Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-09-27
IRISH ARE READY.
Engiand's Emergency Will Be
Their Opportunity.
END OF THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.

Fenianism Revived in the 'sNew Move
rent." Which Is Called the 'Irish Ma
tionat Observation-Disclosures and Plan
Of Campaign Adopted with Great Enthu-
s.asAn-Scheme Of Organization and ON.
cers Eiccted-Secret Meeting of Men
U1th Military Experience.
CHICAGO. Sept s7.-The Irish conven-
ton which has been in session here for
three days has adopted declaration and
adjourned, The declaration is a reaffirm-
alton of the principles of the old Fenian
organization. 1t declares that there is
nothing further to be hoped for from par
hamentary agitation, as that has been
given full and fair trial under ParnelPs
leadership, and has failed The platform
declares practically. therefore. that phys
icai force is the only remedy for the
wrongs of Ireland, and declares for free
and Independent Irish republic There
was scene of Immense enthusiasm on the
adoption Of the declaration which was
unanimous
Prepare for Enslanl's Difficulty.
After the declaration hal been adopted
the following resolution met With equally
enthusiastic approval. "That this con-
vcntion recommends the formation Of mill
tary companies, wherever practicable, in
order TO foster and preserve the military
spirit of the Irish race, and to be prepared
for action in the hour of Engl;and's diff
Guilty" Then j. j. O'Donnell presented
the report on ways and means In sub
stance it provides that the new move
ment' shall be known by the style and
title of the Irish National Alliance" 1t
shall have for. its object the securing Of the
independence Of Ireland b. any means
within its power consistent with thu laws
and usages of civilized nations. QualiGca-
tons for membership shall be good moral
character, birth on Irish soil or descent
from Irish pacentagc.
Pledge the Members Most Take.
The following pledge is required of
members: Il, hereby pledge my
word of honor to aid by every means with
in my power, in conformity with the con-
stitution and bylaws Cf the Irish Ma
tional Alliance, in securing the independ-
cncc of Ireland" The organization is to
be governed by n president vice president,
treasurer and executive council OF nine
members, who shall hold office two years
duly qualified. A two-third vote of the
executive council shall bic necessary to
override any motion or act OF the presi-
dent of the Irise National Alliance. Pro-
vision is made for the appointment Of
other officers, the raising and custody Of
funds, and the initiation fee is fixed ut 81
with 80 cents per quarter dues.
Wanted to Rush the Matter.
Local subdivisions are to be called coun-
ellis and designated by numbers. The
celebrity and unaniInity with which this
plan of campaign was caught up by tic
delegates and stamped with hearty vote
of approval was n revelation. Delegate
Fitznauricc wanted the convention to go
further and provide for the establishment
of an Irish republic by clccting a presi-
dent, vice president and parliament-all
which would constitute the government
of the republic AID would select such tenn
porary location as circumstances might
dictate. Fitzmauricc barely received re-
spectful attention, and Chairman Fincrty
disposed of his suggestion with the remark
| that the only place for the establishment
of a government for Ireland was on Irish
coil