The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-20
Renewal of Irish Parley To.
morrow Is Forecast.
Influence of Smuts Re-estab.
fishes Confidence.
IRISH LEADERS MAY AGREE
De Valera Willing To Go tC
Belfast, Now Report.
British Cabinet Comforting on
Question Today.

London, July 2O-The probability
Of a meeting in Belfast between
Eamonn de Valera and Sir James
Craig, the Ulster premier, is fore
shadowed in some political quarters
and several newspapers this morn
ing.
1t was learned at de Valera's head
quarters this afternoon that the Re
publican leader has been given 20 un-
derstand that he will receive written
proposals from Premier Lloyd George
on Thursday. In this event, de Valera
probably will depart for Dublin Fri
day. or Saturday.
General ]. C. Smuts. premier OF
gouth Africa, who re-entered the ne
Eotiations yesterday, doubtless is
largely responsible for this and SINH
lar optimistic speculation which has
survived under great difficulties since
Monday when listers premier de-
parted suddenly for Belfast, after
making forceful statement on the
subject of self determination as 1t
applied to Ulster.
This seemed, for a time, to end all
hope for an amiable meeting between
the two Irish leaders, but the mod
Grating influence of General SHUTS
coupled with Belfast dispatches to
the effect that Sir James does rot re-
gard peace parleys as interrupted
has gone a long way towards re-
establishing confidence.
Dc Valera to Belfast.
Mr.. De Valera now is reported
willing to go to Belfast and meet Sir
James after he has discussed with ms
Dublin followers certain proposals
which it is understood Premier Lloyd
George will submit to him Thursday
The British cabinet today VIII give
special consideration to the lrlsn
question and it is believed that ne
aforementioned proposals will be dis
,,,Sead great length. and that they
are likely to receive the approval OF
the entire ministry. On the other
hand, there still are persistent rumors
that the cabinet is not altogether
harmonious, altho definite express
sions to this effect are not obtalna pie
Staunch unionist members OF the Brit
ish parliament are reported TO pc IN
creasingly nervous respecting the
progress of Irish affairs ana IL Is
known that about forty of them met
nrivataIv Yesterday to discuss their
positions AS they lacked INSIDE
knowledge respecting the negotla-
tions, however, they refrained from
reaching any decision as to the action
they would take.
British Cabinet Agrees.
The British cabinet was reported
today to have agreed to the peace
TERMS to be presented later to Eamonn
de Valera, president of the Irish
There was a meeting of the cabinet
during the morning and it was under
stood the definite conditions were ap-
Droyed. It was believed they will be
given to de Valera by Premier Lloyd
George tomorrow and that de Valera
will then return to ireland to confer
with members of the Dali Eireann be-
fore making answer to the premier.
Gen. Jan Christian SHUTS, premier
of South Africa, is comforting almost
daily on the Irish situation. He was
consulted by Premier Lloyd George
again today and afterwards the report
Evas current that he would be sent TO
Dublin and Belfast to confer with de
Valera and Sir James Craig, head OF
the Ulster government.
De Valera has been busily> engaged
drafting a reply to Sir James Craig s
claims of self determination for Ulster.
The document has not yet been Issued
but it is understood the Irish presl-
dent" will contest the view that small
fraction of the nation can "set itself
against the expressed demand of the
majority
Withdraw Military Forces.
Military forces were withdrawn this
morning from the districts of Belfast,
where rioting has recently taken place.
Two incendiary fires were started
during the night, but were eXtin-
l,uished with but little damage.
william Brown, one of the casualties
in the recent rioting, died today.
Pope Gives Blessings.
Rome, July 20.-The papal BLESSING
rests upon the Irish peace negotia
tions today. Pope Benedict on Tues
dav received in audience the Rev
Father Hagan, of the Irish college anC
discussed the peace situation. Th'
pope expressed satisfaction over tn
outlook for peace. Father Hagan is {
Republican sympathizer.