IRISH SETTLEMENT

Hokitika Guardian, 9 December 1921, Page 3

IRISH SETTLEMENT

A GREAT SEND-OFF. hkutkr’s telegrams. (Received This Day at 9.-JO a.m.} LONDON, Dec. 7 There was unbounded enthusiasm at Kuston on the occasion of the departure of the Irish delegation. Enormous crowds bore Sinn Fein Hags. The police were overwhelmed when Collins, who was the hero of the hour: approached. Young women dashed from the crowd niup embraced hint frequently. Collins lost his hat, and was literally bundled into the train hv a dozen policemen forming a body guard, while others were hard pressed to keep off the cheering folk. The train departed to the singing of the “Soldiers Song.

CARDINAL’S VIEWS

LONDON, Dec. 8

Cardinal Cogue interviewed, «said the Irish settlement was fair enough, hut he would prefer to see the unity of Ireland. They should forget the . old division and war cries and work tor unity of the Irish Parliament, which would save Ireland from being fleeced l,v England, He expressed the opinion limt six Couhty Parliaments would prove too expensive.

LLOYD GEORGE

REPLY TO GOOD WISHES

APPRECIATIVE OF KIND MESSAGE.

(Received This Dav at 9.10 a.m.) VANCOUVER, Dec 8. lion l.iovd George cabled the United Press Association: —“I am very grateful for vnur kind message of congratulations.' These are particularly welcome, which come, like yours. from United States, for they carry with them the assurance that ft deeply rooted cause of misunderstanding between the British Empire and your great republic is at last removed. If indeed, the heart and conscience of the gifted Irish 'race are now* to support those common ideals wherofor the Empire and Republic gave their band to France in the Great War, the cause of justice open dealing and peace among! nations will go forward with new power. lie have watched with admiration anil thankfulness the clear vigorous lead given by vour statement at Washington Jo this groat cause. 1 have been deeply disappointed that the work of the Irish Conference here has hitherto prevented me from being present, at that momentous gather ing. It is a splendid work, we have such strong confidence in Mr Belfom* and liis colleagues of the British Empire delegations that I do not think there will he any call for my attendance before its deliberations dose. But I look forward to a further opportunity of visiting United States at some future time.

COMJng IRISH CHANGE* (Received This Day al 1 .."> p.m.) EON l)ON, Dec 7. The “Daily Mail” says' the creation of an Irish Frew State will effect profound changes in the Government of England. Also, if Ulster joins the All Ireland Parliament, there will he 1(15 fewer members entitled to sit at Westminster. The Irish Office will disappear. also the Irish branches of other Departments. A High Commissioner, representing the Free State will he established in London. Ireland will have its own post office stamps. Farseeing politicans say the change must hasten the creation of a permanent. Imperial Council, or Parliament of the British Commonwealth of Nations, which is now rendered more obviously necessary to deal with i|Uestions of common Imperial policy. This subject is under consideration throughout the Empire. and will become a question of practical politics within a veer.

PICTI’I'F* OF COLLIN*. (Received This Dav at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, Dec. 8. A hobbyist Rives an interesting sketch of the most picturesque of the Irish delegates. The Premier and colleagues made their reckoning without knowledge of Collins. The fact is nobody in this country kww Collins. Even Dublin Cnstlo was not nwnro what manner of man be is.i In. the negotiations lie lias been revealed as the pnsessor oil a keen ineisive mind, with a quick grasp of the situation and" possibilities. He was matched against three of the aentest intellects of the Government. the Premier, Lord Birkenhead and Lord Hewart. He had held bis own and maintained Ireland’s cause. BELFAST VIEW*. •Received This Dav at 12.25 p.m.) LONDON, Dec. 8. A Belfast correspondent says the general belief is 'tail Ulster will accept. Our efforts will be made to secure more equitable financial consideration. Two points most discussed are the financial clauses and boundary commission. Flip estimated amnesty would affect 3.4-00 inernecs.

ULSTER CABINET

'Re vived 'lbis Day at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, Dee. 8. Sir Janies Craig met tin* Ulster Unionist Cabinet to-day and lie consults lion l.iovd George, Lord Birkenhead ami Mr Chambeilaiii at Downing Street to-morrow. INTERNEES’ RELEASE. ,Rc'-cived This Day at 1.3!) p.m.) LONDON, Dee. 8. The first batch ol released internees left Mount Joy prison to-day, expressing satisfaction with the terms. They declared that what was good enough tor Griffiths and Collins is good enough h r them. For the future they shall «m*k

as energetically for Ireland as they (ought for her before.

SINN FEIN DELEGATES

(Received This J)a.v at 1.30 p.m.) LONDON, December 8. I a rge crowds and a guard of honour provided hv the Volunteer Army, enthusia steady welcomed the Sinn Fein delegates on arrival at Kingstown from London. A meeting of the l)ail Eireann Cabinet followed. LONDON. December 8. Dublin military headquarters states if peace is ratified, the Crown forces' will he withdrawn within a month.