CONSTITUTION OF IRELAND.
CRITICISED IN POLITICAL QUARTERS. REPUBLICANS DISSATISFIED WITH DE VALERA. (By Telegraph-Press Assn.-Copyright) (Received This Day, 9.40 a.xn.) LONDON, May 3. The Telegraph’s Dublin correspondent says that the Constitution has been bitterly criticised in many political quarters, especially by extreme Republicans, who declare that it brings a Republic no nearer. They are dissatisfied because De Valera has not demanded a withdrawal of British troops from Queenstown, Lough and Swilly, which safeguards the sea routes to Britain. Also, because he has not produced a plan to bring Britain to her knees.
Omission of mention of the King further exasperates Republicans, who know that the Act passed when Edward VIII abdicated, completely recognised the King as head of the Commonwealth for any important purpose.
While the Constitution does not indicate repeal of the Act, Mr. Cosgrave says the Constitution does not add to the powers the liberties citizens have already secured. On the contrary, the President’s powers are givf.n at the expense of Parliament and the people.
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 4 May 1937, Page 5
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