The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-08-20
FINERTY WAS THERE
AND SPOKE IN SPITE OF ALL.
Last bay of Land League Convention, and
u Rreezy one 1t was-The Resolutions
Adopted -Redmond's Address,
Fitzgerald Elected President

NFeezy one II was-The Resolutions
Adopted Redmond's Address,
Fitzgerald Elected President,
CaICAuo, August l0,-The delegates in
attendance upon the convention Of the
Irish National League were slow in re.
porting at Central music Hall, this morn.
Ing, to enter upon the work Of the second
day, The committees appointed yester-
day remained in session until late hour
last night, but in the main, conducted
their labors SO as to be ready TO report to
the convention to-day without any delay,
The Committee on Credentials had no
contestiug delegations to pass upon, but,
owing TO the large number Of delegates
present were not able to complete their
report until after midnight, The Com
mittee on Resolutions also held long
night session, but worked harmonlously,
despite Of any fears Of the contrary,
Judge FITZGERALD, the temporary chair
man, appeared on the platform at 1920 A,
NJ, and shortly afterwards the delegates
began 10 pour in aud quickly filled the
seats OH the main floor. At 1875 A. NJ,
the temporary chairman announced that
several OF the committees were stlll absent,
but expected TO be able to report within .
very short time, when he would call the |
convention to order, This convention was
called TO order at 1850 A, NJ,
The Committee on Permanent 0!ganiza.
ton submitted report, recommending
that the temporary organization be made
the permanent organization. The motion |
was put to the convention by Michael Da.
witt, apparently in tho expectation OF com.
plets harmony, and the motion was car.
ried almost unanimously. There were u
few dissents, apparently, from the New
York delegation. Judge Fitzgerald rose
and thanked the convention for the honor
Of his position.
FINERTY CREATES A BRRE2E.
Hon. John Finerty rose in his seat, and
his appearance was the aignal io's tre-
mendous cheering. He eaid he only rose
to read a cablegram addressed 10 him. II
read as follows:
DUBLIN, August lS.
Fiaerty Chicago Convention, Chicago:
Manhood OF Ireland is with you, and
trusts convention will by resolution en-
dorse Ireland's rights and resolve to be free.
CHARLES MCCARTHY TELLING,
Dublin.
Mr.. Davitt rose and said he desired to
say word in explanation: He, Davitt,
did not question the right oil any one in
Ireland 10 send dispatch from Ireland,
but said Mr.. feeling had no right TO
speak for tho people OF Ireland. He was
not u member Of the League, and "a say
that Mr.. R4dnoud, Mr.. D :asy Gad myself i
have tho right to speak for the people OF
Ireland" Loud applause.l
Mr.. FinerLy arose tO speak and there
were loud cheers.
Mr.. Hynes, Of Illinois, raised the point
oil order that 10 motion was before the
house and no delegate had tho right to the
floor.
The Chair decided the point well taken.
Mr.. Flnerty then rose to q question Of
persOnal privilege and was fiually given
the floor amid considerable confusion.
Delegates from New York and Mr.. Hynes
interrupted repeatedly. Mr.. Hynes said
MIR. Finerty should not speak on personal
questions. Cries worO raised for Finerty
" take the platform.
~ will be heard anywhere" he replied.
The Chair-Mr. Finerty is no spring
chicken. He can be heard anywhere in
the hall.
Mr.. Hynes-I protest against Mr.. Fin.
erty speaking.
Mr.. Finerty-I will speak.
The Chair admonished Mr.. FinerLy not
TO make another such remark.
Mr.. Finerty, comparative order having
been restored, said: II am surprised to
see the father Of the Land League rise in
his place and question that telegram"
here another scene OF confusion ensued.
ln the midst OF the uproar Mr.. tinerty
was heard 10 say: ut is what we have bs.
lieved for twenty years, and | shall hold
to my view for the freedom OF Ireland to
the day OF my death. II Mr. feeling Is
not in the League, II hO holds to that sen.
ttment he is certainly entitled 10 belong
10 It."
AS another scene Of confusion ensued,
Mr.. Flneity declined to say anything fur
bhGl auh JGuaGh pHGhhILks 41G Nub
ed by the main body OF tho convention.
Mr.. Davitt rose aud Baid he could not
dispute tho right OF Mr.. Flnefty TO desire
the freedom II Ireland, and would not
do so.
This acted "a quietus and the uproar
subsidized.
THE PLATFORM.
Tho Committee on Credentials reported
the list OF regular delegates. The Com.
mittee on Resolutions reported. through
the Rev. Mr.. Belts, as follows:
"Your Committee on Resolutions re.
sptctiully submit the following report:
We, the delegates Of the Irish National
League Of America, In convention Assem-.
bled, firmly beleyinsin the principles OF
human freedom and III the right OF a peo.
pie 10 frame their own laws-a right which
lies at the foundation Of the prosperity
and greatness OF this Republic, aud which
has been advAntageously extended 10 the
colonial possessions Of Great Britain, do
hereby
ReS0ire, lrBt-That we express our heart.
lest aud nlo8t unqualified approval OF na.
tional auli.govsrnment for Ireland,
SeCond-Hhat we heartily approve OF
the course pursued by Charles Stewart
ParnelI and his Parliamentary associates
in the English House Of Commons and
renew the expression OF our entire conf.
denCe in their wisdom and 10 their ability
10 achieve Home Rule In Ireland.
Third-That wv extend our heartfelt
thanks 10 MIR. Gladstone for his great II.
lOtts on behalf Of tho Irish sef,gOyern.
meut, and we express our gratitude 10 the
Engllsh, Scotch and Welsh Democracy for
the support given to the great Liberal
leader aud his Irish policy during tho re.
cent general elections.
FOurh-That this convention hereby
returns Its thanks 10 the American people
aud press Tor the generous support which
they have given TO the CAtiSe oi seli.goy.
eminent In Ireland.
Flith-That we record our sense OF the