The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-06-17
Convention of the Irish-American
Military Union at New York.
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AN ARMED STRUGGLE
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sn.c,o, To the REcoRp-UNroN.

Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
NEW YORK, June 16.-A special con-
veution of the Irish American Military
Union was held in this city to-day.
About 600 delegates were present from
various sections of the country. The
meeting was called for the purpose OF
adopting measures for the afnllatlon oi
all Irish. .Americon organizations with
the union. in view of probable exlgencles
in connection with the question OF Ire
lands independence. and also to CONSIDER
the advisability of having another en-
calnpment next year for the assem- moiage
of the Irish American troops from the
various States.
The convention was called to order by
the COMMUNICATIVE Chief, after which the
credentials were examined. Many stan
officers were present.
The following were appointed on COM
mittees: Colonel Hayland, Major
O'Laughlin, Major McQuaid. Colonel
James B. Murphy and Captain L. +.
O'Rourke.
The following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, The time has arrived when
Irishmen must unite and prepare Tor a
& - -
ence of their country,
ReS0lUed, That we, the delegates OF the
Irish American Military mon, IN con-
vention assembled. hereby invite all
Irish American military organizations In
the United States to affiliate with this
union, to the end that we may be in
position to take concerted action at all
times, and may establish such brother
hood of affection as will in its strength be
capable of effective work toward secur-
ing Ireland's Independence; that we 1ur-
thermore invite such organizations to ap-
pear with US in camping at Bridgeport,
Conn.,, in the summer OF 1896, when there
will be opportunity for military evolu-
tions on grand scale.
1t was also agreed that French, Polish
and Hungarian military bodies in sym
pathy with the Irish movement should
be permitted To come into the union.
The following resolutions were adopted
with loud applause:
Reso{Ued, That we, the delegates of the
Irish American Military Union, In con-
vention assem- bled. do hereby tender the
gallant patriots of Cuba our heartiest
wish for the triumph of their cause.
ReSotUed, That in our opinion they de-
serve the sympathy and support of all
llberty-loving people; that we call upon
Congress TO take steps Immediately upon
its convening TO extend the Cubans re-
COgDltlOn as DelllS6TeulS.
The convention. which was held be-
hind closed doors, then adjourned, after
five hours deliberation.
THE MOVEMENT APPROVED.
CHICAGO, June 16.-A special to the
Record from indianapolis says: The
Irish American Club of this city, COM
posed of 800 of the most influential Irish
men in the city, last night approved the
movement which is secretly under way
throughout the United States, looking to
the emancipation of Ireland and resort
to arms. The club has raised several
hundred thousand dollars for the emanci-
patton OF Ireland, and it is announced
that some time this summer the SYM
pathiZerS of the movement will hold q
national convention, probably in Balti-
more or Boston. The mem bers of the
league say the Irish league of New York
is at the head of the movement. The fol-
lowing resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, y convention of Irish
Americans has been proposed for the
organization of new movement for Irish
independence by means outside of parlia-
mentary agitation; and whereas, we con-
slider that parliamentary agitation is de-
moraliZing the Irish people, and is de-
structive of Irish manhood,
ResotUed, That we approve of the pro-
posed convention and inauguration of a
new Irish movement on lines outside OF
parliamentary agitation, and pledge our
moral and financial support to whatever
policy the convention may adopt; and be
it further
ReSotUed, That we hereby request the
cooperation of all Irishmen who desire
the complete emancipation of other
lands from British rule, and OF all sooi-
cites and organizations, whether benefi-
cial, social, literary. patriotic, military
temperance, athletic or otherwise.
The committee that sigued the resolu.
tions is composed of Dr. Michael A
Young, NJ. j. Jonix and NJ. j. Burns.
ENDORSEMENT FROM MONTANA.
SALT LAKE, June 16.-A special from
Anaconda, Mont, TO the tribune says
AT meeting OF the Phil Sheridan Club
composed of about 200 representative
Irish Americans, the new movement to
secure the freedom of Ireland. independ-
ent OF parliamentary methods, was in.
dorsed. An effort will be made to GEN.
tralize The societies working for the free
dom of Ireland and form their mem bers
under one banner. The resolutions
pledge moral and financial aid to the
policy adopted by the proposed conven'
tion.
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