HOME RULE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CI, Issue 15395, 11 July 1914, Page 9

HOME RULE.

AMENDING BILL. RECAST BY THE LORDS. Press Association—By Tel.—Copyright. Received 9.20 p.m., July 10th. LONDON, July 10. The House of Lords lias completed the recasting of tho Amending Bill. The House adopted Lord Halsbury's amendments removing the Unionists o: Ulster and Soutii-west Ireland' from the jurisdiction of the Home Rule Judiciary; also Lord MacDonnell's pioposal to withdraw the Lands Purchase Acts from the Irish Parliament's control; and Lord Kenmore-s motion perpetuating Imperial control of the Irish Constabulary. Thp report stage is expected on Monday and the third reading on Tuesday. THE ULSTER~GOVERNMENT. Captain Craig, at Belfast, as preliminary to a meeting of tho provisional government to-day, disclosed the preamble of the provisional constitution, which provides for carrying on the Imperial Government's present functions. If Home Rule becomes operative the Government will hold Ulster in trust \intil the restoration of Imperial Government, when the provisional government will cease to exist. THE SITUATION DELICATE. Captain Craig announced that the situation is extremely delicate, the outlook as black as it can be. SIR EDWARD CARSON. MAY WELL BE UNEASY. Sir Edward Carson's arrival to-day is eagerly awaited. Sir E. Carson, on leaving London, said he regretted that he was going to Ulster without any token of peace and goodwill; from the Government. Ho had received alarming reports of the intense desire of Ulster for immediate action. GOVERNMENT WILLING TO NEGOTIATE. Mr Ulingworth, Chief Liberal Whip, indicated the .possibility of the early renewal of conversations between the Government and the Unionist'"leader.

THE LIBERAL GOVERNMENT. LOSING ITS GRIP. ' 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; they urge the Government to grant-further concessions to avert civil conflict. AMERICANSYMPATHISERS. ARE SLOW TO MOVE. WASHINGTON, July 9. Mr Michael Ryan, president of tie United Irish League, stated the necessity and tirgency for American sympathisers with the Irish National Volunteer movement, but no appeal, unless it cahie from Redniondites, should ])o allowed a hearing, in case there was any likelihood of the movement being captured by the clamorous section opposing Mr Redmond. PREPARING FOR • DISTURBANCES LONDON",. July 9. Major-Gerieral Sir Lionel Macready, Director of Services at., the WarOffice, is in" London. He has had several interviews with the Prime Minister, and received instructions regarding the new situation in "Ulster. SMUGGLING ARMS. * The Customs authorities seized 210 sacks of cenient which had been landed at Belfast. Each sack ".ontained live cartridges. A number of revolvers at Londonderry were also seized. NURSES FOR THE CIVIL WAR. "times" and Sydney "Sun" services. Press Association—By Tel.—Copyright. LONDON, „uiy «J. A hospital service of 3000 mir-ivs has been organised in connection villi the Ulster Volunteers.