The New York herald., 1921-12-15

| behind the agreement.
| One Of the most Strengthening fea-'
lures of the day was distinct ray
of light from America. 1t was en-
phasized that America wants peace
in Ireland; that Anglo-American re-
lations greatly depend on this settle
ment and that the happy work of the
Washington conference will be set
back seriously if peace in Ireland
cannot be achieved at the very dawn
of this period of the history of the
world.
Mr.. Lloyd George, whose heart is
in Washington. particularly stressed
this, and appealed that no pitfalls
be dug in the path of the worlds
progress, an appeal which was pune
tuated by vigorous Hear! Heart"
from all parts of the House Of Com
mons. -
The most significant facts which
the day brought forth with the great
est possible assurance we're these:
Mr.. Lloyd George still holds his
power and has flrmer grip than ever
| on people and Parliament.
Michael Collins Is still the idol of
the rank and file Of the Irish who
have brought this day about.
| These two men led their respective
| camps through the first difficulties
confronting ratification and await to-
morrow with confidence.
| After a brilliant ceremony in the
House of Lords when the King read
the speech from the throne, the House
| of Commons resumed business at 3
o'clock this afternoon. When Mr..
Lloyd George entered the ancient
! rafters echoed with the reception that
was accorded him. The little Welsh
man obviously was touched and sat
down and looked at the ceiling after
his habitual manner looking not only
very happy but remarkably "ht" after
| his arduous work.
Labor's Attitude Announced.
'Tn generation after generation great
| figures In our political history nave all
taken hand in the work the House OF
Commons is asked to approve thiG after
rcon," sir Samuel Hoare IN moving the
| address, saia. Some Of than bs!:evs's
with sincerity they could settle the Irish
problem with the sword, but it has been
LEFT TO the British monarchy In the per-
son OF King George to point to a better
and surer way
Labor's attitude was made clear when
John Henry Clyncs. rising to speak. re-
celved loud cheers. He said the articles
of the agreement were regarded rs a tri-
Lmph of national patriotism, which. IL
pursued and supported. was bound to
! win In the end.
The Prime Minister. in speaking. had
things entirely his own way. the inter-
ruptions only helping him.
Mr.. Lloyd Georges speech In fun
follows:
These articles of agreement have re-
ceived wider publicity tnan probably any
treaty that has ever been entered into
except the Versailles treaty. They have
been publishd in every land and every
continent, and no agreement ever arrived
at betweea two peoples has received 90
enthusiastic and so universal n welcome
as the articles of agreement which we're
Sitbcu DcN"trH NiiN B'opiE Va Ni'iH NONi'Nas
and the representatives of the Irish peo-
pie on the sixth OF the month.
They have been received in every
quarter OF this country with satisfaction
and relief. They have been received
throughout tho whole OF his Majesty e
dominions with acclaim. | see where
they were characterized In some quarters
as a humiliation to Great Britain and
her empire. The dominions Of the crown
are not In the habit OF rejoicing over acts
OF humiliation. At home. In the great
dominions OF the crown. among our Al
lies, throughout the whole civilized world
this has been received not merely with
satisfaction but with delight and hope.
Honor to Irish ENJOYS.
II am very much obliged to my right
honorable friend for the kind words he
introduced with reference TO the part
took. but let me say Mt once that In SO
far as this agreement has been achieved
Il could not have been done without the
most perfect collaboration among all
members OF the British delegation
Every one OF them worked hard, each
one contributed from his mind and from
his resource.
THE same same thing applies 10 the
part played by the representatives oil
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