Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-03

point of order, that Donnelly first read
the minority report, but the convention
allowed him to continue his explana-
| tion.
He said he wished the convention to
recognize governing party in Ireland.
| They should boldly and manfulIy meet
the issue and declare that in Ireland. as
| elsewhere, that the majority should
rule.
Lyman, of New York, called upon the
chair to cut short the long speech, and
Donnelly then proceeded to read the
minority report, signed by himself,
Sharon, Of Iowa, and O'Bryne, of Geor-
gia.
It declares approval OF the majority
report, but begs leave to have the fol
lowing inserted in it, Resolved, That
as American citizens and firm believers
in the principles of which our govern
| ment is founded, we recognize the claim
of no person to the Craftsmanship of the
parliamentary party which is not founded
on the consent and approval of the ma
jority of that party, and we instruct the
officers eff this league TO recognize the
chairman chosen by the majority of the
Irish parliamentary party"
Conkery, of Chicago, suggested that
the thing to do was, first, to adopt the
platform and then vote on Donneliy's
supplement-. This seemed exactly what
the McCarthyites did not want, but it
was their own argument, and they sub
mitted as gracefully as they could.
The platform was adopted with APP
plause, then like fash came motion
to lay the McCarthyite report on the
table, and to the chagrin of the DON
nelly party, it was declared carried,
viva voce.
They rallied, however, Sharon, Of
Iowa, demanding call of states. hen
there was a. tangle of motions aid
amendments Delegate Joyce, of Chi
cago, wanted the convention to under
stand that rolI-call would indicate
whether or not the body proposed to en-
dorse Justin Mccarthy as leader. Hiss
after hiss greeted this fret, and only
mention in the convention OF the name
of either the opposing leaders in Ire
land.
Confusion reigned for moment, but
finally roll-call began. Chairman
Conkery, of the Illinois dele
CATION, declared that body
unanimous for placing the McCarthyite
resolution on the table, This was ques.
toned and Father Foley, of Iowa, ex-
citedly shouted for a recount, and
wanted to know how many delegates
there were from Illinois. Much cheer
ing followed VIXEN a rising vote of the
Illinois delegation showed 153 ayes and
nays. Vass sa+-
Father Foley now jumped to his feet
and announced Iowa s vote as 2 ayes and
Is nays, passionately adding: "And
they represent more money too than all
the men from Illinois,
Wisconsin also voted ayes, Ii nays,
but in the great majority of the states
the bulk of the ballots was against en-
dorsing Mccarthy, and the minority re-
port was effectually shelyed. New York
voted As solid ayes.
Secretary Sutton was given leave to
omit reading his report, because of its
length, but the convention adopted it.
Chairman 6m5tife, Of Rhode Island,
elieted round of Rppiause with the an
nouneement that the treasury books
showed the leagues accounts to be cor
rect, with a balance on hand Of $10S5.
Then came the election of officers. NJ.
v. Cannon, O'Neil Ryan and John p.
Sutton were named for president, but
the latter two Withdrew, and Cannon
was elected by acclamation. In accept
ing, he said no man5ever occupied the
Office but had been subjected to villifica-
tion and contumely. He did not expect
to escape it, but did intend to conduct
the Office fairly, honorably and honest
ly, knowing no faction, and with an eye
single to the welfare Of ireland. He an
nounced the reappolntrf1ent as secretary
of Mr.. Sutton. .se..
Patrick Boyle. Of Toronto, was chosen
first vice-president; M. D. Gallagher,
New York. second vice-president, and
E. J. O'Connor, Augusta, Ga, third.
James Quinn, of Davenport, Ia, and
VIM. Lyman, of New York, we're nom
mated for treasurer. Quinn's name
was soon withdrawn and Lyman was
enthusiastieall chosen. In an address
Lyman said in part: sour business ie
our aim; to the body alone am ac-
countable for my acts, and to none
other"
The executive council was announced
as follows: Daniel Conkery, Illinois
George Sweeney, Ohio; John j. Dona-
van, Massachusetts; James Mangan
Wisconsin; III. j. Carroll, Rhode Island
Nicholas Ford, Missouri; A. P. Nc
Gruik, Iowa.
After number OF eloquent addresses
the convention adjourned sine die.