The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-18
FOR IRELAND'S FREEDOM,
Local Sons of Erin Favor the
New Movement to Reach
the End.
WOULD CONTRIBUTE FUNDS
Consolidation OF Irish-American
Military Organizations Con-
Sidered.

An active and cooperative interest is
being taken by the prominent Irish resi-
dents of this City in the general move
ment throughout the Eastern and Middle
States, which eliminated in part at the
Convention of the Irish-American Mill
tary Union, held in New York Sunday.
That convention was called for the pur-
pose of adopting measures for the affilla-
ton of all Irish-American military or
CARNATIONS with the union in view OF
probable exigencies in connection with
the question of Ireland's independence
Strong resolutions were passed.
Whether that sentiment is reflected here
will be shown in the expressions OF the
following named representative Irish gen
tlemen who were interviewed yesterday:
DR.. NJ. G. O'Toole said:
There is nothing definite to be said as yet
But there are to-day one million Irishmen who
are ready to bear arms without any pay, and
are willing to take all chances OF success in the
battle for Ireland's independence. II England
is ever seriously involved with any OF the
European powers then will be the time TO
strike Much money has been contributed TO
the cause thus far from this country and there
is much more ready to be contributed If there
is any prospect of success. The greatest oppor-
tunity would be offered II England ever be-
came involved in a war with the United States,
put that Is a prospect that can hardly {, be
land is too wary to come in direct conflict with
this Government
Judge M. Cooney, who is connected with
the order of the Knights OF the Red
Branch, but in what capacity he declined
to say, spoke freely and at length. Said
he:
know there is a movement in all Irish ma
tional circles throughout the country as well
as In this City. Among the organizations in
this City are the Knights of the Red Branch
and the Geraldine societies. There is a branch
OF the first named order in Oakland, as well as
the "Wolf Tone" societies. do not think, and
never have thought, that Irish independence
Will come about save by arms. The perlia-
mentary and constitutional agitation OF the
last twelve years have had the tendency to
paralyze the patriotic elements everywhere. 1t
was generally expected that the British Parlia-
ment would pass some substantial home-rule
measure, allowing Ireland to have O Pariia-
ment in Ireland Tor the purpose of regulating
her own internal affairs.
Muchwas expected of Mr.. Gladstone and the
Liberal party in England, backed by the Irish
members in Parliament. But the Irish people
have been entirely disappointed. The division
in the Irish Parliamentary party and the bad
faith of the Liberals resulted in gaining moth
ing for Ireland. Ii the House OF Lords were
abolished some measure OF home rule would
be established. But such as ever pass the
British Parliament, either with or without the
House OF Lords, will never do justice to Ire
land. Any measure that will pass even the
House OF Commons will be accompanied by
such conditions and limitations as to make it
imperative and useless as a home-rule meas
ure. In other words, England will never con-
sent to give Ireland any form OF government
or home-rule measure that will make Ireland q
free country. The interest in the present
movement will have the effect of making the
Irish national people more aggressive and
more patriotic. As TO the talk about ecclesias-
teal interference that is all nonsense
James Gilleran, proprietor of the Wind
sor Hotel said:
While I am heart and soul in favor of Ire
lands emancipation, 1 do not have much faith
in the success of the present movement
l think the majority of all the Irishmen in
this City, as well as of the country, are in full
sympathy with this new movement. History
tells us that 40 country or nation ever accom-
plished its independence or freedom through
parliamentary movement. 1t has ever and al
ways been through and by the force of arms.
Millions OF dollars have been contributed 10
the Irish cause from this country, and we stand
ready to do more, butwant to see more effective
action. There are upward of 500 members of
the Knights of the Red Branch in this City
and am safe in saying the organization as a
whole is heartily in sympathy with the move
ment. think the effect of the movement will
be for ultimate good. But we must wait till
England becomes involved in war, then strike
her. We are too weak to cope with her other
wise.