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Show UMTED IRISH LEAGUE OF AMERICA ; Full Text of the Constitution and By-Laws Adopted By the Provisional Organizing Committee at the Hoffman f House, New York, Thursday, Dec. 19. 1901. PREAMBLE. Adopted at a general meeting sum-money sum-money by the Irish envoys to America, Messrs. John E. Redmond. M. P.. Water-ford Water-ford City; Patrick A. Meilugh. M. P.. North Leltrim. and Thomns O' Donne! I. M. P.. West Kerry, and at which these gentlemen were present, held at the Hoffman Hoff-man House. New York. Dec. 4. 1K1 : "Whereas. The movement in which the people of Ireland are at present engaged, as represented by the United Irish league, la one which received the hearty and unanimous approval of the Irish race 111 all lands, in the decade from 1SW to W; and. ' "Whereas, The methods and object? of the United Irish league are practically the Fame ns those pursued by the land league under the leader-hip of Charles Stewart Parneli; therefore be it "Resolved. That this meeting, interpreting inter-preting what we believe to be praetically the unanimous sentiment of the Irish race in America, heartily indorses the United Irish league movement as conducted con-ducted by the people of Ireland, and. proclaiming pro-claiming the r'ght of Ireland to national self-government, thoroughly approve the principle that th" Irish people ,m their own soil are the sovereign authority and best fitted to decide the means by which to fia-ht Ireland's hattlo of freedom. "Resolved. That in accordance with that principle we urge that steps he immediate-ly immediate-ly taken to spread the organization of the United Irish league In the United States and Canada, as an auxiliary to the movement in Ireland. "Resolved. That to that end the present meeting be constituted an organiiing committee for the purpose of establishing establish-ing braenhea of the United Irinh leagues throughout the country, and that, as the first step in that direction, a provisional executive committee of twenty-one members, mem-bers, with power to add to their number, j and including a president, vlco president, treasurer and four secretaries, be chosen I by the meeting, and that they shall have 1 full power to act. including the asscss- ment of fees and dues. "Resolved, That when, in the opinion of the executive commltte. a sufficient number num-ber of branches of the United Irish league for the purpose has been established, the executive committee shall summon a national na-tional convention to place the organization organiza-tion on a permanent basis In America, and that, meantime, the constitution of the league In Ireland be adopted as the constitution in this country." Constitution of the United Irish League of America adopted at a meeting of the executive organizing committee, held in the Hoffman House. New York. Dec. 19. 1901. the president. Hon. John F. Flnerty of Chlctgo presiding: THE CONSTITUTION. Article I. Tittle Pending the holding of a national convention this organization shall be known as the Provisional Organizing Or-ganizing Committee of the United Irish League of America. Art. II. Objects The purposes of this organization is to act as an auxiliary in America to the national organization in Ireland the United Irish league whose primary declaration Is: "That In the words of the constitution of the first club of United Irishmen in 17W, "Thi socletv is constituted for the purpose of forwarding forward-ing a brotherhood of affection, a communion com-munion of rights, and a union of power kmong Irishmen.' " Briefly stated, the ends to be attained arn - Firsk-Full national self-government for Ireland. Second The abolition of landlordism in Ireland by means of a universal and compulsory com-pulsory system of land purchase. Third The putting an end to periodical famine In the distressed districts of Ireland. Ire-land. Fourtn To insist upon the approoria-tion approoria-tion to strictly Irish national uses of th 115.000,000 at present annually exported from Ireland, in excess of the contribution contribu-tion stipulated by the act of union. Fifth To secure the redistribution of the frazing ranches of Connaught. and the reinstatement of the evicted tenants. Sixth Complete educational equality for all creeds in Ireland. Seventh The compulsorv extension throughout Ireland of the law for providing provid-ing agricultural laborers with cottages and one-cere allotments. Eighth The abolition of the right of the crown to challenge jurors in political cases, except for cause shown. Ninth The preservation of the Gaelic language as part of the struggle for the recovery of Irish national freedom. And other reforms. Art. III. Membership Membership of the United Irish League shall be open to all Irish Nationalists, without distinction of class or creed, and to all sympathizers with the national claims of Ireland. BY-LAWS AND RULES. By-laws and rules of the United Irish League adopted at the same meeting: Section L The president shall preside alt all meetings when present; in his absence one of the vice presidents: or, in the absence ab-sence Of both, a chairman shall be elected for the meeting by the members present. The chairman shall have, for the time being, all the powers and privileges of the president. Sec. 2. The secretaries shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the executive committee or the provisional organizing committee; notify members of meetings, either through the press or otherwise, as may be convenient; keep all reports and necessary records, with a H3t of the members of th executive committee and the provisional organizing committee, and a list of all branches of the United Irish League of America In existence. They shall also keep a record of all moneys 1 received by them and handed over to the treasurer, with receipts for same; conduct con-duct correspondence under the direction ofthe president, and otherwise assist him as may be necessary. Sec. 3. The treasurer shall keep a correct cor-rect record of all moneys received by him from the secretaries "or other sources, for the purposes of the organization, and he shall give his receipt for the same. Hc shall also transmit from time to time to the treasurers of the fund in Ireland such sums as. after the deduction of all legitimate