NORTHERN IRELAND
DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT ELECTORS TO VOTE ON PARTITION ISSUE (Received 14th January, 10.25 a.m.) BELFAST, 13th January. Lord Craigavon. Prime Minister, obtained the dissolution of Parliament to enable the electors to pronounce an opinion on 9th February on the partition issue. He personally has no doubt regarding the result. f ßritish Official Wireless] RUGBY, 13th January. Lord Craigavon added: “I feel that it is necessary to put the position of Ulster beyond doubt. Ever since assuming office I have emphasised in all quarters the loyal solidarity of the Ulster people on this matter (partition) of vital importance. The opportunity now presents itself under our system of representative government to allow the people to pronounce upon the issues for themselves, and I have no doubt as to the answer they will give.” ULSTER UNIONISTS GLAD BIG REVIVAL OF ENTHUSIASM (Received 14th January, noon) LONDON, 13th January. The report that the talks between Britain and Eire will embrace partition has not surprised Ulster Unionists, who are glad that Lord Craigavon has given the opportunity for an early expression of views. Feeling in Belfast is that Mr de Valera played into Lord Craigavon’s hands. There lately has been coolness towards Lord Craigavon’s siventeen-years-old administration on account of certain domestic legislation and a feeling that younger men should be given a chance. This culminated in the formation of two new parties, Independent Unionists and Progressive Unionists. The opinion is now expressed that the Unionist Government will increase its majority, the feeling in Ulster being as strong as ever against anything likely to jeojardise her position as part and parcel of the United Kingdom.
Dublin’s view to-night is that Lord Craigavon cleverly seized the opportunity to rally his supporters and defeat the Independent Unionists. It is admitted that a big revival of enthusiasm is certain. Meantime there was activity in Eire Government Departments before the departure of Ministers to London. Documents were collected and a secretariat chosen. The Dail adjourned until 2nd Febru-
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 14 January 1938, Page 5
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