The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-22

der 10 fulhll their promises and so that
the governments proposals might be SUBJ
mitted 10 a convention.
Mr.. Redmond asserted that the Brrell
Dill was not workable and therefore
would end In disaster. its failure would be
used as an argument against Ireland
capacity for self-government, and It's OPP
GRAFTON would result IN the demoraliza-
ton OF the Nationalist party and the eN-
iSting unity. which was Irelands strong
est weapon
Mr.. Redmond criticised the details OF
the financial and other features OF the
bill as being inadequate when compared
with the great powers given to the tord
lieutenant. Government by committee, he
said, was unheard OF. Knowing the con-
stitution OF the British parliament. he
knew IL was useless 10 hope TO secure
satisfactory amendments 10 the measure.
In conclusion Mr.. Redmond said: The
Liberal party must drop the Roseberyite
idea and must come back 10 the standard
Of Gladstone. People talked OF an alliance
OF the Irish party with the Liberals. The
Irish party IL independent IL can have
an alliance with no English party that
does not put home rule IN the front OF It's
platform
After Mr.. Redmond had concluded his
remarks, speeches secondng the resolu-
tion were made:
AMERICAS AID PLEDGED.
A. ]. Kettle a veteran home ruler was
the first speaker, after which John O'Col-
laghan OF the American branch OF the
Irish league. aroused the enthusiasm of
the delegates by rendering them the sup
port OF the Irish in America.
"Do you think" he asked that the
task OF Mr.. Bryce in America is going to
be made any easier because his colleagues
have thrown I'm the face OF the Irish peo-
pie this measure which you today will
throw In the faces OF his colleagues with
contempt?"
Mr.. O'Callaghan amid great applause,
declared that so long as England gives
tho Beers, who fought her (cries Of And
beat her'D more home rule than the
Irish. the Irish-Americans will prevent
the alliance with the United States which
England so greatly desires.
Father David Humphreys, another
speaker, proved to be disturbing ele-
ment.
Catholics and Nationalists are the
same" he said THE bill is directed
against the Catholic church. II would
drive the priests out OF the schools and
let In the devil. In two generations 1t
would change Ireland into France"
FIR Humphreys speech was interrupted
by many cries Of dissent, whereupon he
shouted that the convention was packed
with Redmonds creatures" and Mr.. Red
mond compelled him TO take his seat for
insulting the convention.
Joseph Devlin and Mr.. Fitzpatrick OF
the American branch OF the league spoke
eloquently. deprecating sectarianism.
OTHER SPEECHES.
Several other speakers followed, chief
among them being Frank O'Connen an
Australian member OF parliament, who
assured the convention OF the sympathy
OF all Australians for home rule. and Il.
+. O'Connor. M. p, who explained the
reasons why the Irish members of par
| lfa az
that he had hoped for time that II
might have been amended into an ac-
ceptable form. remarked that the Irish
members had warned the government
that the people would reject such a
measure. and said that IL all the cabinet
ministers were as honest as the prime
minister Sir Henry ,oos Campbell sdr srclsnS
DIR. Timmins OF Boston, Mass, the next
speaker. scored FIR. Humphreys for the
statements he had made TO the conven-
tion.
During the delivery of the last few
speeches the delegates were clamortng
for n vote on the resolution. and hnally,
at 3 O'Clock. Mr.. Redmond put the .ques-
ton. There was a tremendous chorus
OF Ayes" and when he asked for those
who were opposed to Its passage there
was no response.
Then the convention rose, cheered
heartily. and the delegates streamed from
the hall. leaving only few TO transact
minor business.
CROKER GIVES $500.
Richard Croker was cheered at the
evening session OF the convention when
the chairman announced that he had con-
tributed $500 TO the Irish parliamentary
fund. Subsequently. resolutions were
fulfill its pledges OF legislation for the
relief OF evicted tenants as well as for
university and primary education.
Mr. Redmond had requested Dennis
O'Sullvan OF SAM Francisco TO sing God
Save Ireland" and before the adjourn
ment Mr. OSullivan mounted the plat
form and rendered the song. The closing
scene OF the convention was most en-
thusiastic All the delegates, as well as
the ladies' who scrowded the galleries,
were on their feet singing the chorus with
Mr.. OSullivan.