IRISH AFFAIRS.

Taihape Daily Times, 25 January 1918, Page 5

IRISH AFFAIRS.

HOPEFUL

THE IRISH SITUATION.

SETTLEMENT PROBABLE

LONDON, January 23.

There is a growing belief that a settlement of the Irish question is not far distant. Sir Edward Carson's resignation is regarded as a hopeful sign The "Daily News" Tiaras from authoritative quarters that Sir Edward Carson will throw his whole influence into an immediate settlement, which will include Ulster. It is stated in the lobbies that the Government wilLmake a great effort at a settlement in the next few weeks.

Sir Horace Plunkett interviewed Mr Lloyd George and others on Monday, and then returned and presided at the; Irish convention at Dunifin On Tues« day. The conviction continued the discussion of the grand committee's statement, and resumes to-day.

AMERICA AND IRELAND

REPORT DENIED

Received 9.35.

NEW YORK, January 24.

The New York <Times Washington correspondent says there is no truth in the reports published in Loncion to the effect that President Wilson is endeavouring to influence the British Government to give concessions to the Irish.