THE IRISH QUESTION.
INFORMAL CONVERSATIONS. • London, March 20. The Central News states that informal conversations with a view to an Irish settlement have' begun in London and Dublin.
The prospects of an Irish settlement are once more being discussed, A numler of Unionist members of the' House of Commons, at a meeting, decided to urge the Government to give a lead in Thursday's debate. They believe it possible to give Home Rule for the whole of .Ireland, reserving the minority a right to appeal to Westminster.
A BYE-ELECTION. Received March 22, 12.35 a.m. London, Marcn 21. In the Stockton bye-election, Watson (Coalition) received 7641 votes, and Backhouse (a peace advocate) 596. OVERSEAS PRESS IN ENGLAND.
Received March 21, 10.45 a.m. London, March 20. Mr. Walter Long received the overseas journalists at the Colonial Office, and said arrangements were being made to afford the overseas press the utmost facilities for securing information from the various Government departments. He expected the Imperial War Council to occupy a month to six weeks. The Council to-morrow discusses the procedure and form any publicity of its proceedings will take.
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Taranaki Daily News, 22 March 1917, Page 5
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184THE IRISH QUESTION. Taranaki Daily News, 22 March 1917, Page 5
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