Telegram-herald., 1891-10-04
PEACE At ANY PRICE
There Must be no Discussion
Among Irish Leaders.
no AID FOR THE FOREIGN PARTY
The Chicago Convention Says That Until
Union Is consummatsd Among the
Leaders no More Money viii be-
sent From America.


CHrGAso, Oct 8 -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 10 more money will be sub
scribed for political purposes This in
brief was the practical outcome of the
National league convention which con-
cluded its proceedings at Central Music
hall Friday. No attempt was made to
evoke q declaration in favor of MIR.
Parnell. Not that the former leader of
the party was without friends, but
apparently because his friends thought
that an expression of opinion at
.his juncture would be useless
For this reason the discussion re-
solved itself into Q contest between
those who favored non participation in
the factional struggle and those who
desired to come out boldly for Justin
Mccarthy, William O'Brien, John Dill
Ion and the rest OF the eombi-
nation. Neutrality came of with
flying colors. An amendment to
the resolutions before the con-
Sention introduced in favor of Justin
Mccarthy received just "a votes,
while Als were cast for the resolutions.
in the vote by states the result was
equally decisive. Wisconsin and Iowa
supporting Mccarthy and the rest of
the states recording themselves as in
favor of a non-committal policy.
Il
held in the morning owing to the time
consumed by the committees in prepar-
ing their reports. 1t was after $3.50 p.
m. before Chairman O'Neill Ryan
called the meeting to order. BY $50
all the business had been transacted,
including the adoption Of new con-
stitution, with resolutions expressive
of the delegates sentiments and the
election of officers.
The report of the committee on con-
stitution 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 che members pay
ing annually one dollar each. The con-
stitution also provides that there shall
be president, three vice presi-
dents, secretary, treasurer and cabi-
net Of seven-the secretary and cabinet
to be appointed by the president. This
is the personnel of the dethroned trian-
gic. in another form. restored There is
also, according to article IS. to be a ma
tional council, 10 consist of one men,
Der from each state and territory and
the District of Columbia, which is to
meet once year.
The following is the most notable
section Of the constitution and brought
protest from q delegate from Wiscon-
sin, who wanted it stricken ont, but he
was promptly knocked out and time
and order called upon him:
Section To hurt the enemy where he viii
feel II most By refusing 70 purchase any article
OF English manufacture and by using ell legiti-
mate Influences 70 discourage tradesnen from
keeping Ensiish manufactures on sale
The report of the committee was
agreed to with applause
The preamble Of the report of the
committee on resolutions testified to
the primary allegiance owed by Irish
Americans 70 the stars and stripes.
Parnel came in for scoring
in later clause when the
committee regretted the differ.
enees existing il the Irish par
y. due 70 hero worship and the
tyranny of one man" The report fur
ther defended peaceable methods. and
only advocated any others when these
were utterly exhausted The report
proceeded 70 eenssre those who are
responsible for the locking up of
ssos, sse sontsi ib~ted by people OF
this country for the relief Of evictea
tenants under the plan Of cam
psign, snd declared that no fur
shsf consri buttons should be made 10
the k'nd until IL shall be disbursed- II
WAS suggested IN conclusion tass our
representatives in congress he called
upon 10 call attention 70 the victims Of
oppressisp who ara pow in brit'sh
Dungeons.
Ther- vas . slight stir irpsrcepfssie -
Judge Donneliy. Of Wisconsin. rose ~
present . minority report The resolts-
ton in effect recognized Justin Me-
carthy as fhs leader of The movements
for Irish hene rule. and ws@ signed ~
T. A. n~nse'iy. of Wsseonsinl = NJ.
sharon. ~ tews. and A. VFfvne,
81 sssrx.A vote of syss sod
mars eas es1ie< - the qy~su"s