CABLE NEWS. THE IRISH PROBLEM.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 September 1921, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

AUSTKALIAN AND N.Z. CAjjl.n AhsOlil.UiO.';. SINN KlilN TRI’CK. 1 LONDON, Sept It;. The London “Daily Kxpress,” Gairlueh correspondent states: A definite acceptance or rejection of the British Government's terms is expected to reach Lloyd George” hands from Ireland mi Friday. lie continues: “Mr Boland (de \alera’s Secretary) and Mr McGrath, have had an hour’s interview with Mr Idovd George. The latter had spent the morning fishing, and lie caught a 1(11!) trout. Then he went for a walk in the direction in which Messrs Boland and McGrath were expected to come, he, hoping to meet the Sinn Fein delegates on the road, possibly in order to display his trout. At any rate lie missed them. They had travelled 31 hours without sleep. After the interview they immediately started on an 80 miles motor ear journey at night across the desolate Highlands in order to reach Dublin in time for the Pail tfireaim meeting on 'Wednesday, at which their answer is finally to he considered. LLOYD GEORGE'S VIEWS. LONDON. Sept 12. Official.—Messrs* McGrath and Boland interviewed Mr Lloyd George on behalf of Mr de Valera, and they discussed some points with reference to a suggested conference. They are now returning to Dublin with Mr Lloyd George’s views for further consideration.