Evening journal., 1919-12-23
GEORGE OFFERS
IRISH Plan
London Press Praises Two
Parliament Idea For Dis
satisfied People
FREEDOM WILL BE
FOUGHT TOLAST

LONDON. Dec. 23 United Press).-
The London Press today generally ac-
cepted with enthusiasm Premier Lloyd
Georges plan for home-rulo for Ire
land, submitted in the House OF Com
mons late yesterday
The Premier's scheme FOR separate
parllaments for Ulster and South Ire
land was hailed by the morning nsHs-
papers as the only logical way 10 cir
culNent anupaihy between these two
sections.
Lloyd Georges plan is a proposal
which should commend Itself 10 free
dom-loying minds everywhere" the
Telegraph declared.
1T Is an honest endeavor conceived
with the single aim OF minster.ng FOR
the good OF Ireland while maintaining
unity Of tho empire' in the opinion OF
the Daily Mail, which characterized the
Premier's plan as better than previ-
ously government has submitted
The prem'er's plan "should be suit
able 10 all, the Chronicle asserted
Lloyd George struck a note which
for long time, he has failed TO strike. %
the Times said, characteriZing the Pre-
mier's statements as mot unworthy Of
his great office"
"The government should 90 forward
boldly the Times-eoncluded.
Commons was packed with visitors
when Lloyd George appeared 30 explain
his heralded Irish pion Many lords,
prominent Irish laaders and diplomats
were present. Ambassador Davis Of the
United States was in the diplomatic
section.
Secret service subjected an persons
entering the Parliament building 10
close scrutiny, challenging many 20
identify themselves. 10 had been feared
an outbreak might occur while the
Premier was speaking. There was no
demonstration Of consequence, how
ever. while the Prime Minister spoke
although several members interrupted
with cries.
Lloyd George worked mp carefully to
his subject. lie spent half an hour go
ing over the preliminary ground, re-
the troubles of Ireland In
past centuries and deprecating out
RACES which have marked British rule
in Erin.
ireland never was more prosperous
the Premier declared, and a man In the
audience yelled: "Nes, and natlonalism
never was stronger
Several members drowned the heckler
with cries Of "Haarl HearW
The Premier continually referred 10
the United STATES for prccedents Of
Britain's course Of action in Ireland.
Great Britain will not tolerate com
plete Irish Independence or secession,
LLOYD George emphasized, declaring
any move 90 separate Ireland from the
empire would be fought with the same
spirit the northern States In America
when they opposed the
Souih's attempt 10 secede from the I'm
ion. He admitted Ireland never was
so alientaied from British as at pres
emit" but said that any severance from
the kingdom would be fatal TO both.
Only one reference was made upon
the recent attack upon Lord French I'm
Dublin. The Premier characterized %
rs one OF the most foolish in the his
tory Of political crime.
The Premier then proceeded to ex-
plain his Nome rule plan with the two
and provision for a ma
.iOnal assembly 10 be made up Of repre-
from both these bodies. The
rational assembly would be presided
lyer by The vloer0y.
Each Of the sectional assemblies
would bear It's own expenses.
The Premier's speech lasted an hour
md a half. Concluding he said:
we are putting IL up 10 Ireland"
Then, following the fashion set by
President Wilson, the Premier summed
ip his arguments In % points"
During debate on the foreign situa-
ion which followed the Irish plan.
lloyd George defended the secrecy OF
,eace proceedings, declaring that every
me was trying 20 find a settlement ami
lobody was playing the game" agains
mother.
Taking up The Fiume situation the
PREMIER said France, America and Great !
Britain all realized the importance Of a |
roper solution. he admitted a salts !
actOry settlement was going to be tre-
difficult.
Great Britain Is free % reconsider her 7,
.osition on the proposed Franoo-Brit- /
dllldlltt WHICH WOMll I
France against wanton az I
ression on the part OF Germany. Lloyd 4
ieorge asserted. Until America ratines
he pact, Britain Is not bound. he said
"The Allies are In complete accord"
! their policy Of non-iniervenii0n I'm /
ussia, he said 10 Is hopeless TO talk
eace with. Russia until a representa-
We government is established" ne ad-
ed.
The Premier said ne had invited Pre-
lier Nitti Of Italy. 10 confer with him
III and Premier Clemenceau Of France. /
his conference, he said. probably will |
3 held within the next few days az
aris. An American representative may
e present.
Great Britain already has spent 70 500-
% pounds in relief work in Austria.
le Premier revealed. She viii be I'M
Die 10 continue unless America comes
her aid, he added frankly.