THE AMENDING BILL RECAST.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 13430, 11 July 1914, Page 3

THE AMENDING BILL RECAST.

• OUTLOOK A SBLACK AS CAN BE" (Press Assn.— By Telegraph— Copyright.) LONDON, July 10. The House of Lords has completed its recasting of the Amending Bill. They adopted Lord Halsbury's amendments removing the Unionists m Ulster and .south-west Ireland from the jurisdiction of the Home Rule judiciary, and also Lord MacDonnell's proposal, to withdraw Lands" Purchase Acts from the Irish Parliament's control, and Lord Kenmore's motion perpetuating Imperial control of the Irish Constabulary. The report stage is expected on -Monday, and the third reading on Tuesday. Captain Craig, speaking at Belfast as a preliminary to a meeting of the Provisional Government to-day, disclosed the preamble of the provisional constitution, which provides for the carrying on of the Imperial Government's present functions. If Home [Rule becomes imperative, the Government will hold Ulster m trust until the restoration of the Imperial Government, when the Provisional Government will cease to exist. Captain Craig announced that the situation was extremely delicate and the oiitlook as black as it can be. Sir Edward Carson's arrival to-day is eagerly awaited. Mr Illingworth (Chief liberal Whip) indicated the possibility of the early renewal of conversations between the Government and the Unionist leaders. Sir Edward Carson, on leaving London, stated that he regretted going to Ulster without any token of peace and goodwill from the Government. He had received .alarming reports of the intense desire of Ulster for immediate action. The Times states that a number of Liberals are opposed to any coercion of Ulster, and are nervous lest the Irish question should again break the party forming a cave. It is urgent that the Government shall grant further concessions to avert civil conflict. Later information shows that . the membership of the National .Volunteers is 85,000. WASHINGTON. July 10. MY Michael Ryan, president of the United Irish ' League, states that there is necessity for urgency with American sympathisers with the Irish National Volunteer movement. No appeal, unless it came from Redmondites, should be allowed a. hearing, m case. of any likelihood of the movement being captured by the clamorous section opposing Mr Redmond. (Received July 11, 0.25 a.m.) LONDON, July 10. The constabulary were. act,ive m many Ulster towns on Thursday night. It is believed the authorities expected a sensational coup by' volunteers. .Special police precautions , have been taken at Jforta'down. All roads, are patrolled. Liberal -organs discredit the Government's reported intention to agree to the total exclusion of Ulster. The Westminster Gazette declares that the Government does not intend to arrive at 'mi ■ agreement over the Nationalists' heads. The utmost concession will be to giye and take m counties where the population is evenly divided. Sir Ed ward Carson received an enthusiastic welcome at Belfast. Armed volunteers gave a military salute. j