IRISH ELECTIONS
ISSUE UNCERTAIN THE LATEST RETURNS (Australian & N.Z. Cable Assn.) (By Cable—Press Assn. —Copyright.) LONDON, June 13. It is impossible to forecast the practical results of the Irish Free State elections until it is known whether the Republicans are going to continue a policy of not taking the oath. Up to the present, the' Constitutionalists are fairly safe, but complications might arise if the Republicans enter the Dail and try to form an alliance with the sections that are opposed to the Government. Labour is satisfied with its gains. Labour win probably secure twenty-. two seats. It is doubtful if the Farmers’ Party candidates will reach their pre-election strength. In any case the distribution of the' transfer votes must profoundly effect the result. Latest progress figures show: — Government .. .. 35 De Valeraites .. .. 34 Labourites .. .. 20 Independents .. .. 10 Farmers .. .. 7 . National League .. . ; 6 Sinn Fein .. .. 4-
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Greymouth Evening Star, 14 June 1927, Page 5
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