IRISH ANNUITIES

Grey River Argus, 20 September 1932, Page 3

IRISH ANNUITIES

BRITISH DITTIES FAIL TO EQUAL THEM. (Aus. & N.Z. Cable Assn). LONDON, September 17. The trade* returns indicate that the largest single item in the decline of foodstuffs is in Irish live stock, suggesting that the Treasury has not much hope of raising the annuities out of the duties. Exports to the Free State only .‘-lightly diminished, indicating that the British blockade is more effective than the Irish. Mr De Valera is clearly experiencing considerable difficulty in making Ihe* Free State independent of Britain, Irish Government GIVES WARNING AGAINST TREASON. DUBLIN, September 18. Mr Sean Mac.ontee, Free State Min ister of Finance, speaking at Cavan, said that the Government hitherto had been pacific and placatory, but were dropping that attitude. Criticising pub lie servants, who were unashamed protagonists of the British cause, he said that the Government was ending that. “Further manifestations of treason will b e dealt with speedily and promptly,” he added The Irish Leader NO WAITING ON MR THOMAS. LONDON, September 19. President De Valera, and the others of the Irish Free State delegation of the League of Nations at Geneva, reached Hollyhead at midnight, and they are due at Euston Station. London, at six in the morning. Mr De Valera states that ho does not anticipate meeting Mr J. 11. Thomas in London.