IRISH FREE STATE

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXX, Issue 2, 4 September 1923, Page 8

IRISH FREE STATE

ELECTION PROGRESS REPORTS. Press Association—Copyright, Australian and N.Z. Cable Association London, September 2. The state of parties as the result of t.bo Irish elections is:— Government 62 Republicans 43 Independents 1«5 Laborites ...., 15 Farmers . It Only four results are outstanding. The general feehng in all parties itbat the Republicans will take the oath and enter the Bail, although a sharp division of opinion is expected in their ranks, and feeling is strengthening that the Republican cause will bo better served by a strong minority in the Dail. The release of fifteen hundred prisoners, including twelve Republican members, depends upon the surrender of amis, which the ehief-of-staff declares have been dumped. THE REPUBLICAN FACTION. INTEREST IN THEIR ATTITUDE. (The Times.) (Eeceived 10.40 a.m.) London, September 3. The Times' correspondent says: The unexpectedly large Republican representation, which is probably du,to the vagaries of proportional voting, has concentrated popular interest in the Republicans' intention. A meeting of the Republican deputies is not possible, seeing that De Valera and others are in prison, but there is strong feeling in Republican quarters that the deputies should attend the Dail and give the Government, the hottest time possible. Government supporters are inclined to welcome the prospect, believing it to be the best way to console the Republican vote.