IRISH FREE STATE.
FRIENDSHIP WITH BRITAIN. MAIN UNSOLVED PROBLEM. PRIVY COUNCIL APPEALS. STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received May G. 0.15 p.m.) LONDON. May G. " The growth of tho friendly relations between the Irish Free State and Britain depends on the complete elimination, in form as well as in substance, of any appearance of inequality," said tho President, Mr. Cosgrave, in a speech at the Government Party's annual convention in Dublin. " The main question outstanding between us and Britain is the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, and appeals to that, body from our Supremo Court. They are an anomaly and an anachronism, and their continuance is incompatible with our status, and is an insult to our dignity and sense of fair play. "In the interests of both countries and their better friendship this appeal must disappear, and that soon." The Free Stale, said Mr. Cosgrave, possessed nob only the right, but tho capacity to govern herself.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20866, 7 May 1931, Page 9
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IRISH FREE STATE.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20866, 7 May 1931, Page 9
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