The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-17
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Adopted at a general meeting sum-
money by the Irish ENJOYS to America,
Messrs. John E. Redmond, NJ. P, Water
ford City; Patrick a. McHugh, NJ. P,
North Leitrim. and Thomas ODonneh,
NJ p West Kerry, and at which these
gentlemen were present, held a. the Hoff-
man House New York. Dec. 1. 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 IN
all lands in the decade from 1880 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 Parnen; 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 ndorSeS the
United Irish league movement as con-
Quoted by the people OF Ireland. and, pro-
claiming the right of Ireland to national
self-g 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 Ireland's battle OF freedom.
Resolved, That in accordance with that
principle we urge that steps be immediate
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
ing bracnhes of the United Irish leagues
throughout the country, and that as the
first step in that direction, provisional
executive committee of twenty-one mem
bers. with power to add to their number,
and including q 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. a sufficient num-
Der of branches of the United Irish league
for the purpose has been esta blished, the
executive committee shall summon ma
tiOnal convention to place the organiz2-
ton on a 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. IS.
1901. the president. Hon. John F. Finerty
of Chictgo presiding:
THE CONSTITUTION.
Article I.-Tittle-Pending the holding
OF a national convention this organization
shall be known as the Provisional Or
ganizing Committee of the United Irish
Art. I.-Objects-T purposes of this
organization is to act as an auxiliary in
America to the national organization in
Ireland-the United Irish Ieague-whose
primary declaration is: That in the
words of the constitution of the first club
of United Irishmen in 1892. This society |
is constituted for the purpose of forward |
ing a brotherhood OF affection. a COM
among }rishmer.
Briefly stated. the ends to be attained |
sra:
Flrst-Full national self-government for
Ireland
second-The abolition of landlordism in
Ireland by means of 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
Bis 100000 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 evioted tenants.
Sixth-Complete educational equality for
all creeds in Ireland
throughout Ireland of the law for provid-
ing agricultural laborers with cottages
and one-acre allotments.
Eighth-The abolition Of the right of the
cases, except for cause shown.
Ninth-The preservation of the Gaelic
language as part of the struggle for the
recovery of Irish national freedom.
And other reforms.
Art. IIL-Membership- Membership OF
the United Irish League shall be open "a
all Irish Nationalist, without distinction
of class or creed, and to all sympathizerI
with the national claims OF Ireland.
BYLAWS AND RULES.
of ba TTuffad ri
League adopted at the same meeting:
Section !. The president shall preside ae
all meetings when present; in his absence
one of the vice presidents; or in the alb
sence of both. a chairman shall be elected
for the meeting by the members present.
The chairman shall have, for the time
being. all the powers and privileges of
the president.
Sec. 2. The secretaries shall keep the
minutes of all meetings Of the executive
committee or the provisional organizing !
committee; notify members of meetings. !
either through the press or otherwise, as
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- /
duct correspondence under the direction |
as may be necessary "
Sec. 8. The treasurer shall keep a cor |
rect record of all moneys received by him /
from the secretaries or other sources. |
;or the purposes of the organization, and |
he shall give his receipt for the same. !
He shall also transmit from time to time |
% the treasurers of the fund in Ireland |
such sums as, after the deduction of all (
legitimate expenses. may be directed by /
he executive committee of the United |
irish League of America. The treasurer
shall also report once month, or more /
frequently if necessary, the financial con-
iition of the organization to the preSi-
lent.
Sec l. In addition to the holding OF
stated meetings at regular intervals. the
PRESIDENT treasurer and secretaries shall
lave power to call special meetings when
,ver, In their judgment. such action is
in the interest of the organ
cation.
Sec 8. The executive committee. with
he officers of the organization, may
meet at any time for the consideration
# matters affecting the welfare of the
organization. If it is not found practicable
o call a meeting of the entire member
hip of the provisional organizing COM
nittee for that purpose.
Sec. 6. Twelve members shall constitute
quorum at all meetings of the execu-
i've committee, and shall be entitled to
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
he chair, to be sustained. must be sup
orted by thirds of the members pres
mt and voting.
Sec s. Matters of general policy. ac-
ion and organization shall be under the
uidance of the executive committee and
Ulcers.
Sec. 9. Any twelve or more persons, act
1g by authority and under the direction
t the executive committee of the pro
isional organizing committee, shall be
ntitled to form a branch of the United
IRISH League of America Such branches,
S a preliminary to afiliation with the
q hndt hn1 ri fa q SIN a.