THE IRISH PROBLEM

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIV, Issue 1, 4 January 1917, Page 35

THE IRISH PROBLEM

The following cables appeared in the New Zealand daily papers last week : : . - . -- London, December 27.—We11-informed sources state that negotiations for the settlement of the Irish question will be reopened shortly. -- * On New Year's Day Masses were celebrated in St. Joseph's Cathedral at 6j;7, 8, and 11 o'clock. Very good congregations attended all the Masses. Masses were also celebrated in the North-East Valley, Kaikorai Valley, and Morningtou Churches. London, December 28.—Preliminary conferences for the settlement of the Irish j question are already being held, and definite progress is expected immediately. It is understood that Mr. Lloyd George is forcing the pace. He is sending additional Government representatives to assist Mr. Duke, Chief Secretary for Ireland, at the conferences. : -; --'-"' '"--•