Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-03
ALL FOR ERIN.
The New President Of the irish Nation
al Leagues Issues an Appeal
10 all Irishmen.
sub Organizations should be Formed ana
Preparations Made 20 Fight
the Devil with Fire.

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has become matter OF history. The
spirit Of harmony and abnegatlon OF per-
sonal views were pleasing characteristics
OF this, the greatest gathering OF our race
that ever assembled In this country.
This feature OF the vast assembly am
ply disproved the malicious assertions
circulated and hoped for by our enemies
that disunion and dlssention had found a
home in our ranks. The resolutions
adopted not only voiced the sentiments
of the convention but met the hearty
approval OF the press and the peo-
Pile OF this great nation. The expression
of unlimited confidence in Parnell and
the approval of his line of policy and the
earnestness Of the continued support Of
that policy until such time as the people
of Ireland, through their recognized
leaders, pronounce It's method a failure,
meet the unqualified appreciation not
only OF the Irish race throughout the
world, but of all the lovers OF human
freedom.
Mr.. Parnell cabled his approval of the
wisdom, patriotism, moderation and
unity that characterized the con-
vention So, also, the Irish am
bassadors that honored that body
Win Lucl pIcbtuStt ucNluIcO
s proceedings would not only cheer the
Irish people at home, but greatly aid the
cause OF Irish autonomy with English,
Scotch, Welshmen, and all other people.
II was the hope of accomplishing this lat
ter result and strengthening Parnells po-
sition, that large number of delegates
stined their individual opinions in order
TO fully and fairly test the line of policy
al, hv ~ hnvr,a
They are the victims Of foreign tyranny,
and are most interested in this fight for
life and liberty. The struggle, short or
long, they will continue TO receive from
their kindred here, interest and sub
stantial support in any manner they may
indicate consistent with our duties as
American citizens. The great honor
conferred upon me was unsought, as it
was unmerited, my highest ambition
being 10 continue as an humble worker In
the ranks for the redemption of my native
land from the rule of strong and legalized
robbery, but sincere friends assured me
my acceptance OF the presidency would
greatly increase the membership of the
league and repel any insInuations that
| the organization might be used
as a shuttlecock in politics. My great
admiration for Parnell and his colleagues,
my confidence In their honesty, ability
and fidelity, prompted me to lay aside
personal considerations and aid them all
In my power in restoring to Ireland her
own parliament and the right Of her sons
TO lawful ownership of their native land.
sincerely hope no Irish Nationalist will,
on account of any act OF mine, have rea-
son to regret the generous mark of con-
fidence reposed In me by the convention
II shall be my earnest desire to aid
the newly elected officers, not only to
maintain the past efficiency Of the le que,
but, II possible, to render 1t more SER
viceeble to the cause of our mother land
la our accomplishment of this labor OF
love and duty, your officers rely
on the patriotic spirit OF the
members, and their loyalty to
those whom they have called to manage
the affairs of the league until the next
convention. II is admitted that the nu,
merlcal strength In the house of commons
OF the Irish parliamentary party IL
largely due to the untiring efforts
OF the league In America. The large
amount OF money transmitted by your
reverend and distinguished treasurer fol-
parliamentary funds, attests the efficiency
OF your organization, Your Jealous
labors served as an incentive
to other patriotic citizens who
forwarded large contributions to the
same fund, but urgent as was the neces
sity that brought forth such generous re-
sponses, there now exists more urgent
demand on the Irish race throughout thu
world. The love Of kindred and tbs
high dictates of humanity invok,
prompt and decisive action. On the 22c
OF this month the Tory government o.
England decided by reflection, Mr.. Par
nell's land bill on eviction and conse
quent starvation or Punishment o
thousands of men, women and children
and Mr.. Gladstone has faithfully sale
that every such eviction Is equa
to sentence OF death. Alas mauy
evictlons have resulted In several deaths
but this was prior to the organization O
the Irish National league.
am greatly mistaken In tn,
present temper of the Irish race
II that barbarlty will ever again be per
mitted on Gods creatures, and where
and until recently, the sad story OF Ire
land was only known TO her sons, now 4
is uppermost in the minds Of all Chrlsten
dom, and the outspoken sympathy OF
the world Is with her children II
their struggle for home and liberty
Hence, Lore Salisbury and his govern
ment will soon discover that they car
never eXtermlnate or subdue by coercion
the Irish peopl'. The fight ON eviction,
for the non.payment OF impos
sible rents has commenced, God.
creatures are being rendered home
less and turned out by
the roadside, but they shall not die the
death planned for them by tyrants. There
fore appeal TO every man and woman
with Irish blood coursing In their veins
In resisting human brutality. Let every
branch OF the league at once star
an anti-eviction fund, and send the con
tributions TO the national treasurer, Rev
Charles O'Reiley, Detroit, Mich. Branches
should be started in every towr
or village In the country, IL
the workshops aud on thu
railroads; rich and poor shoulC
unite, Organization is necessary TO re
sist organized tyranny. Let the 20, 000,
600 Of the scattered Irish, race who's,
hearts beat true to Erin and liberty unit,
under the leadership OF Charles Stewart
Parnell In the Irish National league. Pre-
sent united and determined front to tina
government, whose queen, only a ieN
days ago, intimated that the blood anC
treasure OF her empire would defen(
home-rule In Bulgaria, while DENYING
home-rgle TO Ireland, and while she i!
content with appointing "acommisslon o
Inquiry" into the system OF Irlsl
landlord robbery, let the Eooc
work commence at once. State dele
gates should lose no time In organizinl
J their several states while muulcipa