IRISH CONSTITUTION
Republicans Dissatisfied (Received 4, 10.30 a.m.)' LONDON, May 3. The Daily Telegraph's Dublin correspondent says that the constitution is bitterly criticised in many political quarters, especially by extreme Republicans, who declare that it brings the Republic no nearer. They are dissatisfied because Mr de Valera has not demanded the withdrawal of British troops from Queenstown and Lough Swilly which safeguards the sea routes to Britain, also because he has not produced a plan to bring Britain to her knees. The omission of mention of the King further exasperates Republicans, who Imow that an Act passed when Edward VIII. abdicated completely reeognised the King as head of the Commonwealth for any important purpose, while the constitution does not indicate repeal of the Act. Mr W. T. Cosgrave says that the constitution does not add to the powers and liberties of citizens already secured ; on the contrary the President's powers are given at the expense of Parliament and the people.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 91, 4 May 1937, Page 7
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