Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-06-02
IRISH ON
RECORD DEMANDING
FREEDOM OF IRELAND
Resolutions Oppose League
SOl Granting independence;
Kisses Greet Telegram
From McNary.

IOltihhui Of., June 2.--Ihe Irish con.
vention unanimously passed resolutions
demanding independence for the irish
republic at its session here Sunday
night.
The resolutions, copy Of which will
be forwarded to President DeValera of
the Irish republic, declare that the con.
vention is opposed to any league of na.
tions that doesn't guarantee self deter
mination for Ireland.
Kisses greeted the reading Of long
Telegram from Senator MeNary. in
which 1t was asserted by speakers, the
senator was endeavoring to evade the
issue, Messages from Representatives
Macarthur and Sinnott. wholly in sup
port Of the movement, were received
with joyous acclaim, while a message
from Senator Borah Of Idaho. created
such an Impression that the bic audi.
ence remained standing during its read.
ing.
DIR. A. o. Smith Presides.
Organization Of the convention oeen.
pied but short time, following invo.
cation by Rev. W. A. DAILY Of Portland.
Andrew G. Smith was ananimouslv
chosen president Of the convention;
Miss Ana Kearns secretary and P. d.
Sullivan vice-president. A committee
OF five was appointed TO pass on ere.
dentials, members Of this body being
p. h. Sullivan, y. H. Deery, M. j. Dris.
coll, M. G. Menamin, Heppner. and
Thomas Brown Of Salem.
Led by Mrs. Winnie F1annipan. the
convention sang the "Star Spangled
Banner" after which Judge r, II. n.
Arcy Of Salem delivered an address ad.
yocating self-determination for Ireland.
Judge darcy brought the convention
to its feet with cheers as he drew from
his pocket e. silkcn banner which he
said was that Of the land of his father
and mother, and again when he unfurled
q miniature American flag, emblem Of
the world greatest exponent Of free
dom and liberty.
Irish Martyrs Recalled.
While the audience stood with bowed
heads, Judge darcy read the names Of
i6 Of the foremost Irish martyrs Of
1916, and followed this with the deelas
ration that England : treatment of
those men had made Ireland Sim Fein
from top to bottom. He referred to
George Washington as the Sim Feiner
Of America, and reviewed briefly the
dark days of the revolution and Incl.
dents which served to turn the tide In
favor Of the colonies.
Judge darcy was the unanimous
choice Of the convention as state dele
gates 10 the national convention to be
held June IS in Washington, D. c.
McNary TO Be ouened.
Following the reading Of the telegram
from Senator MeNary. motion was made
that the convention telegraph that OF.
ficial, asking him II he thinks he is
serving America when he votes for a
league Of ration, giving England five
votes and the United States but one !"
As an amendment, 2. f. Sullivan Of
fered the suggestion that the convention
inform Mr. McNsry that Il is not his
sympathy, but his vote that is desired.
''Tbat's the DOPE" declared the chair
man.
Oscar Horne, representing organized
labor, urged the Importance Of concert
ed action to secure desired results. He
declared himself heart and soul behind
the movement for Irish Independence.
Thomas Brown. Of Salem. called atten-
ton to the fact that while the proposed
league Of nations provides for selfde-
termination for such nations as Poland,
Jugo. slayia. and the czeehs. there Is no
mention Of Ireland. He said either the
outline Of the league must be amended.
or II must be defeated.
English League" Suggested.
+. A. Menamin, of Hcppner. SAID the
proper title for the league Of nations
might be the English League Of No
tions" and called upon voters Of Ore
gon to DO their duty al the polls in ehas.
tising recreant congressional delegates.