The Irish standard., 1909-06-19

ll,, M. ~, national president; Rev.
l'r. Mckinley. G. c., national chaps
lain; Rev. j. G.. Cannon. Adm. national
e.. national secretary. Those repra-
scented by the other side We're: Mr.. J,
McManlS. an expelled member Of our
order: Mr.. John Ferguson, seceder
from our order: Mr.. NJ. j. Pender, a
suspended member of our order, and
Henry Dohbin and Robert Johnston,
Board of Erin produced over 100 docu-
m"nts in support of it's lcgit innate claim
TO the title. its ledger, bank book, aud-
itors balance sheet, membership reg-
lister, and all other books in connec-
tion with it's workings. Our rivals
did not produce a single document or
book to prove their claim, and when
challenged on this point, said they
got no notice to bring any documents.
MI Cummings admitted that he re.
peatcdly warned them that the pros
essential TO the success Of the confer-
cncc, and suggested postponing the
meeting: but the extraordinary admis-
sion was then made that no books were
kept. as the society was not benefit
but Il political ono. and that no money
was lodged in the bank as a guaran-
for fOr f1,o Cot. ~
All impartial men will now sec what
claim or title these gentlemen have
to the namo of the A. o. III. Yet,
would It be believed, Mr.. Cummings
practically federated this little band Of
factionists with the American Order.
Why? Because they held his views
politically. and were In anita gonism to
the National movement in Ireland
Thus, IL Mr. Cummings were sent
here to organize society which would
work conjointly with the Clan-na- Gael
Of America and assist the enemies OF
our country in their attacks on the
Irish Parliamentary Party, his mission
has been for the present q success.
But we put it to the Hibernians in
America il this was the mission that
they entrusted Mr.. Cummings to car
ry out. Surely the exiled children Of
our race, who know the progress that
has been made in the fight for free-
dom. having for years given their mor-
al and financial support to the elected
and trusted representatives OF ireland,
will not now join the English garrison
in a campaign of vllif1catiOn and
slander Of the men supported by the
priests and people of ireland.
1t is claimed by Mr. Cummings that
the party he has federated with tho
American Order has a total member
ship Of 5000. On their own admission
at tho Conference their full strength
was 1000, SO will be seen his exag-
generations and his regard for facts.
Though the modest claim OF 1000 was
made at the Conference not single
book was produced in support Of this
extraordinary boast, and we can con-
ndcntly assure our friends in America
that tho faction which Mr.. Cummings
has approved of here does not num-
Der as many hundreds as it claims 20
do thousands.
We have no doubt that the ENJOYS
will endcavor to shape their report so
as to hide their prejudices against our
organization, but the patriotism and
good sense of the members. Of the Or
der in America will thoroughly realize
the popularity of aff1liating the Ameri-.
can Organization with 400 men in Ire-
land, the leaders Of whom were ex-
PEELED from our society, while they;
have ignored the claims of the 10000
affiliated with the Board of Erin, whose
influence extends throughout Ireland
and Great Britain, and whose services
to Faith and Fatherland have won for
! them the sympathy and approval ee