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THE IRISH PROBLEM.

(Elec. Tel. Copyright— United Press Assn.) (Reuter's Telegram.) (Received July 25, 1.50 p.m.) LONDON", July 24. In the House of Commons Mi* Asq_ui th's announcement regarding the Irish Bill . was m reply ,to Mr Redmond's inquiry if the Government intended to depart from the terms of the agreement as to A L* Lloyd-George's proposals, or to insert proposals at variance with the agreement without consulting the' Nationalists. ..- Mr Asquith pointed out that the agreement was subject to approval and revision by the Cabinet. In this c rmcction two question had emerged—firstly,the ,fol*m of .Ulster's exclusion All parties had agreed that inclusion should not. be ' ■'automatic. The Government would not Ado more than make that •v.re. Secondly, after- full examination tha Government could not themselves agree or expect the House to agree that tho full number of .Irifch -members'- should be retained m the Commons after an election, except where consideration of the Home Rule or an amending , Bill was concerned. '■

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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 14053, 25 July 1916, Page 8

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THE IRISH PROBLEM. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 14053, 25 July 1916, Page 8

THE IRISH PROBLEM. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 14053, 25 July 1916, Page 8