IRISH SETTLEMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 8 December 1921, Page 3

IRISH SETTLEMENT

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. AMERICAN PRESS OPINION. (Received This Day at 9.5 a.in.) NEW YORK,, l)ee. 7. The Press unanimously welcomed the news of the Irish settlement as foreshadowing peace throughout tin: world. The New York •‘Tillies” says it is a striking tribute to the sincerity and good sense of tile delegates on both sides. Nothing can abate the deepest Hitisfaeition with which the whole world will receive the news. Finally English political genius has found the way to put all end to the evils in the relations of Ireland to England that have existed for more than seven hundred years.

TJic Chicago ‘Tribune” says tlio good feeling between United Stales and Britain has been impaired by what happened in Ireland. If Britain bad used real coercion in Ireland, United States would have been in a turmoil. The settlement will be a good thing for United States.

The St. hums ‘‘Globe’’ declares the settlement is an object lesson to the people of the possibilities of peace, a pleasant understanding and friendliness everywhere. The many virtues of the Irish will he unaffected by the day’s success bringing the fulfilment of ago old desires.”

The New York ‘‘Times” says the success of Irish negotiations will, everywhere he hailed as a sign of hotter and happier- times, not only for Ireland. England and the Empire, but for us all.

The ‘‘Boston ‘‘Globe” says in the ardour of their hopes the .sanguine may ever dare to bail the birth of an Irish free state as the most auspicious event since the American civil war. The Now York ‘World” says there is wide world cause for great rejoicing over the Irish settlement. It is an agreement of peace, founded on justice and common sense. OTTAWA. December (5.

The Toronto ‘‘fllohc” says it looks as though the evil spirit which infected the Anglo-Irish relation will he exerciser! finally and Ireland will soon join the company of free nations. It may not for present be a united Ireland, but the new Dominion will be on trial and on its success will depend the decision of the Northeast Counties.

THE THUNDERER’S CRITICISM “ Till! TIMES ” SERVICE. (Received This Dav at 9.40 a.m.) CONDON. Dec. <> The “Times" in a leader, says tho triumphant end id l lie Conference, constitutes one of the greatest aehievemohts ol imperial history and should end the secular lend of the British and Irish peoples for ever more. The “Times” unhesitatingly pays a tribute to the 1111.11 i I ir. of •! atesinansllifi displayed by Government. whence mice aroused to (he significance of the Irish problem at home and abroad. The Sinn Fein generosity should greatly facilitate the agreement with Ulster. Uroposals for coercion are now out of the question. The whole problem of Ireland is now reduced to manageable proportions. Ulster has received the fullest and most generous consideration. Southern Unionists are believed to ho satisfied with the provisions the Sinn Fein are piepared to make in their inteiesis. Sinn Fein extremists may not lie dissatisfied, Imr the Irish people as a whole must endorse the wisdom of the agreement. Britain lias gone to lengths of generosity greater than the sternest critic over demanded. The peace terms are a lining close to the age of wrong amf itiiusiii-e and the beginning of a new era of happiness and mutual understanding. They proclaim that the genius of tlie British nation, for Government iT not dead, and that her statesmen have not h>si the secret of the nation's greatness.

The "Times” Belfast eorrespolident savs Ulster (Aihiuet were favourably

.surprised with the new .scheme. If j they call be satisfied of the- good-wili ol . the Southern Government, and that it ' inlemis to rule equitably and treat. Northern Ireland as one part of the British dominions treats another, there is a distinct hope of unity of Ireland being brought with reach of realisation. ! The Dublin correiipimdent says the news was received quietly. Excitement was .suppressed until the terms were , known m<l I'lster’s verdict was given. There was profound gratitude and relief, country wide. LONDON, Dee li. The “Daily Mail” says this plan for ; the Irish .settlement lias established clearly before the world, British love of liberty and the desire to extend itwidely. Ireland at peace with the Empire is n consummation long and devoutly wished. It "ill have a far reaching effect and pronouncedly enhance the moral status of England worldwide. • l)E VALERA’S DESHIE. (Ueieivec Tills Day at fl. 11l a. III.) ! LONDON. Dec. 7. i

De Valent in view of Ibe nature of the proposed Treaty lias sent an urgent summons to members nf Cabinet in Loudon, asking them to report forthwith, in order that a full Cabinet decision may lie, taken on Tluusday. A meeting of the Dail Eireann will he summoned later. ULSTER'S VIEWPOINT. |Received This Day at 12.2.3 p.mj LONDON, Dec. 7. Sir Ja'ines Ciaig in I'lsler Parliament said alter to-morrow's Belfast Conference with Government supporters, lieproposed to nrowed to London to seek an elucidation of certain questions in the agreement requiring explanation. Belfast 'reports state I'lster’s main objection to tile agreement relate to the proposed interference with the boundaries, which are considered a. violation

of previous pledges. It is niitiuuitatively declared an amnesty for all political prisoners will be proclaimed throughout Ireland immediately, including the freeing of internees and rert-nst ruction of sentences SIR J. CRAIG’S ADVICE. IXfNDOX, December 7. Sir J. Craig added that it was uucxpedient to make any statement whatever regarding the details of the peace proposals. The document contained ambiguities here and there. Secondly. tjiey needed considerable information lief ore they <-ou!d come to a right--1 conclusion. He. did ndt believe the I peace settlement would be furthered I by rushing and tumbling over one another at it until they received further I information. Me thought, it inadvis- : able the House to discuss the agreement. They should hold their hands j until he returned from London, mean- ' time showing that moderation which had always characterised them when I any crisis had to he faced.

ROPE’S CONGRATULATIONS. j (Received This Day at 1.30 p.m.) j ROME, December 7. , The Pope telegraphed congratulations j to the King and De Valora on the Irish settlement.

CGI BINS’ VIEWS. 'Received This Day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, Doe. 7 The release lias been ordered of all I risli into lices. fii an article in the Manchest.ir “Guardian, ‘ Michael Collins refers to the settlement as foundation of ;t hen world order and now l.eagu eof Nations wherein oath: of allegiance arts meaningless. beside the more substantial bond of freedom and equality, ending internecine stiil’e for co-opevativo harmony and forming a pattern for national co-operation on a wider scale. Collins adds that with a fro© Ireland. , ompoiicnl nations of the Empire are more firmly bound. Ho asks, might not America be willing to on tell such a league. PARTS, Dec. ‘.

All newspapers rejoice at the conclusion of Hie Irish agreement, and loudly praise the statesmanship of lion Lloyd George, whom “Le Journal” terms the finest negotiator of his time. Further il says, I ranee will from, the bottom of her heart address good wishes to the Irish people, who are hound to her by so many memories, and again becomes a act crcign nation.

The "Gaulois" says t he agreement is a victory for Ireland, hut likewise it continues a triumph of eomnnmseiise and clear-sightedness of tlm English pe >- , I’ 1 '*- ! I’lie “Relit Parisrno" says perhaps no event in Britain’s past has beep so sell--1 satioiial.