Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-08-15

tlcnS depend on the freedom of the
great sea routes. Ireland lies at Brit
aims side across the seaways north
and south that link her with the sister
nations of the empire, the markets of
the world and the vital sources of her
food supply.
I'm recognition of this fact. which
nature has imposed and which no
craftsmanship can change. it is essen
tial that the royal navy alone should
control the seas around Ireland and
Great Britain and that such rights
and liberties should be accorded it by
the Irish state as are essential for
naval purposes in Irish harbors and
on Irish coasts
The second stipulation says:
In order that the movement toward
limitation of armament which is now
making progress in the world should
not be hampered in any way. The
Irish territorial force shall. within
reasonable limits, conform in numbers
to the military establishments in other
parts of the islands,
In the third stipulation, it is declared
that Great Britain shall have all the
necessary facilities for the develop
ment of air defense and communica-
tions.
Contribute to War Budget.
The fourth expresses the hope that
Ireland will of her own free will con-
tribute in proportion to her wealth to
the naval and military forces Of the
empire and assumes that voluntary re-
cruiting will be permitted. "particular-
ly for those famous Irish regiments
which SO long and so galnntly have
served his majesty in all parts of the
world"
Complete autonomy in finance and
taxation with the agreement that there
shall be no tariffs and other trade re-
strictlons between the two islands is
provided in the fifth eipulation.
The sixth declared Ireland is to as
sumo responsibility for a share of the
United Kingdoms present debt and
pensions In default of an agreement
the share would be determined by an
arbitrator appointed from within the
dominion.
The document proposed that the con-
ditions of settlement be embodied in
the form of treaty to which effect
shall be given by the British and Irish
The form in which the settlement
is to take effect" it adds. will depend
upon Ireland herself. 1t must allow
for full recognition for the existing
powers and privileges for the parlia- /
ment and government of northern Ire
land"
The British government entertains
the earnest hope that the necessity !
Of harmonious cooperation among
lrishmen of all classes and creeds will /
be recognized throughout Ireland and |
will welcome the day when by these |
means unity is achieved. But no such
common action can be secured by force
Declaring that union in the other
came by consent, the docu- |
nent continues:
Against Civil War.
"1n no conditions can they consent
o any proposals which would kindle
-vil war in Ireland. Such a war
would not touch Ireland alone for part
sans would flock to either side from
treat Britain. the Empire and else
where with consequences more devast-
lting to the welfare both of Ireland
Ind the empire than the conflict to
which a truce has been called this
month";"
The document concludes:
'aThe British government win.
therefore,, leave Irishmen themselves
o determine by negotiations between
hem whether the new powers which
he new pact defines shall be taken
'ver by Ireland as whole and admin
stored by single body or taken over
separately by southern and northern
Ireland, with or without a joint au-
hority to harmonize their common in
erests. They will willingly assist in
egotiating such a settlement if the
rish should SO desire.
*By these proposals, the British
overnment sincerely believe they will
ave shattered the foundations of that
ncient hatred and distrust which have
isfigured our common history for CEN
uries.
'The future Of ireland within the
is for the Irish people /,
. shape. In the foregoing proposals,
he British government have attempt
d no more than a broad outline Of a ;
ettlement, the details Of which they
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