Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-08-15
ULSTERITES BOW ONLY
TO KINGS AUTHORITY

Belfast, Aug. IA (by the Asso-
ciated Press) The text of the
Ulster cabinets observations on
the British governments proposals
for peace in Ireland signed by Sir
James Craig. Ulster premier. was
made public here tonight. The
statement says that the acceptance
by the Ulster leaders Of the origi-
nal invitation of the British gov
eminent to meet in conference
with it in London still holds good
and that they will be available at
any time their assistance is again
desired. The statement reads:
my Dear Prime Minister: Your
proposals for an Irish settlement
now have been extensively ex-
amined by my cabinet and myself.
We realize the preamble is espec-
tally addressed to Mr.. de Valera
and his followers, and observe it
implies that difficulties have long
existed throughout the empire and
in America attributable to persons
of Irish extraction.
TN fairness to the Ulster peo-
pie l must point out that they have
always aimed at retention of their
citizenship in the United Kingdom
and the empire of which they are
proud to form part, and there
are not to be found in any quarter
Of the world more loyal citizens
than those of Ulster descent. They
hold fast to cherished traditions
and deeply resent any infringe
ment of their rights and privileges
which belong equally to them and
to the other citizens within the
empire"
The text then recalls the sacri-
fices made in agreeing to self-gov-
eminent, and in consenting to the
establishment of parliament in
northern Ireland.
Against our wish, but in the in
terest of peace" the statement con-
tinues, I'VE accept this as the final
settlement of the long outstanding
difficulty with which Great Brit
ain has been confronted. We are
busily engaged in ratifying our
part of this solemn bargain1 while
the Irishmen outside the northern
area, who in the past have strug-
gled for home rule. have chosen to
repudiate the government of Ire
land and press Great Britain for
wider powers. To join In such
pressure is repugnant to the peo-
pie of northern ireland.
"In the further interest of peace
we therefore respectfully decline.
We have determined not to inter-
fere with the terms of settlement
h1t L.,f - paf auttap1 tho
ties that bind US to Great Britain
and the empire, to insure that we
are not prejudiced by any terms
entered into between them and
Mr.. de Valera and to maintain the
just equality exhibited throughout
the government of Ireland act.
"Our acceptance Of your origt-
nal invitation to meet In confer
ence in London holds good and If
at any time our assistance again is
desired, we are available. But l
feel bound to acquaint you that no
meeting is possible between de Va
lera and myself until he recognizes
that northern Ireland will not
submit to any other authority than
that OF his majesty, the king. and
the parliament of the United
Kingdom, and admits the sanctity
of the existing powers and privi-
leges OF the parliament and gov
eminent of northern Ireland.
'In conclusion, let me assure
you that peace is as earnestly de-
sired by my government and my
self as by you and yours. and al
though we have nothing left to
give away we are prepared when
you and Mr.. de Valera arrive at
satisfactory settlement to cooper
ate with south Ireland on equal
terms for the future welfare of our
common country. In order to avoid
any Misunderstanding or misrep-
resentation of our views, I intend
to publish this letter when your
nrnnnSala are made nIIhlic."