New Britain herald., 1917-05-22

} noblest utterances ever heard par.
 liament. Redmond declared that hl took 1t for granted that all Irishmer
 of all sections would on consideration
 feel 1t their duty to como in and mee'
 teir fellow countrymen. He approved
 the proposal to have small nom.
 mated element as we'll as the nomi.
 nation of the chairman by the crown
 T have the sure hope" he contin.
 ued. ''that the result of the conven. ton will be Q blessed one for Ireland and the empire. With all my heart hope the convention will be animated
 by the true spirit of conciliation
 among Irishmen."
 Lonsdale Narrow and Unyielding. l The speech of Sir John LouSdale,
 secratary and whip of the Irish Union-
 ist party, was very different -narrow and unyielding. He declared 1t was | not compromise the nationalists | wanted, but a surrender on the part l of Ulster. Ulster would not be CO., 1 creed into home rule by parliament,
 he said. but he added that the party would submit the convention propokal to the people of Ulster, as he and his colleges would not take the respon- bibility of closing the doors upon tho experiment.
 William O'Brien made a provoca- tive and mischievous speech. but fin- ally supported tho convention. One rennAfk struck the house forcibly, Now listen to the voice of the United States in friendly conference"
 MT. Asquith's speech, warning tho commons of tho consequences of re- jecting this last effort. was spoken with the authority of ono whose hold on the assembly seems greater than ever.
 "If the convention fails, then heaven help us," he said. We are 70 want. ing in resources of craftsmanship that we cannot settle here at our own doors what Is most vital to our interests and to our honor"
 Then Sir Edward Carson. speaking from the dificult position of man who nearly brought about rebellion in not to hold aloof. though he asserted his convictions remained unchanged. If every one entered the convention with freedom and an honest desire to do his best for the country and tho empire it might be successful, while on any other terms it would certainly fall. ....
 Sir Edward declared that, whether tho Ulster Unionists accepted the gov- ernment's offer or not. he would never desert them.
 ..I value my honor more than any, thing I can owe to the government" he announced.
 William O'Brien, leader of the In- Nationalists, stated that . Home Rule settlement by the consent of all parties and by his countrymen of all persuasions had been the great object of his political life. Tho gov- plan might well make the ears Of every Irishman who had fought with him jingle with satisfac- ton, as 1t showed the government had begun to find out that the only way to deal with the Irish difficulty was by conference. conciliation and con- sent.
 A clever, tactful address by Joseph Devlin, Nationalist, ended the leaders speeches in the house. He said that even if this attempt did not succeed in pacifying IrelAnd and bringing hor freedom 1t would at least be on honest l one.
 Tn presenting the plan to the house of lords. Earl Curzon said: 'It would be we'll If on the present occasion no l attempt were made to revive memories which are charged with painful and remorseful associations"
 He explained that 1t was the war which led tho government to try this plan, as during the war Ireland had been . course not of strength but of weakness. Never . month or week ] passed that the spectre of Ireland did not cross the governments path. A would make tt easier for l America to throw her full strength into the struggle.
 'It will be . national misfortune" he declared in 8 tone almost solemn. If any ono of the Irish patrons stands aloof. and grave responsibility will |. rest on those leaders who may elect | to abstain"
 Lord Lansdowne remarked : we have travelled too far on the road to | Home Rule to turn back abruptly. | and, having regard for the views of | the United States on the subject. our duty is to facilitate the task of those | who are our friends in America"
 Lord Bryce welcomed the proposal, | but feared that tho proposed body | would be too large fir practical pur- poses. The Earl of selborns thought l the plan the best possible under the | but that 1t would be wholly unwise and dangerous to estab- fish . parliament and government in Dublin during the war.
 The Sinn Feiners already have an- their determination to stand | aloof. from such . convention, but may decide to enter 1t largely in the | hope of prsvsntinG an agreement.
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