New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-15

peoples for the snccsss of the confer
Snee were fervent was si.owa by the
kneel'ng Irish men and wonicn In
Downlifg street recitinE the rosary
ana singing hymns, while the Arch.
osshop OF Canterbury presiding at "a
meeting IN the national assembly of
the English Church, reminded the as
semoiy that the conference wDs meet
ing ard invited all present to stand
Tor few moments in silent PRAYER
Free Exchange OF Views
This initial talk between the two
leaders, the preliminary nature of
which was emphasized by both sides,
lad at least one esrrslark common TO
momentous gatherings of statesmen in
recent years, for at its conclusion the
only word youchssfed the public was a
cryptic joint communicate containing
the bare announcement that there had
been a free exchange of views, in which
their relative positions were defined,
and that the discussion would be re-
sumeI tomorrow.
From both sides, however, it is
CLEANED that the long conversation was
marked by the utmost cordiality, not in
the least marred by the cnndor with
which the two viewpoints were pre-
sentee, and left the participants sat-
1ssied and able to assure th air col
leagues that there were substantial
grounds for hope of an ultimate set
tlement-
Because of Mr.. de valera's account
ability to the Dali Eireann for com
iriitlnents made in behalf Of Southern
ireland, i. is learned, he was unable to
give unqualified replies to some of the
Premier's propositions. But both were
keen to sceut danger when the talk
oordered on issues regarded as irrec
oneilable, and consequently there was
no time when q rupture was imminent.
The crowds in Downing Street mostly
women, who waved the Sim Fein
colors, sang patriotic songs, and de-
voutly knelt in the rain in the streets
reciting the rosary, were rewarded at
seeing their president" smile as he
motored away after the conference
ended, the sight of his apparently con-
tented face bringing redoubled cheers.
Satisfied With Results
One Of the men who accompanied De
Valera to the conference with the
Premier said tonight:
We are satisfied with the results of
the initial conference"
The official communique began: "Mr
Lloyd George and Mr.. De Valera met
as arranged at a:S0 o'clock this after
noon. They were alone and the confer
SNSS A0StOQ uHtlI diIeA q CLOCK. III
then told of the exchange Of views and
the outlining of the positions of the
Prime Minister and the Irish leader.
When Mr.. De Valera left Downing
Street he was accompanied by Art
O'Brlen and Robert C. Barton. He
posed for the photographers. Asked
whether he could report any progress
he smiled and said there would be no
statement other than that to be made
in the communique agreed upon.
An air of satisfaction seemed to per-
wade Irish headquarters after the
conference
Earlier in the afternoon, at the
Whitehall entrance to Downing Street,
several thousand persons awaited the
arrival of De Valera for the conference
Sim Fein flags were displayed promi-
nently. AS Mr.. De Valera's autom obile
drove along Whitehall and turned into
Downing Street the great crowd broke
into cheering, intermingled with Sim
Fem yells. some Of Which we're il
Gaelic, and men threw their hats in
the air. The police quickly formed
GORDON across the entrance to Downing
Street and shut out the crowd Mr. De
Valera walked directly into the house
rom the car, ignoring photographers
who wished him to pose
Barricades Remain in Place
In Whitehall and its environs the
harricades erected during the Sim
Fem activities in England were still in
place. large number of extra police
were on duty, and persons wishing to
pass the barriers into Downing Street
or to enter the various governmental
buildings had to show passes, which
we're scrutinized as carefully as at any
time during the Sim Fein burnings
and reports of attempts to be made on
government property. In addition to
the extra force of uniformed police,
there were many plainclothes men in
the crowd.
Sir James Craig, the Ulster Premier,
has been summoned to London to con-
fer with the Prime Minister, Mr.. Lloyd
George, on the Irish situation. it was
announced here tonight Sir James is
at present in Belfast.