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CHICAGO, Aug. 19.-Thc result OF yesterdays
proceedings of the Irish National League Convention
in Central Music Hall cleared the ground good deal
and furnished an opportunity Of judAing what the
final outcome will be. The newspapers here give up
entire sheets to reports of the proceedings and the
opinions expressed in their editorial columns as well
as among the delegates themselves that so far
thoughtful conservative policy such as that pursued
under Patrick Egans regime. and profession OF
unbrokcn loyalty to Parnell have carried the day.
In face Of the extraordinary efforts made by mr..
Devoys party this victory al! the more remarka-
Bile. Thousands of printed sheets were scattered
through the convention hall yesterday and to-day to
win votes for the opposition side. These contained
verbatim reports Of the speech by ex-Congressman
Finery at the Ogden's Grove demonstration in well
coming Michael Davitt the latters response and an
inevitable two-column interview with John Dewey IL
is remarkable that what might be called the better
element" of the New-York delegation, vino find
themselves unwingly associated with Dewey and
who fighting tho administration for the sake of
principle and not, as they maintained like Dewey,
from personal Spite have SO far refused to parade
themselves as the especial champions of Parnells
policy Of Parliamentary action. while at the same
time they have maintained the unity of their opposi-
ton to the EcanSullivan party in quiet aud dsnl-
fed way. Mr.. Dewey said:
The scandal of eI-Congressman Finertys speech is
enongh it settles the attitude of the delegates from
Ireland They dare not side with The men VINO are
responsible for that address because it il chockiu OF
treason TO the League in Ireland and direct attack
on Parncll.
But the delegates from Ireland did side with them
and the prophecy Of Mr. Dewey fell Hat People seem
to wonder why he expected that anybody would be-
eve the charge that NIessrs Egan and Sullivan were
working to undermine Parnell for the firtherirg OF
their private ends for such statement OF itself
defeats ITSELF because any Irishman saying word
against Parnel at any tine not to say now would 20
njurng rather than serving himself
As predicted yesterday Judge Fitzgerald was made
permanent president of the convention on the re-
assembling of the delegates this morning. Soon after
the convention called to order there was an I'M
pleasanlness Ex-Congrcssman tinerty stood up and
midst of the Illinois delegation in the body OF
the hall and amid applause read this cable dispatch
which he had received from Charles Mccarthy Ieel-
ing. of Dublin:
The manhood of Ireland is with you and trust that
the convention will by resolution indOr5e Sht ahd
resolve to be free.
Then be sat down amid another outburst of enthusi-
which had not died away before Michael DaVitt
with fire in his eycs jumped to his feet and whispering
few words to the chairman advanced TO the front of
the platform and amid another storm OF cheers SAID
with evident excitement:
Mr. Mccarthy feeling has no right to speak in be-
half of the manhood Of Ireland He is not member
Of any organization i'll Ireland that has rlght 10
claim 10 speak He is not n member of the National
League OF Ireland and | say Mr. OBricn MI ked-
noud Mr.. Dcasy and myself have the right to speak
in behalf of four millions of orr fellow countrymen at
home Withou. therefore passing Judgment upon thS
general sentiment questioning his right to SEND
this message ask you TO accept this Information.
Mr.. Finerty was again on his feet in a moment and
as he raised his hand 70 catch the attention oi the
president his big form lowered over everybody else
There was n chorus of shouts that he take the plat
form but the ct anan created outburst of laughter
when he remarked with humorous twinkle of the
eye that tho big ex Congressman was no spring
chicken and could be heard well where he was.
"A point of Order" said Mr.. Hynes, of Chicago:
@When Mr. Finerry knows he's out of order he won't
procccl.'
.rll be heard anyhow shouted Mr.. Finerty
"Don't repeat that expression again. retortcd the
chairman as the gavel came down with n bang.
"Thenr responded Mr. finerty "how had Mr..
Davitt right to be heard. for he was out OF order
toow
"As long as he kept within tie proper decorun of
the house, was the reply.
SSir" said Mr. Fiuerty al have to express my
astonlshment that the father of the Land League
should deem it necessary rcpudate the sentiment
OF that telegram"
There were hisscs cheers and applause at this point
and the chairman then told Mr. Finerty again to sit
down for he could make structures on Mr. Davtt IN
speaking to question of privilege.
"That is rnjng." replied MIR. f1nerty "that
chokes the spirit of American freedom oil spcech.
presented that telegram because it expressed my own
convictions of what ndorse and will to the day OF
my death. | am not going to stand here or else
wherc he continued ever to retract the principles
sir md I 70
ago."
DIR. Wallace of Ncw-York, rose to point of order
and said that Mr. Finerty was making speech, but
the doctor had to sit amid roars of laughter for
the chairman said that he out of order on the
same principle too.
"Iwas misunderstood by Mr.. Finerty" said Mr.
Davitt :" | didn't pass sentence on the dispatch at
ALL didn't call in question the right oil any ihd'-
vdual to send such dispatch, but he has no rght 10
send such a dispatch in the name OF the MANHOOD Oh
Ireland The manhood of Ireland is represented hero
by my three Parliamentary friends"
There was a time retorted Mr.. Fnerty sneerinsly
and amid some uproar, when the women represented
National sentiment better than the men,
The incident here closed without any further trouble
and the Rev. DIR. Belts of St Louis read the resoi-
tions which the committee had adopted These arc the
resolutions
That we the delegates of the Irish National League
of America in convention assembled believing In tile
rights of human liberty and the rights OF the irlsh
people be governed by her own laws, it is hereby
resolved: ,c,
l. That we express highest and unqualified
sppro, al of the doctrine Of selsovermcnt Tor Ire
land
2. That we heartily approve Of the course pursued
by Charles Stewart Parntll and his Parliamentary
assoc ates in tho British House of Commons ana we
renew the expression of our unqualified confidence IN
the wisdom oi their policy in the struggle ioi hoine
Rule in Ireland. o
g. That we tender our heartfelt thanks to Mr Giad,
for hs great and generous efforts in the cause Vi
Irish self government aud express our grattnde 10
the English Scotch and Welsh democracy TOR the
support given to the great Liberal leader In MS fSh
policy during the general elections.
l. That this convention hereby returns its thanNs
to the American people and press for tho generous
support they have given the cause OF sci-go'erh
ment in Ireland.