The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-09-02
IRISH YATIoyALIsrs
Meet In convemtion-i.arge Attendance
tn anit Etent Enthu,ln,u,,

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Copyright, 1876, by tho Associated prcsS,)
DUBLIN, Sept. 1.-Thc frst session Of
the irish National convention opened ut
noon to-day In Ielnster hail, which was
well filled with dclgatCB, among whom
were several ladies. 4,
1t was estimated that the Irish race
throughout the world was rcprcsented
here today BY from GOO to 700 delegates,
but II was hoped that at least 1000 more
delegates would arrive during the day,
They come from Ireland and Great Brit
ain rs q rule, but the United States,
Canada, Australia anu South Africa arc
represented by u number OF delegates
The walls OF f.einster hail were apnru-
nrlntely decorated for the occasion and
patriotic sentiments expressed by de-
ceased statesmen OF Ireland, the late
Charles Stewart Pnrneil included, were
hung upon the walls inside OF the build
Ing.
The convention was called to order
promptly at noon by Mr.. Justin McCar-
thy, N. r, who nominated the Most Rev.
Patrick o'DonnGll.' D., bishop VI Rap
hoe, for permanent chairman. Tho
bishop was unanimously elected, as mr.
ranged last week, amid the widest APP
plauSc.
Bishop o'Donncll then read message
from the pone In which his holiness pray
I'd that the Irish leaders might end their
disscnslonS.
The chairman then specially welcomed
the delegates from the United States md
Canada and delivered an address, plead
Ing for unity.
Bishop O'Donnell referred to the pub
llcatlon In June last OF the report OF the
commission on the financial relations OF
Ireland and Great Britain. which show
ed Ireland TO be heavily overtaxed and
he said that this document proved how
Ireland had been despulled, and that this
astounding revelation OF the commission
was sufficient to again bring forward the
whole Irish question and alone justified
the calling OF the convention.
Abiding to the dlsunlon among the
different Irish factions, the bishop de-
clarrd that no man or set OF men must
put themselves in competition with the
cause of Ireland. This remark Of the
bishop caused all the delegates to rise to
their feet and cheer for about five min
uteS
When the bishop was able to proceed
he said that he cared little which Eng
llsh party helped Ireland, but the. Irish
should be independent OF md In opposI-
tlon to every party refusing them home
rule.
Discipline and fidelity. the bishop also
remarked, were absolutely needed, add
ing, without these qualities among his
followers. the late Charles Stewart Par
nell could have done nothing. II was
useless, he continued to talk strongly
unless they stood united behind their
works. adding: I'VE must encompass
Irish liberty, and no power IN earth can
withstand the justice thereof" This
statement called forth another tremen-
dous burst OF cheering, which lasted
about ten minutes.
Letters were read from Archbishop
Walsh and DR.. Thomas Adds Emmett.
OF New York. The statement Of the
latter that the man who Is unwilling tn
accept an invitation to the peace con-
ventlon is no true 1rlshman," was wildly
applaudcd.
By this time every inch OF the hall wns
occupied and II was estimated that
about 5000 persons@were present.
The first resolution In favor CT unity
was supported by Mr.. Ryan. OF Toronto,
In an eloquent speech, during which he
declared that the Canadians were abso-
lutely independent and were only at the
convention for Darling Old Ireland's
welfare" which. he eSadded. would b.
most surely promoted BY obedience 10
the majority rule"
After Mr.. Justin Mccarthy and others
had supported the motion the Rev. Den
mis- o'calIlgan, OF Boston, Mass. reused
the enthusiasm of the asscmblaSe by
stating that he was the bearer 10 the
convention of the blessing OF Archbishop
Williams. and demanded thar the dele
gates unite In an universal rally around
the Irish flag.