Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-10-10
IRisH-AMERICANs.

Are United They VIII Furnish No More
Funds.
CHICAGO, Oct. s. -Irish-America has
decided to remain neutral in the battle
for supremacy between the two wings
of the national party. While the con-
test lasts no more money will be SUBJ
fseribed for political purposes. This in
brief was the practical outcome of the
National league convention which con-
ecluded it's proceedings at Central Music
hall Friday
No session OF the convention was
held in the morning owing to the time
consumed by the committees in prepar-
ing their reports. 1t was after $3.50 p.
I'm. before Chairman O'Neill Ryan
called the meeting to order. BY $3.50
all the business had been transacted,
including the adoption of "A new con-
sstitution, with resolutions expressive
of the delegates sentiments and the
election of officers.
Secretary Sutton's report was a sug.
igestive document. 1t contained let
tiers from Parnell, Dillon and others
which made it clear that the delay
in calling the convention charged
to the officers of the league was
~due entirely to the advice of
the Irish leaders. Mr.. Sutton CEN
4 ssured Parnell severely for the con-
temptuous way in which he treated the
correspondence of an organization
which had sent him nearly $500, 900.
After number of letters had been
interchanged Mr.. Parnell finally
wrote a letter in which he advised
the dissolution of the executive board
of the league. At the same time
he expressed the utmost confidence in
its leaders. To this reply was sent
which protested against the carrying
out of any such course, but at the same
time suggesting the desire of the officers
to do whatever was best for Ireland.
Here the O'Shea troubles intervened
and the correspondence came to an end.
The report of the committee on con-
astitution declared that it would sus-
tain all national movements in Ireland
with moral and material aid; that it
wanted to weave closer the bonds be-
tween the sea-divided Gael; that the
poverty and industrial condition of
Ireland are due to misgovernment;
that it would promote the study of
Irish literature; and that all socie-
ties, whether American, Irish, Irish
American, or of any other complexion,
could become affiliated branches of the
reformed league by the members pay
ing annually one dollar each. The con-
sstitution also provides that there shall
be a president, three vice presi-
dents, secretary, treasurer and a cabi-
net of seven-the secretary and cabinet
to be appointed by the president. This
is the personnel of the dethroned trian-
gle, in another form, restored. There is
also, according to article Is, to be ma.
tional council, to consist of one mem
Der from each state and territory and
meet once a year.
The following is the most notable
section of the constitution and brought
a protest from delegate from Wiscon-
sin, who wanted it stricken out but he
was promptly knocked out and time
and order called upon him:
Section 3 To hurt the enemy where he will
feel 1t most by refusing to purchase any article
of English manufacture and by using all legiti
mate influences to discourage tradesmen from
keeping English manufactures on sale"
The report of the committee wa.
agreed to with applause.
The preamble of the report of the
committee on resolutions testified t.
the primary allegiance owed by Irish
Americans to the stars and stripes
Parnell came in for scoring
in n later clause when tht
committee regretted the differ
Aences existing in the Irish par
ty, due to hero worship and tn,
tyranny of one man" The report fur
ther defended peaceable methods, an,
We're utterly exhausted. The repor
responsible for the locking up o
5000 900 contributed by people o
this country for the relief of evicte,
tenants under the plan of cam
paign, and declared that no fur
ther contributions should be made t
the fund until it shall be disbursed. /
was suggested in conclusion that lou
Representatives in congress be calle
upon to call attention to the victims c
4 oppression who are now in Britis
dungeons" a,
There was slight stir perceptible q
Judge Donuelly, of Wisconsin, rose t
present minority report The resoll
ton in effect recognized Justin M,
TCarthy as the leader of the movemer
for Irish home rule, and was signed b
E A. Donnelly, of Wisconsin; E. N
Sharon, of Iowa, and NJ. A. O'Rryn'
-of Georgia. A vote of ayes an
nays was called on the questio
sof tabling the minority repor
and the chairman decided in favor {
% the ayes. Delegate Kelly, of Wiscoi
sin, called for roll of the states, an
recess having been taken for the pu
pose, the members were shown to be-
yeas, 41s; nays, "a. Illinois shove
1853 yeas, nays 8; Iowa, yeas Z, nays L
Wisconsin, yeas Z, nays II; Georgi
yeas 2, nays l. the remainder bein
solid against the minority report.
The following were then elected of
GERS by acclamation:
M. v. Cannon, OF Omaha, PRESIDENT Patri,