IRISH BOUNDARIES.
SIR JAMES CRAIG'S VIEW
LESTEt LOOKS TO BRITISH FORCES FOR. PROTECTION
LONDON
Sir- Jas. Craig, speaking in the Ulster Parliament, said: “If the frontier is attacked we arc- entitled -to the support of the‘British army and navy. ' -Any Government at Westminster refusing it will not last aday. If the boundary affair is allowed t/peter out it will ho better for Ireland and the Empire. - ’ —A. and N.Z. C.A. COMMISSION INVALID WITHOUT ULSTER REPRESENTATIVE. LEGAL OPINION TO CABINET. (Received Mw S. 7.20 Km.) LONDON. May F Tiie Daily Telegraph's Parliamentary correspondent says the Government has taken legal opinion whether it is possible under the Irish ti#rty for only two commissioners to act on the Boundary Commission. The decision which has been communicated to Cabinet, is-that unless an Ulster representative is appointed the Commission cannot sit. Cabinet yesterday considered the suggestion of tlio Governor-General that Northern Ireland should he asked to appoint a representative and also the question of a neutral chairman. The Government does not desire to move hastily hut the Free State is pressing for action.
The Daily Express understands that Cabinet will make further efforts tj secure a settlement hr agreement. —A. and N.Z.O.A.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LX, Issue 9800, 9 May 1924, Page 5
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