Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-20
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
sxeoxp nays PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CHICAGO CONVENTION.
Permanent organiastiOu-AlmOst unani'
moas vote-speech Of President f'u
serald-The Committees
49,. ,o,oerauh 10 the Dispatch.l

second day. The committee appointed
Yesterday remained in session until q
late hour last night, but in the main
concluded their lsbors so as to be ready
10 report TO the Convention to-day with
out delay. The Committee on Creden-
tials had 10 contests in the delegations
TO pass upon, but, owing to the large
number Of delegates present, were not
able TO complete their report until after
midnight. The Committee on Rosolu-
tons also held long night session, but
worked tremendously despite OF any
fears Of the contrary.
Judge Fitzgerald, the temporary
chairman, appeared on the platform at
1920 A. NJ, and shortly afterwards
delegates began 10 pour in ard quickly
filled the seats on the main floor.
At 1885 A. NJ. the temporary chair
man announced that several OF the COM
missionors we're still absent, but ex-
pecied to be able 10 report within
very short time, when he would call
the Convention % order.
ne IOuNtUtiVu was NeiicN w V'NN'
at 1880 A. 81.
The Committee on Permanent Or
rtnisation submitted report recon-
mending that the temporary organization
be made the permanent organization.
The motion WAS put TO the Conven-
ton by Michael Davitt, apparently in
expectation Of complete harmony, and
was carried almost unanimously. There
were a few disssnts-sppsrently from
the New York delegation.
Judge Fitzgerald returned thanks to
the Convention for the honor of the
posi,ion. He said he would certainly
endeaTor TO give full hearing to every
delegate on any subject TO come before
the Convention. know no ring, |
know no clique" said the speaker,
"And | am here for united Ireland"
lie closed With the caution that the del
saaeates should have only one sentiment,
snd that was TO prepare to fight
81 common enemy and to engen-
al no fcuds among themselves.
d We hate her," (Englsnd,) said he,
-, because she has hated and despoiled
! US. When she declares peace then may
ve: and not till then will we cease
hating her." Continuing, he said !:
"Lo5k st the manner in which we re.
ceived the peace offering from the great
est Of English statesmen, stinted though
it was Icheers, 70 the people Of Scot
land and Wales. who said that Ireland
was entitled 20 home-rule. The bene-
diction Of a million hearts 60 out to the
Democracy Of England, who had signi-
fed their purpose to lend helping hand
10 Ireland. Gratitude also went out.
We can havc-we will hGye--nO peace
until England ceases her deadly hostll-
ity TO Ireland
Hon. John F. Finerty rose in his
seat, and his appearance was a signal
for tremendous cheering. lie said he
only rose TO read a cablegram addressed
to him. 1t read as follows:
" Dublin, August l9.-Finerty, Chi
cago Convention, Chicago; The man
hood Of Ireland is with you, and trusts
the Convention will, by resolution, en-
dOrse Ireland's right and resolve to DO
free. ISignedl
CHAs. MCCARTHY TELLING,
Dublin"
Mr.. Da7itt rose and said he desired
to say word in explanation. Mr.. Da-
witt did not question the right Of any
one in Ireland to send dispatch from
ireland, but said Mr.. feeling had no
right to speak for the people of Ireland.
d" lie was not 4 member Of the League,
and / say that Mr.. Redmond, Mr..
Deasy. and myself have the right to
speak for the people Of Ireland" loud
applause
Mr.. Finerty arose to speak, and there
were loud cheers.
Mr.. Uynes, Of Illinois, made point
Of order that no motion was before the
house and no delegate had right to
the floor.
The Chair decided the point well
taken.
Mr.. Fiucrty then rose TO aquostion
OF personal privilege and was finally
given the floor amid considerable con-
fusion. Delegates from New York and
Mr.. Hynes interrupted repeatedly.
lie said Mr. Finerty should not speak
on personal questions. Cries were
raised for Mr.. Flnsrty to take the plat
form. lie said, II will be heard any
where"
The Chair " Mr.. Finerty is no spring
chicken; he can be heard anywhere in
the hall"
Mr.. Hynes; ~ protest against Mr..
Finerty's speaking"
Mr.. Finerty: II will speak,
The Chair admonished Mr.. Finerty
not to make another such remark.
Mr.. Finerty, when order was re-
stored, said 81 AN surprised to see
the father Of the Land League rise in
bis place and question that Telegram"
More confusion In the midst Of the
upIosr Mr.. Fnerty said 1t is what
We have believed for twenty years, and
] shall hold to my view for the freedom
Of Ireland TO my death. II Mr.. feeling
is not in the League, and if he holds to
that sentiment, no Is certainly entitled
to belong 10 it.
As another scene engued, Mr.. Finerty
declined TO say more. He was cheered
by the main body Of the Convention.
Mr.. Dautt arose and said he could
not dispute the right OF Mr.. Finerty to
desire the freedom Of Ireland, and
would not do so. This acted as a
quieter, and the uproAr subsidized.
The Committee on Credentials re-
ported the list Of regular delegates.
The Committee on Resolutions re-
ported, through Rev. Mr.. Belts, as fol-
lows:
We, delegates of the Irish National
League Of America, in convention as
sembled, firmly believing in the princi-
pies Of human freedom and the right OF
the people to frame their own laws
right which lies at the foundation OF
the prosperity and greatness Of this
republic, and which has been advan-
tsgeously extended 20 the colonial pos
sessions Of Great Britain-do hereby
resolve: