IRISH FREE STATE

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 88, 18 August 1923, Page 5

IRISH FREE STATE

DE VALER*A'S METHODS. GOVERNMENT STAND FIKM. Press Association—Copyright, 1 Aus tralian *nd N.Z. Cable Associati m. London, August I' 7. The Irish Free State Coverim* ent, replying to newspapers, states 'that the instructions to the military and police were to* seize de Valera •trlwn and where found. De Valera's biding places were; occasionally di se/overed, hut he was always absent., The Government denies that he was interviewed by journalists more than once. De Valera's method was to write the interviews himself and send them to journalists, requen ting publication. Mr Cosgrave (Premier), wht> is campaigning, declared that the fGovemmcnt will stand firmly by. He added: "We have earned out,, at great cost in money asd blood, overy article except those dealing witli boundaries and financial adjustment. We maintain these are as vital: as any others, and must be complied with both in spirit and letter." There are now over five hunfdred candidates for the 153 seats. The new Dail promises to be really democratic. Representatives of all classes are seeking election BID BRITISH LOAN. NO COMPENSATION CLAIMfS. Press Association—Copyright. !A-o-tralian ai>j N.Z. Cable Associative., (Received 8.15 a.m.) London, August 17. The Morning Post understands that the British Treasury is arrtanging a loan of six millions sterling to the Free State, and also proposes? to abandon the claims for compensation for damage to British property in South Ireland.