The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-05-06
u. S. IS CENSURED
UniOnist Press in Great Britain
Bitterly Scores Wilson.
Attack His Apparent Sanction
of Irish Republic Movement.
MYSTERY AROUND THE AFFAIR
Evidence Points to FactPremier
Does Not Oppose Movement.
Sim Feiners Greet q. S. Dele
cation Working for Republic.
AYSTERY AROUND The AFFAIR

Dublin. May (Monday) Michael
j. Ryan of Philadelphia and former
Governor Edward f. Dunno of Hill
nois, representatives of the Irish So
cieties in the United States, arrived
here today from Belfast They were
met at the station by enormous crowds
which formed a procession and escort
ed the Americans thru the principal
streets.
Notwithstanding the military pro-
scription of meetings and professions
there was no interference with the
demonstration. Upon arrival at the
hotels the Americans addressed the
assembly. dwelling upon the objects
of the war and claiming the right of
self determination and a republican
form of government for the Irish.
They declared the Irish were as en-
titled to those rights as the Jugo-
Slavs. Several Sim Fein leaders also
made addresses. The demonstration
ended near midnight.
Arouscs Great Interest.
London, May 6.-The visit of repre-
sentatives of American Irish societies
to Ireland is creating great interest in
Sim Fein circles there and equal in
dignation in unionist quarters in Ire
land and England. 1t is believed the
mission has the sanction of President
Wilson and was granted passports
from Paris to Ireland at his request.
There also were reports that Premier
Lloyd George promised to receive the
delegates of the American-Irish socie-
ties and advised them to visit Belfast.
This is regarded as evidence that Mr.
Lloyd George does not oppose their
avowed efforts toward the creation of
an Irish republic.
There is considerable mystery about
the whole affair and it is unknown
whether Premier Lloyd George has
been in communication with the Visi-
tors at all. There is one report that
he promised to receive them but has
cancelled his engagement for the in
terview.
A question was addressed to the
government in the house of commons
on Monday with a view to establish
ing whether the ENJOYS are accredited
to the American government and also,
to establish their exact status, it also
was asked if the premier had intended
to receive them. The question was met
evasively by the home secretary who
promised to make inquiries and said
this would occupy a week.
Criticise America.
While, according to some dispatches
from Ireland, the Sim Feiners are
greatly encourage and believe the
crea ton of an Irish republic is within
sight, the unionist press here is an
grily calling for an explanation from
Premier Lloyd George and criticising
President Wilson's alleged interior
ence in British domestic affairs.
IF it is true that Mr.. Wilson is be-
hind this intrigue against the union of
the United Kingdom-and after the
presidents behavior toward Italy any
thing is credibIe-the American am
bassador." says the Post, fought to be
told that the United Kingdom does
not tolerate interference in its domes-
tic affairs They are our business and
the business of nobody else"
The Graphic says:
IF any of the states of america
were again to demand the right to Sc
cede from the union, it is certain the
American people would be bitterly IN
| dignant if such demand received any
kind of official encourag cement from
! Great Britain. We apply the same
standard of judgment to American in
! reference in our affairs