IRISH AFFAIRS

Hokitika Guardian, 24 August 1927, Page 2

IRISH AFFAIRS

(Australian A N.Z. Cable Association

LONDON, Aug. 22. Wriing to the Free State newspaper ‘‘Labour Leader.” Mr Johnson announces that his Party lues decided not to support Re A alera for the Presidency. He adds: If supported, Do Valera would nullify Labour’s attempt to bridge the gulf between two fiercely contending parties, whose antagonism have been so disastrous for the Nation. De Valera’s only prospect of attaining office, would fie Icy getting the support of other parties, or a majority at the eleeions.

SINN FEINKRS STILL ABSENT FROM DAIL.

LONDON, Aug. 23

The •‘Daily Alail’s Dublin correspondent says that Sinn Fein headquarters denies the report- that it is making strong ellorts to persuade six Sinn Foiners, who hitherto have not- taken seats, to enter the Dail, anil ,so enable De Valent to confront Mr Cosgrave with a majority, and to gain a decision. It is expected that De. Valera will make a further effort to oust the Government by tile, introduction of a hill for the relief of unemployment, which Air 'Cosgrave will not accept, but will appeal to the Labourites and Independents.

It depends upon the- bye-e!eetions whether De Valera will .he able to test the plan next week, or he forced to wait until October. DE VALERA’S POLICY. DCBLTX, Aug.-23. De Valera declared that with the oath gone, the Republicans could accept majority rule as the determining policy. He added that he would honour a national loan and a loan from flic United States, lmt a financial settlement with England would have to be ro-opened. and high protection might lx; necessary.