HOME RULE.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 February 1920, Page 5

HOME RULE.

THE NEW PROPOSALS. IRISH PRESS HOSTILE. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Feb. 13, 5.5, p.jil. London,. Feb.' 12. ■ The Irish Press is generally hostile and sarcastic in commenting on-the Home Rule proposals mentioned in the King's Speech. ' Freeman's .Journal says the proposals are a mockery to the public intelligence, and merely another contribution to Irish anarchy. Th 6 Independent is confident that Ireland will not give the consideration. The Irish Times sr.ys the Government intends to rush a Bill through, but lias not yet consulted any party, terest- in Ireland.—Times Service.

HOME RULE WILL, COME. WORKING WITHIN A YEAR. Received Feb; 14, 12.40 a.m. ' London, t Feb. I'2. Official circles regard Mi. MacNeill's statement to the Australian Press Association as a valuable contribution to'the Irish controversy They "Consider the moderate tone of the interview augurs well for a smooth working of Home Rule, which will almost certainly be in operation within a year. • . It ia well known 'a large section of Sinn Fein, while professing to bj dissatisfied with any proposals short o( complete independence, will not refuse to participate in the advantages of the wido measure of self-govarnment which is contemplated. There are indications that Ulster will not resist the establishment of its Parliament. It would be a paradoxical situation if Ulster accepted and Southern Ireland, where the demand for Homo Rule originated, refused to elect members to the riiubliri- Parliament.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

THE LONDON DEMONSTRATION. . A DENUNCIATION OP ENGLAND. Received Feb. 13, 5.5 p.m. London, Feb 1?. v The speeches at Griffiths' Albert Hnl! meeting were a most violent denunciation of England. It has been suggested-' tlmt <he date was chosen to synrhrqn-" is« with yesterday's London meeting of the Council of the Leasee of Nations. The audience sang rebel songs and waved Sinn Fein flags. Griffiths declared, in reference to Dublin Castle, that a few months ago the secretary instructed the Irish Inrv to shoot -prisoners if a rescue was attempted, and also to shoot a certain Sinn Fein member of the House of Commons on sight, and accuse him of shoot-in?'-first. The chairman read Mr. Smillie's message on behalf of the Scottish National Committee, saluting representatives of the Irish Republic, and saving that it; too was preparing for the day, not far liisfant, when the English control of Ireland and Scotland would cease. Those on the platform included Mrs. Despard (sister of Lord French, the Viceroy). Guardsman pickets were station* ed at the doors to prevent soldiers attending the meeting.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.