THE IRISH PROBLEM.
STATEMENT BY LLOYD GEORGE
GOVERNMENT SCHEME NOT DISCLOSED BEFORE RECESS.
PREMIER INVITES PROPOSALS,
United Press Association— CoDjrialit. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received August 10, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, August 7. Mr Lloyd George, replying to Sir Donald Mac Lean’s demand for a statement of the Government’s Irish policy, said that it is not to the credit of Britain that after one hundred years of British rule, we have not reconciled Ireland to partnership, lhe rule of force could not be the last word The Government would submit a scheme to the Commons at the earliest moment, but not before the recess. Everyone said something must be done. ~ . c “I am anxiously looking for nny proposals,” continued the lrime Minister “and invite Sir Donald MacLean to submit one. The Times newspaper had proposed a great scheme Unfortunately it was a scheme that every party in Ireland would condemn. The Government will not shirk its responsibilities, . but meanwhile order must be maintained in Ireland.” ‘
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Gisborne Times, Volume LI, Issue 5246, 11 August 1919, Page 5
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