The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-20
IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE.
SECOND DAY OF THE CHICAGO
CONVENTION.
Judge Fitzgerald Elected President
and John McGBfrey First
Vice President.
REPORTS OF THE VARIOUS OF
FICERs SUBMITTED.
The New Constitution Great En-
thusiasm Manifested Through
out the Proceedings.

Uul NhO
CHICAGO, Ill, August l9.-The dele
gates in attendance upon the conven-
ton OF the Irish National League were
slow in reporting at Central Music
Hall this morning TO enter upon the
work OF the second day. The commit.
tees appointed yesterday remained in
session until late hour last night, and
in the main concluded their labors 30
as 10 be ready 10 report to the conven-
ton today without any delay. The
Committee on Credentials had no con-
testing delfga IN to pass upon, but
owing to the large number oil dele
gates present w-re not able 10 com.
plete their report until after midnight.
The Committee on Resolutions also
held a long night session but worked
bamoniously, despite any fears to the
contrary. Judge Fitzgerald, the tenn
porary chairman, appeared on the
platform at 1925 o'clock, aud shortly
aiterward the delegates began to poor
in and quickly filed the seats on the
main hoor. The Temporary chairman
announced that several committees
were SIN absent, but expected to be
able TO report within very short
time, when he would ca ! the conven-
ticn 10 order.
CALLED Tc ORDER.
The &c ,nyention was called to order
at 10 80 o'clock a m The Commit @,
on Permanent Organization sn omlt'eu
report recommending that the tenn
poraIy organization bs made the per-
manent organization.
The motion was put to the conyen'
ton by Michael Davitt, apparently in
the expectation OF complete harmony,
and the motion was carried almost
unanimously. There was few dis
pents, apparently from tbs New York
delegation.
JUDGE FITZGERALD
rose aud thanked the convention iol
the honor OF the position. He said he
would certainly endeavtr to give
full hearing TO every delegate on any
subiect t, come before the conven'
ton. al know no ring, | know no
clique" said the speaker, land | an
here for unit, d Ireland" lie closed
with a caution that the delegates
shou' have only one een,iment, anc
that was to prepare to fight the com
der der no ieuds among themselves,
eve hate her." said he, "becAuse she
has hated and despoiled u.s. Wher
ahe declares peace then may we, aad
not TIL then will we, cease hating her
Continuing, he said: Look a. the
manner Ia which We received the
peace offering from the greatest o
English statesmen, stiLted though i
was [cheersl to the PEOPLE OF Scotland
and Wales, who said that Ireland waf
entitled to home rule. The benedlc'
ton OF q million hearts 81 ont to TIT
democracy Of Eoglaud who had eigni
fed their purpose to lend q helpiul
hand" To England, he sad, graft
tude also wont out. He closed VIII
the declaration, "We can have, w
will have, 10 peace until Englant
ceases her deadly hostility to tn
friends Of freedom and eedcm's isle.
TnR non, JOHN +. FlSERTY
rosa in his seat, and his appearance,
was the signal for tremendous cheer
inc, He said he only rose TO read
ca6legram addressed to him. II rsa
as follows: % ,o,o
Flnerty, Chicago Convention, Chicago, ILL
The manhood OF Ireland is with 20
a. .AnNnntinn will IN
resolution, indorse itelaud's right an
resolve to be ires.
CHARLES MCCARTHY, Dublin
Mr.. Davitt rose and said lie desire
to cay word in explanation M
Dayitt did not question the right
anv one in Ireland to ssnd a diepatcl
Int said Mr.. Mccarthy had 10 right
spaak for the people Of Ireland. II
was not member Of the league, an
saw that Mr.. Redmond, MIR. ID as
and myself bave the right to speak 4
the people OF Ireland. Loud a
plause.
Mr.. Finerly arose to speak, al
there were loud cheers. . =,
Mr.. Hines, OF Illinois, made Il
polnt OF order thai no motion W
before the house, and no delegate h
the right to the floor.
The Chair decided the point W
taken.
Mr.. Finerty then 1883 to q qusstl
of privilege and was finally given
floor, amid considerable c)niusion.
Delegates from New York aud \
Hines interrupted repeatedly.
Mr., Hines said Mr., FinneIty shot
MOI speak on pc sonal questions,
Cries were raised for Mr.. Fine
IF to take the platform.
The Ohair--Mr. Finerly Is no spr
chicken, He can be heard anyWh
in the hall.
Mr.. Hines-I protest against spe
ing. :,
The Chair admonished Mr.. FIJI
Nv no. 10 make another such rem'
Mr.. .Finnerty, after comparative
der had been restored, said; VI
aurprised to zee the father OF the IA
League rise in his place and quest
that telegram
heIt duUluNI bNohN Vi SShANN
ensued, and in the midst OF the
roar Mr.. Finerty was heard to.
at is what we have believed
twenty years, and shall hold to
view Tor the freedom Of Ireland to
day,,f my death. II Mr.. McCMtl
noe in the league II his holds to
seniiment he is certain to belong
As another scene OF confusion
sued, Mr.. Finerty declined to say
thfog further and ceased speal
HAwas cheered by the main boz
the convention.
MIR. DAvitt aloe aud said he G
not d spute the right OF Mr.. FIJI
TO desi the freedom OF Ireland
would not do TO.
This acted as quietus and III
roar subsidized, ana the Commit
Credentials reported the list oil
lar delegstss
The Committee On Resolution
ported, though the Rev pr, Bet
follows:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Your COMMITTEES on ResolU
respectfully tubmit the followin
port: ~,