THE IRISH PROBLEM.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 October 1921, Page 3

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. DEFINING THE TERMS. LONDON. October 24. The Irish conference has adjourned while :t small Committee is discussing a -foi-niula defining the terms ii|uili which the Irish are prepared to continue tho conference.

IRISH DEMONSTRATION. LONDON, Oct. 23,

A demonstration was held in Trafalgar Square to celebrate the anniversary of tho death of Terence MeSwiney (Lord Mayor of Cork) in Brixton Prison. Irish people from all parts of London marched to the Square with a striking display of Sinn Fein colours. Mr T. Kelly. M.l’.. president of the Irish Self Determination League, said the English Press seoinetl to be in a state of terror ovor Mr do Valera’s telegram to the Pope. All Mr do Valera said was what lie had lieen telling tho world for the last- four or five years. What the conference had to discover was whether Trisli separation could he reconciled with tho commonwoalHi of notions known as the British Fomin'. If it could not discover that, (hen tho Conference would have failed.

SINN FEIN LETTER TO GEORGE. LONDON. Oct, 24. Sinn Fein delegates have sent a letter to Mr Lloyd George with reference to tho situation arising out of Mr do Valera’s telegram to tho Pope. A BAR’ TO PEACE. LONDON. Oct, 24. In the House of Comntons. replying to questions, Mr I.loyd George said that it was nit rue that, the Sintl F'ein colours are being displayed over the Sinn Fein delegates’ London residence. Tf it wore true, lie said, he agreed that it would h,. pnovocative. He went on: ”T cannot' imagine why all those follies are lieine perpetrated wheli there is a real desire to negotiate peace. Tt- seems to me that some people are doing their utmost to make peace impossible." NO RUPTURE YET. London, Oct. 2-1. The Jrisli Conference has adjourned till Tuesday. This is regarded as ii hopeful sign that a rupture has been avoided. UNIONISTS PROTEST. (Reeoiced This Day at 11.30 a.m.) LONDON. October 25. In the Commons, Unionist opposition to the Irish negotiations crystallised in the shape of a motion drawn up by forty members ifnd presented at the table of the House deploring the negotiations with delegates who repudiated the authority of the Crown, and expressing the opinion that tho proposals for the Government of South of Ireland should not be made without the sanction of Parliament.

CONFERENCE FURTHER POSTPONED.

i lie-cived This Day al 12.25 p.m.) LONDON. October 25

It is officially iiniioiinced that a full meeting of the Irish Conference has been postponed, as the Committee mentionede yesterday is still sitting. A GLOOMY OUTLOOK. (Received This Day at 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, Oct. 25 The Australian Press Association learns that though the Conforence lcs not terminated, 11 it**<* is little ground fur optimism existing. The eliiefs on Imth sides decline to talk. It is rumoured the Sinn Fein delegates question will he referred to the Dail Eiieanil. who will lie requested to state if a hlehiscite is to he taken in West and South Lola ml.

It is believed in authoritative circles that the linal issue will he decided today or to-morrow. Certain suggestions made in the conference have been submitted to ciiinmitte*s. Nevertheless the link with the Throne is the outstanding point of cleavage. There is no indication that either party lias the slightest intention of surrendering.

MODERATE VIEWS. .'Received This Day at 10.15 a.i11.) LONDON, Oct. 2ti Moderate opinion in Ireland and England is attempting to negotiate oil it new religious and n.di'icnl frontier, based on plebiscite or census of 1011. A mere vote bv counties would restore Tyrone and Eermanagh, where Catholics are in a majority, and round which the liercest controversy wages, bodily to the south. That would probably give Ulster new grievances, Imt it is generally agreed that the present frontier under tin* Home little Act is capable of amendment. It is also suggested that Government should publish a jKilitieaT and religions map ol this area ollieially prepared lot the cunlereltee at Buckingham Palace in Dll-1. QUESTION OF BOYCOTT. (Received This Day at 1.30 p.m.) BON DON, October 25. Hon. Lloyd George, in a written reply to Parliamentary (fiiestions, says he understands attempts continue in Southern Ireland to boycott certain classes of British goods. This is a departure from the spirit, if not the letter of the truce. If a corresponding bovcott against Irish goods existed m Britain, Irishmen would regard as a defiance of truce. Any breach of tinlaw connected with the boycott in 1re,,,,,,1 could and would be dealt with.