TRUCE BEGINS IN DUBLIN.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 July 1921, Page 5

TRUCE BEGINS IN DUBLIN.

the Conference this week. FEELING FAVORS SETTLEMENT. Received July 10, 11.5 p.m. London, July 9. The Irish truce, although officially commencing on Monday, has already begun in Dublin. Military patrols have been withdrawn, and the auxiliary police are fraternising with civilians and. amicably discussing the prospects. Lord Midleton, interviewed, said the feeling outside the conference was overwhelmingly in favor ofz a settlement. The Dublin conference was aiTanged for the purpose of bridging certain difficulties and creating a favorable atmosphere, and he thought these objects had been accomplished. Lord Midleton was received in. audience by the King. Mr. Lloyd George presides at the fateful conference, which will be between the Government and Sinn Feiu only, and ‘s expected to be held during the coming week.

The Sunday Express says no line of policy has 1 been decided, upon by the Government, which will welcome all suggestions from Ulster and the South. An important line of thought -favors the establishment of two distinct Domin- | ions, North and South, with reservations on questions of foreign affairs and defence, and the retention of a voluntary linking council as a consultative body. —-Aus.-N.Z. Cable Asan.

APPEAL TO SINN FEIN,

ORDERS FROM DE VALERA. TO CEASE TERRORISM. BRITISH ORDERS TO TROOPS. Received. July 10. 11.50 p.m. London, July 9. De Valera has issued a proclamation stating: “In the negotiations now initiated your representatives will do their utmost to secure a just, peaceful termination of the. -si ruggip, but the history end character cf the issue to be decided are a warning against undue confidence. Should force be resumed against our nation you must be ready to do your part once more to resist. Thus alone will you secure the final abandonment of force and the acceptance of justice and reason as the arbiter.” An official report from Dublin states that De Valera has instructed supporters as follows: (1) To cease attacks on Crown forces and civilians. (2) To prohibit the use of arms. (3) To cease military manoeuvres. (4) To abstain from interference with public and private property. (5) To discounts nance fend prevent action likely ro cause a disturbance of the peace, which might necessitate military interference. The Government has issued the following instructions; (1) Raids and searches shall cease. (2) Military activity shall be restricted to the support of the police in their normal civil duties. (3) The curfew restrictions will be removed. (4) The despatch of reinforcements from England will be suspended. (5) Police functions in Dublin shall be carried on by the Dublin metropolitan police.

The above instructions come into force at noon on Monday.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.