The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-10-22
FIGHT PLANNED
BY SINN FEINS
IN NPARLIAMENT
Members, Freed From Jail,
Ready to Spurn Oaths
at Seating.
SESSION IS ON TO-DAY
Spectacular Scenes May
Mark Entrance of Irish
Members.
TUMULT NOW EXPECTED
Economy, Profiteering and In-
dustrial Situation to Get
Early Hearing.
TUMULT NOW EXPECTED
Specidl cable Despatch TO The Sun.


LONDON, Oct. 21.-Belief is growing
In Parliament circles that the Sim
Fein members OF Parliament will take
their seats early in the forthcoming
session; they hold the bulk of the
seats formerly held by the Nationalist
party.
1t has been stated repeatedly within
the last week that the Sim Fein
members are being released from Irish
prisons following the visit to Ireland
Of Lord Birkenhead and that they
might come to London for the purpose
of making a demonstration, or with a
view of adopting Parnells tactics OF
an active, aggressive part in the de-
bates when the Governments Irish
proposals come before the House of
Commons.
Question over oaths.
1t is a question If an avowed re-
publican can take the oath OF alleg-
lance, but 1t is recalled that Chamber
lain openly avowed republican opin-
ions and it is possible the Sim Feiners
might make refusal to take the oath
part of their demonstration.
Final plans for the reassembling Of
the House of Commons on Wednesday
have been completed. Early attention
will be paid to subjects falling under the
heads of economy. finance ireland, the
industrial situation and profteering The
Premier, probably on Wednesday, will
make detailed account OF national
economies. the steps taken to reduce ex-
penditures in the great public depart
ments to minimum. His report is ex-
pected to show much greater progress
toward real economy than most of his
critics have looked for
The Prime Minister returned from
Sheffield yesterday and presided over a
meeting OF the Cabinet ut work upon
the Governments reconstruction pro-
gramme, which will occupy the House
until Christmas Many members on
their arrival in London asked II anv
changes are to be made in the leadership
of the House of Commons. 1t is Ger
tain that Andrew Bonar Law will con-
tinue as the leader of the House and
that Premier Lloyd George will be fire.
Quently in attendance. as his presence
in the next few weeks is considered
more important than at any time since
the last election.
Interest In Irish Problem.
Next to his economy programme the
Premier undoubtedly h showing most
interest in the Irish problem. His work
during the last few weeks seems to have
brought optimism into the official circles
where frequently 1t is declared the pros
poets never were 80 good OF obtaining a
definite settlement. Some sort of report
by the Cabinet committee headed by
Walter Long will be made early In the
session, to be followed by the Premlers
statement.
There is no possibility that any meas
ure based upon this committees recon-
mendations will be passed this year, but
its work is expected to help a long way
toward peace across the Channel The
postponement of the home rule act has
become inevitable under the circum-
stances, which necessitates Parliamen-
tary action early In the session.
Labor members already are planning
to demand an opportunity for debate on
the Governments measures taken dur
ing the railway strike this year. but the
issue probably never will be raised
When labor asks for a debate on nation
alization the Premier Is likely to grant
It willingly enough, as he Is desirous Of
making clear the Governments views of
the matter.
Among that radical element which
was responsible for the railway strike
there is hope that the present Govern
ment will fall before the end OF this
session, but the older heads believe that
this is impossible.