IRELAND AND BRITAIN

Evening Star, Issue 21193, 29 August 1932, Page 9

IRELAND AND BRITAIN

THE FREE STATE DEADLOCK BOYCOTT OF BRITISH GOODS Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, August 27. Dublin is mystified by the statements made by Mr J. H. Thomas on his arrival in London that during the course of the Ottawa Conference he had been talking with the Irish every day, and he had hoped that his proposals would have resulted in a settlement. Mr Thomas added: “I am quite sure that my proposals havo cleared the ground, and that the discussions have done good. I certainly did not shut the door to any avenue of peace.” Respecting this statement, Mr De Valera and his colleagues are silent. Mr De Valera’s organ discourages optimism. The results of the annual sheep sales in the Meath County were only about one-seventh of the minimum receipts of former years. The Irish Associated Railways have given notice of a reduction in wages. A banner at a meeting at Dublin to discuss a boycott of British goods bore the inscription: “Burn everything British except coal.” The Government is establishing a bureau to receive complaints regarding the excessive prices for food, clothing, and fuel. Lord Beaverbrook is touring Ireland. He is visiting Belfast and Dublin.