The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-09-27


conquered, is in spirit nation.
cit has become evident after many
wears of earnest endeavor to obtain meas
ure of independence from the English
Government by peaceful agitation, that
appeals to reason and for justice are futile.
1t is left, therefore, for the men OF the Irish
race to proclaim again the truth recorded
by all history, that the liberties of peo-
pie and the independence of 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
are entitled by the laws of God and man
to use every means in their power to drive
from their country the tyrants and usurp-
ecs, and we believe that Ireland has the
right to make England's difficulty her
opportunity and to use all possible means
to create that difficulty.
''In view of these facts, the members of
this convention appeal with confidence to
their American fellow-citizens and all
lovers of liberty to cooperate with them
in aiding the people of Ireland in the
achievement of the same measure of lib
erty enjoyed in the United States.
"Resolred, That we earnestly protest
against the continued Incarceration in
English prisons Of Irish patriots. That we
consider it inhuman and against the policy
Of civilized nations to keep in prison men
who have acted only in the interest of their
country and human liberty; and that the
release of these men is imperatively de-
manded, not only by the Irish people, but
by civilization.
.'Resoiyed, That this convention ex-
presses the hope that the people of Cuba,
who are struggling for political indepen-
dence and the establishment of republic.
will be successful and that we extend 20
them our heartfelt sympathy.
''ReSolUed That this convention, recog-
nizing the Importance to the Irish nation
of preserving the language, literature and
music of the people, comniends the work
now being done by the Gaelic League and
the National Literary Society ir Ireland
and by the Gaelic societies of this country,
and earnestly trusts our people will give
them hearty cooperation and generous
support.
"Resoiped, That this convention recon-
mends the formation of auxiliary com.
panies wherever practicable in order to
foster and preserve the military spirit OF
the Irish-Americans and to be prepared
for action in the hour OF England's diff
Guilty"
Nominations for officers and the execu-
tive council were next in order. Chairman
Finerty declined to be considered as
candidate for president, and William Ly-
man of New York, at one time the treasurer
of the Irish National League, was noni-
mated by ]. J. Keating of Illinois and
elected by acclamation and with equal
unanimity. O'Neill Ryan of st. Louis was
selected as vice-president and State Sena-
tor P. V. Fitzpatrick of Chicago as treas
urer. The executive council was consti-
tuted as follows: J. ]. Donovan, Massa-
chusetts; Chris Gallagher, Minnesota;
Martin Kelly, Tennessee; Captain Mangan,
Wisconsin; ]. Sheehy, California: j. M.
Kennedy, Montana 7. J. Dunden, Ohio;
J. S. Lawler Texas, Thomas H. Greevy,
Pennsylvania.
When the officers-elect were introduced,
President Linman promised that he would
start the work" forthwith, and Vice-Pres-
ident Ryan declared th4t before many
months the organization would be planted
in the heart OF London itself Delegate
OHiggins of Boston wanted the pledge of
honor administered to the president and
his associates then and there by one of the
priests upon the platform, but the chair
man vetoed the proposition. Then the
delegates rose to their feet and sang "My
Country 'Tis of Thee" and "God Save
Ireland" and at o'clock the convention
adjourned sine die.
During the noon recess a largely attended
meeting of delegates who are identified
with Irish military societies was held at
McCoy's Hotel, at which there was an in
terchange of opinions regarding the best
methods OF organizing companies of young
men for military service in the cause OF
Ireland. A committee was appointed to
further investigate and act in harmony
with the National council of the move
ment.
The first meeting of the executive council
of the Alliance, the controlling body of the
new organization was held this evening at
McCoys Hotel. John P. Sutton was elect
ed Natioual secretary. Itwas decided that
the National treasurer should be required
to furnish bond of not less than $4,000.
1t was also decided to disseminate a circu-
lar, approved by the council, urging Irish
men everywhere to hold meetings and
organize clubs in support of the Alliance.