PRESS OPINIONS.
LONDON, Dec. 8.. \ Several newspapers, reverting to Mr Asquith's Manchester speech, consider it the turning point in the direction of peace.' They emphasise the • urgent need of a speedy settlement. , The Daily Mail, while gladly congratulating Mr Asquith on his statesmanlike tone, declares that his sneech will only be .fruitful if the Prime Minister recognises clearly that initiative negotiations must emanate from him. The Standard asks for a firm offer! The Daily Telegraph, says that Ulster must not relax her preparations for resistance, but must go 6teadily forward, despite the Privy Council's proclamation, until it is known what the Government is prepared to do and until a plan is submitted for 'her acceptance or refusal.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXV, Issue LXV, 9 December 1913, Page 5
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117PRESS OPINIONS. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXV, Issue LXV, 9 December 1913, Page 5
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