Evening star., 1886-08-19
I'd EDITION.
--latest Taleglans to The Star.
THE CAUSE OF IRELAND.

Parnell Endorsed and Gladstone
-Resolutions Adopted Despite Oppo-
sision-National self.Government De-
manded.
CHICAGO, August 10.-In the Irish Nationall
League convention the committee on resolu(
tions reported through Rev. Mr.. Belts a. fol-
lows: ~ our committee on resolutions respect
fully submit the following report:
o ., tns issn
nrmly believing In the principles Of human
Freedom and in the right Of the people TO frame
on tie sna Of sSs
tended 70 the colonial possessions of Great
Resolue-First That we express our heastiest
and most unqualified approval Of national SELF
government for Ireland.
course pursued by Charles Stewart Parnell aud
his associates In the English house OF commons,
fdence In their wisdom, aud in their ability to
achseve home rule in Ireland.
Third: That we extend our heartfelt thanks
of Irish self government, and we express our
gratitude to the English, Scotch and Welsh
democracy sis y tor the support given TO the great
recent general elections.
Fourth. That this convention hereby returns
it's thanksto the American people and press for
the generous support which they have given to
the cause OF self government In Ireland.
Fifth. That We record our sense Of the re-
cised by our people in Ireland in the face OF the
cruel and dishonest system of extOrtiOn to
which they are being subjected by rack-renting
landlords, and In view OF the license scandal
ously extended to organized lawlessness In the
north OF Ireland by partisan officials, we COM
mend the laudable desire OF the people Of Ire
land to manage their own affairs In their own
way.
sixth. That we hereby thank the president,
league lor the faithful and efficient manner in
which they have discharged the arduOus duties
OF their respective stations.
seventh. That the following cablegram be
forwarded to the Hon. Charles Stewart Parnell:
Delegates to the Irish National League con-
vention of America send greeting from our
body, which embraces represen tative citizens
of every slate and territory in the Union and
also from Canada, and assure you OF a cordial
OF your policy by united - and
spectfully submitted.
THE UNANIMOUS SENTIMENT OF THE COM
MITTEE.
Col. Atkinson, OF Detroit, Mtch., one OF the
members OF the committee on resolutions. ex-
plained on behalf OF the committee that In con-
sidering the declarations contained iu the draft
the committee, while discussing them fully,
adopted them unanimously.
The reading Of the resolutions was followed
by hearty cheering.
MR.. F1NERrY WANTS THEM CONSIDERED SEP
ARATELY.
Mr. Finerty moved that the resolutions be
adopted section by section. [Cries of "No."
Mr. Armstrong, of Georgia, seconded this
motion.
Mr.. Cannon desired them adopted by Sec
tionS. If there was anything between the lines,
with all due respect to their visitors from Ire
laud, which would bind the League tn forever
pursue Its present course, forever despite any
exigency of the future which might arise for a
different course of action, then he desired to
vote asa nst 1t. tCheers.]
SULLIVAN SPEAKS.
Alex. Sullivan made an eloquent address
and evoked wild cheering. He declared that
in the suppression Of views dear to their souls
they did so that the men in the gap might be
Ireland present had given proof OF their abso-
Lutte 1ealty to their native country The
There had been preachers OF lear that there
would not be harmony In the convention, but
the men who had borne the brunt of the fight
now If necessary tremendous cheeringl did not
,ear and there were four Of them them
%he would attempt hampss npss
or thwart the absolute purpose of the league to
follow Parnell under any flag he might elect.
MIR. Devoy. Of New York. said many of the
New York delegation may have come with as
many reservations as those from Illinois, but
them indorsed as whole.
Mr.. Davitt suggested, In the spirit of harmony,
tnaL tue reSOiuLlOnS SlOOlO once again De reaO
and then be adopted unanimously.
MR.. FISERTY wrrHDRAws HIS NOTION.
Mr.. Finerty said he would withdraw his
motion.
THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The resolutions were then adopted ny the
convention rising, followed by frantic cheering.
MIR. Redmond then addressed the convention.
THE CONVENTION ADJoURNS.
The convention at lilo pm, on the conclu-
sion of Mr.. Redmond's speech, adjourned to 8
o'clock.
Assigned with Heavy Liabilities.
LEWISTON, ME-, August 19-The Lewiston
Steam Mill company have made an assign
ment to E. F. Packard and A. r. Savage
Their liabilities on notes and accounts are
$l67, 800.