DAIL EIREANN ADJOURNS.
3*o TRIAL OF STRENGTH. (A. and N.Z. Cable.) LONDON, Dec 23. "There were still 40 speakers on -the list when Mr. Collins moved, .and Countess Markeivicz seconded the adjournment, which was carried :by 77 to 44. / The voting is no indication of the .■strength of the parties. Mr. Col* lina' supporters generally voted .against the ado'urnment, while many irreconcilables 'followed 'ithe Countess Markievicz's lead. After the vote there was a dispute as to'whether a member represenfc'ing two constituencies should have two votes. This ended when Mr Collins impulsively cried: "I refuse :to take advantage of the position "
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Thames Star, 24 December 1921, Page 5
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