Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-20

MIR. Finerty--I will speak.
The chair admonished Mr.. Finerty not
TO make another such remark.
Mr.. Flnerty, when order was restored,
said: 81 am surprised to see the father of
the Lana League rise in his place and
question that telegram More confu-
sion.
In The midst of the uproar Mr.. Finerty
said: "lt was what we have believed for
twenty years. and | shall hold to my view
for the freedom OF Ireland to my death.
III Mr.. feeling Is not in the league, If he
holds to that sentiment, he is certainly
entitled to belong to it,"
ANOTHER SCENE.
AS another scene ensued, Mr.. Finerty
declined TO say more. He was cheered by
the main body OF the convention.
Mr.. Davitt arose and said he could not
dispute the right of Mr.. Finerty 10 desire
freedom of Ireland and would not do so.
This acted as quieter and the uproar
subsided.
The Committee on Credentials reported
the list Of the regular delegates.
THE PLATFORM.
The Committee on Resolutions reported,
through Rev. Mr.. Belts, as follows:
We, delegates of the Irish National League
| of America, in convention assembled, firmly
believing in the principles of human freedom
| and in the right OF the people to frame their
own laws, right which lles at the foundation
| of the prosperity and greatness of this repu0-
lie. and which has been edvantageously ex-
| tended the colonial possessions OF Great
Britain, do hereby
], Rs,oJoe, That we express our heartiest
and most unqualified approval OF national
self-Sovernment for Ireland.
2. ReSolped, That we heartily approve OF
| the course pursued by Charles Stewart Par
nell and his Parliamentary associates in the
| English House of Commons. and we renew
! the expression of our entire confidence In
their wisdom and ability to achieve home
| rule in ireland.
g. Res95Ued, That we extend our heartfelt
thanks to Mr.. Gladstone for his great efforts
in behalf of Irish self government, and we
| express our gratitude to the English, Scotch
ami Welsh Democracy FOR the support given
to the great liberal leader and his Irish policy
during the recent general elections:
4. r solced, That this convention hereby re-
turns its thanks to the American people and
press for the generous support which they
have given to the cause OF self government
in ireland.
g. Res tired, That we record our sense Of the
remarkable forbearance and self restraint
exercised by our peop in Ire and IN the face
0f the cruel and dishonest system OF eXtOrtlon
to which they are being subjected by rack-
renting landlords, and in view of the license
scandaously extended to organize lawless-
ness IN the north of Ireland by partisan OH
cials and we commend the lauda6le desire Of
the people of Ireland to manage their own af-
fairs IN their own way.
6. Resolred, That we hereby thank the Presl-
dent, Treasurer and Secre 'ary of the Irish
National League for the faithful and efficient
manner in which they have discharged the
arduous duties of their respective stations.
Z. ResOl6ed. That the following cabegram be
forwarded Hon. Charles stewart Parnell:
1.-The delegates to the Irish National League
Convention Of America send greeting from
our body, which embraces representatives citi'
zens from every State and Territory in the
Union, and also from Canada, and assure yor
| - haie AiaI md nf
by united and harmonious convention"
Ali of which ia respectfully submitted.
UNDER DISCUSSION.
Col. Atkinson, of Detroit, a member oil
the Resolution Committee, explained, on
behalf of the committee, that in consider.
ing the declarations contained In the
draft the committee, while discussing
them fully, adopted them unanimously.
The reading of the resolutions was fol-
lowed by hearty cheering.
Mr.. Finerty moved that the resolutions
be adopted section by section. Cries Of
"NoV "Nop'1
Mr.. Armstrong, Of Georgia, seconded
this motion.
Mr., Cannon desired them adopted by
sections. II there was anything between
the lines, with all due respect to rheil
visitors from Ireland, which would bind
the league to forever pursue Its present
|
which might arise for different course Of
action, then he desired to vote against it
[Cheers.
Alexander Sullivan made an eloquent
address and evoked wild cheering.
THE MEN IN THE GAP.
He declared that in suppressng the
views dear to their souls they did so tha
the men in the gap might be uutrammelled
The personal representatives of IRELAND
present had given proof of their absolute
tealty to their native country. The emptN
sleeve of Michael Davitt testified to wha
he had suffered. There had been preach
ers of a fear that there would not be har
monv in the convention, but the men wht
had borne the brunt of the fight in th'
past, and who were ready to bear arm
now if necessary tremendous cheering
did not fear, and there were those here U
strangle if necessary those who woult
attempt to hamper or thwart the absolute
purpose of the league TO follow Parnel
under any flag he might elect. Grea
cheering.
! Mr.. Dewey, of New York, said that MANI
of the New York delegation may haY,
come with as many reservations as thos
. from Illinois, but he desired peace anj
harmony and wanted the resolutions in
= dOrsed as a whole.
} Mr.. Davltt suggested, in spirit OF har
} | mOnY, that tne resolutions SA0ulu De
. again read and then be adopted unani
3 mously.
| Mr.. Finerty said he would Withdraw
4 his motion.
} The resolutions were then adopted b,
the convention rising, followed by frantic
+, | cheering.
/ The chairmah then introduced Mr.
Redmond, who addressed the convention
MR.. REDMoND's SPEECH.
/ Mr.. Redmond spoke as follows:
r The duty which devolvee upon my col
Y leagues and myself of representing the Iris
D nation at nome at this great gathering Of th
Irish nation abroad is one in which the homo
is great aud the responsibility heavy. Per
haps the greatest glory OF our nation Il TO b
found in the fact that our people, driven b
Il misfortune and misrule from the land O
. tbcir fathers, and coming TO this land ruC
and ignorant and poor have yet been alb,
10 bear an honorable part In bulldiu
0 nm the fortunes OF America, an
[ t1 give 10 the world unuenlaDl
n urooi that IN addition To the Qualities q
,Idelity and honesty, Irishmen, under a IRE
i, constitution, can be worthy sons ana o
4 citizens ~ their lopted country. The hard
a shins. oppre,siuus and miseries which droy
:. YOU and your fathers from Ireland nav
a welded your hearts to lreland's cause by Tic
/. which neither prosperity. nor distance, no
time can destroy or weaken.
a THE PRINCIPLE OF THE MOVEMENT.
The priuciple underlying the movement 70
which this convention 10 aseempleu - un
questioned recognition OF the nAtlonN,Ity
Il ireiand We are working not SIMPLY 10
- -. .ov,oyhl NJ grievance nor tn