ANGLO-EIRE TREATY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23023, 28 April 1938, Page 13

ANGLO-EIRE TREATY

RELATIONS IMPROVED (Received April 27, 5.5 p.m.) British Wireless RUGBY, April 26 The Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, and the Dominions' Secretary, Mr. Mac Donald, were warmly cheered in the House of Commons on their first appearance after the signature of the Anglo-Eire agreement. In stating that legislation would be introduced shortly, Mr. Chamberlain said the British Government believed the agreement would lead to closer friendship and eo-operation between the peoples and Governments of the two countries. Mr. de Valera, on reaching Eire, is reported to have told reporters thai he believed the agreement would prove advantageous to both countries and that he confidently recommended it to the acceptance of the people of Eire. BRITAIN AND ULSTER BENEFITS PROMISED LONDON, April 2H In the Northern Ireland Parliament to-day the Prime Minister, Viscount Craigavon, announced in connection with the pact between Britain and Eire, that Britain was adjusting her financial relations so as to benefit Ulster and ensure her the same social services. Britain had scheduled coal prices which would apply equally to Eire and Ulster, and Britain had promised Ulster further substantial rearmament orders.