Evening star., 1921-08-15
GL|MMER Of HOPE
IN LACK Of BREAK
BY the Associated Press.

LONDON. August 14,-Although no
to the Irish negotiations resulting
| from the crisis brought about by the
reply of the Irish republican govern
ment to Premier Lloyd Georges pro-
posals, the Sunday newspapers hnd
a glimmer of hope In the fact that
no rupture in the negotiations has
occurred. 1t is pointed out that the
exact status of the negotiations can
not be appreciated until the reply
sent by Eamonn De Valera has been
made public. -,
The Times reluctantly concludes,
on the basis Of opinions held in very
high quarters" that De Valeras reply
is regarded by the British government
as equivalent to the rejection of its
proposals.
But we have not abandoned hope"
says the Times. However. there can
understand that Englishmen have
hearts and consciences. and that our
nationality has the indefensible right
to protect itself against its enemies.
Lot them understand that and the
door is wide. open to their own
liberty"
says Peace Must Come.
"The future of Ireland lies in the
hands of the dali eireann. which
THE very best offer must he made in
the next few days. 1t is believed the
Sim Fein has adopted the method OF
placing its claims as high as possible,
asking more than it expects, but cal
culating to get more by this means
than otherwise. What is wanted now
Is q more thorough discussion between
the delegates of the dali eireann and
representatives of the Ulster parlia-'
| ment.
THAT the Slim Fein adheres to sep
| aratist terms which make reeensilia-'
tion with Ulster impossible is unbe-
lievable."
Information concerning the irish
negotiations is grave" says the Ex-
press. which adds that there is talk
gotiations." The newspaper expresses
the opinion, however. that the whole
empire and the conscience of civilisa
tion itself demand that "the chapter
of foul assassination never be opened
again."
The strict observance Of the truce
to date. says the Express. has proved
that the opposing elements are under
control. 'WhoeVer can face the re-
sponsibility of reinstating the era Of
horror will have to take his place be-
fore the bar in the open court of hu-
Irish peace must and will come
now"
Fears ReturA to War.
DUBLIN, August 15.-The Dublin
Independent today rejoiced that ne
gotiations looking to peace in Ire
land had not been broken. =,
1T would be tragic II they were,"
the newspaper said. "and 1t is strong
ly to be hoped there will be salts
| fo fharQhv
the possibility of intensified warfare,
! which. if it occurred, would open an
appalling prospect. Nothing should
I NOW be said or done to make more
difficult the task Of those who have
| the destiny of Ireland in their hands
The Freeman's Journal said the Of
| fetal publication of the letter from
Gen. Smuts to Mr.. De Valera by the
British government last Saturday
gave that document an Importance
which it might not otherwise pos
sess. but which 1t would be unwise
to ignore
publication of the contents of that
letter" the newspaper added. was ac-
ceptance by the government of Gen.
Shuts Interpretation Of the govern
tion would be an act of deception.
The letter. therefore, is no longer a
letter of private advice, but a docu-
ment Of binding consequence:
The Irish Times says: THE dail
eireann tomorrow will have a unique
opportunity of healing Ireland's many
wounds and Of assuring for the Irish
people a great and glorious future.
We hope and pray they will follow
Gen. SHUTS safe advice"
The Cork Examiner says: 1.-The way
| to settlement would perhaps be much
! easier if Ulster were little more
yielding, but we have got to face the
| fact that Sir James Craig's Ulster
wants, for the present. at all events,
| To stand un0n its own"