Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1886-08-19
LAND LEAGUE RESOLUTIONS.
Patrick Ea an Declines 10 Ne.
come a Candidate for Hse-Elec-


come Candidate for He.Elec-
tt0m.
CHICAGO, August l6.-The committee
on res olutions was subdivided into seven
committees. The report OF the COM
mittee will be unanimous. and will be
the shortest declaration ever made by a
League convention. The resolations
will endorse ParneIl and his party, and
pledge its future support to whatever
extent necessary; will express apprecla-
ton Of the forbearancs Of the Irish pso-
ple under the most annoying and op-
prsssiss trsstment of the rack renting
landlord systss, ssd The partisan Judicial
administratisn winch prevails, especially
In the north Of Ireland; acknowledge the
efforts of Gladstone and the democracy
Of Great Britain; 10 enact measures
calculated to bring about reconciliation
between the two people who have 80
long been kept in hostility by misgovern-
ment; declare that Ireland has the
inalieeabis right OF self-gssernment;
acknowledge the obligations of the Irish
race to the American press and people,
and express the warmest gratitude to
the retiring League officials. President
Egan and Treasurer O'Reilly.
A number Of the present officers Of
the League held conference tonight
with other prominent members of the
Convention. They discussed Judge
Fitzgerald as presiding officer and
referred to his speech Of the afternoon
as a most masterly effJrt, and
as likely to keep down even
an Appearance of strife, It seemed
to be the universal opinion that
be should be retained as permanent pre-
siding officer. MIR. Egan was offered
the aid Of every man present ii he
would consent to run again as President
Of the League. He thanked them very
much but positively declined. He re.
marked that his frsend John Fitzgerald,
Of Nebraska, would fill the Office in q
most acceptable manner. The result Of
the conference was notice 10 John
Fitzgerald to be ready il called
upon to make an address to the conven-
ton. Fitzgerald, Of Nebraska, 10 said to
be the richest man ia the League. He 10
worth over 5000. 600. is president of
the national banks and the largest con-
tractor in the West. He Is not polished
in manners as many Of the former lead
ers OF the League were, but Is regarded
as business man Of ability far above
the average.
The Peace Union Has Its Say.
New LONDON. Conn, August 1s.--
The Universal Peace Union to-day in re-
sponse to queries, received replies from
Secretary Bay ard. Minister Romero aud
President Diaz on the Mexican question,
that from Minister Romero was read. 1t
expressed the conviction that there
would be no war between Mexico and
the United States, the following of
which was telegraphed to Chicago: ITO
the Chicago Conveniion--0n behalf of
home rule for Ireland, sympathizing
with your desire for irish liberty, We ap-
piaud your appreciation Of peaceful
means and predict your success" A
resolution was presented asking that the
government take no heed Of the advice
Of the late Samuel j. Tilden regarding
for Notifications and the
navy, but 10 expend smaller sums in OBJ
tanning permanent friendly relations
with other nations.
mlchiganDemscratfc Convention
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, August 49,
Tho Democratic State Convention met
here to-day, organized, passed resolu-
tons and nominated the following State
ticket: Lieutenant Governor. s. s.
Chrery; AuditoT-Gsneral, Col. d. Far
rar; Secretary of State P. b. Wathel;
superintendent of Public, Instruction,
David Parsons; Attorney, General, j. G. |
Donnelly.
The Greenbackers Al o met here to-
day and nominated for Governor Hon. |
q. L Yaple. for State Treasurer VIM.
G.. Baird, for State Land Commissioner
VIM. D. Fuller. for member State Board
Of Education J. w. Turner.
meeting Of Ex-Prfsoners.