The Irish standard., 1888-07-14

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Rhode Island; M. j. Holmes, New
Jersey; Father Edward Kirwan, Ala
bama; and NJ. G. Griffin, Oregon.
The opinions and sentiments Of the
delegates present were re-echoed in the
correspondence of the absent members,
showing that on the public questions Of
the day, the Irish National League of
America fully endorsed the action Of
the Irish people and their parliamentary
representatives.
A subcommittee composed Of Messrs.
John J. Donovan. Patrick Martin, John
F. Armstrong, and John 2. Sutton sub.
mitted the following resolutions, which
resolved the unanimous approval Of
every delegate present:
Resolved. That the National Execu-
tive Committee of the Irish National
League IT America renews it's assurance
of fidelity to the Irish National League
and pledges its continued support to the
parent organization.
The o@cial declarations Of the lrish
National League and OF It's parliament
ary representatives, of the national sem
timent of Ireland, are hereby cordially
and unquaIi6edly endorsed
The congratulations Of it's American
auxiliary are rendered to the Irish Ma
tional Leaguefor the fidelity with which
it asserts and champions the principle
that the Irish people are the only au~
thority to govern Ireland, to formulate
the policy, and to determine the politi-
cal coarse which should be pursued by
the Irish people in their struggle for
sen. government.
This body earnestly appeals to the
sriends Of Ireland and to all lovers of
Justice and liberty, to maintain the
league organization, and to suffer no
relaxation in the efforts to support the
Irish people in the contest which they
are waging with, such admirable DIS
eypline and hero determination against
odds so uneven and so brutal.
The officers of the league are hereby
directed to forthwith convene meetings
Of its branches wish viewsto renewed
activity in the work Of extending the
membership and: enlarging the resources
of the League.
/ All funds subscribed for the benefit Of
the Irish cause should be forwarded
only through the National Treasurer.
Rev. Charles O'Reilly, d. D., Detroit,
Mich, and all friends Of ireland who
reside in settlements where branches Of
the League cannot be conveniently
formed can remit their contributions
through the same channel.
I That We deeply depl0re the illness of
Phillip Il. Sheridan, the gallant General
of the United States Army. and that ne
unite with his family in the prayer-that
he-may soon be. restored to the service
Of his country.
Resolved, That the National Commit
toe Of the Irish National League of
America learns with profound SORROW
of the death Of the late Hon. Henry f.
Sheridan, Of Chicago.
Mr.. Sheridan was q delegate to, every
National Convention of the league,
and was most Jealous. eloquent, patri-
otto and unseldsh champion Of the
cause of Irish nationality.
B. We tender to his family our heartfelt
sympathy, and assure them that the
name so dear to them Will always be
honored by his countrymen.
The officers of the present administra-
tion expressed a desire to be relieved of
their duties, and were anxious to. have
convention called at as early a date as
possible. The proposition received un-
animous opposition from the delegates,
some Of whom had been instructed by
their States to vote against any conyen-
ton this current year, believing it
would be for che best interests of the
cause, that the League should be kept
clear OF all possible risk Of entangle
ment in the political contest which will
absorb the attention Of the American
people during the coming months.
Afterssome discussion the executive
officers placed themselves in the hands
of the committee, and a sub. committee
was named to decide the time andjplace
of the next convent ion. The sui. COM 81
mittee consists 81 presid lent j ohm Fi i1z
gerald treasurer, 4 Rev: Charts O'Reiillly.
secretary, ohm y. sutton vil.e.
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