The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-08-15
BRITISH IRISH NOTES ARE MADE PUBLIC AND
 NEGOTIA TIONS HAL TED
ULSTER PREMIER
 READY ANY TIME TO DO HIS PART
By Associated Press

Belfast Ireland. August lA-The text of the Ulster cabinets observa- tions on the British governments proposals for peace in Ireland, signed by Sir James Craig. the Ulster pre- mier, was made public here tonight. The statement says the acceptance by the Ulster leader of the original in vitations of the British government to meet In conference with it in Lon don 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 proposlss for an Irish settlement now have been extensively examined by my Cabinet and myself. We realize the preamble is especially addressed to Mir De Valera and his followers, and observe it implies that, difficul- ties have long existed throughout the empire and in America attributable to persons of Irish extraction
 "ln fairness to the Ulster peopl , l must point out that they have all ways aimed at retention of their citi- zenship in the United Kingdom and the empire of which they are proud to form a part and there are not to be found in any quarter of the world more loyal citizens than those of Ul- ster. They hold fast to cherished traditions and deeply resent any in fringement of their rights and privi- leges which belong to them and to other citizens within the empire"
 The text then recalls the sacrifices made in agreeing to self government and in consenting to the establish ment of Parliament in northern Ire land.
 Against our wish. but in the inter- ests of peace" the statement con tinued, i've accepted this as the final settlement of the long outstanding difficulty with which Great Britain has been confronted. We are buslly engaged in ratifying our part of this solemn bargain, while the Irishmen outside the northern area who in the past have struggled for home rule have chosen to repudiate the govern ment of Ireland act and press Great Britain for wider powers. To join in such pressure is repugnant to the people of northern Ireland.
 Tn the further interest of peace we therefore respectfully decline to determine or to interfere with. the terms of settlement between us to safeguard the ties that bind us tc Great Britain and the empire, to in- 4,,It toA1 hx, any terms entered into between them and MT. De Valera and to maintain the just equality exhibited through out the government of Ireland act. Our acceptance of your original invi- tation to meet in conference in Lon don holds good. and if at any time our assistance again Is desired we are available. But l feel bound to ac- quaint you that no meeting Is possi- ble between Mr. De Valera and my self until he recognizes that north ern Ireland will not submit to any authority than that of his Majesty. the King. and the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and admits the sanctity of the existing powers and privileges of the parliament and gov ernment of northern Ireland.
 'In conclusion, let me assure you that peace IS earnestly desTed Dy my government and myself as by you and yours. and although we have nothing left to give away, we are pre- pared when you and Mir. De Valera arrive at satisfactory settlement to cooperate with southern Ireland on equal terms for the future welfare of our common country. In order to avoid any misunderstanding or mis- representation of our own views intend to publish this letter when uour nronnsals are made nuhlic"