THE IRISH PROBLEM.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 21, 12 June 1914, Page 5

THE IRISH PROBLEM.

A REPLY TO ULSTER. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright London, June 10. Anxiety in political circles has been increased by Mr. Redmond's pointed recognition of the Nationalist Volunteers, a step which is intended to concentrate the Nationalists against the amending Bill. This accounts for Mr. Asquith's inability to announce any progress.

The Westminster Gazette declares that it is not surprised at the spread of the Nationalist Volunteers. Ulster's appeal to force was bound to produce a retort, especially when the Nationalists' continued reliance on constitutional methods was interpreted as a lessening of the desire for Home Rule.

THE NATIONALIST VOLUNTEERS. AN ARMY OF 13,000. Received 11, 11.40 p.m. London, June 11.

The provisional committee of the national volunteers, in a manifesto, welcomes Mr. Redmond's co-operation and demands an immediate repeal of the Arms Proclamation. The committee announces its intention to place the movement on a more representative basis. The Daily Mail says the present

strength is 130,000. Colonel Maurice Moore is commander-in-chief, and Captain White, son of General White, the hero of l.ad..smith, is his chief lieutenant. Tlie Times states that Mr. Lloyd George assured one of the Nationalist loaders that the amending Bill would not contain more than tlie oiler of temporary exclusion, and hinted that the Hill would be withdrawn unless they were likely to agree on a settlement. Then the parties would be left to work out their destinies free from Parliamentary inilucnec in the recess. The Nationalists informed the Government that they will vote against the extension of the present offer to Ulster.