The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-20

colonial pod8eb9ionb Oh IfeAt DtlVain,
do hereby resolve,
Fira.-That we express our hesrtiest
aud most unqualified approval OF ma
tional self governmentfor Ireland.
Second. -That we heartily approve
OF the course pursued by Charles Stew
art ParDell and his Parliamentary as
sccia,es In the English House OF Com.
mons, and we renew the expression oil
our entire confidence in their wisdom
and in their ability to achieve home
ru'e in Ireland.
Third.-We extend our heartfelt
thanks to Mr.. Gladstone for his great
efforts on behalf Of Iish self govern
ment, and we express our gratitude To
the English, Scotch and Welsh Democ-
racy for thesupport given to the great
Liberal leader and bis Irish policy
during the recent general elections.
Fotrth.-That this convention here
by returns its thanks to the Ameri-
can people and press for the generous
support which they have given TO the
cause of sell government in ireland. -.
Fihh.-That we record our eeDee OF
the rem arkable foTbearance and sell
restraint exercised by our people in
Ireland in the face OF the cruel and
dishonest system of extortion to which
thew are being subj scted by rack rent
ing landlords and in view OF the Ii
cense scandalously extended to organ
lied to organized lswlessness in the
North of Ireland by partisan officials,
and commend the laudable desire OF
the people of Ireland to manage their
own affairs in their own way.
lSirh That we hereby thank the
president, secretary aud treasurer OF
the Irieh National League for the fifth
fol aud efficient manner in which they
have discharged the arduous duties OF
their respective stations.
Seventh. the following cable
gram bs forwarded in the name OF the
chairman OF the convention TO the
Hon. Charles Stewart Parnell: Dee
gates TO the Irish National League
Convention OF America send greeting
from our body which embraces repre-.
sentative citiz9ns from every State and
Tertiary In the Union, and also from
Canada, acd assure you Of a c1rdial
Endorsement Of your policy by a united
and harmonious convention, all OF
which is respectfully submitted.
GEORGE G. BELTS, Chairman.
DISCUSSING THE REPORT.
OIL Atkinson, OF Detroit, Mich,
one OF the members Of the Committee
on Resolutions, explained on behalf
OF the committee that in considering
the declarations contained in the
draft the committee, while discussing
them fully, adopted them fully.
The re aiding OF the resolutions was
followed by hearty cheering.
Mr.. Flnt rty moved that the reso u
tions bs adopted section by section
| Cries of mol no
Mr.. Armstrong, OF Georgia, seconded
this motion.
Mr.. Cannon desired them adopted
by sections. Iitbere YVES anything be
tween the lines, with all due respect te
their visitors nom Ireland, which
would bind the league to forever pur
sue its present course despite am
emergencies Of the future which nigh
arise for different course OF action
then he desired to vote against It,
[Cheers.
Alexander Sullivan made an eloquen
address and evoked wild cheering, Ill
declared thst Ia the suppression o
views dear to their souls they did 81
that the men in the gap might be IN
trammeled. The personal representa-
tives OF Ireland present had givel
proot OF their absolute fealty to thei
native county. The empty sleeve o
Michael Davltt testified to what he ha
suffered. There had been preacher
of fear that there would not be hal
mony In the convention, but the me
who had borne the brunt OF the figh
in the past, aud who were ready I
bear arms now II necessary tremsn
dous cheeriugl, did not fear, and ther
were enough OF them here to stranglt
II necessary, those who would attemI
TO hamper or III wart the absolute pu
nose OF the league to follow Parne
uuder any flag he might elect. LGret
cheering.]
MIR. Dewey. Of New York, said man
Of the New York delegation may hay
come with es many reservations
those from Illinois but he desire
peace and harmony and wanted the
iudo.sed ss q whole.
Mr.. Davits suggested in the spirit !
harmony that the resolutions ahoul
once again be read and then be adop
cd unanimously. d,
Mr.. Finerty sa'd he would w,thdra
his motion.
The resolutions were then adopt,
} by the convention rising, l)lloWeu |
} frantic cheering.
The chairman then introduced M
, Redmond, who spoke as follows:
7 REDMoND's SPEECH.
The duty which devolves upon n
colleagues and myself OF representa-
the Irish nation at home at this gre
gathering of the Irish nation abror
. Ia one in which the honor is great, al
; also the respons bility. Perhaps &
u greatest glory OF our nation is to
., found in the fdct that our people, DIR
en- by misfortune and misrule from t
land OF their fathere, and coming
u this land, rude and ignorant aud po
10 have yet been able TO bear an homo
BILE p art in building mp the fortunes
Il America, and TO give 10 the world
, deniable proof that in addition 10
~ qualities Of fidelity and honesty lri
men under free constitution can
w worthy sons and good citizens OF To
adopted country. The Irish people
lg this great Republic, No less as AMI
70 can citizens than as Irish Nahonali
have arrested the attention
K commanded the admiration 81
world. The assembly Of this day
proof OF devotion to a great cause
or haps unparalleled in history. =.
X hardships, the oppressions and
Dr. miseries which drove you or
lm fathers from Ireland have vel
no your hearts TO Ireland's cause by
on which wealth, prosperity nor dista
nor time can destroy or weaken.
on principle underlying the movemer
lp- this convention Is unquestioned re
" milton OF tho Nationality OF lrel
lor We are working not simply for tn,
my moval OF grievances or the ameli
Ihe ton OF the national condition OF
7 is people. Nothing, | think, Is pls