The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-08
TO HOLD IRISH
PEACE PARLEY
Scotland Conference Proposed
for September 90.
London Believes Sim Fein VIII
Answer British Note.
OPTIMISM PREVAILS AGAIN
De Valera May Head Irish Dele
cation to Peace Meet.
Suggestion of UItimatum in
Cabinet Voted Down.

Inverness, Scotland, Sept. S.-Offi-
cial confirmation that the British cab
inet's reply to the latest note from
Eamonn De Valera, the Irish leader.
which was dispatched to Dublin last
evening, invites representatives of the
Sim Fein to further conference was
given here today.
The cabinet asked Mr.. De Valera
for definite reply as to whether he
was prepared to enter a conference to
ascertain how the association of Ire
land and the British empire can best
be reconciled with the Irish national
aspirants.
It suggested that the conference be
held in Inverness September 20.
Text of Note Announced.
The British reply, written by Prime
Minister George, says: Government
by consent of the governed is the ba-
sis of the British constitution but we
cannot accept as the basis of a prac-
ucal conference an Interpretation
thereof which would commit us to any
demand you might present, even to
that of a republic
Mr.. Lloyd George says he cannot be-
1eve refusal to enter into confer
ence would mean reputation of al
legiance to the crown and that if Mr.,
De Valera's real objection is a fear
that the British proposals offer less
than liberty to Ireland that matter can
be discussed in the conference if held.
Confidence In Dublin
Dublin, Sept. s. Signs of conf
dence and good spirit were again ap-
parent among the Sim Fein leaders
at the mansion house here this morn
ing They have received knowledge
OF the contents of Prime Minister
Lloyd Georges reply to Eamonn de
Valera which will be made public here
this evening at the same time that
the note given out by the British So
far as could be judged the Irish lead
ers were not disturbed or supported
by Mr.. Lloyd Georges communica-
ton. The Sim Fein leaders have been
showing some irritation at what they
called misrepresentation in the Brit
ish and American press OF their posi-
tions in the negotiations.
Their willingness to enter the Brit
ish commonwealth on satisfactory
terms they say they consider to have
been plainly indicated.
The substitution of direct verbal
arguments. face to face with the Brit
ish minister's for exchange of notes
would be welcomed, the Sim Fein
leaders declare.
London is Optimistic.
NOhhOAib sept O. w I'LL tie oT1lASA
cabinets note to de Valera proposing
peace conference September 20 due at
Dublin today, belief was strong today
that the Sim Fein will accept and will
return an answer to Premier Lloyd
George within a few days.
The morning newspapers were eau
tious in their comment. The attitude
of the press was summed up by the
Daily Telegraph, which headed its edi-
toral Suspense"
Determination is expressed" said
the Daily Telegraph, ito explore every
avenue in an attempt to ascertain the
will of the mass of the Irish people
before ceasing pacific measures. The
decision to cease note writing is gem
orally applauded.'
1t is believed de Valera's statement
in Dublin on Tuesday and his sharp
references to a possible English ulti-
matum was chiefly responsible for the
rejection of the proposal that a time
limit be given to the Sim Fein for
acceptance or rejection of the six main
points in the original English peace
offer. The suggestion of an ultimatum
was made at the Inverness cabinet
meeting but was voted down.
Large British Delegation.
If the peace parley is held, 1t is
probable the English delegation will
be a large one. consisting of Premier
Lloyd George. Lord Birkenhead, the
lord chancellor; Marquis Curzon, the
foreign secretary; Austen Chamber
lain, government spokesman in the
house of commons; Winston Churchill
colonial minister; Sir Hamar Green
wood, chief secretary of Ireland; Home
Secretary Edward Short; Sir Laming-
ton Worthington- Evans, and the Rt
Hon. Robert Monro.
De Valera probably will head the
Sim Fein delegation but there has
been no suggestion as yet to the rest
of the personnel.
The next move in the peace game is
up to the Sim Fem In the meantime
military activities are reported from
Ulster on the part of the Unionists