The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-27

Chicago. Sept ef.--At toiay's session of
the Irish convention O'Neill RYAN, Of ST
Louis, chairman Of the committee on reso-
luuons, read the following declaration OF
principles:
The people Of ireland are a sovereign
people. ireland Is by nature separate from
every other country Liberty is the birth
flgnt OF her people. Ireland was known
thFouGho,ie Europe as nation long before
the dawn OF Christianity. and was the
home Of civilization when England was
stu barharous. England's claim TO au-
thoFlty over Ireland originated i'm force
ana has been maintained by corruption
and coercion. II has never rfpened into the
right 70 rule. Title by conquest has never
hfen perfected, inasmuch as the Irish peo-
pie have continuously, by constitutional
agitation or revolutionary measures. re-
siSfed England's power and endeavored to
fGestroy her unlawful supremacy ireland
is deprived OF almost every civil right
which the American people most dearly
cherish TnexampIed cruelty and brutal
Vindictiveness have been the distinguish
Ing features OF English rule IN Ireland
England has destroyed Ireland's industries
ana ruined her commerce: she has placed
upon her statute book laws making II a
crime to educate Irish children She has
burned Irelaud's schoolhouses and de-
stroyed her churches She has driven into
exile or left to perish in her dungeons
tAt'e.oti it4S OF men whose only crime was
10 love Ireland. Every measure for the
last century looking towards legislation
for the independence of the Irish people
has either suffered defeat in the commons
or been arbitrarily elected by the lords
England has violated every treaty and
broken every pledge and with almost
every year Of the century she has IMPOSED
upon Ireland brutal laws Of coercion. and
one Of the most drastic character is now
upon her statute books. To the pleas Of
the people for justice and their prayers
Tor mercy England has responded with the
scourge and the scahold, and yet today
Ireland. enthralled but not enslaved
nation.
1T has become evident. after many years
or earnest endeavor TO obtain A measure
OF independence from the English govern
ment by peaceful agitation, that appeals to
reason for Justice are futile 1t is left
therefore, for men OF the Irish race to pro-
claim again the truth recorded by all
histories that the liberties OF a people and
the Independence Of a nation cannot be
achieved by debate, but must he won upon
the field OF battle. and We declare our De-
lief that the men Of Ireland who are being
driven into exile or into the graves Of serfs
in their native land by English misEovern-
ment arc eatltled by tho laws OF God and
man 10 use every means In sher power 10
drive from their country the tyrant ard
usurper. and We believe ireland has the
right 70 make Euglands difficulty her on
portUnity. and use all possible means to
create that difficulty In view Of these
facts. the members of this convention ar
peal with confidence 10 their American fel-
low citizens and all lovers Of liberty to cs-
operate with them in aiding the people Of
Ireland in the achievement OF the same
measure Of liberty enjoyed by the United
States" "
Al 4
ciples, Chairman Ryan submitted. on be
half Of the resolutions committee, three
separate resolutions. as follows:
Resolved That We earnestly protest
against the continued Incarceration in En-
glish 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
tho release Of thess men Is imperativeIv
demanded. not only by the Irish people.
but by civilization.
Resolved. That this convention ex-
presses a hope that the people Of Cuba
who are struggling for political independ-
ence and the establishment OF republican
government viii ne successful. and We ex-
tend them our heartfelt sympathy
Resolved. That this convention. recog-
nizinC The Importance To the Irish nation
OF preserving the language. literature ard
music Of the people commends the work
now being done by the Gaelic League and
National Literary Society in ireland. and
by the Gaelic societies in this country. and
earnestly trusts that our people will give
them hearty cooperation ana generous
support"
The declaration Of principles created
decided enthusiasm and was Unanimously
adopted BY tho convention as submitted
by tho committee. The three resolutions
were each read separately. and were
warmly indorSei ~ the convention Ia a
similar manner
Then the following was submitted AMI
met with instant approval at the hands
cf the convention. Resolved That this
convention recommends .he formation ~
military companies wherever practicable.
i'm order 20 foster and preserve the mill
itary spirit Of TIE Irish race and 20 be
prepared for action tn the hour ~ En-
elan5's arm llty"
After the resolutions were disposed 70
J p. - C1nueN 1f Chicago. presented tGe
following as p report az the committee on
examination ana WAYS and means
The new movement Organization shah
ha known hv ths styia ana tItle ~ rho
Irish National Alliance D. shall have frr
IFS ohtec- thc securing az ;h. tudsusud-
erra ~ Trfi7Ut by any means within its
power ara crn~'s--rt Wth thc Iaas ana
usaees ~ civilized nations 1ne qu8ii-
f-arors fer we- hcr@4ip shall be good
moral character. hi-th oa Irish s-U o-
descent frem fr.se Dar,n:aEe on c.a pa
terrsl ar maternal s.fe e~ Both suI tha
taking cf thP following rie l-e ~ nuu-v- e /
hereby r'eiEe uly w7rI q hcuor ta AID hv
every means v1-h1 my power H r.--
f'~-li-v Ttth the cons .t'utieu and bylaws
of -he irish Nareral Alliance. .r .r-u-- /
t-E .hr irfrgeHis-.e 1f ireland. F.ts
orcauirltsan shan 90 governed ev ncss.- /
dent vice president. treasurer AMI sr sr-
tive rrl-~1i cf E1re rofm ncrs. " ro sras. /