Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-04-25
!. IRELAND

opiuion in the United States on Irish problems
seems to be about as varied as it is in Ireland Itself
which is saying a good deal. Two contrasting opinions
are represented in letters in the Herald mail bag, and
between the extremes represented, there are shad1ngs
of ali kinds. The Herald has not at any time sought to
support or to oppose any political development in Ire
land. It has believed, and believes that the solution OF
whatever problems exist in relation to that country are
to be solved by those who are Immediately interested.
which perhaps more bitter feeling has. been aroused ana
expressed than over any other like subject in modern
times. This paper. has: not sought to participate in any
partisan discussion Of the question.
There are two points however, which seem to the
Herald perfectly clear, and on which it has no hesitation
lin expressing itself. Both of these are questions of fact
may be involved,
First: ireland can become a separate and indie
pendent nation only by effectively maintaining its claims
by force. Great Britain will not consent to the sepsra-
ton unless forced to do so. That fact is evident from
the history of the case. 1t is further evident from the
unqualified declarations of the British statesmen VINO
have charge Of British policy. Those who expect sue
cess for the Irish revolutionary movement must either
overlook the teachings of history and the declarations
of the present. or they must expect some force to over
come the opposition which the British Empire will pre-.
sent to any movement looking toward separation. The
Herald does not expect this. Consequently, it has no ex-
pectation of seeing tho Irish republic in actual and
peaceful. operation.
second: The Herald sees no basis to warrant ex-
recitation Of Intervention in any form by the president OF
the United States, who, alone, represents this nation
in al its communications with foreign nations. Before
his election, Mr.. Harding declared unequlVocaiy lis
opposition to any movement looking toward interference
In the 1rhh question by this government. His state
ments made during the campaign were clear and en-
phattc, and there has been nothing since to indicate
the s1izhtest change In his attitude. The Herald, there.
fore. believes that efforts to induce him to declare FOL
rrtsh indenendence or to interfere in the subject in any
way will be fruitless.
All this is not related to tns question. whethe,
or not ireland should be a separate nation. 1t is simpl,
an estimate Of what Will be. Doubtless many things 'havt
been done in national affairs which are wrong. Possibly
the wrong thing will be done in this case. but as to wha
actually win be done, the expectation Of this paper Ii
As above indicated.
Neither is the expression OF opinion a. to the prob
abilities, related in any way to m estimate Of the method
OF conteudine factions in Ireland. At no time has TIL,
4 Herald expressed approval Of. . policy OF Assassination
and outrage. no matter BY whom carried on. and 1t be
ueves that there - bans for indignation on the part O
III humane people against governmental authority which
has ~permittsd or neglected Ia. prevent outraSes such a.
are mentioned In Mr.. Darcys letter. no lsss than asains
y otter outrasss which under no circumstances can b.
! considered acts q civilized warfare.
Niear.sua has quit me League Of Nations beeause o
the cost Of maintaining its representation. Membership
I'm such & body il likely to be a rather expendve thini
for ! rood many Of the little nations. but this is alss
ltrue Of tndspsndent national government itself.
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