THE IRISH PROBLEM

Greymouth Evening Star, 10 April 1918, Page 5

THE IRISH PROBLEM

SETTLEMENT BEACHED HOME RULE GRANTED. LONDON, April 8. * The ‘'Manchester Guardian.” makes tRe following announcement: The Go- , | verament intends establishing Home -Rule in Ireland. /

CONVENTION CONCLUDED. FIFTY-ONE SITTINGS. LONDON, April 8. The Irish Convention has concluded its deliberations after 51 sittings. THE CONTENTION’S REPORT.

GOVERNMENT’S OPINION. [Aeitrallan ana h.Z. Cablt Astoaiation.) Received at 9.35 a.m. LONDON, April 9. It is understood that the Government is of the opinion that the report of the Irish Convention justifies the enactment of the scheme.' HOME RULE BILL. ¥ 1 THE PRINCIPAL PROVISIONS.

lAnntr*ll*,n and N.Z. Gable Ai«ioaladozs.\ LONDON April 9. The “Daily Express” says: The Home hole Bill includes an Insli Parliament at Dublin, with a. responsible executive for military sendee, safeguards for Protestant minorities, no' control of the army or navy, or foreign policy. A new arrangep:~?.t about Customs and universal military service will be placed before the Irish people .as a corollary to self-government.

DUBLIN CORPORATION’S PROTEST.

CONSCRIPTION TO BE ENFORCED (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association'.) LONDON, April 9. It is understood that the Government has decided that conscription in Ireland must be enforced in view of the heavy sacrifices asked ’of the rest of Britain. There is no question of a bargain regarding Home Rule, although the Government hope' that a Bill on theories) of the Convention s report will assist in the acceptance of conscription. A meeting - of the Dublin Corporation, by 38 votes to three, adopted a resolution warning the Government of ilie- disastrous results of any attempt to force conscription on- Ireland, which was an insane proposal and would be resisted in eveiy town -and village in the country. DILLONITES FURIOUS. THE CONVENTION’S RECOMMENDATIONS. • j [Beutor’s Telegram.] LONDON, April ?• The Dillonites are furious at the Government’s decision to conscript Roland, and it is expected that some pacifists will support them but the . Laboiites whole-heartedly support the Government. The “Daily Chronicle” states: The Irish Convention’s report contains a recommendation, but it is understood' that it arrived at ■ a considerable