The herald., 1895-06-17
IRELAND'S INDEPENDENCE
Meeting of the Irisn- American Military
Union
AffiIiation Of Societies Throughout the Country
Proposed-Uprising in Cuba Endorsed
by the Convention

nNEW YORK, June ia special
convention of the 1risn-American
Military union was held in this city
today. A bout 600 delegates were
present from various sections OF the coun-
try. The meeting was called for the pur-
pose of adopting measures Tor the a1iIi Ia
ton of all Irish a merican military or
CARNATIONS with the union, in view of
probable exigencies in connection with
the question of lreland's independence
and also to consider the ad visibility OF
having another encampment next year
for the Assem- blage of the Irish-American
troops from the various states.
The convention was called to order by
COMMANDMENTS Chief Kelly, after which
the credentials of the delegates were ex-
amined. Many national staff officers
were present.
The following were appointed a COM
mittee on resolutions: Col. Henry Boy
Ian, Major G. O'Connor, Mclaughlin,
Mai. George Z. McQuaid. Col James b.
Murphy and Capt. I. F. O'Rourke.
The following resolutions were pre-
scented and adopted:
Whereas The time has arri we'd when
Irishmen must unite and prepare for a
grand armed struggle for the independ-
ence of their country,
Resolved That we, the delegation of
the Irish American Military union, in
convention assembled, hereby invite all
Irish merican military organ iZations in
the United States to affiliate with this
union to the end that having purpose
in view. we may be in a position to take
concerted action at all times and may es-
tablish such brotherhood OF affection as
will in its strength be capable of effect
i've work toward securing Ireland's in
dependenee::. .ahtl 66fnts to appear with uslin
mer IF 1896. when there will be an oppor-
tunity for military evolutions on grand
1t was also agreed that French, Polish
and Hungarian military bodies in SYM
pathy with the irish movement be per-
mitted to come into the union.
The following resolutions were aooPteo
with loud applause
Resolved, That we the delegates of the
Irish American Military union In con-
vention assem- bled do hereby tender the
gallant patriots OF CUBA OF our heartiest
wishes for the triumph of their cause.
That in our opinion they deserve the
sympathy and support OF all liberty-loy-
ing people; that we call upon congress to
take steps Immediately upon its conven-
ing to extend to the Cubans recognition
as belligerents.
The Convention, which was neld behind
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hours elaboration.
CHICAGO, June 16.-A special to the
Record from indianapolis. Ind, says:
The Irish American club of this city,
composed of 800 of the most influential
Irishmen insthe city. last night approved
the movement which is secretly under
way throughout the Uniten States looking
| to The emancipation of Ireland and 1e-
| sort to arms. The club has realized sew
! eral hundred thousand dollars for the
emancipation of Ireland, and 1T is an
nounced that some time this SUNNI r
| the sympathizers of the movement will
| hold national convention, probably i'll
| Baltimore or Boston. The members OF the
| local league say the National Irish league
OF New FORK is at the head OF the move.
ment . The following resolutions were
adopted:
cans has been proposed for the purpose
OF organizing a new movement for Irish
independence outside of the parliament
tary agitation, and
Whereas, We consider that parliament
tary agitation is demoralizing the Irish
people, and is destructive of Irish man
hood,
Resolved, That we approve of the pro-
posed convention, and the Inauguration
of new Irish movement on lines outside
of parliamentary agitation, and pledge our
moral and financial support to whatever
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Resolved. That we hereby request the
cooperation of all lrishmen who desire
to complete tile emancipation from other
lands. from British rule and of all socie-
ties and organizations, whether bene'
fetal, social, literary, patriotic. military,
temperance, athletic or otherwise.
The committee that signed the resolu
tons is composed OF DR.. MichaelE A,
: Young. NJ, j. Honix. and NJ. J. Burns
SALT LAKE, Utah. June 10 spe
cial from Anaconda, Mont, to the Trib
. une says:
, At a meeting of the Phil Sheridan
I club, composed of about 20 representatIv,
Irish Americans, the new movement
( to secure the freedom of Ireland. indie
e pendent of parliamentary methods if nee
= essary. was endorsed. An effort will b.
= made to centralize the societies working
= for the freedom of Ireland and form thei
| mem ers under one banner. The resolu
: tons pledge moral and financial aio t
: the policy adopted by the proposed con
r vention,