Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-20

rule. The landlords of Ireland noted, but
then misunderstood the meaning of the
change of attitude. They mistook forbear-
ance and patriotism for cOwardice, and the
crowbar brigade once more set to work.
Still the tenants suffered in
silence. Mr.. Gladstone promised
q Land Bill which would have
bought out the landlords at an extrava-
gantly high figure, yet the Irish tenants
were ready, because it was eoupeled with
the concession of Home Rule, to pay this
exorbitant price to pay her national free
dom. But all motive for forbearance on
their part is now gone, the the sands have
run through the hOur-glass, and the old
fight between landlord and tenant must
revive if the people are not swept out OF
existence while they are waiting for Home
Rule"
HIS CLOSING APPEAL.
In conclusion, he said: Gentlemen,
have now done The memory of this day
will live with me while memory lasts
The effect of the work upon which you
have been engaged will, / believe, live
and be felt so long as this strug-
gle continues. Your wisdom will
guide your policy, your courage
will inspire our hearts, your marvellous
union will excite our emulation. You have
good reason indeed to be proud of the pro-
ceedings of this day. You are, in truth,
engaged in a noble and sacred wOrk-nOth-
ing less than championing the weak
against the strong, the helpless against the
powerful, the afflicted against the prosper
Gus. You have long since earned for your
selves and for your adopted country the
blessings OF the poor, and rest assured
when at last victory sits upon our cause
and freedom is again enthrOned in Ireland,
you also will reapa reward, for the God of
Justice and mercy will also increase your
prosperity aud watch eternal over your
liberties"
The Convention at lilo p. M, upon the
iourned to 3 o'clock this afternoon. Mr..
RedmOnd's closing remarks were wildly
applauded-
Like yesterday,
THE AFTERNOON SESSION
of the convention to-day was slow in assem-
bling 1t was not until long after 3 p. III.
the hour named that Judge Fitzgerald ar
rived and called the delegates to order.
The galleries had been crowded long be
fore that time, handsomely dressed ladies
being present in great number.
At 3:i5 Judge Fitzgerald raped with
his gaVel, andat once Secretary sutton be-
gan 10 read the minutes of yesterday pro
ceedingS During the reading of the min
uteS Mr.. Parnell entered and was greeted
with tremendous OutburSt OF applause.
The minutes were unanimously adopted.
Reports from committees were then in or
der
The report of the Committee on COnSti-
tuition was read by W. L. CCOnner, Of
Wisconsin. He announced that the report
had already been endorsed by MeSSrs.
David Redmond and Deasy. At the out
set the report defined the objects of the
league and the methods to he employed to
attain these objects. Sections providing
for organization of the league and the
transaction OF its business constituted the
remainder of the report.
THE BOYCOTT.
The delegate from Rochester, y. y, OBJ
jected to the clause virtually advising the
league to boycott articles of English manu-
facture. He moved that the clause be eX-
plunged from the report. Brennan, of Col
Orado, said let the delegates 90 back
and say to the English people,
Not nail of your nails nor an in"h Of
your calico will be used until the relations
of Ireland and England be changed,
The delegates rose enmaSSe and cheercd,
shouted and waved their arms till it
seemed aS il the excitement WAS never TO
cease.
The section which had caused 50 much
enthusiasm was aS follows:
Section > To hurt the enemy where he
will feel most by refusing To purchase any
article of English manufacture, and by us
ing all legitimate influences 10 discourage
tradeSmen from keeping English manutac-
turrS on sale.
Following the adoption of the boycott
clause the Constitution was adopted III It's
entirety amid tremendous applause.
Rev. Dr. Geo W. Pepper, 4 Methodist
clergyman, then addressed the convention,
and said that after tryingevery method Par
neil should send message: Come and
help us" their said the Reverend speaker,
Il swear BY the throne of grace there will
be at least one vacant pulpit in the United
Statesr
The cheering at this poIut was terrific.
Then it somewhat abated There was call
after call for speech from Rev. Father
O'Reilly, of Detroit, but he gracefully de
clined. The report OF the committee on
FINANCE
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