The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-12-09
BRITISH-IRISA
PEACE IN SIGHT
Struggle Of Ages Appears
Ended; Dominion Gov
eminent Result.

Dublin. Dec. 6.-The most note
worthy fact with regard to the recep-
tion OF the news of the Irish settle
rnent here has been the total absence
of any sort OF popular demonstration
4or outward expression of satisfac-
ton. Not a single flag has been
flown nor any other symbol of re-
joicing displayed to signalize what is
generally regarded as the "a,
political event affecting Irish history
in 700 years.
London, Dec. 6.-The centuries-old
quarrel between England and Ireland
was ended. as had been hoped fer
vently, in the small hours this morn
ing by the signature In the Prime
AIinister's Cabinet room of "a trea-
;ty between Great Britain and Ire
land" consisting of eighteen. articles
and giving to Ireland the title OF the
Irish Free State and the same con-
stitutional status as Canada, Austria
liza and other overseas dominions.
The question of allegiance, which
up TO the last moment threatened to
wreck the negotiations, was sur
mounted by permitting the members
of the Irish Parliament to swear al
legiance TO- the Constitution OF the
Irish Free State and "be faithful TO
Irf. Nfafactv tho King -
The treaty yet has to run the
gauntlet of the Ulster Government
and of the Imperial Parliament. The
Imperial Parliament has been sum-
nnoned to meet December IA, and will
be opened in state by the King, who
has taken the closest personal inter-
est in the Irish negotiations since he
practically instigated them when he
opened the Ulster Parliament.
Approval Regarded As Certain
Approval OF the Imperial Parlia-
ment Is a foregone conclusion, as the
Government has an overwhelming
majority In the House of Commons
favoring its Irish policy, and the &C
ton of the British representatives In
reaching the agreement already has
been Endorsed unanimously by the
Cabinet
The position of Ulster Is less GER
tain. Evidence comes from Belfast
tonight that the treaty will be sub
jected to the most searching examina-
ton before receiving assent, and
doubtless many notifications will be
proposed.
The King fastened to send tele-
gram to the Prime Minister congra-
tulating him on the success OF the
negotiations and declaring: II am
overjoyed to hear the splendid-news."
The King will come 10 London pur-
poseiy tomorrow to preside over the
Privy Council to approve the procla-
nation summoning Parliament, as the
constitution requires a six days no
tice by Royal proclamation
All Delegates Sign Treaty
The treaty was signed by all the
members of the British and Irish del
egation participating in the negotia-
lions, the Irish delegates signing
their Gaelic names.
Ireland is treated as single en-
fity in the provisions Of the treaty,
with special clauses providing against /
xhe possibility that Ulster should re-
fuse acquiescence in the settlement, [
in which case the Government of Ire
land Act of 1920 will remain in
force so far as the northern parlia-
ment is concerned, but with the stipu-
Iation that special commission
shall determine new boundaries for /
Northern Ireland.
: Provision also are made for the Co
operation Of the two parliaments in
providing certain safeguards in the
event OF Ulster remaining out OF the
new Free State. Neither parliament,
however, will be permitted under the
treaty to make laws endowing any
religion or TO impose any
religious disability.
Defense Force Is Recognized.
The treaty leaves to ireland in the
future undertaking its own coastal
defense and provides that Ireland In
time of war shall give the British
forces necessary harbor and other
facilities. 1t further, by providing
q gainst international limitation OF
ornaments. recognizes the Irish Free
right to maintain its own mill
tary defense force.
Premier David Lloyd George is the
recipient Of universal congratulations
FOR having rescued the negotiations !