Therefore it is essential that some means should be sought whereby the work of the nation may be carried on without constant yet at present necessary dislocation.

The best thanks we could offer those who went before and raised the Irish working class from their knees was to press forward with determination and enthusiasm towards the ultimate goal of their efforts, a Co-operative Commonwealth for Ireland.

By God's help, and the intelligent use of their own strong right arms they could accomplish great things.

I am careful about my conduct because I know this cause requires clean men.

For years and years I have done the work I was born for.

Therefore it is essential that some means should be sought whereby the work of the nation may be carried on without constant yet at present necessary dislocation.

We are now on the threshold of a newer movement, with a newer hope and a new inspiration.