Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-22

Dublin, Dec. 21 (By the A. P.)-The possibility of concluding the debate or the Irish treaty and reaching decision by tomorrow night was indicated by Ea- nom De Valera at the close of today's sessions when he suggested that. if the discussions were not concluded tomorrow afternoon an evening session should be held To finish it."
 arthur Griffith, criticising Mary Mac Swiney. for speaking so long Cher ad- dress occupied two hours and forty min utes). thought that fifteen minutes would he sufficient for each of the remaining speakers to express his views. One dep- uty expressed the opinion that no more s"eecis were required. and in this he appeared to voice the impatience of many members to vote without further delay.
 Applause Indicates Acceptance.
 For the first time there was a dis position tonight on the part of certain members of the Dali Eireann supporting .he treaty 10 predict definitely that it wiU be ratified. The character of the ap- p'ause today and the incidental remarks 1f tho speakers tended to support this prediction.
 Near the close of her long speech, Miss MacSwney not only said that she might never have another opportunity to address that assembly, unless IrelanG became a republic but marked out her future policy and that of the republican uar'y of rebellion against the free state. She has had opportunities of ascertain ing fha views of the members of the Dali E.rearn. and these references were taken as pointing to her considered opinion as fo The nrobahle result in the Sim Fem parliament.
 George Gavan Duffy and other speakers Tor ratification seemed 10 tate lt for granted .ha tthe Dali Eireann would approve the tresyt, but, despite these indications. a large element of the Dublin population continued apprehen- sive tonight regarding the outcome.
 There were several references today, as yesterday. to a plebiscite, whatever the Dali decision may be, in order to ob- tain a free expression from the electorate on the issue and thus clear the air.
 Friction Between Opposing Sides.
 Much friction between the opposing sides was in evidence Interchanges in tHe morning session between Mir. De Va lara and Mir Griffith were marked by aCerhify. creating a tense atmosphere. The speech of William Cosgrave in the afternoon. however. went far towards restoring mutual friendliness.
 Cosgrave. one of the most active and popular members of the Dali Eireann who is in close touch with municipal anf county organizations throughout Ireland and is regarded as knowing well thf trend of public sentiment, strongly ad rocated ratification of the treaty; he made it plain that a great majority O. the Irish people favored acceptance. Hi speech was all the more effective for be Hg jocular. and his sharpest thrusts were not resented ever by the men "a whom they were directed. Charles Bur cess minister of defarSe. for example aughed heartily at ->grave's descrip tolu of him-"good al war. but not goo, f1r anything else.f He followed the line adopted by Michael Collins and wei eomed the treaty chiefly for it's ~ 5iately helpful effects on Irish social an, economic conditions.
 CosErave Suggests PIebiscite.
 Mir. Cosgrare who is really the prin --pal adm m'nstrator of Dublin City spoke with much pathos of the miser Of 10000 Dublin families, each of whon lived in one room. and suggested the de si-abihry of leaving the decision to tn Irish people. who had the best right { determine their own future.
 The meeting today was notable fo speeches by Gavan Duffy and Eamonn F DuEgan, two of the delegates who signe ths treaty. Though they spoke fror different angles, Mr. Duffy regretting tn treaty. and Mir. Duggan praising its pos abilities. they agreed in strongly recon mendiEs the Dail Eireann to ratify i They differed materially on the questio Of The alleged duress applied to obtai their signatures Duffy corroboratin Robert C. Barton, who made the chars in his speech Monday that signature wa compelled by a threat of immediate wa and Duggan denying coercion.
 Mics Macswiney Victriolic.
 Mary MacSwiney spoke passionatel Tor a republic. denying repeatedly ths -he idea of a republic was dead.
 If the president and a united cabint stood for the treaty. she declared, W would still stand for a republic
 She asked for a plebiscte of the W, men 0n line question of republic, sa, Ing that tha women and children of IT. .aud woMd continue 70 stand for it. eve if the men turned their backs on it.
 Ireland should choose exterminatio before dishonor,' shc exclaimed.
 Miss AlacSwincy attacked Premit Lloyd George, tho treaty and the pres including the American press, which S! said wRs unfair to the republican caus She bitterly resented the action of number of the supporters of the treat who filed out os the room when she b gan to speak.