
The committee on credentials reported the list
of regular delegates.
The committee on resolutions reported, through
Rev. Mr.. Belts, as follows:
We the delegates of the Irish National League Of
America in convention assembled firmly believing in
the principles of human freedom and in the right of
people to frame their own laws right which lies at
republic and which has been advantageousy extended
to the colonial possessions of Great Britain do hereby
resolve
First-That we express orr heartiest and most un-
qualified approval Of national sef-government for
ireland.
second-That we heartily approve Of tho course