The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-23
erin TO RULE
OVER FINANCE
is PROPOSAL
Concession of Fiscal Auton-
omy Outstanding Feature in
England's Peace Points
Smuts To Go to Ireland.
ULSTER PLACE SECURED
tBy Associated Press,

LONDON, July 23.-The outstand-
ing feature of the governments Irish
peace proposals to De Valera is a
concession Of fiscal autonomy. il was
stated on high authority here TODAY
The position of Ulster is amply Sc
cure.
General Jan c. SHUTS. the Soutb
AFRICAN premier, is expected to leave
Lonoon Tor Ireland early next week.
PROBABLY Monday, to place his serv-
,1es at Inc disposal OF both Eymonn De
valera, the Republican leader, and Sir
James Craig the Ulster premier, dur
ing their critical consideration of the
lrlsn peace proposals made by Pre-
mier Lloyd George.
ms statement was made TODAY in
a quarter close to the South African
statesman.
Express Satisfaction
IN circles which are CLOSELY obsery-
ing the development of the Irish sit
uatlon much satisfaction is expressed
at the prospect of General Smuts' re-
entry into the negotiations In the man
ner indicated.
This is Particularly the case in view
| of the persistent reports that the Brit
ish prime minister's offer. submitted
to Mr.. De Valera Thursday, includes
plan for dominion home rule for Ire
land on the lines Of the South African
constitution
Concerning the workings of this
form of government General Smuts.
| it is pointed out will be able to give
| information of the greatest value.
| Perhaps even more important, in the
view of many students of the situa-
ton. is General SHUTS reputed in
/ fluence as mediator, due to his for
! mer position as one of the anti-English
leaders in the South African war.
This, it is held by these observers,
| has established a common bond be-
tween the southern Irish leaders and
General Smuts, which renders his ad-
vice more acceptable to them than OF
almost any other outside.
| Before Premier SHUTS projected
trip to Dublin, it is expected Mr.
DeValera will have submitted the
British prime minister's proposal to
the Irish republican parliament, or
at least have canvassed the situation
with the Sim Fein leaders.
Await Next Move.
| With Eamonn De Valera back in
Dublin, British circles today apparent
ly had settled down to await the next
move in the Irish negotiations which
are expected to come from the south
ern Irish capital soon after the lead
ers of the republicans have had a
chance to study the document which
Mr.. Valera received from Prime Min
lister Lloyd George yesterday
A meeting of the Dali Eireaan for
the purpue of considering British Of
fer is looked for next week, but Sim
Fein leaders here appear to feel that
ten days or more will elapse before
notable developments can occur
Meanwhile publication of the propos-
| ais is not anticipated Immediately m
less Premier Lloyd George and Mr..
| De Valera reach an agreement TO that
| effect.
Two important Points.
| Two important points which seem to
have considerable bearing on the ne.
gotiations are, first, whether another
meeting between Sir James Craig, pre-
mier of Ulster, and De Valera can be
arranged in Ireland, and second,
whether an amendment to the pres
ent home rule act would be satisfac-
tory to the Irish republicans, should
such solution be advanced
A comprehensive statement cover
ing the entire negotiations is expected
to be made by Mr.. Lloyd George il
the house of commons next week.
i DUBLIN, July 23.-The impression
is growing that the Irish peace offer
made by Lloyd George to De Valera
will work out settlement. Terms OF
!, the offer still are being held in the
strictest confidence.
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