THE IRISH CRISIS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18352, 16 September 1921, Page 5

THE IRISH CRISIS

PEACE NEGOTIATIONS. A DUAL MONARCHY. MR ARTHUR GRIFFITH’S ADVOCACY. Frees Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, September 13. The Daily Mail’s Dublin correspondent reports that the Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution expressing the hope that the Council of the Irish Chambers of Commerce will be consulted before the filial drafting of any solution of the Irish problem or the drafting of any condition dealing with the trade and commerce of Ireland. This resolution, apart from its own importance, shows the certainty with which peace is expected. Mr Arthur Griffith, who is a leading spirit in the Irish Delegation, is a strong advocate of dual monarchy for England and Ireland, with the King as a link. —A. and N.Z. Cable. A UNITED IRELAND. THE KING’S EARNEST DESIRE LONDON, September 14. His Majesty the- King, in reply to an address from the Convocation of York, refers to the depression following the war, and says: “ Stable peace is the goal for which we must unceasingly labour. I feel confident that Ministers at Home and in the dominions will keep it unwaveringly before them. I was dee; 'y touched by tne generous and whole-hearted welcome which was accorded to the Prince of Wales during his dominion tour.” “It is a cause of deep and sacred relief,” continued the King, “ for which wo owe thanks to God, that in answer to my appeal a new sign of hope has arisen in Ireland. I prav that the promise of a new era which is held out may be realised, and that the Irish people may bo united one to another in peace and goodwill.”—Times. PEACE CONFERENCE. IRISH PLENIPOTENTIARIES APPOINTED. LONDON, September 14. It is reported from Dublin that the Dail Eireann, at a special eession to-day, appointed Messrs Arthur Griffith, M, Collins, R. Barton, Duggan, and Gavan Duffy plenipotentiaries at a conference to be held with Mr Lloyd George.—A. and N.Z. Cable. SINN FEIN DEMANDS. MR DE VALERA UNCOMPROMISING. LONDON, September 14. It is learned in well-informed circles that Mr Lloyd George, after reading a letter which was handed to him by Messrs Boland and M’Grath, requested the envoys to return the communication to Mr De Valera and ask him whether that was Sinn Fein’s last word, and if the document could not be amended before presentation to the British Cabinet. The letter was of such an uncompromising character, and contained so many reservations, and was also flatly opposed to the idea of Ireland remaining in the Empire, that the Prime Minister felt that the only course was to ask Sinn Fein to reflect in the interests of peace. The Sinn Fein couriers had not reached Dublin when the Dail Eireann session opened. The plenipotentiaries mentioned in an earlier message were elected in view of a possible conference. —-A. and N.Z. Cable. THE IRISH DELEGATION, LONDON, September 15. (Received Sept. 15, at 7.20 p.m.) It was previously known that Mr De Valera would not be a, delegate to the conference. He will direct the delegation’s negotiations from Dublin, where he will remain jn touch with the Dail Eireann. Mr Griffith is regarded as the ablest ■delegate. Mr Duggan participated, in the Irish rebellion at Easter in 1916, and was interned at Ballykinler, but was released on parole to enable him, as solicitor for an appellant, to attend a law case before the House of Lords. He was unconditionally released when the present truce was arranged. Mr Barton fought in France as an officer of the Dublin Fusiliers, and also commanded the barracks in Dublin in the 1916 rebellion, in which the Sinn Feiners were imprisoned. Subsequently he left the army and joined the Sinn Fein. —A. and N.Z. Cable. REPLY TO MR LLOYD GEORGE. DAIL EIREANN’S UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. LONDON, September 15. (Received Sept. 15, at 11.45 p.m.) Alter unanimously approving of the terms of Cabinet’s reply to Mr Lloyd George, which is still kept secret, the Dail Eireann adjourned sine die.—A. and N.Z. Cable.