Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-06-20
SPLIT BETWEEN FACTIONS
OF IRISH sYMPATHIZERs
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the Official resolution Of the Irish r.
public"
i would IKE 70 say that have no
In any way interferred or attempted &c
interfere in the deliberations Of n,
American Federation Of Labor" said Mr.
Boland's telegram which was IN reply te
a query from fourteen International
union officials as TO whether the boy.
cott resolution was the Official resolu-
ton Of the Irish republic
we seek the sympathy and support Of
the American Federation OF Labor. but
clearly understand It is a QUESTION solely
for the delegates themselves to decide
how, il at all. such sympathy should be
expressed and support given" the tele-
gram continued.
We haven not deputized any individ-
ual or delegation to the convention 70
speak for President De Valera or the
| Irish mission. We very naturally would
wish to see strong action taken by the
| federation In Irelans behalf. but deplore
the fact that groups within the conven-
| ton would exploit the ause OF Ire
| land to their own political ends.
The cause Of ireland and the suffer
| inEs Of our people are too sacred TO rs
/ to permit them TO be used as a political
weapon or club against individuals or
| policies within the American Federation
| OF Labor"
Cam Evans. personal representative Of
1 Frank P. Walsh. heading the support
ers Of the boycott resolutions. gave out
a telegram alleged to have been sent by
Boland TO Peter J. Brady. OF New York
| head OF a delegation OF Irish sympathiz-
ers here, which said:
vital and important that resolution
be submitted as written. You promised
| me to introduce the resolution We are
willing to take a licking. Rely on you
by your race"
Mr.. Evans declared this telegram re-
ferred to the boycott resolution, which
was rejected by the committee headed
by Mr.. Brady.
Frank P. walsh has also sent tele-
gram urging support Of the boycott res.
olution, declaring that ''boycotton Eng
lish goods would in my opinion free
Ireland"
"a mere resolution Of sympathy fol
Ireland would be a backward blow at the
bravest nation that ever fought for III
life in the history Of the world" he add
! ed.
: The Chicago Federation Of Labor f.
: sued a statemen. declaring that the boy
colt cannot hurt Canadian unions" a:
Il provides that goods manufactured II
Canada under union conditions are ex'
cluded from the boycott"
: The statement said that the boycott
by American labor would also strength
: en- the hands of the liberal labor leader'
IA England who are seeking TO aid N,
Irish nation achieve self-determination
The petition for the withdrawal Of tn
5 boycott resolution was drafted today a
. a meeting Of Irish sympathizers, follow
r ing the receipt of the Boland telegram
1 declaring that the Irish republic" wa
4 not officially represented in the conven
r ton. These delegates asserted that thef
r signatures were secured 10 the resolu
r ton originally on the belief that IN
e declaration was sent by the official rep
r resentatives of the Irish republic, 4
= America. askint Withdrawal Of the res
] olution they urged support OF the dec
larstion submitted by delegates heade'
e by Mr.. Brady calling for recognition o
!. the Irish republic by congress, with
: | drawal OF British troops from lrelan
: and immediate repayment by Grea
: Britain of the nine billion dollars loane
= her by the United States"
a The entire matter was in the hand
1 Of the resolutions COMMITTEES tonight an
g the indications were that report woul
be made to the convention either tomoi
q row Of Tuesday.