Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1895-10-03

AN IRISH REPUBLIC.
Sons OF Erin IN America Advocate
Drastic Measures.
The New Movement Means Open Warfare
on Engiand-Plans Of Leaders Par
italy Disclosed at the Chi
ca9o Convention.
CHICAGO, Sept. 28. Represent tives
Of the Irish race in America met in
conclave Tuesday at noon in the audi-
torium Of the Young Mems Christian
association to devise ways and means
to bring Ireland the liberty which for
centuries she has aspired to-.
John Z. OConneil, chairman Of the
executive COMMITTEES, called the. con-
svention to order He stated the oh
ject Of the convention, saying that
they had met for the practical good Of
the Irish people and for the taking Of
steps to establish upon Irish soil re-
public based upon such principles as
those governing the American repub-
lie. The secretary then read the call,
and President Finerty, amid tremen-
dous cheering, came upon the platform.
He announced that messages of well
come and of sympathy had come from
all over the United States and the
world. After the reading Of the tele-
gram, Mr.. Finerty made the address of
the day.
In the afternoon the committee on
permanent organization reported in
favor Of continuing the temporary Of
s6cers, and John T. Finerty resumed
the chair. The session was short and
the remainder was devoted to routine
business Us
Wednesdays Session.
CHICAGO, Sept q. When Chairman
Finerty appeared on the platform and
opened the second days session he was
greeted with the same kind OF app
plause that met him Tuesday. Then
were read additional kilograms and
cablegrams expressing approval of the
objects of the conventio Among
these were expressions OF sympathy
with the movement from the Polish
Young Mems Alliance of America, and
a batch Of kilograms from every center
of Orangeism in the north of Ireland.
The adoption of the report Of the
committee on credentials excluding
John Madden and DR.. Paul M. Sheedy,
both Of Pittsburgh, representing the
Board of Erin Ancient Order of His
bernians was significant in that it
showed the convention to be in no Way
in touch with anything savoring Of
Pittsburgh men were supposed to reps
resent. Chairman Finerty then came
forward and made one of his glowing
speeches After thanking the conven-
ton for the honor done him by choos-
ing him as president, he wenton to say:
Finerty's Fiery Speech.
American papers question the prudence Of
holding this convention and debating to a
policy, and hoping we will do nothing to
offend English sentiment What do we
care for English sentiment? lLaughterl We
don't want to offend American senti-
ment, nor French sentiment, nor Russian sen-
timent, but we want 10 offend most seriously
our hereditary and merciless foe. lCheers |
We are here to-day to sound the death knell
OF whiggery in Irish. politics. We stand on
our rights as race to advocate the absolute
independence of the land that gave US
and our fathers life. Our friends. the
editorial writer's, may preach the doctrines
OF prudence We will follow their advice SO
long as It may be necessary will remind
"A SoAik fnY 10 f1,of hon
America had q grievance against England
they did not stand on the order on which they
threw the British tea chests into Boston har-
Dor.
The speaker then went back into the history
of the Irish struggle for liberty. England
asked 1t back. We have gone out Of
our way to humiliate ourselves az
the feet of England. Are we to remain
thus forever! We are not here to be told that
we contemplate murder or swtndling. These
properties belong to England We are here
to invite the sympathy OF the whole world
20 our cause. We are here to tell our be-
loved Uncle Sam that II he draws the sword
in defense of the Monroe doctrine the
Irish Americans will be behind the
stars and stripes when theS struggle
comes. We are here to tell Russia II she de-
sires the conquest of India that our hearts
and hands are with hers the French who hate
CIu&lduO tU6t WucucVcC L0cy ktt t0uklSu up III
. dispute with England over the colonies that
they can rely upon our support
I'VE are here to encourage the enlistment
of young lrishmen, whether In indepen-
dent or regular battalions. to be ready
when the time comes. prolonged cheer
ing.l Mr.. Finerty having thus outlined the
cause and purpose of the meeting. con-
brought tho audience to Its feet again
and again. The close of the speech
produced wonderful scene In its way. the
audience standing and cheering Tor fully
- Other Addresses. =.
When the convention reassemb;ed at 8
o'clock the names of the members,of the COM
mittees selected by the state delegations were
announced.
Then followed o number OF enthusiastic adj
dresses. Maurice w. Wtlhere, OF Philadel-
phia. was loudly cheered when he said!
I'VE are here to declare in the open for
Irish Independence and entire separation, to
express our purpose and determination, with
Gods help, to free our mother country. We
proclaim our devotion to American citizenship
and to the stars and stripes, but never will we
turnsopr backs upon the land Of our birth.
From the birth Of this new movement, with
Irish manhood and American integrity We will
work INCREASINGLY until ireland Is once more q
nation, free and independent
Maj Timothy OLeary Of Montana. Gen.
O'Netls rtght-hand man In the famous ex Pc
dition into Canada, urged the appointment by
the convention of an 'enlisting agent to
rally tho Irishmen Of every country, and to
tender their services, $1,000 or 100000 strong.
to any nation or republic that might become
embroiled with England.
Thursdays Session.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2a-Birth was given
by the Irish national convention
Thursday afternoon to an organization
which has for its tavoWed objectt the lib
Grafton Of Ireland from England s yoke
by policy Of physical force.
Nothing was done by the conven tion
at the morning session owing to the
delay on the part Of the committee on
resolutions in agreeing to . report.
When the delegates reassemb led at 3
o'clock the committee on ways and
means and plan OF organization pre-