IRISH QUESTION

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 244, 9 July 1921, Page 7

IRISH QUESTION

POSSIBLE LINE OF SETTLEMENT TWO DOMINION GOVERNMENTS SINN FEIN OFFER TO THE NORTH By Telegraph—Prei» Aitoolatlon —Oopyrlght London, July 7.*’ The “'Daily Express” stabea that when • the Southern Unionists return to Ireland they will be able to indicate vaguely Government's intentions. Mr. de Valera; cannot have a republic or a united Ireland. A possible line of settlement is believed to be in the establishment of two Dominion Governments in Ireland with an implied reconsideration of the Imperial contributions, which the Horns! Rule Act fixes at eighteen millions. A Sinn Fein, bulletin atatee that the rest of Ireland is not hostile to the North-Eaat. "We offer more generous terms and a more dignified Legislature ’• than Mr. Lloyd George has given, on condition that the North-East is not allowed to be used as a bridgehead for the conquest and subjection of the rest of Ireland." • ■ — ■ General Smuts,' speaking in London, •aid that the Irish question was one for the whole Empire. He believed that if it could be given, a better atmosphere it would' be" a ' soluble problem. The same problem had boon solved in South , Africa bv large wisdom, forbearance, and ! "give-and-take.”—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. GENERAL SMUTS NOT TOO HOPEFUL BELIEVES EXTREMISTS WILL NOT GIVE WAY. i (Rec. July 8, 8.5 p.m.) London, July 7, The King received General Smut® in audience. General Smuts reported on the result of his recent visit to Ireland. It is understood that General Smute is pot. too hopeful, believing that the extremists hold sway r and will refuse to recede from their demand for a republic. They do not appear . anxious .to find a middle. course.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE LONDON CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE ATTENDED BY DOMINION PREMIERS'. . (Rec. July 8, 8.5 p.m.) .. London, July 7. ■Replying to a question, the Prime Minister said he understood ■ that General ’ Smuts went to Ireland at. Mr. De Valera’s invitation. He did . not know whether any other .-Dominion Premiers intended to visit Ireland. They would not attend the conference between the Sinn Fein leaders and... Sir James Craig. Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. CAMPAIGN OF TERRORISM .' ■ ATTEMPT TO, AMBUSH POLICE. London, July 7. Twenty Sinn Feiners, with machine- .. guns., attempted to ambusch a party of ■ special police in Donegal.’ The police opened fire, killing three Sinn Feiners. Lord Musketry’s residence, Springfield .’ Castle, was burned by an armed force. — Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.. AMERICAN FLAG SEIZED ALLEGATION AGAINST CROWN FORCES. ■ ' London, July 7. An official message from Dublin states that it is alleged that on July 4 members of Crown forces hauled down and ' seized tho American flag from the resi- - - dence of the United States Consul. If, on investigation, the offenders are discovered to be Crown employees, suitable punishment will be forthcoming.—Aus."N.Z. Cable Assn.