THE IRISH PROBLEM

Hokitika Guardian, 19 November 1921, Page 3

THE IRISH PROBLEM

iUSTHALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. ENGLISH TORY OPINION. LONDON, Nov. 18. At the C'oiiferouce of the. Unionist* which adopted Mr Salvidge’s nmeiid(inent by 1 90 to 70, demonstrates that the “Die-Hards” are not supported iu their attempt to make Ulster’s barrier effective in the way of pence. Air Lloyd George and Air Hollar Law were notable absentees from the Conference. Th,. former explained it was unusual for a. Prime .Minister to attend a Party Conference. Bonnr Law’s absence is less accountable for. It is assumed in some quarters as an indication that, while lie will not take definite sides against Ulster, he will no take the responsibility of joining the “Die-Hards.”

Mr Chamberlain's considered reiteration of Unionist pledges lo Ulster leaving Sir .las C’raig’.q attitude more obscure than over.

There is a growing conviction that, whatever stops ar,. necessary against Sinn Fein hereafter. Ulster in the ease of war will have a large share of responsibility. At the same time, Sir Jas Craig’s demand for publicity, which apparent!? has been rejected by Air Lloyd George, disturbs public feeling.

IHKLAXIVS FRIIKNDS I.'OXDOX. Xov

Tin' Trish Self-Determination League Organiser. Connolly, was by an English court sentenced te penal servitude for I I years in Males. A mail named Evans. Airs Kate Evans (his wife) mid Thomas Thurney, were sentenced to seven years. A man named Ihniogliue was sentenced to four years.

Th,e Judge, named AlcC'ardie, said the prisoners repaid liospitalJ,. Wulsh people with treachery or crime. He had seen plans of Welsh buildings which the prisoners proposed W> destroy. 11,. asserted a day was not far distant when Ireland would renal I with shame any foul deeds committed in her name.

Connolly, in his reply from the (lock, said that he had been actuated by only tli,. highest motives. He added that when he c.aine Out of prison liu would again rush, to the aid of his country if it still needed him.