THE IRISH QUESTION.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLII, Issue 11443, 24 January 1918, Page 5

THE IRISH QUESTION.

SIR E. CARSON’S RESIGNATION. DESIRES UNFETTERED ACTION. SUCCESSOR TO SIR E CARSON. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Aust. and N.Z. Cable Association.) London, Jan. 23. The Press Bureau states that Sir Edward Carson wrote as follows to the Premier:— “When I joined the Government had no consideration except the prosecution of the war and did not anticipate the question of Irish government would lie re-openod during tho war. "When the Convention was proposed, thought it right to influence the Ulsterites to participate. Owing to my dual position os a member of the Government and leader of the Ulsterites, Ifstood aloof from the Convention's proceedings. It is current opinion that the Convention’s proceedings may lead to a situation demanding a Government decision on grave matters of policy in Ireland. Therefore, owing to the prominent part I Irvo taken in the Homo Rule controversy and my pledges to Ulster, I desire to ho unfettered in forming my judgment in any situation which nr’’ "Use. alive determined "to resign, solely I OU account of those considerations. I

Mr Lloyd George replied expressing the deepest regret and recognising Sir Edward Carson’s special difficulties. Ho paid a tribute to his services in the nation’s councils and accepted his resignation. London, Jan. 22. The Daily Express states that the lion. Walter Long will probably succeed Sir Edward Carson.