ITISH SETTLEMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1921, Page 3

ITISH SETTLEMENT

4CSTIIALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. LONDON, Deeerabjar G. 'Received This Day at 11.30 a.m.) The following is the text of the oath of allegiance agreed upon: “I do solemnly swear true and faithful allegiance to the constitution of the Irish Free State, as by law established; and that I will lie faithful to George V, his heirs and successors', by virtue of the common citizenship of Ireland with Great Britain, and her adherence to the membership of the group of nations forming the British Commonwealth 'of Nations.”

CONFIRMING NEWS. 'Received This Day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, Dec 0; The official text confirms the earlier reports in earlief messages, regarding the Irish agroemont. Lord Birkenhead, in a speech, said the British Navy will protect Ireland until she is able to undertake her own coastal defences. The Navy provision! may he reviewed five.years hence. The .ports Of Roland aiicl United Kingdom are mutually open free. H Ulster contracts herselg out, she retains niily the existing powers. I'lstor Caginc't after considering the 1 tea co terms for "A I \ hours, adjourned until to-morrow.

It is unofficially stated the Unionists fear the seTHement is made at their expense, especially tlic clause relating to the lioundnrios of Northern Ireland.

FREEMAN’S JOURNAL. LONDON, December (>. “Freeman’s Journal” says Ireland needs no assurance that the terms will harmonise with the principles for which she stands. British statesmen at last realise that the principles do not contain a menace to Britain’s real interests. Ireland looks to Hon. Lloyd George and his colleagues to ensure that the opposition of a fanatical minority shall no longer prevent an honourable peace. ARMAGH CTtY MOTION. (Received This Dnv at 0.-10 a.m.) LONDON. December (>. Armagh city Council adopted a resolution ignoring the Ulster Parliament and pleading allegiance to the I )ai I Eireann. Nine Catholics voted for the resolution and seven Protestants against.

THE SMOTHERED POLICEMEN. LONDON. Dee. 5. An examination of two Derry policemen killed during the attempt to rescue Sinn f-'cin prisoners indicated they were smothered in tin* guard room, and the godie.s were dragged to the place of discovery. A false master key wherein- the cells were opened was discovered