The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-06-17
Preparations That Go To show An.
other Blow for Independence Ii
Being Considered.
TIME RIPE FOR REVOLUTION
CONVENTION IN NEW YORK or THE
PHYSICAL FORCE PEOPLE.
story That supports the Article
Printed in Sundays journal
from n Local Irish Patriot.

NEW YORK, June 16.-A special conven-
ton OF the Irish-American Military Union
was held to-day in this city. About six
hundred delegates were present from vari-
Gus sections of the country. The meeting
was called for the purpose OF adopting
measures for the affliation of all Irish
American military organizations with tho
union. in view. of probable exigenoies in
connection with the question of Ireland's
independence, and also to consider the ad-
visibility of having encampment next
year for the assembling OF the Irlsh-Ameri-
can troops from the various States. The
convention was called TO attention by Com
mander-in-chief Kelley. after which the Gre
dentials of the delegates were examined.
Many national and stan officers were pres
ent. The following were appointed a COM
mittee on resolutions: Col. Henry Boylan,
Maj. c. OConnor Mclaughlin, Maj. George
+. McQuaide. Col. James b. Murphy and
| Capt. 4. +. ORourke. The following reso-
| lutions were presented and adopted:
Whereas, The time has arrived when
! lrishmen must unite and prepare for a
grand armed struggle Tor the independence
of their country;
Resolved, That We the delegates OF the
lrish-Ameriean Military Union. IN conven-
4
American military organizations in the
| United States to affiliate with this union, TO
@ yI,e ay ba in nas;ton ONE ~ IKE
action at all times, and may establish such
brotherhood OF affection as Will In its
| strength be able TO show effective work to-
ward securing Irelands > independence. That
We, furthermore, invite such organizations
e eon an the h'n SUMNER nn m Of ss %
will be opportunity Tor military evolutlons
on a grand scale"
and Hungarian military bodies, in sympathy
with the irish movement. be permitted TO be
| in the union. The following resolution was
| adopted with loud applause:
Resolved. That We, the delegates OF the
Irish-American Military Union, in conven-
| ton assembled, do hereby tender the gal
| liant patriots of Cuba our heartiest wishes
| for the triumph of their cause; that. in our
opinion, they deserve the sympathy and
support of all liberty-lovng people; that We
call upon Congress TO take steps Immediate
ly upon its convening 10 extend TO the Gu
bans recognition as Delligerents.
The convention, which was held behind
closed doors, then adjourned, alter nye
hours deliberation.
The journal story Verified.
The above Associated Press dispatch fully
corroborates the statements printed in the
Journal yesterday concerning a meeting
| held here few days ago in the interest OF
| Ireland's independence. The information
| gained by the Journal meagre that
by many it was doubted. while others
looked on it as simply breeze" started
by some local Irishmen. Nothing definite
concerning the national meeting could be
learned Saturday. 1t was supposed TO be
much further in the future than the
sequence proves. The resolutions passed in
New York, yesterday, indicate that ireland
is TO have help from Poles and Huns.
For long time past there has been
general movement on the part of certain
Irish societies in the formation OF military
companies whose members were bound 10
secrecy These companies were not made
a part of the National Guards OF the
States, but were simply drilled i'm military
tactics This was cause of much specuIa-
ton on the part of those who were not
into the secrets. and various explanations
have been advanced. The Irish people have
maintained a strict silence on the subject.
except at times to make the statement that
the organizations were not inimical to the
welfare of the American people or nation
This statement has been made very en-
phatically number of times. but as no
light was shed the matter by those who
were informed il was received with some
doubt by certain people. who were loath
to believe anything except that IL had some
connection with the Catholic Church, and
In that way was a menace 10 the religious
freedom of this country. While IL is not
known that this movement Is an explana-
ton or the reasons Tor mixing all OF tntSe
organizations, ii seems TO be a most plausi-
BILE
The article in yesterdays paper is here
reprinted for the benefit of those who may
have overlooked il. Ii reads as follows:
The Irish-American Club. at its meeting
last Friday night. in Marmont Hall. adopted
resolutions approving tne movement which
has been secretly under way I'm Irish cir
cles all over the country. looking toward
the emancipation of Ireland In a more dres-
tic way than by parliamentary maneuver-
ing. AS one Of the prominent local Irish
men said last night. IL may mean an appeal
TO arms-iust the convention which IL to
be held within the next three months may
determine. The Irish-American Club and
thousands Of dollars ready for the de-
mand for funds If II becomes feasible 90
strike the blow for Irish independence. ana
the treasures of Irish organizations over
the country gathered for this purpose,
which has been hinted at heretofore, bur
never so openly preached as now.
Secretary Sutton. of the National irish
League, OF New York, is one OF the prime
sent representatives throughout the coun-
try One was in this city short time ago
and explained the plan 10 the local Irish
men. The Irish-American Club will send
three delegates to the convention, which II
is thought will be held in either Boston
Irishmen will also attend Irishmen from
all parts of the world viii be IN attend
ance and they VIII come prepSIeu e ver 70 s,sa wi
do If IL is decided 10 resort 10 arms. Inc
patriots are disgusted with the pariia-
mentary agitation. which has practically
resulted in naught, and IL will be advocated
in the convention that all Irish members
OF Parliament remain at home and perhaps
organize an Irish Parliament This would
have the effect of precipitating the s-rus-
gle The resolutions adopted by the Irisn-
American Club Of this city, are as follows.
..Nhereas. \ convention OF Irish Amer
leans has been proposed for the purpose or
organizing a new movement for Irish tnde-
pendence by means outside OF parliament
tary agitation; and.
.'Whereas We consider that parliament
tary agitation is demoralizing the Irish peo-
ple and destructive or Ireland's nationhood;
s'Resolved. That we approve OF the pro-
posed convention and tie inauguration OF A
new Irish movement on lines outside or
parliamentary agitation. and pledge our
moral and financial aid TO whatever policy
the convention may adopt; and be IL fur
ther
..ResoIvcd That hereby request the
co-operation of all Irishmen who desire the
complete emancipation OF motherland from
British rule and of all Irish societies and
organizations. whether benenciai. social.
literary, patriotic. military, temperance.
athletic or otherwise.
The committee that signs the resolutions
is comDosed of Dr. Michael a. Young, NJ.
/ Monk and *. J. Burns.