Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-09-28

cannot be achieved by debate, but must be
won upon the field Of battle, aud We declare
our belief that the men Of ireland, who are be-
ing driven into exile. or into the graves Ct
scrfs in their native land by English misgov-
ern,nent, are entitled by the laws Of God and
man to use every means IN tkeir power to
drive from their country the tyrant and
usurper, and we believe that Ireland has the
right TO make Ensland's difficulty her oppor-
tunity ani 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 lib
crty 70 cooperate with them in aiding the peo-
pie Of ireland in the achievement OF the same
MEASURE of liberty enjoyed in these United
States.
Unfcrtunates Remembered.
Distinct from the declaration Of prin-
ciplcs," Chairman Ryan also submitted,
on behalf Of the resolution, three other
resolutions as follows:
Resolved, that we earnestly protest against
the continued incarceration in English prisons
Of Irish patriots; that we consider 1t inhuInan
and against the policy Of civilized nations 20
keep in prison men who have acted only in the
int Of their country aad human liberty,
and that the release OF these men is inn
peratively demanded, not only by the Irish
people bat by civilization
Re,olyed, tnat this convention expresses tie
hou. that the people Of Cuba, who are strug-
Cling for political independence and the cstab-
llshment Of republic. will be successful, and
that we extend to them our heartfelt sym
pathy.
Resolved that this convention, recognizing
the Importance to the Irish nation OF preserv-
ing the language, literature and music Of the
people coEnmend4 the work now being done
by the Gaelic league and the National Literary
sacety in Ireland, and by the Gaelic societies
OF This country, and earnestly trust our peo-
pie will give then hearty cooperation and
generous support.
The declaration Of principles" was
adopted by the convention,
as submitted by the committee. The
three resolutions were each read separ-
atcly, and were warmly endorsed by the
convention in Il similar manner. Then
the following was Submitted and met with
instant approval:
Resolved. that this convention recommends
the formation Of military companies where
ever practicable, in order to foster and pre-
serve the military spirit Of the Irish race and
to b. prepared for action in the hour Of Eng
lands difficulty.
Lyman Made President.
The election of officers for the newly
created Irish National Alliance was de-
0lared in order, and resulted as follows:
President, William Lyman, New York;
vice president, O'Neill Ryan, St. Louis;
treasurer, p. V. Fitzpatrick, Chicago;
executive council, J. j. O'Donovan,
Lowell, Mass; Chris Gallagher, Mime
sofa; Martin Kelly, Tenncsscc; Captain
Mugann, Wisconsin; ]. Sheehy, San Fran
cisco; J. NJ. Kennedy, Montana; 7. j.
Dundon, Ohio; Z. II. Gtecvcy, Pennsyl-
vania, and james LaWler, Texas
Mr. Ryan was the only one of the newly
elected officers who made any extended
for the honors conferred, and
promising the faithful discharge of the
duties imposed.
j. j. Kcating explained that in the fu-
ture they would drop the term, Brothers.
which they had formerly used in address
ing each other, and adopt the words,
"Comrddcs of the Irish Republican
Army" Delegate Father O'Mahoncy in
terruptcd at this point, and, seemingly,
without waiting to hear what the priest
had to say, Mr.. Heating retortcd, some
what hotly; For the first time, the cloth
of God minister has intcrfercd with the
cause of Ireland" "
The convention closed with the singing
of new Irish song. called God bless Ire
land" after which the delegates arose and
sang America" and God Save Ireland"
Chairman Fincrty read extracts from
several of the English papers on the con-
vcntion. He characterized them as good
average samples Of English blac&guard
ism and brutality" and wound up by say
ing the English would soon have an oppor-
tunity to see whether the new movement
meant anything.
There was conference during the after
noon of the delegates who have had eX-
pcricnce in military affairs. This meeting
was held behind closed DOORS ana all in
qurics as to the methods of organizing
the military arm of the Alliance were met
by the response that all details would be
left to- tho executive officers and executive
council.