The Irish standard., 1918-06-08
THE GREAT sINN FEIN CONSPIRACY.

AS the weeks and the of the great Sim
conspiracy refuse to unfold themselves it becomes in
creasingly evident that the sensational De
Valera Griths and the other Irish leaders is but barrage
fire to the for the conscrpon movement in
Ireland 1t is another sensational flight Lloyd
George, due to the pro-German drives in Flanders
on the Marne 1t is neurasthenic attempt do
thing to relieve the of the Welsh
who sits at British helm having special ref
erence to American judgment the Irish question 1t
was also intended to constitute sufficient explanation
of the delay of the introducing Home Rule
bill, in disregard of the solemn promises open
tion.
Will it have the desired effect in America? Many of
our great newspapers and periodicals have already fallen
for it. They for opposition to con-
scripton, and injustice in Withholding selfgovernment
III Ireland Such conclusion to be expected from
the past performances of many of them when
were under discussion If they held briefs for England
prior to the world is it be expected they would
fail to them in the crisis when American pub
lie opinion is receptive to their arguments?
it not be foolish them themselves along
with the forces of the defense when the affairs the
moving along with such apparent
and strength?
But what of the of the case? Surely in times
so critical these, nation people suffer
adverse judgment without consideration of
the facts and issues involved should be preeminenty
time of justice and fair playa patience con
scentousness and righteousness Otherwise we may fall
methods Let examine with the charges
that have been made and scrutinze possible
of those who bring them before pass judgment Lei
not be led into conclusions upon
say crcumsantial evidence. Let us recall some o
the facts in history and that of England
we fully persuaded the culpabty the accused
Let in particular recall the infamous charges brough
by the "Thunderer' the London Times 1887 agains
Parnel and the result of the trial which proved
Pgo forgery and completely vndcated the great risl
u leader
u If Engishmen capable of such contemptib.
reachery and mendacty in the is conceivable
they resort to the methods
to Irish affairs? Is the government that takes
brace the treacherous and contemplate Carson although
he had openly professed his treason trusted to
justly and fairly with those who fought manfully
courageousy against his nearious projects in Ireland
Would the who did hesitate import arms ant
supplies from Germany for his Orange constituency
to resort depravty whatever
stroy his opponents in Irish politics? Why resig1
from the British ministry not to foment and foster
trouble in Ireland? When the full truth is known it il
more than probable that the sinister influence ma
gnant heart of Carson and his "covenanted" tribe o
Orangeites will be found to be and origin of
absurd and almost grotesque charges of conspiracy.
Diarmuid Lynch, at the recent Irish convention
made solemn denial of the charges. He is American
citizen and executive of the Sim Fein party.
there any such movement he would be in position
to know of the facts De Valera himself who whatever
may be thought of his policies IDEALS honor
and probably has made fiat unequivocal denial
the accusations The other Sim Fen leaders, including
Arthur Grths, all of high character and integrity
made similar blunt disclaimers of the existence
the great mares nest. Catholic priest, who
neced intimately with the executive work Sinn Fn
party the testimony of the others the
absolute fasity of the alleged plot. se46 49, .. &.
Let Americans and American carefully and
s these strong pieces evidence before
arriving at conclusions We repeat let remember the
of Parne and the infamous Pigott forgery before
pronouncing judgment in the case.
A "RELIGloUs RAMBLER" WHO WILL NOT SEE.
William T. Ellis, 'the Religious Rambler" writing ev
IDENTIFY from long back of the 'front.' concerning the
| activities of the Y. NJ C. A.. rambles follows:
Whatever the Young Mems Christian Association may
at home is something quite distinctive in the Amer
ican army Here is THE agency named by the Govern
to take of the recreational interests Of the
soldiers Whatever they need outside of strictly military