expenses, may be directed by the executive committee of the United Irish League of America. The treasurer shall also report once a month, or more frequently if necessary, the financial condition con-dition of the organization to the president. presi-dent. Sec. 4. In addition to the holding of stated meetings at regular intervals, the president, treasurer and secretaries shall have power to call special meetings whenever, when-ever, in their judgment, such action is necessary in the interest of the organization. organ-ization. Sec. 5. The executive committee, with the officers of the organization, may' meet at any time for the consideration of matters affecting the welfare of the organization, if lt is not found practicable to call a meeting of the entire membership member-ship of the provisional organizing committee com-mittee for that purpose. Sec. 6. Twelve members shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the executive execu-tive committee, and shall be entitled t'J transact all necessary business, but all such meetings shall be held only with the knowledge and consent of the president. presi-dent. Sec. 7. Any appeal from the decision of tho chair, to be sustained, must be supported sup-ported by two-thirds of the members present pres-ent and voting. S'!C 8. Matters of general policy, action ac-tion and organization shall be under the guidance of the executive committee, and officers. Stc. 9. Any twelve or more persons, act-ine act-ine bv authority and under the direction I of the executive committee of the provisional pro-visional organizing committee, shall be entitled to form a branch of the United Irish League of America. Such branches, ns a preliminary to affiliation with the national body, shall contribute a sum of S5. and thereafter 50 per cent of their gross receipts shall be forwarded to the national treasurer for the sreneral purposes pur-poses of the organization. To become entitled en-titled to representation at the national convention of the United Irish League of America each branch must have been at least three months in existence prior to the date of such convention: and each branch in good standing, with a membership mem-bership not exceeding 100. shatl be entitled enti-tled to one delcgatae at such convention, with an alternate In case of the failure ot the delegate to act. For every additional hundred members, or fraction of a hundred, hun-dred, exceeding 30 per cent, in good standing, stand-ing, each branch shall be entitled to one additional delegate. Sec. 10. In cities wiah a population of 101,000 or upwards, central councils may be elected hy the branches in existence and recognized by the Provisional Organizing Or-ganizing Committee, or the executive committee acting in its behalf: provided, hoover, that at least two weeks' notice Of such intention be given the national fflcrs as representing the organizing I committee; tlt.it stniU.tr No'i- l- Riven j each brarch then !.! estaoUshed in th particular city nr imvn: .id! "hit ".t.-n ( branch c!ai:cii:g the right to pa rt 1 pi : J I in the formation or smcIi central . )" t: I shall hne p.ii.l In it- a f fil.i t i. m i 1 11-- J ' National Provision! riii:izieg 'on.:il- I I tee. Not more than one such nt-ai ..! t I may exist In any city or t'JUJ' if tn , I I formation of a ct tit rat -i 1 1 n t '. . m ! 1 branch shall be ertlt'ed t" Sh-.-, .;.!- J gates, tin orJer that proper tit" nay ' I fforded for Cie form-it'on of irii en- I tral council. Murrh 17. ft. .2. r ..t : rt earliest date at which lhiy tn.i ' . -tao-lished. line notice its tne form ".!' ' "fore provided being if. tho meant un-' given 1 S'c. It. Wherever, in a )v .-it v r t"w;i under 100. ""O j-onuiatlmi. i::r.- nr uior .-branches, .-branches, properly const it 11 "I. of ;iu-United ;iu-United Irish l.e-isue of Ari-rt.-.-i -list. ! . is competent for them to elect a ivii'rai council, the governing body t"..-o"sist o a president, vice pf sioet:!. .' or ;ti"r secretaries, ami an executive committee, not exceeding sevn members A; 'east ou week's notice of the inte-mott to elect such centra! con cell must be iriven fh national executive ominit t-.-. Sec. 12. The annual silos ripvi'Vi 'O-niembershlp 'O-niembershlp In the United Irish l.e;'gu. ? of American shall be the levying of further dues or assessments t at the 1 discretion of each local brandi. Sec. 13. As a temporary a t r metm-m, and pending the action of a national convention, con-vention, h sum not exceeding 1" per o; the receipts from local branches sha:! be placed at the disposal of the o.irioti.t) executive committee for the furtheran. o r of the work of organization and the expenses ex-penses Incident thereto, any snrpl.is remaining re-maining therefrom to he returned to t:,.- national treasurer for the general t : r - ; poes of the org.nirition. Sec. 14. Whenever, in the juilirraeti: 0 the executive committee of the provisional provision-al organizing imm;,!'r. su 'l .1 1 tion 'S deemed necessary, the comtnlr'.ee may provide a card of membership "' mailable design to be presented member." of ho j United Irish League on ptymcri o.' their annual subscriptions. 1 Sec. !.". Any details tiot ful'.v covered in the foregoing s'-ciious hall be tedded te-dded by the executive comm'ttee when that is fensible; otherwise bv tiie Provisional Pro-visional Organizing Committee of th United Irish League of America. BRANCHES. First In accordance with the platform of the United Irish League, it is the desire de-sire of the executive committee that tfi broadest exercise of loot! seif-n'overn-nient be permitted to each h-anch, subject sub-ject only to the provisions of the constitution, constitu-tion, and the rules of the orsanizing committee. com-mittee. Second Any information d-asird by per- sons intending to establish branches of j the United Irish League of America. I either as to the methorj of establishing them, or in relation to their working, wiil be gladly supplied by the officers of the, j rational body, on application being mud f to them. t ADDRESSES OF CHIEF OFFICERS. f JOHN F. FTNKKTY f President i". I. L. of A- 63 Dearborn Street. Chicago. Ills. I JOHN OCALLAGHAN. National Secretary. I Globe Buihilnir. Boston. Mass. . j T. P.. FITZPATKIC.v. I National Treasurer. 10! Kingston Street, Boston. Mass. I |