Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-19
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THE IRISH CONVENTION.
Davitt and Finerty Have a Tilt
PARLIAMENT AGAIN IN SESSION,
A BRIEF SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.
BELFAST POLICEMEN INDICTED.
Mr.. Sedgwick Talks About His Mission.
Oayitt and Finerty Have a Tilt.
PARLIAMENT AGAIN IN SESSION,
A BRIEF SPEECH FROM THE THRONE
BELFAST POLICEMEN INDICTED.
Mr.. Sedgwick Talks About His Mission
A Nebraska Millionaire Proposed In
President-The Resolutions 60 II
Ofe red-The Candidate Of the Ant
Sullivan Mnn

CHICAGO, August ia number OF the pres
ent officers OF the National League held con-
ference last night with other prominent men,
oers OIL the convention. They discussed Judge
Fitzgerald as presiding officer and referred TO
nus speech of the afternoon q most mastery
effort and one likely TO keep down even APP
pearance of strife. 1t seemed 10 be the univer-
sal opinion that he should be retained as per.
manent presiding officer Mr. Esan was offered
Tue AID OIL every man present ii he would con-
sent 10 serve again as president of the league.
declined. He remarked that his iriend, Jonn
Fitzgerald, OF Nebraska, would NIL the Office in
INST acceptable manner. The result Of the
conference Was notice 10 John FitZgerald to
oe ready II called upon to make an address TO
the convention.
Fitzgerald of Nebraska, is said to be the
richest man in the league. He is worth about
$o,OOO,OoO; Is the president of three national
BANKS and the largest railroad contractor in
many OF the famed leaders vi the league, out Is
regarded as business man Of ability lar above
the average.
THE RESOLUTIONS
The committee on resolutions was In session
until nearly a. IN. The committee was sub
divided into seven committees. The report
Will be unanimous, and will be the shortest
declara'iou ever made by a league convention.
The resolutions will indorse Parneli aud his
party. and pledge future support to whatever
extent necessary; expires, appreciation OF the
.Orbearance the Irish people under the most
annoying and oppressive treatment Oh the racK-
renting landlord system, the PARTISAN judicial
ofIreland; acknowledge the efforts oi Gladstone
..nl lue democracy vi Great Brilain To enact a
tion between the two peoples who have long
been kept in hostility by misgovernmeut de-
clare Ireland has the inalienaDle riyuL OF self.
government; acknowledge the Obligations Of
the Irish race " The American press aud people,
and express warmeSt gratitude 10 retiring
league officials, President Esan and Treasurer
" iIcills-
HUGH M'cAFFREY's CANDIDACY
AT an early hour ihis morning important
secret concl"ve came 70 All end In the Palmer
mouse. IL had been gathering OF the anti
sullivan Clans, over which Counsellor John J..
O'G 'rman, OF New York, presided. Roderick
j. kennedy, also OF New York, acted as secre-
iork, the entire Iowa and New Jersey delega-
ti' MS anu a gOodiy SprinkliEx OF Pennsy ivania
AMI kentucky men-neariy 35U in ali-were in
a.iendauce. faie result ot nearly three hours
ueiiUeration, in a nutshell, Is That IL Was firmly
resolved to stand 10y Hugh McCalrey, OF Phila-
deipnia, for president OF the league.
To-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.
The delegates in attendance upon the conven-
ton of the Irish National League were slow in
reporting at Central Mdsic nall this morning TO
enter upon the work vi the second day. The
committee appointed yesterday remained In
Session until "A late hour last night, tut in the
main concluded their labors 10 be ready To
report " tne convention to-day without any
delay. The committee on credentials had no
contests in tine deiexations TO pass upon, but
were not able 10 complete their report until
alter midnight.
The con.mlttee on resolutions also held q long
night session, but worked harmoniously, despite
Oi any ie.rs of Ine contrary. Judge Fitz-erald
iiie ten nporary Chairman, appeared on the pla l.
form At lOku am, aad shorty afterwards the
delegates began 10 pour In aud quickly iilIeu the
seat, tIe iIi..i.i door. Al 1880 The ten.
pOrary c1ldirLndn ANNOUNCED tuat several of the
IIliuitLees We're siill absent, tut expected To
be aole 70 report within a very short time, when
ne would Cali the convention to order.
FITZGERALD ELECTED PRESIDENT.
The convention was called to order at 1850
q. IN. The committee on permanent orsauiza-
tion submitted q report recommending that
the Temporary organization ee made the per.
manent equalization.
rue mot,on Was put to the convention by
Micuaei Davitt, apparently in the expectation
oI complete harmony, and the motion car
ried almost unanimously. There were u few
dissents, apparently from the New York dele
CATION.
JUDGE FITZGERALD rose and thanked the con.
vention lor the honor oi the posilion. He said
he would certainly endeavor to give a full hear
Ing " every ae.esate ON any subject 10 come
oe,ore the conveation. 81 know no ring;
know no clique" SAID the speaker, 'and am
here for unIIed Ireland" de closed with a
caution that the delegates should have only
one sentiment, and tnal was u prepare TO ii xht
the common enemy and " engender NO Ieuds
among themselves.
"We haze her." said he, "because she has held
and despoiied US. When she declares peace
then may We. and not till Lnen will We cease
hating her" Continuing, he said: "Look al tue
manner in whica We received tne peace offer
ing from the greatest OF Enslish statesmen,
stlnJed thoue d II Was. lCheers.] 10 the people
OF scotland and Wales, vino sad that Ireland
Was entitled TO home rule, Tue benediction vi u
million hearts 60 out. To the democracy OF
England, VINO had signined pu pose To lend u
heiDns hand ~ ireland, gratitude also went
out He Closed with tne declaratiou: I'VE
can have; We Will have no peace until England
ceases her deadly hostility 10 Ireland
NIX. FINERTY READS A CABLEGRAM.
Hon. John r. Finerty rose in his seat, and
his appearance Was the signal for tremendous
cheering. He said nc only rose 10 read a cable.
gram addressed W him. Ii read follows:
dublin, August 10.
Ffnerty, Chicago C0nUenti0a, Chicago:
Manhood Oh Ireland is win you, and trusts
convention will by yesolution endorse Irelaud's s
right aud resolve " be free.
(SiyneG) CHAs. MACCARrHY TELLING"
MR. DayIrrsAys rRrIINo xeppesr~rs Soo~r
MIR D.vitf ross. and saia m. .iasir.d ,n So 90 -
word in . eynianation Mr. nsviIt a,S NJ, y a.,os -
lion the rignt of anv one in ireianS IN ssad .
disnatch frnm Ireland mi said Mr. Tasiins haS
no r,phI In sneak tor fna naonIe 1f Irsi.nas ~
was 5n, "a nssanhar or Iha ss.,s,,, 80 i - ,,,s
Nr Kaau.nnd Nr naasev 800 ,a ,,ssS,s ss h. e
the rlxht tu speak for tue peoule Of Ireland
Loud applause.
Mr.. FINERTY DEMANDS TO BE HEARD.
Mr.. Finerty arose TO speak aud there were
loud cheers. Mr.. Hynes of Illinois. made the
MONT of order thai mo- motion Vas before the
house ana no deievate mad the rirht To the
noor.
The chair decided the point we'll taken.
Mr.. Finerty then rose 70 4 question OF per.