The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1901-06-01
ANTRIM.

On, May 8, in Belfast, there was a
meeting Of the executive council in
charge Of the arrangements for the
holding Of the great convention of
Ulster men, in favor of compulsory
purchase, and attendance was large
and enthusiastic. 1t had been origin
ally intended to hold the convention
in the assembly's hall, but in conse-
quence Of the enormous number ex-
pected to attend the convention, it
was decided to hold the convention in
the Ulster hall on the 9Th of June.
So many ladies have expressed q de-
sire to be present that the committee
decided to reserve a portion of the
balcony for their use. 1t was further
decided to provide suitable badges
for all intending to be present. Sew
eral designs We're submitted. The one
which was finally selected consists of
an illustration emblematical of agri-
culture and the "Red Hand" of Ulster,
with the words "Ulster Compulsory
Purchase Convention, Belfast, June 5,
1901" printed in two colors on silk.
The Ulster members in favor of COM
pulsory purchase are to be invited,
and also all Rural District Councillors
and County Councillors and the cler-
gymen of various denominations in
favor of the principle. The organiza-
ton is designed to take the place of
the old Ulster Tenants Defense Asso-
citation.
nt CORK.
At convention of the Mid Cork
Nationalist electors, held on May TO-
Mr.. D. D.. Sheehan, Labor representa-
tive, was selected as candidate for the
vacant seat of DR.. Tanner in parlia-
ment by a majority of 10 votes over
Mr.. Cornelius O'Callaghan, county
councillor. Mr.. John O'Connor, bar
rister, Of London, fell out in the first
round, in which the numbers voting
were: Sheehan SO, O'Callaghan SO, and
OConnor Al. Against O'Connor alone
there was majority Of 179 to ~. He
had boosted Of his power to split the
Irish party-if he wished. He has
made poor hand even of splitting
y the convention. The marvel is not
that he got so few votes, but that he
got so many. A contest, however, is
likely, as Mr.. w. H. H. Massey has
announced his determination to go to
the polls. The proceedings and consti-
tuition Of the. convention were admir-
ably directed by Mr.. Joseph Devlin
on behalf Of the central executive of
the United Irish League, the body on
whose authority the convention was
called. Mr.. John O'Connor had the
support Of Mr.. T. M. Healy, but there
is no danger of his bringing down Mr..
Hea1y to Mid Cork.
.-+ CAVAN.
On May G and 8, in the Land Judg-
es' court, Dublin, the matter of the
Reilly estate came before the court,
for the sale of the estate, which con-
sists of a farm purchased under Lord
Ashbourne's act, near Crossdoney.
After a keen competition the purchas-
er was declared in Mr. Louis G. P.
Smith, solicitor, Cavan, in trust for
Mr.. P. Brady, of Wateraughey, for
1890. The farm consists of Is acres
with fax and corn mills upOn It.
DUBLIN.
1t is with deep regret that we an
nounee the demise, on May Z, of Mr..
Thomas Sherlock, president of the
court of conscience, Dublin. His death
supervened upon cold, which he
contracted while attending the funeral
of the late James Stephens. The de-
ceased was formerly a journalist of
considerable popularity, and, as edi-
tor of the Weekly News and Young
Ireland, contributed much, in the
Land League and early National
League days, to the formation Of pop
ular sentiment and opinion. He was
q man Of many gifts and simple ma
ture. Twelve or thirteen years ago
he was elected to the Dublin munich
pal council, and subsequently became
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