Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-10-02
Assemble in Behalf Of the Inde-
pendence of Ireland.
A GREAT CHICAGO MEETING
Ex-eOngrsssnaa FFaegTy Declares That
Irishmsn Arc Neither Defeated
Nor Dlshssrtencd.

principles submitted BY the committee
Of resolutions OF the Irish convention
today II as follows:
'sThe people OF Ireland are a sovereign
people. Ireland is bx nature separate
from every other country, liberty ia the
birthright OF her people Ireland was
known throughout Europe as a nation
long before the dawn Of Christianity and
was the home OF civilization when Eng
land was stilI barbarous. England's claim
TO authority over ireland originated In
force and have been maintained BY cor
ruption and coercion; they have naver
ripened into right to rule, for the con-
quest has never been perfected. inasmuch
as the irish people have continuously.
BY constant agitation OF revolutionary
\ movements. resisted England's power and
endeavored 90 destroy her unlawful SUI
pfernacy.
ireland is deprived OF almost every
civil right which American people most
/ dearly cherish Unexampied cruelty and
i brutal Vindictivcness have been the dis
tingnishiaE features OF EnRlish rule In
ireland. England has destroyed lreland's
Industries and ruined her commerce; she
has placed upon her statute books laws
making II a crime TO educate Irish chill
dren. She has burned freland's school
houses and destroyed her churches. she
/ has driven into exile or LETT to perish IN
hsf DUNGEONS thousands OF men whose
only crime was love OF Ireland. Every
measure for the last century looking to-
ward Legislation for the Independence or
| the Irish people has either suffered defeat
1 In the commons or been arbitrarily re-
leeted Sy the lords.
England has violated every treaty and
broken every pledge. and with almost ev.
cry year OF the century che has imposed
| upon ireland brutal laws OF coercion, and
one Of the most drastic character is now
/ upon her statute books. To the pleas OF
the people for justice and their prayers
Tor mercy England has responded with
the scourEe and scaffold. and yet today,
Ireland entbrRlled but not enslavad,
crushed but not conquered, is in spirit a
nation.
ut has become evident, after many
years OF earnest endeavor 20 obtain q
measure Of independence from the En-
glish government BY peaceful agitation,
that appeals 70 reason Tor justice are fu-
tile IL In left, therefore, for men Of the
irish race 70 proclaim again the truth re-
eorded by ali history. that the liberties OF
a people and the independence Of a nation
can not be achieved by debate. but must
be won upon the field Of battle; and we de-
clare our belief that the men OF Ireland
who are being driven into exile or into the
graves of sorfs ia their native land BY
English mia6overnment, are entitled by
the laws 0f God and OF man to use every
means IN their power to drive from theii
country the tyranf and uaurper; and We
believe Ireland has the right 70 make
| Engiand's dffticulfy her opportunity, and
to use all possible means 70 create that
dlflcntty.
"In view Of these facts members Of
this convention appeal with confidence
to American fellow-citizens and TO all
lovers OF liberty 70 cooperate with them
in aiding the people Of Ireiand Ia the
achievement OF the same measure Of lib
erty enjoyed IN these United States"
Distinct from the declaration OF prin-
eiples.s Chairman Ryan submitted on be-
half OF the resolutions COMMITTEES three
separate resolutions, as follows:
Resolved. That we earnestly protest
against the continued incarceration in
English prisons Of Irish patriots; that we
consider Il inhumnn and against the poll
cy Of civilized nations 20 keep In prison
men who have acted only In the interest
Of their country and human liberty, and
that the release OF these men Ia impera-
lively demanded. not only BY the Irish
people. but by ALI civilization.
Resolved That this convention express
es the hope that the people OF Cuba, who
are struggling for political Independence
2 and the establishment Of a republic. win
he successful, and we extend them our
Z heartfelt sympathy.
q Resolved. That this convention. recog-
. | aizinv the Importance to the Irish nntlon
/
= music Of igs people, commends the work
2 now helng done By the Gaelic League and
j. the National Literary Society In ireland
z and by tbs Gaelic societies In this coun.
4 try, and trust cur people viii give then
, hearty cooperation and generous sup
; port"
G The COMMITTEES on resolutions was
I composed Of 2s members. ]. VI. Ken.
nedy Of Montana being among the num-
ber.
e The committee on ways and organiza'
tion Ia composed OF 20 Faembers from
- every part pf the country. ineludinl
Canada, Australia and Alaska. WIN
e lam Lynn is chairman. 4. p. Gala
Y y CHER and T. G. Leary are named 70
: Montana and ". Gavin for idaho
Il The declaration Of principles ereatel
81 decided enthusiasm and was unani
fe mously adopted BY the convention.
ae MILITARY COMPANIES.
Aa Then the following was suhnaitte
and met with instant approval at IA
y hands az the conventlon
Resolved, That this convention recon
~ mends the formation Of military com
panies wherever practicable. IN orde
,r- to foster and preserve the milftar
at spirit of the Irish race ana 10 be pr
be pared for action in the hour OF E1
AlAANA , QltAtlAA4s
- After the resolutions were disposed /
- ]. ]. OsCo1nell OF Chicago prssents
the following an q report OF the con
uiittee On organization and ways an
60 means.
'sThe new organization shall I
OF known by the style and title Of Il
Irish National Alliance. Il ahnll hai
1Ia for lta object the securing Of the Ind
- y. pendence Of Ireland By any meal
-. within rs power and consistent vi
tha laws and aHa@ea OF civill3ad q
iox tiuns. Tne qualifications for Faemhs
al. ship shall be good moral characts
lhe birth on Iriah soil or descent from ri
tae parantags. GA psternai or matern
r. side or both. and the taiinE q the Z
,as lowing pledge 0f honors 4 here
pledge my word 81 honor 70 aid
every means Within my power. in 81
vs. foFmity with fhe constitution and !
laya Of the 1xiah National Alliance.
81 aH1uFtnN tins Independence oE Irelan
This organization anail BE- govern
- -. bg a president. vice president. trcnsui
!, aaa Mn active council Of nine namha
- who shall hold olIlee for two years
uatii their successors ara elected 3