Pueblo chieftain., 1921-08-15

tions depend on the freedom OF the
great sea routes. Ireland lies at Brit
aims side across the seaways north
and south. that link her with the sis
ter nations of the empire, the markets
OF the world and vital sources of her
food supply.
In recognition of this fact which
nature has imposed and which no
craftsmanship can change, 1t is es-
sential that the royal navy alone should
control the seas around Ireland and
Great Britain and that such rights
and liberties should be accorded 1t by
the Irish state as are essential for
naval purposss in Irish harbors and
on Irish coasts
The second stipulation says: In
order that the movement toward linn
itation OF armaments which is now
making progress in the world should
not be hampsred in any way the Irish
territorial force shall within reason
able limits conform in number to the
military establishments in other parts
OF the islands"
In the third stipulation, it Is declared
that Great Britain shall have all the
necessary facilities for the development
OF air defense and communications.
The fourth expresses the hope that
ireland, will of her own free will, con-
tribute in proportion to her wealth to
the naval and military forces of the
empire and assumes that voluntary re-
cruiting Will be permitted particularly
FOR those famous Irish regiments which
so lons and so gallantly have served
his majesty in all parts OF the world.
Complete autonomy in finance and
taxation with the agreement that there
skall be no tariffs and other trade re
strictions between the two Islands, Is
provided in the ntth stipulation.
The sixth declares that ireland Is
to assume responsibility for share
OF the United Kingdoms present debt
and pensions. In default OF an agree
ment, the share would be determined
by an arbitrator appointed from within
the dominion.
The document proposes that the con
ditious OF settlement 10 embodied in
the form Of "a treaty to which effect
shall be given by the British and Irish
parliamants.
"The form in which the settlement
IS 20 taks ,rcct- ir-adds. will depend
upon ireland herself II must allow
for fun recognition OF the existing
powers and privileges OF the parlia-
ment and government OF northern Eng
land
The British government entertainH
the earnest hope that the necessity o.
harmonious cooperation among Irish
men OF al Classes anu GTffuF Will h'
recognized rthruout Ireland and Will
welcoms tho day when by these means
unity is achieved But no such COM
mon action can be secured by force"
Declaring that union In the other
dominions came by consent the docu-
mcrt continues:
In no conditions can they consent
to any proposals which would kindlc
civil war IN Ireland. Such a war would
y-.taNI n atAAa fpF- rNa ~ Ian 80.
would flock to either side from Grea I
Britain. the empire and elsewhere with
consequences more devastating to the
welfare. both Of Ireland and the en-
pire than the conflict to which a truce
has been called this month.
Relfast. Ireland. August i5.-1Ry The
Associated Pressl - The text OF the
Ulster cabinets observations on the
British governments proposals for
posco In ireland signed by Sir James
Craig. Ulster premier, was made pub
lie here tonight.
The statement says that the acccp-
tance by the Ulster leaders OF the orig
mai invitation OF the British govern
ment to meet in conference with It In
London TIll holds good and that they
will he available at any time their as
slstance is again desired.
London. England, Aus ia-tsy The
Associated Press on August IN
Eamonn De Valera, addressing the fol-
lowing communication to Mir Lloyd
George said:
sir. on the occaHou OF our last in
tervlev / gave II a my Judgment that
the Dali Aireann could not, and the
Irish people would not. accept the pro-
posals Of your government. Sc, forth
in draft Of July 20. Having consulted
my colleagues and with them given
these proposals most earnest consid
Grafton I now confirm that Judgment
| The outline given in the draft is self
contradictory and the principle Of the
pact not easy to determine To the
extent that It implies recognition OF
| 1reland's separate nationhood and her
/ right to q self determination we ap-
prsciate and accept it.
But In the stipulations and eypre as
conditions concerning vital matters the
| principle 4. strangely set aside and a
! claim advanced by your government
| to an Interference in our affairs and
| to n control which NE cannot admit,
"Irelands right to choose for her
relf the path she shall take to re-.
aliss her own destiny must he accepted
| ns indsfensible. II is a right that ha :
I been maintained thru centuries OF on
J preston at the cost Of unparalleled
aacrifices and untold suffering We
cannot propose to abroEate or impair
IT, nor can Great Britain or any other
| foreign state or group of states claim
| to interfere with its exerciso in order
to serve their own special interests,"
London England. Aus. li-tBy The
Associated PresE-Mr LLOYD George g
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