The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-07-15
Both Sides Want to Hold Con
ferenees of Own.
Irish Leaders Make Definite
Proposals of Terms.
To RESUME MEETINGS MONDAY
London Papers Are Optimistic,
But Urge Caution.
New Armistice Breaking Riots
Reported in Belfast.

London, July 15.-The peace con-
versations of Premier Lloyd George
and Eamonn de Valera. president Of
the Irish republic" have been dis
continued for the time being but will
be renewed later. Following the
meeting between the two officials to-
day at 10 Downing street, the follow
ing official communique was issued:
"A conferences was held today. 1t
viii be resumed, probably on Mon
day"
1t was revealed this afternoon that
both de Valera and Sir James Craig
have made proposals to the British
government. The premier summoned
a conference of the cabinet tonight to
consider the proposals.
Side ParIeys Necessary.
Art O'Brien, head of the Irish Self
Determination league and a colleague
of de Valera. indicated that there were
matters to be considered by each side
separately before the conferences of
Lloyd George and the Irish presi-
dent" are renewed. O'Brien said he
did not believe there would be any
more meetings between the two this
week.
Premier Lloyd George and Sir James
Craig conferred during the afternoon.
Sir James arrived this afternoon from
Belfast. The only statement he would
make was: Il am hopeful and can say
no more"
Papers Are Careful.
The newspapers are taking care not
to create undue optimism on the part
of the public. Trere was a noticeable
papers upon the initial meeting of the
premier and the Sim Fein leader yes
terday. Most of the papers contented
themselves with plain accounts of the
meeting.
The Daily Herald. organ of the Brit
ish labor party, expressed the hope
that the general peace parley. if sue
cessfully arranged, will be public so
that there can be no charge of secret
diplomacy"
King Has Big Part.
Formal recognition of the active
part King George has been playing in
the peace negotiations was given by
the premier in his speech at the din
ner of the coalition members of parlia-
nent last night
Il have met the cabinet and have
reported to the king" said the pre-
mier. THE king is taking the keen
rst and closest interest in the proceed
est, and we owe him a deep debt of
gratitude for this great service he has
rendered the world"
Irish Leaders in Split?
There seemed to be a lessening of
the optimism at de Valera's headquar-
ters during the afternoon, altho per-
sonages close to Downing street said
they were we'll satisfied with the
course of the negotiations.
Both the Sim Feiners and the
Unionists have presented counter pro-
posals and Premier Lloyd George sug-
gested that both sides consider the
terms over Sunday, thus giving time
for communication with Belfast and
Dublin.
1t is expected de Valera will get
listers reply early next week. By
Wednesday it should be definitely
known whether or not a general peace
conference will be held.
De Valera's headquarters authorized
a brief statement saying: The nego-
tiations are by no means ended. They
continue"
New Fighting in Ulster.
Belfast, July 15.-The lu1 in Ulster
hostilities was evidently broken today
when fire broke out in several quar-
ters of the city. Three persons are
known to be dead but it is known the
fatalities were greater than this, as /
is likely bodies were secretly removed
from the fighting areas.
The military curfew order is being
rigidly enforced. William Grant. e
unionist member of parliament, wa
shot thru the chest during an out
break in offing street last night.
TRY BLACK SIX AT NIGHT