They persuaded Éamon de Valera to support the Philadelphia branch of Clan na Gael against the New York branch led by John Devoy and Judge Daniel Cohalan in their struggle to focus the resources of the Friends of Irish Freedom on Irish independence rather than domestic American politics.
Éamon de Valera was persuaded to align with the Philadelphia branch of Clan na Gael, opposing the leadership of John Devoy and Judge Daniel Cohalan in New York. This move aimed to direct the Friends of Irish Freedom's efforts towards achieving Irish independence instead of focusing on American domestic affairs.