The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-02-08
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| North Leitrim. and Thomas O'Donnell,
| NJ. P. West Kerry. and at which these
! gentlemen were present held at the Hoff-
| man House, New York. Dec. 4, 1901:
Whereas. The movement in which the
| people of Ireland are at present engaged,
! as represented by the United Irish league,
| IS one which received the hearty and
| unanimous approval of the Irish race III
all lands, in the decade from 1850 to 1880;
| and
| Whereas, The methods and objects of
| the United Irish league are practically
| the same as those pursued by the land
| league under the leadership of Charles
! Stewart ParHell; therefore be it
| Resolved, That this meeting inter-
| preting what We believe to be practically
| the unanimous sentiment Of the Irish
| race in America, heartily indorses the
| United Irish league movement as con-
| Quoted by the people of Ireland and, pro-
| claiming the right of Ireland to national
| government. thoroughly approve the
| principle that the Irish people on their
| own soil are the sovereign authority and
| best fitted TO decide the means by which
! TO fight ITeland's battle of freedom.
Resolved. That in accordance with that
principle we urge that steps be Immediate
ly taken to spread the organization of the
United Irish league in the United States
and Canada. as an auxiliary to the
movement in Ireland
Resolved. That to that end the present
| meeting be constituted an organizing
committee for the purpose of establish
lIIS DIdCLHe5 OF the UhlteO lElSh iSdkuES
throughout the country, and that, as the
first step in that direction. a provisional
executive committee of tWenty-one mem
bers, with power to add to their number
and including a president, vice president.
treasurer and four secretaries. be chosen
by the meeting, and that they shall have
! full power to act, including the assess
ment of fees and dues.
Resolved, That when, in the opinion of
the executive committe, sufficient num-
Der of branches of the United Irish league
for the purpose has. been established, the
executive committee shall summon ma
tlonal convention to place the OrganiZa-
ton on permanent basis in America,
and that. meantime. the constitution of
the league in Ireland be adopted as the
constitution in this country"
Constitution of the United Irish League
OF America adopted at a meeting of the
executive organizing committee, held in
the Hoffman House. New York Dec. 10.
1901. the president. Hon. John F. Finerty
of Chfctgo presiding:
THE CONSTITUTION
Article withdrawing the holding
of national convention this organization
shall be known as the Provisional Or
Sanizing Committee of the United Irish
League of America.
Art II-objects-The purposes of this
organization is to act as an auxiliary in
America to the national organization In
1reland-the United Irish league-whose
primary declaration is: That in the
words of the constitution of the first club
OF United Irishmen in 1882, This society
is constituted for the purpose of forward
ing brotherhood of affection, a COM
munion OF rights, and a union OF power
among Irishmen.' "
Briefly stated, the ends to be attained
First-FulI national self-government for
Ireland.
second-The abolition of landIordism in
Ireland by means of a universal and com
pulsory system OF land purchase.
Third-The putting an end to periodical
famine in the distressed districts of Ire
land.
Fourth-To insist upon the appropria-
ton to strictly Irish national uses Of the
900 at present annually exported
from Ireland, in excess of the contribu |
ton stipulated by the act OF union
Fifth-To secure the redistribution Of |
the frazing ranches of Connaught. and |
the reinstatement of the evicted tenants |
SiXth-Complete educational equality for
all creeds in ireland.
Seventh-The compulsory extension |
throughout Ireland of the law for provid- |
ing agricultural laborers with cottages |
and one-2cre allotments
Etghth-The abolition of the right of. the |
crown to challenge jurors in political |
cases. except for cause shown
Ninth-The preservation OF the Gaelic |
language as part Of the struggle for the
And other reforms.
Art. III.-Membership - Membership OF
the United Irish League shall be open TO |
all Irish Nationalists, without distinction
of class or creed, and to all sympathizers
with the national claims or Ireland.
BYLAWS AND RULES.
Bylaws and rules of the United Irish
League adopted at the same meeting:
Section /. The president shall preside az
all meetings when present; in his absence
one of the vice presidents; or in the alb
of chairman shall 10 aIaPfe1 !
for the meeting by the members present
The chairman shall have for the time
being, all the powers and privileges of
the president.
minutes of all meetings of the executive
committee or the provisional organizing
committee; notify members of meetings.
either through the press or otherwise, as
may be convenient; keep all reports and
necessary records, with a list of the
members of the executive committee and
the provisional organizing committee, and
q list of all branches of the United Irish
League of America in existence. They
shall also keep a record of all moneys |
received by them and handed over to the
treasurer, with receipts for same; con-
1uct correspondence under the direction
IF the president, and otherwise assist him
as may be necessary.
Sec. 8. The treasurer shall keep a cor
'ect record of all moneys received by him
rom the secretaries or other sources,
OF 'IUb purposes u Aue DISQUALIFICATION. anu [
Ie shall give his receipt for the same.
he shall also transmit from time to time
% the treasurers OF the fund in Ireland
iuch sums as. after the deduction of all .
egitimate expenses, may be directed by
he executive committee Of the United
IRISH League of America. The treasurer
hall also report once a month. or moro
frequently if necessary. the financial con- !
ition of the organization to the presi-
lent.
Sec f. In addition to the holding of
tated meetings at regular intervals. the !
resident, treasurer and secretaries shall !
ave power to call special meetings when
YER. in their judgment. such action is
ecessary in the interest of the organ
zation
Sec. ). The executive committee, with
meet at any time for the consideration
f matters affecting the welfare of the
rganization if it is not found practicable
0 call a meeting of the entire member
hip of the provisional organizing COM
littee for that purpose.
Sec. 6. Twelve members shall constitute
quorum at all meetings of the execu
We committee, and shall be entitled 10
'ansact all necessary business, but all
UGH meetings shall be held only with
he knowledge and consent of the presi-
ent.
Sec Z. Any appeal from the decision of
ne chair. to be sustained. must be sup
Orted by two-thirds of the members pres
Mt and voting.
Sec. s. Matters of general policy, ac-
on and organization shall be under the
uidance of the executive committee and
Ulcers.
Sec. g. Any twelve or more persons, act
g by authority and under the direction
the executive committee of the pro-
sional organizing committee, shall be
ltitled to form a branch of the United
-ish League of America. Such branches,
a preliminary to affiliation with the =
ational body. shall contribute a sum of
and thereafter so per cent of their
ross receipts shall be forwarded to the
ationaI treasurer for the general pur- &
1ses of the organizatio To become en-
tied to representation at the national