THE TURNING-POINT.
PRESS ON MR ASQUITH'S SPEECH. (Received December 9th, 12.25 a.m.) LONDON, December 8. Several newspapers, reverting to Mr Asquith's Manchester speech, consider it tho turning-point in the direction of peace, and emphasize the urgent need of a spoedy settlement.
The "Daily 31ai1," while gladly congratulating Mr Asquith on his statesmanlike tone, declares that the speech will only bo fruitful if tho Premier recognises clearly that the initiative in negotiations must emanate from him.
The "Standard" asks for a firm offer,
The "Daily Telegraph" says that Ulster will not relax her preparations for resistance, but will go steadily forward, despite the proclamation, until she knows what the Government is prepared to do and a plan is submitted for her acceptance or refusal.
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Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14844, 9 December 1913, Page 7
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