New-York tribune., 1921-12-15


cussed our policy ali over the world.
and we are now acting upon Che deci-
sions arrived at with the common con-
sent Of the whole empire.
Joint control means joint responsi-
blity. and when the burden Of the EN-
pirs becomes SO vast it is we'll that we
should have the shoulders Of these
young giants under the burden to help
Us along. 1t widens the prospect Of
discussion at the imperial conference,
it broadens tho outlook into world
| survey. The dominions bring thoir
problems into the common stock. Ira
land Will share the rights and respon-
sibilties of tho smpire---respon onsibili-
ties, l have no doubt, her people will
honor"
Defends Naval Provisions
In. justifying the naval provisions
Of the treaty the Premier argued that
the experience of the late war had
shown how vital Ireland was to the
fore, he contended, it was impossible
TO allow an ordinary dominion status
to operate, although he agreed that
Ireland would never be likely to raise
q formidable feet. "The provisions Of
the treaty, however, do not mean that
we do not contemplate that ireland
should not later take her share in the
defence Of these isles and her coast
by defending it and helping to defend
ours" he continued. eve should wei
come her cooperation just az we now
welcome the cooperation of tho do
minions.0
Alluding to listers opinion on the
retention OF her existing status with
a change in the boundaries. he as
serted that Ulster desired to set up a
model government, and, as an un-
doubted majority of the people Of two
OF the northern counties would prefer
TO be with their southern neighbors,
Ulster would have trouble at her own
whole of her machinery.
The boundary commission, he
pointed out, would consist of repre-
sentative Of the northern government.
one from the Irish Free State and a
chairman appointed by the British gov
ernfnent, and, he added, I'VE shall take
caro- to secure the voice of the ablest
man we can get"
For Provisional Government
Referring to the methods Of putting
the agreement into operation, he said
there were two ways Of dealing with
the necessary interregnun1-th first,
q status auo, which would be unde~
sirable. Therefore 1t was proposed
that provisional government be estab-
lished until such time AS 8 responsible
the crown forces would be withdrawn.
Replying to criticisms that the agree
ment was a surrender, the Prime Min
lister asked was it to be contended
that no rebellion could be settled by
pacific means.
"If the terms are good" he con-
tinued, "are we never to negotiate with
rebels? In the present case, who else
could we have negotiated with ?'
There were difficulties in connection
with the rebellion in Ireland which,
| would be better not to say too much
about. The same arguments were used
with regard to the settlement with
Canada, and the bill was called the
rebels reward BILL" but it brought
100000 valiant men to the aid of Great
Britain in her greatest struggle.
Ireland by Our Side
"Therefore," exclaimed Mr.. Lloyd
George, II did not shrink from this
settlement"
Replying tc q suggestion chat The
settlement might have been made q
year ago, he argued at length that
statemanship consisted not merely in
the wisdom Of proposals, but in the
choice of the right moment to apply
| them.
In conclusion, the Prime Minister
sketched with considerable warmth of
expression. all that the agreement
would achieve, saying: 1--WE have won
by it a people of deep and passionate
loyalty. Ireland's chair at the last i'm
perial war cabinet was vacant, It
would be taking too hopeful view Of
the future to imagine that the last
peril OF the British Empire has passed,
Whenever danger does arise, an glad
TO know that ireland will be there by
our side"
The Prime Minister'S address was de-
livered Immediately after the reply to
! the speech from the throne, the text
of which follows:
Speech From the Throne
"My Lords and Members Of the House
| of Commons:
al have summoned you 70 meet at
this unusual time in order that the ar
ticles Of agreement which have been
| signed by my ministers and the Irish
| delegation can at once be submitted for
your approval. No other business will
be brought before you at the present
session.
att was with heartfelt joy that I
learned OF the agreement, reached af-
ter negotiations protracted many
months, and affecting not only the
welfare Of Ireland but of the British
and Irish races throughout the world
It is my earnest hope that by the ar
ticlcs Of agreement now submitted to
you the strife of centuries may be
ended, and that Ireland as free part
ner in the commonwealth Of nations
forming the British Empire will Sc
cure fulfillment of her national ideals. .
The reply to the speech from the
throne was moved by Sir Samuel
Hosre. The text Of the reply follows
Having taken into consideration the
articles of agreement presented to us
by your majesty's command, we are
ready to confirm and ratify these arti-
cles in order that the same may be
established forever by the mutual CON
sent Of the peoples of Great Britain and
Ireland; and we offer to your majesty
our most humble congratulations or
the mere accomplishment Of the work
Of reconciliation, to which your majesty
has SO largely contributed"
Colonel Hoare's motion was sec.
onded by George Nicoll Barnes, mem