Collins and Craig,

Hokitika Guardian, 23 January 1922, Page 3

Collins and Craig,

.MAKE IMPORTANT AGREEMENT. 'HSTBAHAN AND V Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION (Received Tins Dtty at 8 a.iiiJ LONDON, Jaii. iU. Mr Collins and Sir J. Craig, after conferring, announced they bad readied the following agreement:— First—A Boundary Commission outlined the treaty *>i r governments and free state of Ulster to appoint oiK» representative each to report to Collins and Craig, who will mutually agree on future boundaries. Secondly— Without prejudice to the Free State’s subsequent consideration of the tariff, Mr Collins undertakes Hint the Belfast boycott be discontinued immediately, Craig tu undertake to facilitate in every way the return of Catholic workmen to Belfast shipyards as soon Us » revival of trade enables firms to absorb the present unemployed. Meantime a large scale system of relief is being arranged to cover the period of distress. Thirdly—Representatives of both Governments to unite in order to facilitate the settlement of the railway dispute. Fourthly.—Tlie two Governments to endeavour to devise a more suitable system than a Council of Ireland tor dealing with problems affecting all Ireland. Fifthly.—The parties agree to meet subsequently and discuss the question of an amnesty to post truce prisoneis.