Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-27
EVENTS OF A WEEK.

Willingness TO negotiate further on the basis OF lrlSa 7
independence Lloyd George has replied briefly,
pointing out the danger of continuing negotiations
too long, but expressing willingness to meet again
with De Valera and his associates. His statement
amounts to a refusal to continue negotiations
through correspondence. 1t may be predicted that
the Irish leaders will meet again with De Valera,
and that there will be no recession by the British
government from its original position that the sep!
aration of Ireland from the empire cannot be CON-:
sidered. 1t was under this condition, distinctly
stated by Lloyd George, that the former meetings
were held. and the fact that De Valera went into
conference after having been notified OF this condi-i
ton is taken by many as an indication that in spite
OF ms repeated declarations he regards a settlement
on some basis other than separation possible.
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In his declaration on the subject of independ-t
\ ence De Valera plays with words. He declares
z that ireland cannot separate herself from the British
] empire because she, has never beensa part of that
1 empire. 1t is true that there have always been
1 Irish separatsts. But it is equally true that for all
! practical purposes, Ireland has been as much a part
| of the empire as have Wales and Scotland. For
4 generations the British government exercised the
i functions of sovereignty in Ireland collecting taxes,
1 carrying on public works, supervising the work of
! the courts, and in every other way performing the
offices of government. Whether willingly or not,
3 its rule was accepted by all but a small fraction of
i the people AND tor many years Ireland participant
i ed in the government, not of Ireland alone, but of
|. England, Scotland and Wales, and of the entire en-
A pire, through the membership of its so or 80 popu-
larry chosen representatives in the imperial parlia-
ment Mr.. De Valera cannot win respect for his
cause by Juggling words and contIadicting the facts
of history.
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The controversy between Panama and Costa
q Rio over the strip Of disputed territory which both
nations claimed seems to have been brought to an
Il end The government of Panama has withdrawn
4 its forces from Coto, a little town in the disputed
district and the Costa Rican officials have taken
charge. President Porras of Panama in announc-
ing the decision of his government declared that if
i the issue were one between Panama and Costa Rica
h alone, his nation would defend the territory to
which he believed it entitled; but inasmuch as the
"a United States had insisted on the execution of the
III White award, Panama would yield to the greater
a power and would offer no resistance. This, it is
IL hoped will bring to an end everything tending to
ia create hostilities on the isthmus, although the sit
nation there is still more or less unsettled and per-
sons with revolutionary ideas may at any time pre-
cipitate disturbances.
8 After many weeks OF negotiations arrangements
for the carrying out of the plans of the Russian Re
lief commission have been placed on-a satisfactory
basis. Secretary Hoover who is in charge OF the
work of the commission has insisted at all times
IN that the commission be not hampered by any pro-
visions of control by the soviet government at Mos
ia cow. The Moscow government has yielded reluct-
antly and slowly and has sought to obtain some po-
1x Iitical advantage from the relief work. 1t is be-
lieved that the possibility of this has been entirely
removed and the American commission will go
ahead without interruption or interference. Rus
H sian authorities will be kept informed of all steps
Ell taken and will be represented in the management of
IA the commission; but the distinct understanding is
A that the management itself shall be in American
sa hands.
The entire world was shocked during the week
by the disaster which overwhelmed the greatest
q dirigible ever constructed. the ZR-2. which was be-
ing purchased by the United States from the British
government This airship exceeded In size, speed,
4 and lifting capacity, any other ever constructed.
s1 After trial trips which would demonstrate its sta
bihty it was to have been turned over TO the Amer
ican crew which would bring it across the Atlantic
m When over the Humber river near the city OF Hull,
III England. for some reason not now known. the ship
buckied, pitched forward. and exploded. all but one
at the Americans on board and all of the British but
EE save being killed IN the explosion of the resulting
Hull 1t Is stated that steps have already been taken
10 replace tins dir1gibie with another equally large
and that construction is TO be begun at once The
8aUnited States was to have paid two million dollars
s for The airshp, and something like threefourths of
S this sum had been advanced from time to time in
the progress Of construction
The treaties with Germany and Austria which
M have been IN preparation for some time have been
5X xiRned by the representatives of the nations inter
ested. and the text OF the treaties has been made
pubIic The proceedings were conducted behind
~ ~ inst what wzs I'd be contained n the treaties.
n I3pun pubf1c1t1on It IS found that the documents
prSGuxxSide Tor the retention 81 the United States Of Al
HxppaH and all rights guaranteed to Il under the
81 f11Sxy of VersaillcsI even though this country has
nck kec0me i pzrty - HAT treaty. and also all
TSxhfS acquired IS ! res0ltsof the war or ceded IN
~ TINS III the axmistsce 0fS Novemhe III. 1918.
Is 3Ee treaties VIII neresssxly ~ Submitted 10 the
Anes5rsn seaste fx saprgossl md 4 rsti6ed they
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