Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-09-10
EVENTS OF A WEEK.

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EVENTS OF A WEEK.
To most Americans the progress Of the Irish ne
gotiations has been by far the most interesting
among the various topics relating to foreign affairs
during the week. The reply Of SIM Fein, transmit
!. ted to Lloyd George in Scotland, was found when
made public to be briefer than its predecessors, but
equally argumentative. It contained reference to
the history Of past centuries, but no definite intima-
ton as to whether or not Mr.. De Valera and his as
sociates regarded this as the end of the negotiations.
Members of the British cabinet journeyed. to
Scotland to confer on the note and the reply to it.
King. George was near by, and the subject was tax
en- upfby him. Out Of the conference came another
note to Sim Fem, suggesting that nothing could be
accomplished by a further exchange Of notes, and
inviting the Irish representatives to a personal con-
ference on September 20. The note points out that
refusal to attend such a conference can be interpret
ed only as a reputation of "all allegiance to the
crown and all membership in the British common
wealth" 1t this is the correct inference, the state
Inent continues, all conferences would be in vain.
The administration declines to draw this inference,
and asks for a definite statement as to whether or
not the Sim Fem leaders are prepared to enter a
conference to ascertain as to how the association
OF Ireland with the community of nations known as
the British empire can best be reconciled with Irish
national aspirations.
The situation has reached a point where some
thing definite must develop within a few days. The
general belief seems to be that Sim Fem will agree
to confer, and by 50 doing will abandon its demand
tor separation. There is basis for this view in the
Sim Fem declaration that it has not rejected do
rninion home rule, the inference being that the do
mln1on plan might be accepted and Ireland be a
member of the empire. Ulster, in that case, will for
some time be the center around which the storms
will rage
The assembly Of the Leasee Of Nations has
been IN session at Geneva for some days, and the
proceedings have been marked by the animation
winch usually characterized the meetings Of a pop
ular body. Most of the important work of the
league is performed by the council, but the assembly
has important functions as we'll, among these being
That providing opportunity for the Representatives Of
the nations, little and big, to free their minds. The
delegates have thus far availed themselves of that
opportunity to a marked degree.
One OF the important duties to be perforned:b by
the assembly is that Of choosing judges for the world
court. There have been many nominations, and the
voting on several OF the places is likely to be close.
Elhu Root, who did more than any other man. to
create this court, has declined the nominations Of
FIVE nations, and is not a candidate for judge.
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The assembly has devoted some time to the
consideration of recent American notes on the sub
ject OF mandates. The United States has reiterated
It's position that as it is not a member of the league.
and IS one OF the powers which. played, an important
part in the war; it cannot recognize the disposition
ct territory which changed hands as a result Of the
war unless. its assent is given specifically to each de-
cision reached. This attitude is so reasonable. and
i has been so logically stated, that there seems to,be
4 Little tendency on the part Of the other nations to
question its correctness.
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South and Central American nations have come
II Tor their share of attention to the assembly ses-
slons. Argentine renewed her demand that ali ma
tons be members of the league unless they declined
membership specifically. Rejection Of this proposal
at the last session caused the withdrawal Of the
Argentine delegate. Bolivia has asked that certain
questions relating toa border. dispute with Chile he
taken Up by the assembly. Chile replied that these
matters were covered BY treaty, and threatened
Withdrawal if the assembly undertook to pass on en-
isting treaties. The president of the assembly de-
clared that It would be impossible for that body to
decide on the terms of treaties previously entered
into and now in operation. The Colombian deIepate
suggested the possibility of the Central and South
American countries joining 4 new league IL one
should be formed BY President Harding, adding that
III these countries mn joined the league believing that the
United States would also be q member. and would
protect the interests Of Its smaller neiighbors
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Sc Tar AS its military aspects are concerned. the
WestsVirginia strike seems to be over. Federal
troops were dispatched To various sections Of the
sgtToublrd district 1ls but m No case were there serious
clashes With the men under arms whom the tfoops
had been called to dispersc. Generally the embat-
tied strikers ssurrerdered their arms and dispersed
I Many Of them stated that they had merely awaited
the arrival of thes federal il order Is Sc q
ssstfcd of protection. For 4 time It seemed that the
distufbances III West Virgins were Is Sc p~araIIeied
inS Illinois as several of the armed miners were "a
ported&to be on the way to attack the towns 81
4 Elizsbethtoxn and Rossclaire The elements were
afayorabi Heavy rain fell and the enthusiasm,
~ aflae attacking party was quenched The latest
fs5oftSiis that the men are struggling home.
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