Evening star., 1916-05-12
CONDITIONS DISTURBED
IN SOME SECTIONS STILL
Premier to Get Civilian Ideas Con.
cerning Reconstruction Work
in Capital.
HOME RULE MAY COME UP
Thought Compromise May Be Effect
ed-Dillon Bitterly Censures
Government for Its
Executions.

LONDON, MAY I2.-Prelnier
Asquith arrived in Dublin today
and was taken in an automobile
to the vice regal lodge. The
premiers program for the day
was first a conference with de-
partmental chiefs and afterward
consultation with Gen. Maxwell
in regard to the military situa-
ton, which is we'll in hand.
1t is reported that in all likeli-
hood a proclamation will be is
sued shortly abolishing martial
law, the provisions of which have
been greatly modified in the last
few days.
The situation in some parts of
the provinces is said to be still
rather disturbed, and it is likely
that military control will continue
in these districts for some time
longer.
Will Meet Deputation.
Premier Asquith intended to meet
several civilian deputations so as to
learn at first hand their ideas concern
ing the reconstruction of the destroyed
portions of Dublin and perhaps to
formulate a plan for compensation.
There is relief apparent among the pop
ulation at the promised cessation of
executions. which were beginning to
cause considerable agitation.
Premier Asquith's visit to Ireland is
giving the political experts much food
pers speculate variously as to exactly
what he expects to accomplish. The
Daily News lobby correspondent be-
leves that Mr.. Asquith's idea is to
sound Irish opinion on the spot as to
the possibility of deal or compro-
mise over the home-rule question. a
deal which might include putting into
effect Immediately some measure of
inclusion of Ireland in the military
compulsion bill
Home Rule Compromise Sought.
While the controversy over the
causes and manner of handling the in
surrection is still in progress efforts
are being made to reach compromis Sc
OF the home rule question. Those who
most desire this are urging that Lord
Hardinge. after he has concluded his
inquiry into the disturbances, shall be
appointed lord lieutenant of Ireland Ii
is believed that a diplomat would be
more likely TO bring the two parties to-
gether than would politician. There
are rumors in parliamentary circles
that negotiations of some kind are
being arranged, and that Sir Edward
carson and John Redmond, the leaders
Of the two parties, are concerned with
them.
The Marquis of Lansdowne intirna ed
TO the house Of lords that the disarma :
,nent OF all Ireland will be undertaken.
This would mean the disarmament of
:ne Ulster and nationalist volunteers
aud whether that can be done. depends
on Sir Edward Carson and John Red
mond more than on any other indi-
Iiduals.
without division. john Dillon's motion
demanding that the government should
!mm ediately declare its intention.
Dillon Attacks Government.
Mr.. Dillon, one of the most respected
OF the nationalists. but often one of the
bitterest antagonists of British rule,
attacked the government in the house
la speech which, for bitter denuncia-
ton. has not been surpassed at West
minister since Parnelrs days.
O1t Of the whole of Ireland. Mr.. Dill
Jon said. there We're only four or five
spots where there was insurrection
yet the whole country was under mar
tai Law. and there was absolutely nc
trace of the civil administration. The
irish people. he declared would refuse
TO accept the welI-known high charac-
ter Of Gen. Maxwell as the sole guar.
sntee of their liberties. and " the mill
tary rule was to be continued the
Eoy.rnment had better get ready 90,
$50 men TO garrison the country
Vt present. everything conceivable
spread dissTection throughout, I'll.
country. Limerick. Glare and fMayc
counties were not in a disturbed con.
dition, and their reward was the send.
ing OF troops to make arrests.
washing Out Life Work"
IF ireland were governed by mer
out of bedlam.' shouted Mr. Dillon
they could not pursue a more insan.
policy. You are letting loose a river
of blood between two races which
after 800 years Of hatred. we had near.
ly succeeded in bringing together You
are washing out our whole life work
In sea of blood
This and other telling points in hi.
speech were received with loud cheer.
from the nationalist benches.
After declaring that the primary oh
ject of his amendment was to put ar
absolute and final atop to the eXecu
tions. Mr.. Dillon proceeded:
I'm my opinion the present govern
ernment of Ireland is largely IL
the hands of the Dublin clubs. what
y CONTINUED on Tenth Pags.y