New-York tribune., 1919-05-31
rish-Americans
To Quit Ranks
OF Democrats
Two Agencies Here Condemn
Attitude of the Party on
Irish independence in
Protests TO CUMMINGS

With visions of the Irish question
as an issue in American politics, the
FRIENDS of Irish Freedom and their
sympathizers threatened the Demo-
cratic party yesterday with the loss Of
their votes because the peace confer
ence d.. not receive Irish delegates.
and congratulated Republicans upon
pro-lrish resolutions introduced in
both branches of Congress. They prom
lsed support to the Republicans and
opposition to the league of nations.
Messages were sent on behalf of
the Major Mcbride Branch, Friends Of
Irish Freedom, and on behalf of voters
at Memorial Day services at the Church
! of ST. Francis de Sales to Homer S.
Cummings, chairman of the Democratic
National Committee, condemning the
attitude of his party toward the cause
of Irish independence. The same agen-
cies sent congratulatory messages to
Senator William E. Borah of Idaho
and William e. Mason, Representatives
at-Large from Illinois, the authors of
the pro-lrish resolutions. Senator
Borah and Representative Mason are
Republicans.
The following messages were sent
by the Rev. P. ]. O'Donnell, president
of the Major Mcbride Branch:
Homer S. Cummings, Chairman,
Care Democratic National Commit
tee,
"Chicago, III.
"The Major Mcbride Branch, Friends
of Irish Freedom, largest branch in
the United States, protests against
undemocratic attitude Of peace dele
gates in Paris This branch pledges
1000 votes against the Democratic
ticket. and will work through York
VILE, New York, to expose the hypoc-
risy of Democratic pretensions."
Senator William +. Borah,
Omitted States Senate,
Washington, D. C.
"Two thousand American voters of
Major Mcbride Branch, Friends of
Irish Freedom, thank you for resolu
tion for Irish freedom"
Hon. William E. Mason.
IN. c. for Illinois,
House of Representatives,
Washington, D. C.
"Two thousand American voters of
Major Mcbride Branch, Friends of
Irish Freedom, thank you heartily for
your resolution for recognition Of the
Irish Republic"
To Lose 5000 Votes
The loss Of 5000 votes to the Demo-
cratic party was promised in the fol-
lowing messages sent by committee
representing voters at the services at
St. Francis de Sales's Church:
Homer 8. Cummings,
Chairman, Democratic National
Committee, Chicago, ILL.,:
"Five thousand American voters at
Decoration Day service at Church of
st. Francis de Sales, New York City,
record disgust at national committees
neglect Of the Irish question. At meet
ing after service a unanimous resolu-
tlon was passed to vote against the next
Democratic ticket as a protest."
"Hon. William E. Borah,
"United States Senate, Washington:
"Irish men and women at anniversary
mass for Irish martyrs at st. Francis
de Sales Church, New York, deeply an
preciate resolution for Irish freedom
and pledge support to you In opposition
to the league of nations"
0oh- Wllnam e.. Mason, NJ q. for ILL., |
nois, House Of Representatives,
Washington:
Give thousand Irish men and women
It Decoration Day service In St Francis
d. Sales Church, New York, indorse
to recognize Irish Republic
by establishment Of diplomatic rela-
lions wit hthe government Of the Irish
people"
LONDON, May 3O.-Of9cial denial
WAS given today to q report printed
In a morning newspaper that Walter
Hume Long WAS to succeed James Ian
as Chief Secretary for
Ireland IA n rexult Of fho Eisrord IN