Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-05-06
ULSTER SEEKS
I PROCLAMATION
IN RPRETAT|0N
Sir James Craig and
Eamonn de Valera
Talk Stirs Dublin.
Latest Move of North
Premier Courageous.
Declare Politicians.

Dublin, May 5.-(By The Associated
Press.l-The belief prevailed here
Thursday night that the object of the
conference Thursday between Sir
James Craig, premier designate for u
ster. and Eamonn de Valera, Irish Re-
publican leader, on Irish affairs, was
an endeavor by Sir James to secure an
! explicit Interpretation of phrase in
| de vaiera's recent proclamation to the
Irish people in which he referred to
provision for such devolution in the
administration of home affairs as to
make for satisfaction and contentment.
The departure of Viscourt FitzAlan,
lord lieutenant and governor general
OF Ireland, for London is supposed to
nave a bearing on peace negotiations.
Creates Furor.
The announcement that Sir James
had interviews with both Viceroy Fitz-
Alan and DeValera has created the
greatest interest here. They are be-
ing especially connected with the re-
ports Of the Earl of Derby's interview
with Devalera and Sir James call for
special meeting of the Unionist party
In Belfast tomorrow
The conference between Sir James
and DeValera is regarded az a most
hopeful sign for peace 1t is said to
involve on DeValera's part. no neces-
sary change in attitude, for the Sim
Felners always have asserted their
Willingness to meet any Irshman. 1t
is argued that the north always had
held aloof. and that Sir Edward Car
son. the Ulster leader, refused to meet
the late John Redmond on the recruit
ing platform. It was also said Thurs
day that DeValera might meet Craig |
without affecting his position. for he
has no electoral difficulty and his party |
is certain to have an almost unopposed |
victory in the election in southern Ire
land.
Faces Critical Situation.
In political quarters here it was de-
clared that the latest move Of Sir |
James Craig required courage. 1t was
asserted that heskas critical situation
10 face. and that the elections in the
north may provoke cross currents and
from the entire Protest
lnts, as we'll as from the prohibition
SITS and others in a hurry over con
reforms. Since assuming re-
'ponsibility for the future Of the Ul-
ter government. 1t was said, Sir James
lad realized the value of assistance in
he south and, while determined to
maintain separate the rights of the
forth he was anxious to secure an
greement for the management bv the
entral council of matters common to I,
II Ireland. II
Crown Favors Any Move. II
Political leaders asserted the main [
ifficulty between Sir James and De i.
'alera was that Sir James favored .
tarting with home rule and advancing
fterwards to common action. while
)e Valera desired to start with unity ,
ut was willing to accord the north Of !.
reIand all necessary devolution. :
There is reason here for the belief =
lat counsellors on both sides of the :.
,ntroyersy have been consulted. The =
ttitude of the government appears to "
3 in favor of any move for peace be-
yeen the north and south Of ireland
I'd willing to make any notifications s
the home rule act upon which the O
,rth and south can agree. IL
The prohibition against public meet e
rs in the martial law areas will be | a,
moved for the election period from a,
nv 13 to %, in the districts where h,
contests are to occur, ri
rs an official announcement from
ublin castle Thursday evening. te